Fishing Log

Do you guys using the double dart rigs use twister tails? Thanks

Slow pick. But; Sent some Big Girls are on their way to Easton yesterday and today.

Here is how I tie my double dart rigs: I tie a larger dart 1/4 ounce to the end of the main line. Then I tie an 18 inch piece of 10lb mono off the back of eyelit of that dart using an improved clinch knot. I then trail a smaller dart (1/32 ounce) behind it by tying it to the end of the 10lb leader. You can experiment with different weight combinations (depending on the current)until you find the right drift and dept the fish are holding at. IE 1/4 + 1/16, 1/8 ounce + 1/16. Two 1/8 etc… Hope this helps.

Fished Zane Grey this afternoon 2 - 4 pm caught one fall fish then it got to windy water temp. 42.6 deg. water was clear.

Joseph C, that story was almost as gripping as Timothys but Karl Spaz just wants to know about reports of fish caught, not tall tales. Please tell him about doubles and triples caught on kernel corn

1. Timothy, that stuff is like a poor excuse for chatbot nonsense. ....2. Henry, do a search for "tides at Trenton" and you will find the USGS river monitoring page. that's where I get my flow rate and water temp data. Then do a search for "tides at Trenton, NJ" and you will have a few choices for sites. .......3.The water is certainly low, but that doesn't slow the shad down. It's beautifully clear and the fish are probably enjoying it. The run is well under way. The fish have been moving along up the river for a few weeks, at least. The boat crews are catching them with downriggers way north, probably above Easton by now. I don't know as I don't fish that area or style. I think the main issue we're encountering is that the water is so friggin' cold. Unless you bounce the spoon off their nose they probably won't pay a bit of attention to anything. My best idea is to try the late afternoon on these sunny days hoping to find a fish that's inspired by the bump in temp to snap at an aggravating dart. That's what I was trying this afternoon when...

Thanks Joseph C. ken

I gave the Schuylkill a shot for less than 1 hour yesterday afternoon. It was just past high tide. Water temp about 46F. No joy. It looks like they are about to close the MLK Drive bridge between the Art Museum and the west side of the river for repairs on 3/27. We'll see if this is going to make Schuylkill fishing areas inaccessible or nearly so.

loose lips sink ships Spaz

Any shad coming up the river? I hope nobody is gonna lie this year about their reports. Loose lines Karl

George, The Bordentown boat ramp is technically located on Crosswick’s Creek, which is a tributary to the Delaware River. NJ Regs specify fishing for Shad is open on the “main stem” only. Beware that fishing at the Bordentown boat ramp is a ticket waiting for a place to happen!

3 nice shad landed and 1 LDR. Double dart rig fishing from shore on the D. My best 1st shad trip of the season ever. Henry, be careful what you wish for!

Capt. Alex Craig, Thanks for your 1st shad of the year report. 40.2F! Awesome! I'm heartened, and believing is halfway to success at this time of year.

Duck Island power plant is closed and two warehouses are there now. There is no longer a public fishing area. The Old Wharf is being rebuilt near the railroad bridge. You can fish behind Arm and Hammer ballpark in Trenton.

Greetings all! My annual one time 1st fish of the year posting. 3# roe released at 1220 hours, 3/12/23. Water temp 40.2. Water clarity darn near gin clear. Hooked slinging tandem darts. Fished from 1100 hour to 1500 hours. Only had the one bite & was fortunate enough to be able to capitalize on it.

I hope everybody is flattening or removing the hook barbs on their spoons and darts!!

Caught and released 11 shad.

Stop in at Huntington fire co sat night March 11 from 6-8 for the Shad tournament meeting and get your Shad fishing supplies from Rustyballs tackle and guide service 484-239-4723

What was watrr temperature Charlie?

We destroyed them today for about and hr near yardley on poor mans downriggers. About 10 or so shad with some walleye mixed in.

Can shad be caught on the Delaware around Philadelphia? Also interested in getting shad reports.

Anyone know of a website where one can get shad reports for the susquehanna river below Conowingo Dam?

*Free Seminar * Delaware River American Shad Fishing March 29, 2023 7pm Silver Lake Nature Center 1306 Bath Road Bristol PA 19007 Hosted by Kevin Ingram, 35 year member , volunteer DRSFA. Over 35 years experience fishing for American Shad on the Delaware River. I'll share timing, tips, techniques and locations to consistently land shad in the Spring. Shad fishing merchandise will be available for purchase at the seminar. RSVP via email: ingramk134@gmail.com Hope to see you there !

Reports from FL of shad catches in the St. Johns River for about a month now.