hemlock Posted June 22, 2017 Share Posted June 22, 2017 If I see anyone even wetting a line in my creek. The high point god in me takes over lol. Looks like a beautiful section of stream and good luck fishing! Nomad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzguy2 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 (edited) As a member of the club and a staunch conservationist, I really don't appreciate the implication. This was not a club that was "built" by its members. Its a working farm that has had these same structures for centuries on it, the owners home is next door to the lodge. I implore you to join me for a day of fishing before you make accusations like that. Most of us are working guys who enjoy having a spot to fish and hunt in peace with likeminded individuals. First, I apologize if it can be interpreted from my post that I suggested that "Club Members" built this Lodge, or that this property is not a "working farm", which it clearly fits the description. The "Lodge" appears to be a renovated older structure, which may have been their for centuries. The two structures built and old growth forested area that shielded the river and were removed not centuries ago, but in the last 2 decades are what were specifically referred to. Anyone with access to Google Earth, can follow the river less than a mile below Main st. in Asbury and see the two structures and forest clearing referred to in my post and make judgements themselves. Not knowing how long you have been a member of this club and not doubting that you may be a "staunch conservationist", there is a fine line between facts and "alternate facts". I take offence to the statement of "accusations" being made, as what I have written are facts. I witnessed the deforestation of the hillside, removal of old growth trees along the river edge, and the building of two structures in questionable proximity to the stream bed. I was on the river the day the landowner or his agent removed boulders, "trout protective river structure" from the streambed with a backhoe. Thank You for the invitation to fish your clubs wonderful waters, but I'll have to respectfully decline. Having the memories of the "Oak Tree Pool" full of rising browns that was sheltered in the shade of old growth trees all day and no sign of intrusion by man are what I choose to remember. . . Edited June 23, 2017 by Jerzguy2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_X7 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 and my question goes unanswered..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmc02 Posted June 23, 2017 Share Posted June 23, 2017 As a member of the club and a staunch conservationist, I really don't appreciate the implication. This was not a club that was "built" by its members. Its a working farm that has had these same structures for centuries on it, the owners home is next door to the lodge. I implore you to join me for a day of fishing before you make accusations like that. Most of us are working guys who enjoy having a spot to fish and hunt in peace with likeminded individuals. Take me. Goldpm and Rusty 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DV1 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Can you deer hunt there? I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation UNDER GOD, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunatic Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Can you deer hunt there? Yes with a fly rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerzguy2 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 The owner shot the #4 NJ Shotgun buck off that property 10 years ago, just ask permission! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_X7 Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 and my question goes unanswered..... Still waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFord13 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Looks like a great opportunity for those that can afford it. I'm just curious if it is a club that shares the assets or a private enterprise. private enterprise! sorry for delay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexFord13 Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Can you deer hunt there? yes sir. that is also a separate membership for those who only hunt but aren't interested in fishing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) Maybe Kayak down that stretch of River would be interesting. I am sure it is Navigable Waters. I will go. Remember if we touch bottom with the paddles we are trespassing. lol Edited July 26, 2017 by Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hemlock Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I will go. Remember if we touch bottom with the paddles we are trespassing. lol You might want to try this paddle before you make your voyage down trout city lane lol Nomad 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomad Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 I'm pretty sure I can outrun Oldwick anyway even if they come after us. lol hemlock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazzgolf Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 It is a shame 2 miles of beautiful river like this is restricted to be enjoyed by only a select few (only 20 people with legal access to two miles of river?). I wouldn't mind having a little more money than I do have myself, so more power to them if you can afford it, but I just hate to see so large an area closed off making it illegal for the vast majority of outdoorsmen (and women) to enjoy. We complain about the money we pay the Div. Fish&Wildlife and the state, but it is things like this that make me remember it is those monies that go to allow the state to buy up and add land to our public wildlife management areas and avoid allowing the super-rich privatizing all the good lands. Thank God we have as much public land as we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobblengrunt Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 It is a shame 2 miles of beautiful river like this is restricted to be enjoyed by only a select few (only 20 people with legal access to two miles of river?). I wouldn't mind having a little more money than I do have myself, so more power to them if you can afford it, but I just hate to see so large an area closed off making it illegal for the vast majority of outdoorsmen (and women) to enjoy. We complain about the money we pay the Div. Fish&Wildlife and the state, but it is things like this that make me remember it is those monies that go to allow the state to buy up and add land to our public wildlife management areas and avoid allowing the super-rich privatizing all the good lands. Thank God we have as much public land as we do. This is the same as complaining that you don't have access to someone's private acres to hunt!?!? There is a ton of opportunity on public land to be all to yourself without Seeing any persons. I fish and hunt almost exclusively on state (or public) land and almost NEVER see a person. I let bucks walk year after year only to see them bigger the following year, I catch wild trout anytime I want and always have streams to myself, etc. there is a lot of opportunity out there with a little research, foot miles, and timing. The super rich is not privatizing all the good land, this 240 acres is a speck on the map of what is available to us all! Rusty 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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