Rahway River 9/27

[phil]

Originally Posted by logs22

I think it's formal name is 'Big Bend Lake' although lots of people call it Mohawk Lake/pond. Has the weed/algae/slime situation improved enough there to make it worth fishing for some bass? I know they are in there somewhere, although I usually start in pond and end up fishing river by dam. It's good like Rahway River Park pond like that - pond on one side and river right behind - two for price of one.

its gotten better but its nowhere near clear. ive managed a few small bass the last couple times out using 4" senkos wacky rigged with a weedless 1/0. the pond is filled with sunnies/crappies and bullheads so its a great kid place, but it would be very low on my list of places to go if you're looking for bass.

[Suntzu]

I think it's official name is Sperry Pond
Locals if my generation always called it parkway pond
Used to be ok bass fishing but not so much now
Believe it or not for a couple of years about 10 years ago they use to stick it with trout for a kids fishing derby

[Jay1111]

Originally Posted by logs22

I agree, the entire stretch in Cranford from the Mill north until the footbridge is overrun with carp. Maybe it's a coincidence, but none of the bass I have caught in the river have come from that same stretch, despite numerous attempts. The only areas I have had luck are upstrseam and downstream from that stretch where water is on average shallower but with isolated pools that the carp cannot get to when water is low. I have seen occasional carp in these pools but for the most part it's LMB and bluegills (and maybe some of suntzu's 'relocated' trout...still looking for those).

I am relatively new to this river. You've mentioned: "Cranford from the Mill north until the footbridge" Can you tell me where exactly that is? I would love to try to catch some carp..
Thank you

[phil]

Some people really suck. Theres no chance this washed up randomly it was placed in a flat spot around boulders that make a great seating area when I fish for sunnies with my son by some tweaking litterbug scumbag. This is right behind my house. By a park. In cranford. Where kids explore the woods and catch sunnies and chase deer and walk dogs. Theres still a couple trout around my spots, but this ruined my night. I left a nasty sarcastic note basically saying if you wanna kill urself taking drugs go ahead but not in my backyard and dont litter your shit. I waited around till dark, never saw anyone. Gonna go back out there early tomorrow am. ****ing furious right now.

[logs22]

Originally Posted by phil

Some people really suck. Theres no chance this washed up randomly it was placed in a flat spot around boulders that make a great seating area when I fish for sunnies with my son by some tweaking litterbug scumbag. This is right behind my house. By a park. In cranford. Where kids explore the woods and catch sunnies and chase deer and walk dogs. Theres still a couple trout around my spots, but this ruined my night. I left a nasty sarcastic note basically saying if you wanna kill urself taking drugs go ahead but not in my backyard and dont litter your shit. I waited around till dark, never saw anyone. Gonna go back out there early tomorrow am. ****ing furious right now.

I was fishing at that spot wed. Or thurs. night and there were a bunch of kids hanging out doing something shady. Since I didn't catch a Wiff of any smoke maybe that needle was theirs. I think the shady characters hang there at night because there is really no good way to patrol the area since only accessible on foot and at night kids would see any cop in plenty of time to get rid of anything illegal. There were also
Some kids out bow fishing which I was surprised to see. Saw them pull some large carp from the pond and river.

[River Renegade]

Originally Posted by phil

Some people really suck. Theres no chance this washed up randomly it was placed in a flat spot around boulders that make a great seating area when I fish for sunnies with my son by some tweaking litterbug scumbag. This is right behind my house. By a park. In cranford. Where kids explore the woods and catch sunnies and chase deer and walk dogs. Theres still a couple trout around my spots, but this ruined my night. I left a nasty sarcastic note basically saying if you wanna kill urself taking drugs go ahead but not in my backyard and dont litter your shit. I waited around till dark, never saw anyone. Gonna go back out there early tomorrow am. ****ing furious right now.

Agree and it's a shame to find a needle & trash on the ground near other people's houses. The cops need to patrol over there much stronger and often.

[Esox Luciano]

Originally Posted by River Renegade

Agree and it's a shame to find a needle & trash on the ground near other people's houses. The cops need to patrol over there much stronger and often.

THIS, we all can definitely agree on!!!

Anywhere we see this while enjoying the outdoors is disgusting, especially in someone's backyard!! You should contact some authorities and tell them that it's a dope spot!

Check pm's Jay

[phil]

Originally Posted by logs22

I was fishing at that spot wed. Or thurs. night and there were a bunch of kids hanging out doing something shady. Since I didn't catch a Wiff of any smoke maybe that needle was theirs. I think the shady characters hang there at night because there is really no good way to patrol the area since only accessible on foot and at night kids would see any cop in plenty of time to get rid of anything illegal. There were also
Some kids out bow fishing which I was surprised to see. Saw them pull some large carp from the pond and river.

I cant believe anyone would bowfish those spots. Might as well throw some m80s or a cast net wtf

[Jigman13]

Loaded with Carp and it's legal with a license. I've contemplated trying it actually. Just haven't bit the bullet.

[logs22]

Originally Posted by Jigman13

Loaded with Carp and it's legal with a license. I've contemplated trying it actually. Just haven't bit the bullet.

I worry about getting hassled by cops for night fishing with a rod and reel. I can't imagine walking back to the car in the middle of a residential street in Cranford armed with a bow and arrow. I don't think 'bow fishing' would be the first thing that came to any cops mind if he saw some kid walking around at 2 am armed with a deadly weapon.