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Boating => NJ Kayak Fishing => Topic started by: swirlchaser on July 14, 2011, 03:26:39 PM

Title: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: swirlchaser on July 14, 2011, 03:26:39 PM

Hi All,

   Lifetime NY/LI fisherman here, just moved to Parlin and bought a Kayak.  Feeling a little bit like a fish out of water being in a new state and being new to the kayak.  I'll be stalking your forums for info so I figured I'd say hello first.

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: Hotrod on July 14, 2011, 03:54:18 PM

Your Forums Now t^  Please make your self at home.  nice to have you aboard t^

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: swirlchaser on July 14, 2011, 04:18:25 PM

Thanks Hotrodder, I'm having a great time so far with the 18" Fluke regs here   t^

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: Salty Dog on July 14, 2011, 05:10:50 PM

Welcome Swirlchaser ,plenty of yak fishing available close to Parlin .Good luck on your new endeavors . slt

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: Pops Soul on July 14, 2011, 07:24:52 PM

Welcome to the site grtn Be safe and be smart out in your Yak and don't forget to post those reports t^

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: swirlchaser on July 14, 2011, 08:16:28 PM

Thanks guys, Salty you can't tease a new guy like that.  So far I've fished Sandy Hook (the outside was a bad idea) Belford and Leonardo.  Am I heading in the right direction?

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: Hunter 2 on July 14, 2011, 11:00:48 PM

Welcome!! grtn

You can launch your YaK at Laurence Harbor beach rt.35 and fish the raritan bay triangle. Or Cliffwood or Union Beach to fish the Keyport Flats. And try Keansberg to fish by the pier. Many yakers fish near the sailboats at Keyport too.  Good Luck. t^

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: swirlchaser on July 15, 2011, 11:52:05 AM

Thanks guys, I appreciate all the help.

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: swirlchaser on July 15, 2011, 11:55:41 AM

Quote from: Hunter 2 on July 14, 2011, 11:00:48 PM

Welcome!! grtn

You can launch your YaK at Laurence Harbor beach rt.35 and fish the raritan bay triangle. Or Cliffwood or Union Beach to fish the Keyport Flats. And try Keansberg to fish by the pier. Many yakers fish near the sailboats at Keyport too.  Good Luck. t^

If I launch at Laurence Harbor from the parking lot by the mouth of Cheesequake creek should I fish west towards south Amboy or East?

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: SurfJockey on July 15, 2011, 01:01:22 PM

 wa

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: kayak1 on July 16, 2011, 09:32:10 AM

Welcome!!!!

If your fishing up in the Raritan Bay.....Your going to do just fine this season with your new toy....That entire area has some great fishing and close to land...Less Work....More fishing.

I'm not on line much....But do check the site when I have the time....Welcome again..

Kayak 1

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: Bucktail on July 16, 2011, 09:44:55 AM

 wa

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: swirlchaser on July 18, 2011, 09:54:41 AM

Thanks guys!  Hey Kayak1, do you fish mostly at night?  I haven't ventured out at night yet, do you normally fish alone at night or go out in groups?

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: kayak1 on July 18, 2011, 11:56:39 AM

Never with a group.....Plus not many would even think about going out at night fishing in a kayak...But for me its 100% better fishing at that time.

I may come across one boat at night if that....other wise I have the water to myself...

Kayak 1

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: swirlchaser on July 18, 2011, 12:02:07 PM

Quote from: kayak1 on July 18, 2011, 11:56:39 AM

Never with a group.....Plus not many would even think about going out at night fishing in a kayak...But for me its 100% better fishing at that time.

I may come across one boat at night if that....other wise I have the water to myself...

Kayak 1

Alot of the LI guys that got me started in kayak fishing swear by fishing at night.  By the fall I should be comfortable enough to take a night trip.

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: kayak1 on July 18, 2011, 12:37:17 PM

First Tip.......Stay around the Oceanic Bridge in Rumson.....Park on Washington ave......Off River Road its very easy for you to get in and out with the kayak.

Take a day trip first to get a feel for the area and the tide that runs around the bride.....The first night out.....Hang around the lights.....And fish the shadow's.

This one spot is great both in the spring and fall.....Bait or plugs.....

Kayak 1

Title: Re: New in your backyard, an introduction is in order
Post by: swirlchaser on July 18, 2011, 12:46:24 PM

 t^ t^ t^ Thanks kayak1!  I'm off on Wed, I'll shoot down there and check it out.  It's a little warm for daytime Bass but I'm sure I'll pull up a few Fluke and check out the bridge.