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fishing wanted
 Aug 7, 2007; 10:55PM
 Category:  Sportfishing Charters
 Name for Contacts:  Bobby Wilson Fishing Guide Service
 Phone:  770 328 2106
 E-mail:  bobbyw777@yahoo.com
 City:  Atlanta, Columbus, Newnan
 State:  Ga
 Country:  USA
 Description:  Fishing Guide Service, Seasons: January thru December, Monday thru Sunday, Guide Fishing Catch: Stripers, Hybrids, Crappies, Bass, Catfish. 6 or 8 Fishing Hours. Georgia Lakes, All Inclusive Fishing Packages. Fishing Equipment Included: Rods, Reels, Live Bait, Artificial Bait, Fishing Orientation, Guides Assistance. Accepting Reservations Now. www.WestpointLakeFishingGuides.com

fishing photo contest
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March 2004 best fishing photo
$50 free fishing tackle for the photo with the most votes. Contest open to all anglers 8 contestants minimum to start the contest. Sponsored by Emperor Tackle
Robyn Harrin... 4lbs Rainbow Trout
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fishing tips and tricks
 Aug 5, 2003; 09:26PM - Lake Musconetcong
 Category:  Freshwater Bass Fishing Tips
 Author Name:  Steve vonBrandt
 Author E-mail:  swvbbass@aol.com
Click here to enlarge Tip&Trick Description 1: Lake Musconetcong

by Steve Von Brandt

Lake Musconetcong is located in northern New Jersey, between Sussex and Morris counties. It is actually part of Hopetcong State Park, and doesn't receive the notariety of its bigger brother Hopetcong or Greenwood Lake or any of the central Jersey waters. Yet, it is one of the best bass waters in northern New Jersey.












Years ago, this area was just swampland. It was flooded a long time ago to allow coal transporting barges to make their way to New York City along the Morris canal system. Efforts are being made right now, by the Lake Musconetcong Regional Planning Board, to insure that nature does not reclaim the land as a swamp. Their goal is to preserve the lake's recreational capabilities, bass fishing being one of them. They dredge the lake each year and perform weed harvesting. Even so, in the late spring, the weed growth in Musconetcong is very heavy. Thick mats of vegetation grow almost to the surface in most of the lake, and there are large boulders mixed in this, which makes fishing with a bass boat hard to say the least. More than one trolling shaft and outboard prop have been broken here.




You won't see a lot of boaters, anglers, and water skiers here. The lake does not receive the publicity the other lakes do. In fact, even in the spring and summer on weekends, surprisingly few people will be on the water at any one time. The lake is open to the public and has a good launching ramp. It is located right in the town of Netcong. It is a beautiful 329 acre lake loaded with a variety of cover and some real nice bass.

There are reasons for the lack of traffic on Musconetcong. For one, it is pretty shallow. It's average depth is about 4 feet, with the deepest water being only 6 feet. Since the bottom of the lake gets a lot of sunlight, there is tremendous weed growth. In fact, this lake is probably the 'weediest' you'll see in this region.

The shallow water also allows for rapid warming and cooling of the water compared to deeper lakes, so Musconetcong is usually a few weeks ahead of the other lakes in its seasonal warming and cooling. The daily temperature changes are more pronounced.

For the bass, this is an ideal habitat. There is a lot of food and cover to hide in. The bass we catch in Musconetcong are usually about 2 1/2 to 3 pounds on average, and some much bigger have been taken. It is not unusual at all to catch 8-10 bass in the 3 pound range, and one 5 pounds or over on a good day. Last year, we even took a 6 1/4 pounder from here.





LURES AND EQUIPMENT:

You should have plenty of weedless lures at Musconetcong. Tournament frogs, Bass Rats, Top-Props, and weedless spoons, along with Senkos and worms rigged Texas style are a must. There are some open pockets where you can cast some buzzbaits early in the year, but they disappear quickly as the water starts to warm. Most of the time, we rig the plastics without any weight, as the grass is just too thick. It is actually counterproductive because the water is only 4-5 feet deep. We like to use a spinning rod in 6 - 6 1/2 foot lengths in medium actions and a 6-8 pound test Stren line. In the baitcasters, we use a 7', med/hvy action rod, such as a G. Loomis Crankin' Stick and a Shimano Chronarch, spooled with 20-25 pound test Stren or Spiderline.



LOCATIONS:

The best areas to work these lures is the edges of the lily pads, right in with the frogs and rats, and the edges of the thick slop and mats of grass that accumulate on the surface. If you get there early in the year, you can learn where all the boulders and underwater objects are, which will aid your boating and fishing later. It is also worth searching the small drop-offs or depressions, many of which are right in the middle of the heavy grass. These areas will concentrate the fish, and at times we catch several from a small area before moving on.

Two areas that are really good are the edges of one small island, and the length of the tow path used by the old barge system. If you picture a line drawn from the public ramp to the far side, passing through a point about midway between the island and the right hand shore, you'll have a good idea of where it is.



Some other good baits to try in Musconetcong are soft plastic jerk baits like a Zoom, or Fin_S-Shad, or Sluggos and Bass Assassins. All in all, Musconetcong is a good time lake for all. Hopefully, it will be there for many years to come. Practice catch, photo, and release and you can assure the future of fishing and Lake Musconetcong for everyone.




Steve Vonbrandt
S&K Guide Service / Life member B.A.S.S./N.A.F.C./B.B.R.C./ 1998 B.B.W.C.DE


fishing boats and accessories
 May 19, 2005; 07:10PM - Special Overstock Pro Bass Boat Covers
 Category:  Boats
 Price:  varies
 Name for Contacts:  Terry's Outdoors
 Phone:  417-300-6605
 City:  Nixa
 State:  Missouri
 Country:  USA
 E-mail:  terrysoutdoors@yahoo.com
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fishing reports
 Jun 11, 2004; 05:15PM - Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Fishing report 6-3-04 - 6-10-04
 Category:  Mexico Ixtapa Zihuatanejo
 Author Name:  Stan Lushinsky Susan Richards
 Author E-mail:  ixtsptf@epix.net
Report Description: It has been a week of dancing between the raindrops and dodging a few storms that have moved into the Ixtapa Zihuatanejo area. With unstable weather the fish became a bit more scattered and more difficult to find yet some days produced some good results.
Mr. Bob Backman's group who fished with Captain Cheva on the Dos Hermanos 2 landed 6 SAILFISH and lost another 6 on a fly in one day offshore. Avid Fly angler Miles Mcfall fishing aboard our newest super panga ' Seriena ' with Captain Erik and first mate Kenny, had 11 SAILFISH teased to the boat, hooking 5 in three days of fishing. Captain Chiro on the Vamonos 3 reported m5 SAILFISH hookups in 2 days offshore with the biggest fish going just over 100 lbs, caught by Texas angler Mr. Carlos. First time Visitors to I/Z , Mr. & Mrs. John Cliff finished there week aboard the Dos Hermanos 1 by landing 4 SAILFISH in One Day. Returning Angler, Dan Walden, also fishing with Captain Adolofo landed 10 SAILFISH, 1 SHARK and 10 BONITOS in three offshore days. Captain Jose on the La Bamba reported landing 1 SAILFISH with Client Mr. Merzel from New York. In one day offshore. Mr. Steve Takagi's group fishing aboard the Moramay caught 1 SAILFISH and lost one other then turned their attention to inshore where they scored 12 ROOSTERFISH, 1 BIG EYE JACK and 1 RAINBOW RUINNER in three day of fishing with Captain Arturo on the Janeth and 1 ROOSTERFISH and a handful of BONITOS aboard the LEYDY. The offshore fishing has moved to within 7 miles of the beach but the weather has prevented any consistent fishing from setting up. At last report the weather was clearing nicely and the sea conditions were becoming more friendly.

Ixtapa Zihuatanejp weather: Stormy, rainy and windy with some clearing

Sea Conditions: Moderate to Rough

Bait Supply: Good

Sincerely,
Stan Lushinsky
Susan Richards
 


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