Functional Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Visiting my wife's (our) family to introduce our new son up in NY and hitting an old pond and a new one this trip. Going out early morning (not quite crickety o'clock) and fishing until late morning and I try to go out on the evening. I say try, because there is limited parking and all the d**n city folk moved up here during covid and there is zero parking within 1000yards of any access point (official or otherwise) unless I want to be Ragnar from Vikings Tried yesterday at 5pm, parking lots and roadway anywhere near the pond were chock full. Couldn't even drive through the exit of the parking lot, had to back out into traffic to leave (crazy). Got out at half past crickety o clock (530am) the next morning and stayed until 11. Got a bakers dozen, all small. Found out from a guy when I was leaving there was a big fish die off about 2 years ago. Low water level from drought, then winter hit killing a lot of bigger fish. Explains why there are no 3+lb fish to be found like they're was when I lived here. Caught them on a variety, a jig got 3 (woooo!), swim jig, ribbon tail, wake bait....all mostly carbon copies. End the morning getting what the south can't provide. A PROPER Italian combo with sweet peppers, sharp provolone and good Italian bread! Might go shore fish a reservoir here this evening but not sure. Unlike other states this part of NY is very strict on their reservoir access with a boat. They have to be steam cleaned by appointment at DEP only and any time you remove the boat it has to be done again. They also spray paint dep numbers on the hull. No kayaks, no motors of any kind. Pond on tomorrow's list is a crickety special. I'll be hauling my kayak 1 mile through the woods to hit it. Never seen anyone fish it ever. It's called nuclear lake from a watch making factory that exploded and had tritium fall into the pond. It's been decades since and deemed safe now. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User Swamp Girl Posted June 20 Super User Share Posted June 20 "Crickety o'clock" and "crickety special" made me laugh and that sandwich made me drool! Let us know how Nuclear Lake fishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User MIbassyaker Posted June 21 Super User Share Posted June 21 22 hours ago, Functional said: It's called nuclear lake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Functional Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 2 hours ago, MIbassyaker said: That's the rumor... I'm curious too see if any deformities come up! Slight change of plans. House of 5 kids was a bit rough last night so I didn't get the start I wanted and had to be back by 12. Went to the pond i did yesterday for 3 hours and got 7. All clones of the above minus one pickerel. All caught on a purple ribbon tail worm and a jig. Started storming here so hopefully it ends before tomorrow morning and I'll be heading to Nuclear. It will be nice if I grow 2 more arms to work a 2nd rod at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Functional Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 "sad" ending to the trip. Bunch of last minute family plans and unpredictable weather had my off the water the rest of the trip. Was certainly a good time spent with everyone, no regrets! Not that anyone cares, I just dislike dead threads with no ending. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User casts_by_fly Posted June 25 Super User Share Posted June 25 sorry it was a bit disappointing, but the fishing was the bonus to the family part, right....? what part of NY were you in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Functional Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 5 minutes ago, casts_by_fly said: sorry it was a bit disappointing, but the fishing was the bonus to the family part, right....? what part of NY were you in? oh yea, always good to see family. Tried to get out early when everyone is still waking up and getting breakfast and then had the afternoon with everyone. It wasnt that bad, got to use techniques I dont use much in NC and got a feel for them again. Also was surprised how clear the lake I fished was, probably 5ft-6ft visibility which is much more than my typical 1-3ft. Hudson valley. More specifically Fishkill/Hopewell/Poughkeepsie area. I had family that lived in Saddle River NJ for a long time. They moved out to the bay somewhere in NJ for retirement though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeet6 Posted June 25 Share Posted June 25 I remember fishing Nuclear lake. (Originally from Westchester). Lots of good fishing in the area. Next time up to visit, try the NYC watershed reservoirs! Mike B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Functional Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 @Skeet6 My father is from Portchester and my mother Eastchester with a lot of my family in the area. My fathers house was right next to Portchester highschool and my grandfather owned a Tailor business on Main street. I had plans to do some shore fishing at East Branch Reservoir but never got the chance. My father, uncle and myself had a row boat on that lake for as long as I can remember. Its one of 3 lakes I grew up fishing as a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackstrawIII Posted June 26 Share Posted June 26 On 6/25/2024 at 9:56 AM, Functional said: Bunch of last minute family plans and unpredictable weather had my off the water the rest of the trip. Was certainly a good time spent with everyone, no regrets! Not that anyone cares, I just dislike dead threads with no ending. Sounds like life, man. You'll get 'em next time you're up here in NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeet6 Posted June 27 Share Posted June 27 13 hours ago, Functional said: @Skeet6 My father is from Portchester and my mother Eastchester with a lot of my family in the area. My fathers house was right next to Portchester highschool and my grandfather owned a Tailor business on Main street. I had plans to do some shore fishing at East Branch Reservoir but never got the chance. My father, uncle and myself had a row boat on that lake for as long as I can remember. Its one of 3 lakes I grew up fishing as a kid. I grew up in Yorktown Heights. Amawalk, West Branch, Muscoot and Croton were where I learned! All great. Amawalk had some stupid-big brown trout. We called it Amawalk surf fishing. 1oz Krocodile spoons on 6lb test, cast as far as possible on med to med-heavy spinning tackle. FUN!! Mike B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super User casts_by_fly Posted June 27 Super User Share Posted June 27 On 6/25/2024 at 12:16 PM, Functional said: oh yea, always good to see family. Tried to get out early when everyone is still waking up and getting breakfast and then had the afternoon with everyone. It wasnt that bad, got to use techniques I dont use much in NC and got a feel for them again. Also was surprised how clear the lake I fished was, probably 5ft-6ft visibility which is much more than my typical 1-3ft. Hudson valley. More specifically Fishkill/Hopewell/Poughkeepsie area. I had family that lived in Saddle River NJ for a long time. They moved out to the bay somewhere in NJ for retirement though. i know it’s a ways out but if you find yourself in Jersey with time again ping me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Functional Posted June 27 Author Share Posted June 27 10 hours ago, casts_by_fly said: i know it’s a ways out but if you find yourself in Jersey with time again ping me. will do bud! I'm debating bringing my boat next time and hitting Candlewood for some smallmouth. No idea when that will be but if you are up for struggling with me maybe well plan a day. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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