Trout Magnets Who Knew

[LPJR]

I lost the number of that Tackle Shop on 206 on left going north before Stakes used to call him for conditions have to do a search. 

 

http://stokessport.com/

 

(973) 948-5448

[1957Buck]

http://stokessport.com/

 

(973) 948-5448

 

And a Big Thank You To You.   Was going to stop at the bar next door but did not have my Bikers vest on   thinking it was needed

 

Seems that web page is not kept up-to-date will have to call hope they are in a good mood the last report was Sep.  

 

They do have a facebook page? Yep just made a visit seems active 

Edited January 21, 2017 by 1957Buck

[DV1]

Been using them for years for panfish too. Great for crappies and king sized bluegills. On ultralight tackle, you can have a blast.

[Dave B.]

Sounds like a plan to fish the no kill stretch I had thoughts of a trip up there also but have concerns if the Road to the NK would be open or if there was any snow still in those areas as many roads have been closed thru out Stokes and National park.  or what the water levels are with Melt and Rain. I lost the number of that Tackle Shop on 206 on left going north before Stakes used to call him for conditions have to do a search. 

The roads are in fine shape, and there's zero snow around. The No-Kill section is holding a good number of nice sized trout from the fall stocking along with some fish from the spring still as well as a few wild brooks and browns and occasionally you'll encounter a holdover from a small private stocking that takes place each year of browns, tigers and a few goldens. FYI, the best section to hit would be from the top of Blewitt down to the Roy bridge. The upper section of the No-kill from 206 down is not holding many fish and is also more difficult to both access and fish. Given the current forecast looking ahead I would venture to say that next weekend should be pretty damned good up there!

Edited January 22, 2017 by Dave B.

[1957Buck]

The roads are in fine shape, and there's zero snow around. The No-Kill section is holding a good number of nice sized trout from the fall stocking along with some fish from the spring still as well as a few wild brooks and browns and occasionally you'll encounter a holdover from a small private stocking that takes place each year of browns, tigers and a few goldens. FYI, the best section to hit would be from the top of Blewitt down to the Roy bridge. The upper section of the No-kill from 206 down is not holding many fish and is also more difficult to both access and fish. Given the current forecast looking ahead I would venture to say that next weekend should be pretty damned good up there!

Thanks, bad rain weather forecast for close to coast and interior till Tuesday. Then Clear I like the pool under the hemlocks In October they were stacked up like cordwood under a fallen tree opposite bank. The water was so low they were spooked, that's when I went Towards Walpack to find the same conditions but had the very good catch and release. I just may give it a try this Friday or Saturday weather permitting.  

[3Blade]

I'd like to give these things a try. Anyone have a favorite color that works best?

[dac]

Got a package of the panfish magnets when I was subscribed to mystery tackle box, want to pick up a box of the trout magnets to try this year to.

[LPJR]

I'd like to give these things a try. Anyone have a favorite color that works best?

 

3 Blade, I prefer the mustard colored trout magnet or the white ones...Pick up the kit which includes most of the proven colors...It is around $10-12 and has everything you need.

[Buck154]

I never tried them much before . Maybe I will

[3Blade]

Yeah, I just checked Dick's, looks like they have a nice kit with multiple colors, hooks etc. for 20 bucks.

[Kype]

trout magnets are so simple. yet they work. its amazing.

[3Blade]

trout magnets are so simple. yet they work. its amazing.

 

That's what I hear. I cant wait to try them because this wannabe fisherman needs all the help I can get.

[Bucksnbows]

Trout Magnets?  What are you trying to do to this snobbish, dry fly purist???  What's next, a thread on power bait????  Worm dunking?????    

 

 

I have to say that I've never tried the TMs, but I know many who swear by them and white seems to be the color of choice by most.  I used to favor a size 2 Blue Fox Vibrax spinner in silver in my spin days.  But I used it all and then some since I was a wee lad.  Rapalas, worms, Mepps and Rooster Tail spinners, Pheobe lures, etc.  They all have their places.  But for the last 25 years or so, I stick 100% to the fly rod.    

[3Blade]

Ha-ha...I guess using Powerbaits and Trout Magnets are equivalent to hunting deer with an xbow and bolts tipped with Rage over 100lb pile of corn.   Fly rod? I am no where near ready for that challenge.

Edited March 31, 2017 by 3 Blade

[LPJR]

Trout Magnets?  What are you trying to do to this snobbish, dry fly purist???  What's next, a thread on power bait????  Worm dunking?????  

 

 

I have to say that I've never tried the TMs, but I know many who swear by them and white seems to be the color of choice by most.  I used to favor a size 2 Blue Fox Vibrax spinner in silver in my spin days.  But I used it all and then some since I was a wee lad.  Rapalas, worms, Mepps and Rooster Tail spinners, Pheobe lures, etc.  They all have their places.  But for the last 25 years or so, I stick 100% to the fly rod.    

 

Brian, you want to laugh? This past fall I brought the fly rod when I went to the Flatbrook with my Dad......Could not get a hit on anything that afternoon. Put on a mustard color trout magnet and watched the float disappear several times.  Some of the older rainbows felt like they were 10 lbs on the fly rod when in reality they were @ 2lbs each....Lots of fun....Next time I will not bring them as to not "cheat' with the fly rod lol.....