Big Bow from Wanaque River

[FISHOFF]

Saw a picture today of a 12lb plus rainbow taken out of the Wanaque. Picture in the Messenger a local paper in the West Milford area.

[Wilson]

The pix and the link to the article that sez nothing

Big fish
http://westmilfordmessenger.com/apps...WS01/120529962

[FISHOFF]

Originally Posted by Wilson

The pix and the link to the article that sez nothing

Big fish
http://westmilfordmessenger.com/apps...WS01/120529962

Sure it does.

[dfish28]

I d take a salmon like that anyday- that's prime smoker material

[Wilson]

Originally Posted by FISHOFF

Sure it does.

The fish was caught on ???? using ?? lb. test.
Almost a state record... but not.
Poor reporting from the Messenger IMHO.
Nice fish none the less .

[dboyd101]

Awesome. Just plain awesome.

Stocked or wild do you think?

[FISHOFF]

I would say stocked by the looks of it's tail, rounded, usually a sign of tank wear and tear. The Wananque is generally not very deep, there are a few holes that could hold him but not many.

[acabtp]

i agree... def. a stocker by the looks of the tail
either way, awesome fish!

[FASTEDDIE29]

if its a salmon its not very big!!! if its really a bow caught in NJ, ITS EPIC!!

[FISHOFF]

It's not a salmon, more likely a breeder, the state has dumped many in the rivers.