Mike556

Daniel, are you talking about Marsh Creek Lake in PA? Sounds like it. If I were you I'd pass on the F10 and definitely look for an F12. Shoot me a PM and I'll give you a bit more info.

It also seems like it's different depending on which part of Jersey. Right now south Jersey seems to be waking up and fish are biting. I haven't heard much from up north. Jerkbaits and lip less are my usual go to baits though. Mostly the jerk.

Buddy of mine was out last week. Ended up taking a pleasure cruise.

Hey Garrett..they just let anyone in here, huh?

As a DSG employee I'll confirm. The F&S brand will also be found on some ammo as well as rods and fishing accessories. As far as tackle is concerned, Jawbone is looked at as being "ours".

I don't think I've pitched a warranty in 3 years. In fact, some people I tell to not get warranties because the products come with a lifetime factory warranty. I have a good base of customers who come in because I tend to be open and honest with them (tell them things are flat out junk or not worth the price). I might lose a sale in the short term but gain a loyal customer in the long run.

As stated before, F&S is owned by DSG (as is runner's world and golf Galaxy). They should have a decent selection in store, field and steam being the (obvious) in-house brand. I've only been to one and am hoping that they build one near me soon. I know that some of the stores have clueless workers. There's a way to change that. Apply for a position! That's what I did. In my store we're lucky to have multiple guys in the lodge who at least know fishing. Yes, I work at DSG part time. The fringe benefits are nice!

Not from jersey but close enough. I fish the area in my kayak a bit.

@dtux 87 Arfcoms to you my friend for your target choice! @megastink take a look at the club in New Holland. It'll stretch your legs for sure! Time to get back in the game. As for me, I'm still undecided what I want to do. Find an R700 action to build from, Savage 110, or RPR. Who knows!

Hit Assunpink today...caught bass but none over 12 inches. At least I got out. Think I should stick with trying to get my Jersey citation pickerel for now.

I'm actually from the good side of the river in PA.... . I just get a jersey license so I can fish to my east since I'm very close to the river, think Sesame Place. I do fish jersey more often than my own state though since I do quite a bit of saltwater fishing in the kayak. I will have to say though that the pickerel fishing has been fun as I've missed a citation c&r pick twice so far by a combined length of <1 inch!

All I've really hit thus far are snot rockets. The few times I have been out the pickerel hit on everything I threw.

Regardless of what your budget is you should get a boat that's comfortable for you. As stated above, DSG is a nice place to get a yak (go during a sale like this week and use a 10% off coupon). Depending on which store you go to you will have a different selection. In that budget I would personally recommend the Eagle Talon but without knowing any particulars about you this is a moot point. I do work at the store in Philly. With that said though I would recommend you go to an actual kayak shop (The Kayak Fishing Store in Wildwood comes to mind) and try to paddle a couple of kayaks before you buy one. There's only so much you can learn on the showroom floor of a big box store.

Tough one, especially with only one team registering a full contingent of bass. How is that lake typically?

Fairless Hills here. I fish Falls, Core Creek, Jersey, and come trout season I'll be over at Tyler for a bit. Need to find more areas to fish with the kayak.

If you can change that 30 minute limit to say 45 minutes then I can help you out a little more. If you stay where you're at and fish the Skuke (behind the Art Museum) you can get some nice Flatheads. Channel cats are in the Big D if you can find some spots. As far as LMB in the city, I never really had any luck with it. I now live in Bucks Co, just outside the city and there are a few lakes here that produce. The Big D also produces Striper, but the run has come and gone. Once you get out into the burbs your horizons can be expanded upon greatly.

I head down to the meat store and get the steak that has been sitting a little too long. It's usually discounted and stays on the hook much better than chicken livers. Just cut it to size and place on hook. Cast and reel in catfish. It's that simple. I always have luck with it every time that I use it.