Author Topic: NJ Get Together Info .. (Read 14698 times)

fishgalore · « **Reply #30 on:** Jan 01, 2010, 10:32 PM »

Quote from: RJP on Jan 01, 2010, 01:54 PM

We fish Split Rock in the open water - but always use lures. Are there any bait shops near there?

Unless there is one on Rt. 23 near the North end of Greenpond Rd (Rt. 513) the closest one I know is Dover Sport (Rt. 23 isn't that close either except closer as the crow flies). That's about a 1/2 hr. ride from Split Rock. Nothing much is close to Split Rock except woods!!! Beautiful and pristine though and likely why it stays some what clean. Unfortunately, there are some who still throw their trash in the woods . Sad but true. I would suggest getting your bait the day before travelling there.

jiggingfoul · « **Reply #31 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 11:58 AM »

lake hopatcong would be good.fish the state park.

KingKool · « **Reply #32 on:** Jan 06, 2010, 12:10 PM »

I agree also with State Park too...primarily because its an area that is easy to fish!!! Pretty much the same depth in all areas. I think that should be the number one criteria in choosing a spot. Deep water lakes are fine and all but if you dont have electronics you are pretty much fishing blind even with a map.
Its also another place thats within decent walking distance to wherever a weight/length station would be.

ShawnM · « **Reply #33 on:** Jan 07, 2010, 10:44 AM »

Doug & I will try to check ice this weekend & try to pick a date & place & try to work on sponsors to help us. Make sure you help any sponsor we can get.

4inch_ok · « **Reply #34 on:** Jan 07, 2010, 04:15 PM »

Quote from: fishgalore on Jan 01, 2010, 10:32 PM

Unless there is one on Rt. 23 near the North end of Greenpond Rd (Rt. 513) the closest one I know is Dover Sport (Rt. 23 isn't that close either except closer as the crow flies). That's about a 1/2 hr. ride from Split Rock. Nothing much is close to Split Rock except woods!!! Beautiful and pristine though and likely why it stays some what clean. Unfortunately, there are some who still throw their trash in the woods . Sad but true. I would suggest getting your bait the day before travelling there.

There is a bait shop there: Garden State Bow and Reel It is about 1/4 mile north of the intersection od RT23 and Holland Mountain Road. I think about a mile north of Green Pond Road.

Backwaterben · « **Reply #35 on:** Jan 11, 2010, 05:46 PM »

Hi guys

I'm new to the site and ice fishing. would it be OK if I joined this outing? Not sure what I'm doing on ice but figure I would lean a lot on an outing like this!

Wizzofd69 · « **Reply #36 on:** Jan 11, 2010, 11:04 PM »

Quote from: Backwaterben on Jan 11, 2010, 05:46 PM

Hi guys

I'm new to the site and ice fishing. would it be OK if I joined this outing? Not sure what I'm doing on ice but figure I would lean a lot on an outing like this!

everyones welcome to come.. its a friendly event!

Reb · « **Reply #37 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 07:28 AM »

Backwaterben,
Im not sure how much you will learn from this group,we are all a bunch of beginners too..But we have alot of fun trying to catch fish!! Come on out and join us...Let somone know that you are new and Im sure people will help you out.

Breenmachine · « **Reply #38 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 10:43 AM »

Newbie on this awesome site but have been ice fishing for 20 years.Keep hearing about split rock and wondering if its a secret spot.Sounds like the kinda place i like nice and quiet with quality fish.Looking for a new spots besides the ones i always hit.

Backwaterben · « **Reply #39 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 03:59 PM »

Split rock is off Green Pond Road in Hibernia

Not sure how to give directions to it but know how to get there. I'm sure some one will give better directions than I can. If no one does, PM me and I'll get you there, using land marks.

fishgalore · « **Reply #40 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 06:31 PM »

Quote from: Backwaterben on Jan 12, 2010, 03:59 PM

Split rock is off Green Pond Road in Hibernia

Not sure how to give directions to it but know how to get there. I'm sure some one will give better directions than I can. If no one does, PM me and I'll get you there, using land marks.

Gents,

Go to the New Jersey Reports and Conditions section of the NJ ice shanty forum and on page 1 of the Split Rock Res/Morris thread, January 6th I posted directions from Rt. 80 along with a trail map from Wildcat Ridge (showing roads, Reservoir and trails). You can manipulate the map if you want....N, S, E or W plus zoom features. That should help to get you there. Hope this helps.

fishgalore · « **Reply #41 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 06:38 PM »

Quote from: 4inch_ok on Jan 07, 2010, 04:15 PM

There is a bait shop there: Garden State Bow and Reel It is about 1/4 mile north of the intersection od RT23 and Holland Mountain Road. I think about a mile north of Green Pond Road.

4inch_ok,

That's a 10-15 minute ride from Split Rock and may be a good option for those travelling from Rt. 23 to Rt. 513 S (Green pond Rd) to the Reservoir via Upper Hibernia and Split Rock Rd.

hardwaterhopper · « **Reply #42 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 07:33 PM »

nother lake to look into is waywayanda in veron.it has plenty of parkin, room 4 alot off people, state stocks lot of trout.Never fished it but know people that do good in spring n summer 4 trout.And iam sure the lake has the nj normal bass picks perch n craps.

FishinHardWater · « **Reply #43 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 08:11 PM »

Quote from: Reb on Jan 12, 2010, 07:28 AM

Im not sure how much you will learn from this group,we are all a bunch of beginners too...

Breenmachine · « **Reply #44 on:** Jan 12, 2010, 08:21 PM »

Thanx for telling me where split rock is.Im actually going to waywayanda tomorrow.Havent been there in two years but i heard it was real good last weekend.Let u know how i did.

GiantSquid · « **Reply #45 on:** Jan 14, 2010, 09:50 PM »

Split Rock is near Big Boulder ski area in Pennsylvania - if that's the Split Rock that you're talking about. The lake there is beautiful and I've only fished it in the summer. But if that's the one that you're looking for it's all good.

NJ PIKER · « **Reply #46 on:** Jan 15, 2010, 01:16 AM »

Wrong Splitrock
This is a NJ derby

LoneWolf · « **Reply #47 on:** Jan 15, 2010, 07:43 AM »

I've been communicating back and forth with Reb and it's not looking good for central Jersey lakes. Reb had said that there was safe ice but he's talking 4"-6" and with the warm spell this week it's not looking good.
We need to make a choice shortly so we can give adequate notice to every one. We'll make a decision this weekend and I'll post it on Monday.

Doug >))))>

KneeDeepSteve · « **Reply #48 on:** Jan 15, 2010, 11:54 AM »

I think it should come down to either Hopatcong or Swartswood...just my .02

FishinHardWater · « **Reply #49 on:** Jan 15, 2010, 03:03 PM »

Lonewolf- do you have an idea of the date for the NJ get together yet?

LoneWolf · « **Reply #50 on:** Jan 15, 2010, 03:17 PM »

No I have to check other derby's dates so we are not conflicting. I know many members enter other derby's as well.

As of now Jan. 30th or Jan. 31st might be good.
Some good news though .. I already have a few sponsors.

Doug >))))>

FishinHardWater · « **Reply #51 on:** Jan 15, 2010, 03:21 PM »

thank you

Reb · « **Reply #52 on:** Jan 15, 2010, 03:33 PM »

I think Hopatcong and north are the best bets. We have 5-6" of ice in the central/southern parts of the state but thats not enough for the derby and as Doug said this little warm burst and rain may kill what we have down here.
Doug and Shawn=== Please try to pick a lake and a day, where and when the fish are in a cooperative mood..No Pressure of course!!! Lmao

LoneWolf · « **Reply #53 on:** Jan 15, 2010, 04:33 PM »

"Please try to pick a lake and a day, where and when the fish are in a cooperative mood"

I'm just glad we have ice !

Reb · « **Reply #54 on:** Jan 16, 2010, 02:04 PM »

LMAO...But you are the man.. Im sure you can arrange something!!!!

LoneWolf · « **Reply #55 on:** Jan 17, 2010, 08:16 AM »

Okay ... Saturday January 30th and it will be Swartswood depending on ice conditions .. we will be checking. Swartswood was chosen to again try a different body of water and for it's wide variety of species : Panfish, Catfish, Pickerel, LM/SM Bass, Brown/Rainbow/Brook Trout, Walleye.

If for any reason the ice isn't safe we'll reschedule for February and or a different lake.

I'll place a main post once I have everything in place.

Reb · « **Reply #56 on:** Jan 17, 2010, 03:16 PM »

sounds like a winner...Im looking forward to another NJ gathering..

doodle · « **Reply #57 on:** Jan 17, 2010, 03:49 PM »

Sounds good to me. Hope this weather cooperates with us.

KneeDeepSteve · « **Reply #58 on:** Jan 17, 2010, 07:51 PM »

looks like ill be missing another one....tax season kills my Saturday ice fishing.

Backwaterben · « **Reply #59 on:** Jan 18, 2010, 06:22 PM »

Yeah Saturday is out for me. I work til 10 pm. I will try to stop by to say hi on my way to work.

Ps
no ice fishing gear yet at Sports Authority in Ledgewood

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Author Topic: NJ Get Together Info .. (Read 14698 times)