Happy New Year Readers! Here's the latest...
Saltwater
The cold weather has slowed down things locally, but there are still fish to be caught.
I fished a few times down at the Indian River Inlet for Tog, using green crabs.
Although I did not get a keeper, a few fellows nearby were connecting with keeper togs. Togs love to hide under rocks, but do prefer some rocks over others. The best bet if you aren't catching anything in your spot is to move down a bit and try another rock.
It can make a big difference. I am also hearing reports of keeper stripers here and there, but most of the action seems to be on the NJ side of the Delaware bay. Looking forward to Spring Sea Bass fishing down at the Delaware Beaches!
Freshwater
With the first snowfall of 2016 underway, some of the ponds are frozen over. However,
anglers still are enjoying some action using spoons and roostertails to target winter pickerel
and crappie. I have seen some anglers catching largemouth bass on the mild winter days,
with the trusty Shiner/bobber combo. As usual, the best action comes near spillways this
time of year.
Helpful Hints
Winters in the northeast can be long and miserable. Take the opportunity to sit down with a hot cup of coffee and reorganize your tackle box. Tying flies can be a worthwhile past time too. Speaking of fly fishing, the Delaware trout ponds will be stocked in March, so make sure your waders and trout gear are in good shape. If not, enjoy a winter trip to Cabella's Sporting Goods and treat yourself to a little shopping spree.
Finally, if you are the adventurous type, take the family out on a hike down the shore. The beaches are spectacularly beautiful and desolate this time of year and you never know what treasure you might find. The local newspaper reported that some beachcombers were finding great white shark teeth and old pirate coins in recent weeks.
Stay warm everybody!
