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Assoc. of Field Trial Clubs of NJ - NJ Bass Federation - Jersey Coast Anglers Assoc. - NJ Beach Buggy Assoc. - NJ Chap. of Nat. Wild Fed. - NJ Ducks Unlimited - NJ State Council - NJ Trappers Assoc. - NJ Waterfowlers Assoc. - United Bow Hunters of NJ Christie Issues Exec Order To See You in Tinkhamtown Review Firearms Laws by Vin T. Sparano I don’t like growing old, and I espe- On June 29, Governor Chris Christie tim of violence or threatened with violence cially don’t like losing friends, but that’s issued the following press release concern- or a deadly weapon and there is a substan- the way the world works and we can’t ing self-defense and gun rights: tial likelihood of another such incident in change it. I’m learning to accept the fact the foreseeable future. that I can no longer enjoy rough Acting on his commitment to ensure The applicant is living under a or chasing after elk. a fair application of the state’s gun laws demonstrable threat, vis-à-vis court- This harsh reality was emotionally that respects individual rights to possess ordered protection in the form of a apparent to me and the remaining senior firearms and that also protects public safe- restraining order or some other condition members of NYMOPA (New York ty, Governor Christie today took action to imposed by the court, restraining another Metropolitan Outdoor Press Association) make commonsense changes to New person from contact with the applicant this past June at a dinner meeting, the Jersey’s gun regulations that ensure vic- where there is a substantial likelihood that group’s final one, in Long Branch, New tims of domestic violence or violent crime, the applicant will be the victim of violence Jersey. Formerly known as the Rod & or those living under a direct or material or threatened with a deadly weapon in the Gun Editors Association of Metropolitan threat, have their firearms applications foreseeable future. New York, this group of outdoor writers processed quickly and without delay. The In addition, if either of the above cir- and editors was created in 1935. Yes, Governor announced that the Attorney cumstances exist, the new regulation that’s right, 80 years ago. General will file a regulatory change that would provide for the same expedited and I suspect that many readers of this will ensure expedited, priority firearm priority processing for a permit to carry publication who are under 60 may not application processing for victims of application, and would be deemed to meet even be aware of this group of outdoor domestic violence, violent crimes, or those the “justifiable need” standard required for writers, but it may surprise you that sev- who have a demonstrable threat against a permit to carry a firearm to be issued. eral of the contributors, including myself, are long-time members of NYMOPA. them, including those who are seeking to NJ Governor Chris Christie issued an Apart from the submission of the new These include Rick Methot, Jim Stabile, obtain or carry firearms for self-protection. Executive Order calling for a commission regulation, Governor Christie also signed Executive Order No. 180, creating the and Bob Brunisholz, names that should “I have always said that when there to review firearms laws in New Jersey. are sensible changes to improve our laws New Jersey Firearm Purchase and be familiar to all of you. But it is not us and the fair administration of justice, I will Photo courtesy www.nj.gov. Permitting Study Commission, with the living writers I want to address here. It is take action, and that is what I am doing specific task of reviewing the state’s laws, time to pay tribute to those deceased today. The Constitution grants and our secured a restraining order against her ex- regulations and procedures pertaining to writers who dedicated their careers to courts have affirmed the individual right to boyfriend and filed an application for a the ownership and possession of firearms bringing you news of the outdoors. I have bear arms as a fundamental right, and that handgun permit in April. Less than two and ensuring they do not infringe on New known, and hunted and fished, with is all the more important for those who are months later, and with her application Jerseyans’ constitutional rights. Based on many of these good men. victims of violence or under threat,” said delayed beyond the 30-day statutory dead- its findings, the Study Commission will At that last dinner, I read the names Governor Christie. “This commonsense line for its processing, she was stabbed to recommend any appropriate modifications of 33 deceased members. Over the span step will protect the rights of victims and death in her front yard by her ex- to the existing licensing process. of 80 years, members actually numbered people at risk of violent acts by giving boyfriend. In the coming days and weeks, more than 140, but most of these men them priority, while ensuring the core pro- Under the changes proposed by the Governor Christie will name three mem- would only be empty names to today’s tections of the permitting process remain Governor today, such an application would bers with experience in law enforcement readers. Some of those 33 members, fully in effect.” be reviewed and processed for approval or and/or criminal law to serve as the Study however, will bring back memories for The Governor has spoken out about rejection on an expedited, 14-day basis, if Commission’s membership. Upon being many hunters and fishermen, especially the tragic murder of Carol Bowne, a possible, if either of the following circum- named and meeting, the Commission will those who, like me, are now making the Camden County resident, by her ex- stances exist: report back to the Governor within 90 days transition from climbing treestands to boyfriend earlier this month. Bowne That the applicant has been the vic- on its findings and recommendations. stump sitting. I know some of you will remember these writers who served you for many years. has the thin, natu- Jerkbaits through ral profile of just Howard Brant, Newark Star-Ledger about any baitfish, provides Henry Schaefer, Newark Evening News, a different look. He did, how- Hudson Dispatch, North Jersey Herald Summer and Fall ever, caution that in this circumstance & News it’s particularly imperative to retie your Jimmy Salvato, Paterson Evening News knots frequently, as the rocks take their toll by Pete Robbins Russ Wilson, The be effective. “All I need is six inches or on light line. Nelson Benedict, Newark Star Ledger, more of clarity,” he offers. “Most of them Reehm relies largely on three lure Jersey Journal Most bass anglers think of jerkbaits, have rattles in them so the bass know models for most of his warm-weather jerk- Herb Blackwell, The Trentonian particularly the suspending variety, as they’re there.” He does, however, prefer baiting. His favorite tool is the Lucky Craft Bill Backus, Bergen Evening Record, lures best suited to late winter and early that there be at least a little bit of wind. Slender Pointer, both the 97 and 112 sizes, Elizabeth Daily Journal spring, times when the bass are lethargic, Jerkbaits are notorious for producing fol- and noted that “Chartreuse Shad is the only Art Cone, Long Branch Daily Record and two subtle jerks followed by a painful- lowing , and the break-up of the sur- color I throw.” That lure lends itself partic- Jimmy Campbell, The Fisherman ly extended pause is typically the best way face often turns followers into biters. ularly well to a hyper-fast retrieve. When to tempt big bass. Where many anglers would use a sin- he wants to let the lure sit a bit longer, he Some of these publications no FLW Tour pro Clark Reehm has a full gle-hooked lure like a fluke, he relies on turns to a suspending model from Duo longer exist, but all of them at one time selection of jerkbaits ready to go during the better hookup percentage of the treble- Realis, the 100SP. Around the heaviest, had full-time outdoor columnists. I the coldest months of the year. But while hooked hard lures. He them around gnarliest cover into which he can even pos- enjoyed many hunting and trips others may relegate them to the garage floating docks and tire reefs, and also in sibly throw a treble-hooked lure, he uses with Howard Brant, who held several after the , Reehm never puts them the grass, where you might think that the Academy Sports copy of the Megabass records as a competitive clay bird shoot- away. they’d be likely to get hung up. Rather Vision 110. It might not be quite as good as er. Howie told you when, where, and how Asked when he breaks them out in than seeing their “stickiness” as a negative, the original, but he said that the fact that it to hunt and fish. I visited Howie often, other conditions, he offered a simple he views it as a positive – ripping the lure costs six dollars instead of over 20 dollars sitting between his desk and a full- answer: “Any time I’m breathing.” free from the grass, much as you would gives him the confidence to throw them mounted black bear. “I always have one tied on,” he con- with a lipless crankbait, is often the cata- where the fish live, and to not mind much Henry Schaefer and I hunted grouse tinued. “In the summer and fall I’m not lyst which triggers a strike. if he occasionally loses one. in Sussex County and quail in South working it slow. Instead, I’m using it to Another place where he likes to use Reehm fishes his jerkbaits on two Jersey over his dog Fritz. I suspect that cover water, especially around ambush the jerkbait is when paralleling riprap. different 7-foot rods, depending on the not many know that Jimmy Salvato’s points.” “Those fish see the same square bill environment. When the water is clear with daughter is Joan Wulff, the legendary fly He said that it’s a misconception that crankbaits and over and over fisherwoman who went on to marry Lee you need really clear water for a jerkbait to again,” he explains. The jerkbait, which see Jerkbaits, p. 4 Wulff (also a member of NYMOPA),

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Benefits of eDelivery: however, there are some very, very painful Now, what to do about that johnboat · It’s Convenient! — View and/or save documents for future reference decisions to be made. and motor… · It’s Fast! — No more waiting on paper copies to arrive in the mail The stark fact of the matter is that the · It’s Green! — Help make a positive environmental impact vast majority of the stuff can’t come with Oliver Shapiro, Editor Return your renewal with the eDelivered box checked and by entering your email address twice in the boxes provided. Please check box to activate eDelivery! LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Youth Fishing Derby Plans are already being made for our second annual derby in 2016. Dear Oliver, to various groups, but our attempts to stop Jerry Natale this testing seem to be of no avail. Hurricane Sandy devastated via email Our state DEP Commissioner, Bob Takanasee in Long Branch NJ. It was Martin, said at a recent NJOA meeting that infested with saltwater, which destroyed Tribute To A Seasoned Outdoorsman his office tried to reach out to federal man- the freshwater habitat and stock of trout by agement agencies to stop this testing, but the Division that many local anglers had Dear Oliver, they will not talk to him or return any of enjoyed. his calls! Just plain and simple arrogance! Sadly, the local PBA that had held One of the guys sent me some info on The DEP brought on a prestigious their annual youth fishing derby there was one of their members who turned 94 this Thoughts on Seismic Testing year. He’s a WWII vet, still drives, and is law firm (Wilentz, Goldman & Spitzer) to forced to indefinitely cancel the event. However, prior to Sandy and less then four still an avid hunter and fisherman. take up this case and this law firm is doing Dear Oliver, miles away in the adjourning Borough of The Cross Pile Rod & Gun Club in it for no charge (Pro Bono)! At the time of West Long Branch, the borough’s Franklin Millstone, New Jersey has a rather unique Rutgers University and a few other this writing, this firm will file a Public Lake was dredged, cleaned; the authorities member, a charter member as a matter of universities have received funding from Nuisance claim through our state’s court did bank repairs, had aerators installed, fact, Albert Punk. What makes Albert the National Science Foundation to con- system by June 22nd or June 23rd. and it was restocked. unique you may ask? Read on. duct seismic ocean blasting tests about 20 This law firm wanted to make a Being that Lake Takanasee was no Albert was born in Hightstown, New miles east from the Barnegat Inlet in a 230 stronger case that this blasting is causing longer on the Division’s stocking list, they Jersey, on January 23, 1921. When he square mile area as part of a climate “irreparable damage,” but this is very hard now stock trout in Franklin Lake on a reg- turned 18 in 1939, he joined the Army. He change study. to prove since the court will ask questions ular basis. As a 42-year resident of West was assigned to the Pacific Theater where The stated purpose of this testing is to such as how many fish, whales or dolphins Long Beach and a long-time member of he served until the end of the war. He left assess deep-sea sediment from 60 million etc., have been killed? Have you seen them Monmouth County Federation, it was the Army with the rank of Master years ago to better understand climate floating on the water? Has fishing stopped always a dream of mine to have a youth Sergeant. change! (Maybe looking for oil too?) completely in the affected areas? fishing derby. With the help of a WLB So what do you do after serving in Ships will blast sound waves louder than a Quantify and provide proof of the Councilman and fellow sportsman, Chris World War II? Albert and his brother Fred jet taking off (230 decibels) every 5 sec- economic losses that may be claimed by Neyhart, we approached the WLB went into farming. After purchasing a farm onds continuously for about a month. commercial and recreational businesses. Recreation Committee with the idea. in Imlaystown, New Jersey, they grew Loud sound waves like that cannot have a Existing studies that point to damages It was well received and I was potatoes for Wise potato chips and the gro- positive effect on sea life, especially like caused by this blasting can be entered to appointed as their “go-to person.” On June cery trade. The brothers also grew toma- toes for Campbell Soup, then located in whales and dolphins that are known to the court, but they do not constitute imme- 13 the derby was held, and with the help of diate and irreparable damage that this law local businesses, private donations, and Camden, New Jersey. He retired from emit their own sounds. Our fishing season farming in 1986. firm is trying to convince the court system one from the NJSFSC Central Region can be disrupted since these sound blasts Youth Fund, the 77 registered kids from As a member of the Cross Pile Rod & to stop this testing immediately! Damages can move them away from their usual fish- the age of 1 to 16 had a great day. Some of Gun Club, he is still an avid hunter and ing locations. caused by seismic testing may occur them were fishing for the first time and Last year, in spite of protests from months or years from now, but the courts catching their first fish. see Letters, p. 6 our state’s DEP, the Jersey Coast Anglers want to see it NOW and not later! Association (JCAA), the New Jersey From my perspective, I regret to say Clearly, a good time was had Outdoor Alliance (NJOA), Clean Ocean that while this effort by the Wilentz firm is by all at the Franklin Lake Action, and other groups, this testing noble, I do not see the testing will be derby. Jack Kearns photo. began in July, 2014. However, it had to be stopped through the court system. I hope I stopped after only several days because the am wrong, but I think the case is too weak ship doing the blasting ran into mechanical to stop it. In any event, I thanked this law problems. firm for taking their time and effort to stop On June 1st of this year, this testing this testing. started again! The same groups who tried to stop it last year tried to stop it again. I John Toth and JCAA’s Paul Turi have attended meet- via email ings, been on conference calls, and talked Albert Punk Page 4 NEW JERSEY FEDERATED SPORTSMEN NEWS August 2015

inshore during the summer and early fall I For the Lo♥e of Porgy Fishing carry bank style sinkers ranging from three to eight ounces. Always use sufficient by Milt Rosko This young angler’s delighted sinker weight to enable you to keep your with the big porgy he’s just line perpendicular to the bottom with no They’ll steal a bait from your hook belly in it, so you can immediately feel the before you can finish reading this sen- landed, one of many he landed lightning-fast strikes and respond accord- tence. during a fast day’s fishing. ingly. Towards this end, always maintain If you’re alert and hook one, you’ll Inshore party boater’s catch thumb pressure on the line as you permit it swear it was twice as big as it turned out to porgies from early summer to settle to the bottom, and immediately be, so stubborn was its resistance. The lib- through late fall. Milt Rosko lock in gear as soon as it touches down and eral bag limit meant you could keep photo. be ready to strike immediately, for often a enough for dinner and still have some left porgy is after the bait within a split second, for the freezer. Filleted and skinned, the and you’ve got to be ready to respond, or firm, tasty meat provides a dinnertime treat it’ll already have your bait if you’ve per- on a par with any fish the ocean waters mitted a belly to develop in the line as it have to offer. plummeted to the bottom. And you wonder why I have a love bait. Dad shucked them, cutting Today surf clams are by far the most affair with porgy fishing? very small strips, about an inch- popular bait. Make certain to cut the clams It all goes back to when I was a little and-a-half in length by a quarter- into small pieces, of the same size I used boy. My dad owned a vegetable store in to half-inch in width, with one years ago. Many party boats now supply the Vailsburg section of Newark, and he’d half slipped onto the shank of the salt clams cut into small pieces, as they’re go to the farmer’s market daily, loading the hook and the remainder hanging tougher than fresh clams and more difficult truck with fresh fruit and veggies. Some freely. to steal from the hook. I’ve also caught days during the week, business wasn’t as Words can’t describe how many porgies on sandworms and blood- hectic as on the weekends, and Mom my reel’s handle turned round and worms as well, usually with half a worm, would handle the store. Then Dad and I round backward as the sinker took and Gulp! bait too. drove to Water Witch near Highlands, the rig to the bottom. Words can’t with frozen ground clam where we boarded a rowboat at Roxy’s and describe the lightning-fast jolt I meat in a chum pot also is helpful, espe- were towed to the porgy grounds near the received before Dad even got his cially when the porgies are in a finicky point of Sandy Hook. line in the water. The porgy made mood. The towboat knew where the the mistake of ingesting the clam, Most often boaters anchor over beds were located, and one by one they hooking itself in the process, and choice bottom when targeting porgies. But unhooked and dropped the anchor line of all I had to do was crank and I’ve enjoyed extremely good action when each of the half-dozen boats it had towed crank and crank, as was the case just drifting through known porgy haunts, to choice bottom. with a single-action reel, until I especially when there’s just a moderate In those days, I fished with a vintage excitedly swung a porgy aboard. drift from either tidal current or wind. single-action reel, while Dad had a mod- I guess it weighed about a If you have your own boat and ern-day counterpart with a 4-to-1 retrieve pound, but to me it was a beauty, its silvery size and and a lengthy season. observe on your electronic what ratio, both filled with 12-thread Irish linen body shining with a brilliance beyond Today I have a pair of outfits that I appears to be a huge school of porgies line. Our rods were admittedly stiff, metic- words, and dad promptly placed it in a gal- use while targeting porgies. For the shal- extending six to ten feet off the bottom, ulously made of split bamboo, with a high vanized bucket (in those pre-cooler days) low waters of bays and I use a pop- you should always have an extension gloss varnish finish. and baited me up again. ping rod rated for 15-pound-test line and leader available to present your baited rig A 4-ounce bank style sinker was tied That day we filled the bucket, and small levelwind Shimano reel loaded with four to eight feet off the bottom. Just have to the end of the line. For hooks we used even stopped at Grandma’s on the way mono. For party boating and ocean fishing, a four-foot-long and eight-foot-long piece tiny, size No. 8 and 10 O’Shaughnessys home so they too could enjoy some fresh where fishing may range in depths from 30 of leader in your kit, with a snap at either that were snelled to a foot of tarred line. fish. It was the day my love affair with por- to 75 feet, with swift current, I move up to end. Unsnap your rig, snap the leader to Dad completed the rig by slipping a pair of gies began, and it continues to this day. a Daiwa Saltiga 20-pound boat rod, on the sinker, and place the rig between your hooks onto an improvised high-low rig by Quite surprisingly, while over that which I mount a Daiwa Saltist high-speed line and the longer leader, which will ele- tying two loops a foot apart at the terminal span of years many species have witnessed reel spooled with 30- or 40-pound-test vate the bait high-up in the school of por- end of the line, resulting in one hook rest- drastic population declines, the porgies braid with a 10-foot long top shot of 30- gies, which for some reason immediately ing on the bottom, with the high hook a (properly called “” but not by Jersey pound test mono. seems to produce more strikes. foot above it. anglers) all along the Atlantic coast have Terminal rigging isn’t much different I like to fillet porgies, but as you take We used ordinary chowder clams for remained at high levels, resulting in liberal than the old days, except for using mod- a cut off each side of the fish you’ll note ern-day counterparts. The high-low rig that a row of tiny bones run the length of continues to be a favorite, just tied to the the fish. They’re difficult to remove, so I end of your line, with a pair of No. 8 or 10 make a cut on each side of the bones, and Claw, Beak, Owner or Gamakatsu style remove and discard the bony strip. This hooks snelled to a foot of leader material leaves me with a large fillet from the top of when small porgies prevail, and No. 2 or 4 the porgy, and a bite-size piece from the size for bigger shad porgies. Another bottom. June usually cooks the bite-size option is tying a three-way swivel to your pieces separately in a favorite beer batter line, then making a dropper loop in the recipe, with the larger pieces ideal for fry- leader of one snelled hook, and slipping a ing, baking, or grilling. With a good catch second snelled hook onto the dropper we love to vacuum bag and freeze some in looping, and finally attaching it to the Food Saver bags, as the firm meat freezes swivel. This approach permits both baited and holds well. hooks to rest directly on the bottom. Summertime porgy fishing is pure For bay and river fishing, most often delight, and a dinnertime treat you’ll enjoy I’ll use an egg-shaped sinker in the 1- to 2- with Jersey fresh salad and corn on the ounce range, just heavy enough to hold cob! bottom, but for inshore ocean fishing from Jerkbaits, p. 1 carbon. If the water is super-clear, he may drop down as low as 10-pound test, and in little or no cover, he uses a Dobyns dense cover or around very large fish he Champion 704CB. Around thicker cover, may go up to 15, but in most circum- he’ll turn to the 705 Glass model. “It has stances he finds 12-pound-test to be a more backbone than the CB version, so happy medium. you can rip it out of the hydrilla,” he Reehm stressed that anglers who put explained. “These rods are great because away the jerkbaits simply because they’re they stay loaded up and won’t flex back. “out of season” are missing out on a tool You can jerk and set the hook at the same that works any time fish are shallow, often time. The pauses are short, so you don’t better than more conventional choices. have to watch your line. You won’t lose “It’s especially good on with many fish with them.” both largemouths and smallmouths, like He pairs either rod with a Daiwa many of those in the northeast,” he con- Tatula baitcasting reel with a 6.3:1 gear cluded. “They’ll come a long way to hit ratio, spooled with Seaguar Invis-X fluoro- it.”

NYMOPA members gather in Long Branch, NJ for their farewell gathering. From left (sitting): Dick Nelson, Ken Schultz, Rick Methot, Jeff Merrill, Eric Burnley, Steve Ferber, Vin Sparano Al Ristori, Alex Kenney. Standing, from left: Jim Stabile, Ron Jacobsen. Story on page 1 and facing page. August 2015 NEW JERSEY FEDERATED SPORTSMEN NEWS Page 5

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The 90-degree noontime sun scorched my neck. Anchored along a Thoughts on Bassin’ weedline, fishing weightless plastic worms 17 feet deep, the water reflected our faces. It was dead calm, making line control easy. Changing Light, Topwater Tactics, and More We occasionally set hooks into average- sized bass, and when chop began to build, I looked around, thinking of an alternative along a weedline seems fishy. I’m always to this finesse method. looking ahead for further spots to make my A boat had ventured onto the large casts worthwhile. More often than not, I weedy flat behind us. I witnessed a terrific catch a few bass, sometimes many more. surface strike, and moments later one of This principle of selective the two guys lifted high a largemouth of at doesn’t depend on having already figured least three pounds. The sky informed me out a lake, or knowing what to expect. why: the clouds had thickened, not enough When my son and I visited Jefferson Lake to block sun entirely, but the amount of on an August evening last year, fishing light was changing. Minutes later, they began slowly and I felt a little bewildered boated another bass just as big, and I fishing here the first time. I caught the first rowed over to try a Hedden Torpedo a suf- bass after 20 minutes or so on a Torpedo, ficiently respectful distance from them. and then fell right into the groove. An hour Once July heats up, the word among and a half later as we got out with darkness bass anglers is early- and late-day until approaching, I had caught four more, not a about mid-September. Traditionally, we big catch, but satisfactory. My son didn’t think it’s because of relatively cool tem- mind that he got skunked, but he was a lit- peratures, but largemouths and smallies tle curious as to why. I told him he has to have an ocular structure that allows them feel the purpose behind every cast he to see prey like shiners and sunfish that makes by learning to sense where bass don’t see them as well when light is chang- might be, based on previous experience. ing. This is what university research has Likewise for bronzebacks. Once they suggested, though bass don’t have the turn on at about sunset at Round Valley tapetum lucidum retinal eye structure that Jefferson Lake bass with the sun almost from the horizon. Matt Litton photo. Reservoir, I forget my leech jigs entirely. allows some fish, like walleyes, to see well Every cast has expectation behind it, in near-darkness. Literature suggests that because I know these bass are active and it’s something specific to light in transition When my son and I approach bass in affair, three or four feet deep at the maxi- it’s only a matter of the coming with- from brighter to darker, or vice versa, and the morning, we get to the pond or lake mum. Nevertheless, topwaters may be in sensory range of any interested quarry not necessarily the time of day. well before sun-up. We’ve had to contend effective over 10-foot depths. Usually, this below. During the day, Round Valley Changing light can help explain why with bears active in the lingering dark, but is weedy water, although not always. smallmouths hang tight to rock piles (not topwater plugs, buzzbaits, and soft-bodied have never failed to take advantage of the Smallmouths strike topwaters fished over only along the dikes) in water as deep as weedless lures like Phat Rats and Scum full spectrum of transition from night to rocks 10 or 12 feet below at times, invari- 35 feet or more, and as shallow as about Frogs are so effective in the morning and day. We begin fishing with some blue to ably under clear-water conditions. 15. Mostly, the bottom is sandy gravel and evening for bass. Bass scoot along below, the east. I feel as if every cast is golden, On lakes like Hopatcong and fist-sized stones vacant of bass, but the sit- looking upward to better see the outline of and always target very shallow spots first. Wawayanda, or reservoirs like Spruce Run uation loosens as sunset approaches, with forage and go on the attack. Naturally, if Experience has informed me that big bass and Round Valley, finding bass may seem smallies spreading out actively after forage bass have this advantage, they’ll use it, like very shallow water, a foot or two deep. more of a challenge than need be. and invading shallows where shiners take choosing to feed especially when they best They feel comfortable and emboldened to Hopatcong and Wawayanda are loaded refuge. I work topwaters assiduously, often can. But what many anglers don’t know is feed in the quiet. Very early and late into with weedy habitat for largemouths, and with quick-paced retrieves. And the hits that topwater lures can be very effective in dusk is, of course, when we find them in yet a morning’s outing can seem slow as if come… in foot-deep shallows, and over 10 the middle of summer afternoons, so long skinny water. bass are scarcer than places seemingly feet or more of water. as the degree of light is changing. Even on Round Valley Reservoir, serving as good habitat. Make every cast Whatever it is that drives us to fish We know about topwater bass at companions and I have nailed smallies on count. If nothing hits, you’ve eliminated the surface, whether it’s the thrill of the night, especially during August. Changing Torpedoes right up against the banks water. This doesn’t mean no bass is pres- strikes or the tantalizing uncertainty of fig- light doesn’t explain how good the fishing among rocks after sunset. At 18-acre ent; it could be that none may be interest- uring out whether bass want a slow is, especially for lunkers, unless perhaps Mount Hope Pond, I once took the liberty ed. If I feel a dock with lots of vegetation cadence on calm surface or quick chase, the moon shades in and out of clouds. of what felt like a perfect first cast into a deserves more than one cast, I’ll offer the whether it’s the awe of provoking big bass Surface action can be terrific on rainy corner a foot deep. “Bloop, bloop, plug again, perhaps angling it in closer to a to erupt through vegetation so thick only a afternoons when cloud cover remains con- bloop…kabam!” Minutes later, I lifted a sweet spot, but I’m more interested in cov- weedless soft plastic suffices, or if it’s the stant, too. Changing light might not bass of nearly five pounds that hit as if pre- ering a range of water before the sun gets slam a buzzbait draws from between stick- explain everything, but it makes me more vious hours had stored extra gusto in its up. ups, we seem to fish this way ultimately confident in a surface lure when it does muscles just for this moment. Experience has taught my senses to for very similar reasons bass hit. It’s in our happen, and the phenomenon can assist I’ve spoken to some anglers who feel leap to alertness when, for example, a par- nature to pursue. you the same way. topwater fishing is strictly a shallow water ticular open pocket in weeds or a corner from Tinkhamtown, p. 1 for his next competition. He was 77. And then there was Nick Karas, the who coined the phrase “A fish is too valu- long time columnist for Newsday who able to be caught only once.” Lee was moved out to Orient Point to be closer to killed in 1991 when he crashed his airplane striped bass. I pulled lobster pots with in the Catskill Mountains. Lee was still Nick many times, and those dinners were flying at 86. NYMOPA awarded Joan cholesterol nightmares. Nick gave me a Wulff its Lifetime Achievement Award in copy of his book Brook Trout, and I would 1998 and Joan is now an Honorary mem- often tell him that native brook trout make ber of NYMOPA. excellent sailfish baits. Yes, he would get If you were from New York or read miffed, but we were buddies. its newspapers, you would probably These were the men of NYMOPA, remember other NYMOPA members: but I will always remember them as the Rod & Gun Editors. This is my tribute to Jerry Kenney, NY Daily News these great men and I thank them for being Nelson Bryant, NY Times my friends. Ray Camp, NY Times I could go on and on about my late Jim Hurley, NY Daily Mirror hunting and fishing buddies, but I have a Nick Karas, Newsday treasure chest of memories until I meet Ray Ovington, NY World Telegram them all once again in Tinkhamtown. If Art Smith, NY Herald Tribune you don’t know where Tinkhamtown is, I Gene Seraphine, Port Washington News suggest you track down and read Corey Frank Keating, Long Island Press Ford’s story, “The Road to Tinkhamtown.” Oscar Godbout, NY Times It first appeared in Field & Stream in 1969. It’s easy to find and I believe it’s the best Jerry Kenney and I were members of outdoor story ever published. If you’re a the “Over The Hill Gang,” along with Rick hunter and fisherman, I think you will Methot and Jim Stabile. Jerry always tried want to know about Tinkhamtown. to convince us that wearing kilts was the I warn you, however – you may cry. way to hunt deer because they didn’t make a swishing sound like hunting pants. I (Editor’s note: the original unedited ver- doubt many of his readers knew that Jerry sion of Ford’s story can be found on the won the Senior Division of the Ironman internet at http://tinyurl.com/p8hmr2p. See Competition for three consecutive years. photo on facing page.) Jerry died of a heart attack while training

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the lake, but bit by bit the angler began to get some semblance of control, yet just as A Tale of Catfish and Rolls soon as he’d take up some line his partner in this dance would barrel away. A dozen bystanders stood yelling encouragement: by Lou Martinez “turn it left... no, right… don’t let the line touch the wall…” My buddy Gene Doczy sounded very “It’s a carp, gotta be” another sound- excited on the other end of the phone. ed off. He’d almost get it in and then it “Really, I felt like I was in Sherwood would make another 25-yard run. Forest,” he jabbered. “Boy this is a big one,” was all he “Gene, what the heck are you talking said. I photographed the entire sequence, about?” was my question. while another angler grabbed the fellow’s “I was walking into the park and net, and we all continued to encourage him almost got run over by a 7-point buck and to win this battle. two does!” he yelled. “Then I went to the “Lift your rod; that’ll tire him out,” opposite side of the lake and saw four an old sage contributed. Two more shorter more deer, all does” he continued, “and, by runs and the fish was now almost visible. the way, I caught and released two 6- “Told ya it was a carp!” yelled an pound bass.” onlooker, and finally we all got a glimpse Now, I’ve known Gene many years, of it... a really big channel catfish! Steering and I know he doesn’t drink, but I was it towards the waiting net, the big guy beginning to wonder. Deer in a city park, guided the big cat into the net. A jubilant where there hasn’t been a reported sighting celebration broke out. in the past 80 or 90 years, and not one but “Wow that’s the biggest fish I’ve ever two 6-pound bass? This I had to check out seen here,” said one. “I still thought it was for myself. a carp!” said the only dejected onlooker. So, arising at 5:00 am, I got ready Photos were taken, a lot of quick slimy (having loaded the car the previous handshakes and backslapping ensued, and evening), grabbed my cup of Java, and the worthy quarry was released to fight headed up to a small park in North Bergen, another day. Later speaking to Medado Brito, the NJ. The lake had been weed-encrusted the A tired but proud Medaro Brito shows off what a little patience - and soft rolls - will get prior week so I had an assortment of weed- man who completed the deed, I found out less topwater lures like Stanley Frogs you. Lou Martinez photo. that we’ve both fished this little “hiding in YUM Spook type baits, floating lizards, plain sight” wonder for decades. Although and Senkos. Yep, if there were any 6- departing direction, and started a slow the other on the woods. At the entrance I he’d rather be fishing for sexier species pound bass, I was going to get ‘em. twitching, swimming retrieve... blip… noticed a big burly fellow, his rod leaning like trout or bass, he’ll fish for other Making my way over to where Gene blip... blip... the frog’s legs actually on the stone wall. Directly in front of him species such as carp or catfish when the said he had caught them, I was a little appeared to be swimming back to me. Two I could see giant swirls and an occasional others aren’t in season or not biting. He exasperated at the fact that they had used or three more cast and no takers, I then splash. Carp must still be spawning, I fig- favors a 6½- to 7-foot Ugly Stick paired weedkiller during the week and nary a decided to let it sink a foot and lift the rod, ured, as I placed my seat in an area where with a big spinning reel spooled with 12- weed was to be seen. Looking into the making it appear to be swimming up to the I have caught very big bass in the past. pound mono. He employs a simple slip- woods around me, I saw only squirrels and surface. On the third lift the frog disap- During the next half hour, I tried sev- sinker rig, and while others use live bait, an occasional duck; no bucks or does… peared, right into the mouth of a large- eral lures without any success, and mean- chicken livers, worms, or some secret con- surely I was being pranked. mouth. Waiting a few seconds to feel some while the big guy had hardly moved from coction, Brito favors using a regular roll, Having already made a cast with the weight, I set the hook and a feisty football his vantage point. Must be bait fishing I “a soft one,” to entice these giants into bit- YUM Spook, I mindlessly walked the dog of a bass came leaping out of the shallow thought... and suddenly he leapt up, ing. You can’t argue with his results, for he back as I pondered how I’d pay my friend lake; two jumps and he was in my net. grabbed his rod, and moved quickly to his caught two more that day, and three days back, when suddenly a washtub-sized boil Looking down at it, I amused myself by right. Letting his quarry take line, he posi- prior he had another one that was slightly blew up right behind my bait, and I caught telling him he was a 6-pounder... well, tioned himself to get a good positive hook smaller than the 10-plus-pound- pushing- a quick glimpse of the flash of a heckuva maybe in about three more years. As I set. 30-inch one I witnessed. big bass as it sideswiped the bait and head- released the two-and-a-half pounder, I This guy knows what he’s doing, I Hm… guess I’ve got to pick up an ed south. Quickly retrieving the lure, I asked him if he’d seen any deer. surmised. He snapped his wrist upwards Ugly (indestructible) Stick, and some rolls. picked up my second rod, pitched my Working my way back to the park and sideways simultaneously, and it was Soft ones. Stanley Ribbit Frog in the behemoth’s entrance , I kept one eye on the water and on. That fish headed for the other side of from Letters, p. 3 being the most rewarding. It’s difficult to find words to express mentioned above, and to the many others Over the year I have met many peo- the feeling that I have of knowing and that space in this letter won’t allow me to fisherman. He hunts both New Jersey and ple who gained my respect for their dedi- working with the staff of the Division of name, for their help, support, and friend- New York targeting trophy bucks. Two cation to the NJSFSC. To name a few: Bill Fish and Wildlife. From the Director to the ship over the years. years ago, the day before shotgun deer sea- Schemel, John Messeroll, Jeanette WMA’s maintenance personnel, each one And to my friend Oliver, thank you son opened, Albert bagged a nice 10-point- for always being there when I needed er with his crossbow. Vreeland, Frank Dara, George Howard, is a professional both in their jobs and in His all-time favorite is turkey hunt- and Gary Wolff. These are just a few of the having respect for mine. answers, and this is your authorization to ing. He’ll buy a permit for each week of people who have inspired and educated me So why this letter? Recently circum- remove my name from Page Two. the turkey season. Targeting trophy toms, from day one, and continued over the 20- stances have changed, and on June 14, he’ll be out scouting or hunting every day plus years… without their knowledge, but 2105 I submitted my letter of resignation Jerry Natale he can. by the nature of their participation and to the NJSFSC President. This letter is to via email Albert still drives himself to hunt, friendship. say “Thank You” to the all of the people fish, and attend club meeting sand outings. He is usually the first one in the woods and the last one out. Not bad for a guy that just turned 94! for Best of luck and thank you for your serv- Events August, 2015 ice! Gene Nigro Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday via email

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Museum Touring Season BLACK POWDER NOTES For Black Powder Shooters by Joe Bilby If you are down DC or northern museum, founded in 1980, operates under Virginia way this summer, you might want the auspices of the state’s Division of to stop in at the NRA’s National Firearms Military and Veterans Affairs and is on the Museum at 11250 Waples Mill Road in grounds of the New Jersey National Guard Fairfax. Although a great firearms history Training Center in Sea Girt, land used by venue at any time, beginning June 12 the the state’s National Guard since 1885. Sea museum began hosting a new exhibit, Girt is located at the heart of one of the “Steampunk Guns.” nation’s greatest tourist areas, the New For those not acquainted with the Jersey Shore. The museum took a beating term, “Steampunk” is accurately defined during Hurricane Sandy, but has recovered by NRA Director of Museums Jim Supica and its exhibits are better than ever. as “a subgenre of science fiction that The NGMMNJ’s assigned mission is embodies Victorian elegance and adven- to preserve and explain the military histo- turous, bizarre inventions that could easily ry and heritage of New Jersey and enhance have sprung from the mind of Jules Verne. public understanding of how armed con- It is a world where gizmos based on 19th flicts and military institutions have shaped century steam power have created a unique the state and national experience. To this culture where a lifestyle of corsets, cra- end the museum collection preserves and vats, ray guns, and rocket ships represent a displays artifacts, documents, and memo- counter to the sterile technology of modern rabilia that have specific historical signifi- times. Continuously evolving, Steampunk cance to New Jersey’s soldiers, particular- encompasses science fiction and elements ly those of the Army and Air National of popular culture – including zombies, Guard. dirigibles, mad scientists, and Western The museum’s exhibits use artifacts, gunslingers.” In other words, we see the images, and narrative to relate the history black powder era on steroids. of New Jersey as seen through the eyes of The new exhibit combines a fantasti- its military, focusing on the role and expe- cal science fiction world with actual 19th riences of the state’s “citizen soldiers,” to century firearms designs. The museum has the public. The museum collections con- a large collection of odd and unique old tain over 4,000 artifacts, including an guns, which is supplemented by loans of extensive small arms collection, photo- Cannon on display in the NGMMNJ main gallery. Joe Bilby photo. fictional designs from various artists, graphs, art, and documents. including John Belli. According to Supica, The museum also houses the Center barrel of the gun on display in the muse- a carriage on display in any New Jersey the exhibit provides “a remarkable glimpse for U.S. War Veterans’ Oral History um’s main gallery was forged by the Ames museum. into the creative minds of both technologi- Project, established in 2001, which records Company of Chicopee, in The museum is open to the public cal innovators of yesteryear and creative interviews of veterans from World War II 1861 and inspected by Captain J. T. Balch, daily from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. artists of today. These fun and phantas- to the present about their military experi- and is one of only 36 cast with handles, or Admission is free. I am the part-time assis- magoric firearms will capture the imagina- ences. These interviews, numbering over “dolphins,” a feature dropped from pro- tant curator, and if I am there I will give tion and tickle the funny bone of anyone 500 at present, are available in DVD for- duction early on. It was one of two tubes you a personalized tour. More information who enjoys a peek into the alternative, mat and available to researchers and schol- mounted outside the East Orange, New is available at http://tinyurl.com/pllxh82. ‘what-if’ sci-fi world of Steampunk. ars; a number are also summarized on the Jersey armory for many years. Museum visitors will find themselves museum web site. When that building was sold, both playing a game of ‘what-is-real’ as they try The museum’s Lawrenceville barrels were brought to the museum for Classified Ads to guess which objects are the fantasy Armory annex includes displays of storage. 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