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Old 04-19-2014, 09:37 PM
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Default Running and Gunning on the Raritan

Having a taste of big Raritan River smallmouth last weekend made me want to take the drive up and see if I could score again. I wound up making a milk-run of all the likely holes I thought may be holding a trophy bronzeback. The breakdown is as follows:

North Branch by the train bridge above North Branch Park: Nothing
South Branch, Studdiford Road bridge: Nothing
North/South Branch junction: Nothing
Duke Island Headgates: There were 50 people there, didn't even try
Below Duke Island rapids: Nothing

Finally, at my last spot (Roberts Street), I connected with a decent smallie and a particularly dumb stocked brown on a Mr. Twister grub. Not much reward for four hours of fishing, but at least I got something, and what better way to spend such a gorgeous day?

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Old 04-20-2014, 08:36 AM
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Lightbulb Re: Running and Gunning on the Raritan

It's feast or famine on those rivers !
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Old 04-20-2014, 08:40 AM
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Default Re: Running and Gunning on the Raritan

Ahhhhhhhh, you got a couple, that's good. At least it was a nice day out. Good stuff!
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Old 04-20-2014, 10:07 AM
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Nice bronze!! Def a beautiful day to be out. Wish I wasn't at work all day.
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