I grew up fishing carp in the Passaic River in Paterson. Left in 1970 when I finished college, married, and moved to Flagstaff, Az.
I do not miss New Jersey, and especial NOT opening day of trout season. Bless you for making the best possible while living there.
Love your stories and insight. We will miss your immediate presence on the Stage, but look forward to the book......and your return!
According to what I see on "Lilley's Landing One Cast", a YouTube daily video, if you're in a boat below the dam the fishing seems to be outstanding. Wading, not so.
I waited the lake prior to 2006 when I moved away from Flagstaff and while the water was never more than thigh deep and its deepest point, there were lots of decent sized Pike in there. Again, I agree with the above comments. Best to try it yourself and see. Large Daredevil type spoons seem to work best back then. Good luck!
Lake Springfield is even closer than Fellows, and near the dam has a covered fishing dock as well as several other 'piers' . Fishing for various warm water species is hit or miss, for me mostly miss. The lake is mostly filled in from the James River and due for a dredging and complete renovation in coming years.
Fellows had a fishing dock, also, near its east end, open during daylight hours only.
Good luck to you!
What a great retirement location! 2 terrific pomes and wonderful pictures today!!
Before Patrick, we had Corey Ford and the 'Lower Forty'. I grew up on both of them...
Kandy- I, too, am privileged to be a part of this family.
I wonder if his parents were friends....