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  4. New Jersey State Chair

    in Public Announcements

    Posted

    Just now, Ken said:

    Ryan said:

    "Thanks everyone! Can't wait to get started!

    Wasn't sure if I should have voted on this one, I'm kind of biased! ?"

    Of course you should have voted.  Biden voted for himself and there certainly wasn't any bias there.

    Anyway, Congratulations again Ryan.

    Now we all have to pick up where we left off a year ago and get ourselves rolling again.   Make this a memorable season.

     

     

    LOL, true!

    Fall Big 4 2020 - The Rules!

    in 2020 CAG Fall Big4

    Posted

    15 hours ago, Nanook said:

    I’ve got the iPhone 10 but 10 seconds isn’t enough time. The tripod from NGT WITH THE CLICKER is too hard to push with a fish in my hands. I could sit on my wagon and take a picture I’m sure. 

    Download the app “Photo Timer+“ from the App Store. I use it all the time. Allows customized delay up to 60 seconds and can take multiple photos at once.

    River Rigs

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    4 hours ago, Nanook said:

    Appreciate your help! I’ve got two big rolls of Korda Touchdown 20 pound mono. For thick hooks, are the Gamakatsu one of the better ones? Lots of choices out there.

    Gamakatsu hooks are good, but I’ve been using Korda Wide Gape XX (XX meaning extra extra thick wiring). I tried using their regular wide gape hooks and they were bent straight. Could have been a sturgeon..? I dunno. Gamakatsu (especially circle hooks) should be OK.

    River Rigs

    in Beginning Carping

    Posted

    I find that on rivers, often the simpler the rig the better. Don't worry about the complexity or trying to "outsmart" the fish, just make sure the rig is able to withstand the conditions of the river. A simple hair rig or blowback rig can work wonders; it's most important to make sure it can withstand the current. I would recommend 20lb mono, depending on how rocky you're talking about. Also, the thickest (not necessarily largest) wire gauge hooks possible. I fish the Delaware River in NJ, and I've had Korda wide gape hooks bent COMPLETELY straight in the mouth of a river carp! You need strong tackle for river fish...

    Good luck!

    Confusing Day!

    in Pictures, Stories & Video

    Posted

    2 hours ago, (TN) Cannonball said:

    Good time for a fly rod!

    Edit- adding video. Someone had told me the name of the background music. Please answer again as I can use it for Power Point.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnIvE8o24HM&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR0ctBf3FRo-AClZcrWxWS-Dyft_9t-yPe9IaclkvMeKzWzf5myxMimJmGA

    That’s exactly how the fish were behaving! Sucking the surface, tail slapping and jumping. I do think a fly rod would have been very effective.

    Confusing Day!

    in Pictures, Stories & Video

    Posted

    2 hours ago, philaroman said:

    I've seen that when they're surface-feeding on a hatch, or post-mating insect die-off...  the only way I could get action, was to put a bait within 6" of the surface, well ahead of their predicted path

    seems a bit early for that, unless you were a few States south of NJ

    I was in south NJ on the Delaware river. We’ve had a really hot spring, the hatch probably happened early. How long does it last? I don’t want them to be distracted by the hatch and avoid my baits! I’m planning on baiting up with maize daily this Thursday through Sunday. Is it possible that a baiting campaign could get them feeding on the bottom again?

    Sorry to be long winded; I’m planning a long session next week and would love it if I didn’t blank!

     

    Confusing Day!

    in Pictures, Stories & Video

    Posted

    I went out fishing today for the first time this year. I had prebaited yesterday and showed up at the same time again today. Heavy storms were rolling in and the air pressure was extremely low, 29.3! I was very confident in catching fish: Overcast skies, light rain on a quiet shallow bay isolated from the main river current... sounds perfect, right?

    Not only did I end in a blank, but the most confusing part was that the carp were showing all over my swim near the surface. They weren’t spawning, as water temps are only 55F, but they were jumping often and their tails were sticking out of the water that was deep enough for them to avoid it. They seemed active but were not feeding (at least, not on my rigs :) ) .

    Any ideas as to why they may have behaved like this? I normally observe this sort of thing on a high pressure front, on a cloudless and hot sunny day. Maybe a zig would have worked?

    Big 4 results

    in Friends of CAG Events

    Posted

    On 12/9/2018 at 2:51 PM, (RI) pickerd said:

    Great job everyone.  I know in the northeast we had some very difficult conditions with extreme cold, snow and very high water. The fact that a lot of good fish were caught in these conditions make the catches even more impressive. Thanks to all who entered and thanks to Iain, our jack of all trades, for running this.

    Can't agree more. Water temps on the Delaware River were ten degrees below average and fell below 50F two weeks earlier than usual. I can't believe so many great fish were caught! Congratulations to all, and thanks to staff for running the event.

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