Hello, readers!
It's been a while, huh? Summer's definitely here - we had some hot days, and we will have many more to come. Certain Species are lethargic because of the heat; other Species are hunting for Baitfish - fishing is certainly difficult at this time of the year! However, this doesn't mean that there's no fish.
Below are some pictures of recent catches around Philadelphia and New Jersey (featuring Mike H., Rob Z., Jay D., Nadir G., Ollye K.).
First, for some updates:
--> Extreme Philly Fishing is participating in the 2012 Berkley Fish-A-Thon! For more information on the Fish-A-Thon, access the link below:
The Team Extreme Philly Fishing consists of Mike H., Rob Z, Jay D., and me. We will try our best to do some fundraising for the different bodies of water in PA (50% of all donations will go to the state's budget for a better aquatic environment and ecosystem), as well as spread the word around - let the public and other fishermen know about the different problems we are having nowadays, such as: littering and pollution; over-harvest; selective harvest; etc. This program is good not only for us - fishermen - but also good for the public in general.
By donating, or just spreading the word, we are all helping mother nature regain its health; we are working towards a better water quality for ourselves (the same water that goes to our houses; the same water we drink), better aquatic environment (protecting certain Species of fish, maintaining a sustainable aquatic ecosystem), and better natural environment (reinforcing the beautiful part of the city, raising our etiquette and critical consciousness).
Rob and I donated already, and Jay and Mike will as well. I thank everyone that donated so far - you are doing it for a noble cause! Everything that we have came from nature - it definitely doesn't hurt to give nature a little bit more...after all, we are the ones that caused all these problems (we may as well try to repair it!).
I'll certainly work on a full post about the Fish-A-Thon 2012. I think it's a very good opportunity to show "unity", which is a factor that many people have forgotten nowadays. Unity is the key for good progress! Also, it's a great chance to promote the sport of fishing, the Schuylkill River in Philadelphia - which is one of the city's treasure, and Philadelphians and their concern about nature.
For more details on the Team, or to make a donation, access the site below:
--> I added a new gadget on the right. So, from now on, I don't have to advertise the Facebook page, etc, on top of each post. Makes life easier and less annoying for me and for you - the reader. Make sure to take a look at the video Nadir G. did for the Blog. It's a pretty neat photo-video with fish from Philadelphia and surroundings!
Now...for the pictures...heh Enjoy!
July 07th, 2012 - A Lake in Abington. I caught this Largemouth Bass on a Strike King Jig with a Craw Trailer.
June 28th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. Went fishing with Rob Z. that day (he's in the background). We ended up catching some nice Catties on Eel that day!
June 29th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. Went fishing between Walnut and Locust on the Schuylkill Banks. Ended the day with some nice Catfish as well, always on cutfish (American Eels). Catfish season is finally starting to pick up!
July 1st, 2012 - Haddon Lake/Audubon Lake. I went fishing there with Jay D. and Mike H. It was a tough day - very hot as well. Jay used his Senko skills and managed to catch 2 Dinks. I flipped my gear to a Senko as well, and also managed to catch 2 Dinks. Mike was the only one to catch a nice sized Bass (on a Jig).
July 1st, 2012 - Haddon Lake/Audubon Lake. As stated above, Mike's only fish for the day. Want to see how he "caught" this fish? Click on the link below (you have to have a Facebook acc to view it - sorry for any inconveniences):
July 1st, 2012 - Haddon Lake/Audubon Lake. As stated above, I managed to not get skunked...
July 1st, 2012 - Haddon Lake/Audubon Lake. Little Bluegill that I got at Audubon Lake. It had a very interesting set of colors due to the environment it lived in (a rock under turbid water). So, I found it cute and decided to take a picture.
July 3rd, 2012 - Neshaminy Creek. I waded the Creek on a very sunny day - it was one of the best feelings ever! The Creek was very shallow, and full of different Species of Sunfish. Above is the picture of a very interesting Redbreast Sunfish. I loved the little orange spots - reminded me of an Orangespotted Sunfish. Beautiful!
July 3rd, 2012 - Neshaminy Creek. A beautiful adult Rock Bass.
July 3rd, 2012 - Neshaminy Creek. A little Green Sunfish.
July 5th, 2012 - Cooper River, NJ. Caught this Channel Catfish in 1 foot of muddy water, on a piece of American Eel. Talk about being shallow, huh? Just because the water is shallow, it doesn't mean it doesn't hold fish. This is the 4th big Channel Catfish that I pull out of there. The PB there is 5lbs.
July 5th, 2012 - Driscoll Pond, NJ. After missing several Largemouth Bass on a weightless Senko, I was so mad that I promised myself that I wouldn't leave without one. So...there we go. At 11:45 a.m., I caught my first Largemouth Bass at Driscoll Pond, after missing 8 fish.
July 6th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. I went fishing with Nadir G., Rob Z., and Jay D. on the Banks. Nadir got this White Perch on a piece of Nightcrawler (apparently, his favorite bait!).
July 9th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. I went fishing with my friend Ollye K. at different spots of the Schuylkill River. I took her to Kelly Drive (all the way to Girard Ave bridge), Fairmount Dam, and Schuylkill Banks between Walnut and Locust. The picture above is of a Green Sunfish at Kelly Drive. Curiously, I've never fished a Green Sunfish on the Tidal Schuylkill River. They are abundant above the Dam. Interesting, huh?
July 6th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. As mentioned above, I did some fishing with Nadir G., Rob Z., and Jay D. This one was the biggest one of the night - nearly a 5lb Channel Catfish. Good fight!
July 6th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. 8:40 p.m., Jay managed to catch this Catfish on bread! Seems that bread is still a lethal bait even among the Catfish.
July 6th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. Another little Catfish caught on the Banks, on a piece of American Eel.
July 9th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. Good sized Bluegill caught at the non-tidal section of the Schuylkill River, right next to the Girard ave. Bridge.
July 9th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. My friend Ollye and I finally ended up Catfishing on the Banks. We got 2 Catfish on American Eels, which was awesome!
July 9th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. The second one. She totally covered the background, but there were 3 people fishing there as well. They were catching tons of small fish on Nightcrawlers.
June 26th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. Rob Z. got his first Flathead of the year! There's a report on it coming soon, so I'm posting only 1 picture of it. Stay tuned! =) Congrats, Rob!
June 22nd, 2012 - Schuylkill River. Mike H. possibly with his smallest fish of the year - a Dink Striped Bass. Fancy, huh, Mike? Tsk tsk tsk...hahaha - just joking!
July 3rd, 2012 - Schuylkill River. So, there you go...I went fishing with Mike H. a while ago, and we saw some Snakeheads swimming around. Yes! They are IN the Schuylkill River already. Mike H., with his awesome skills, managed to catch one on a Spook. Very nice, Mike! Keep em' coming!
July 3rd, 2012 - Schuylkill River. Mike H. also managed to catch a little Striped Bass.
July 1st, 2012 - Haddon Lake/Audubon Lake. Part of the report way above, Mike H. caught two Brook Trouts at Haddon Lake before Jay D. and I arrived at the location. Please, notice the bandage on Mike's hand...hahahaha. Mike tried to lip a 2lb Trout...just like he tried to Lip a 7lb Catfish (and got injured as well). Sorry, Mike! I had to point it out because it's funny how you try to lip everything like a Bass. Anyways...congrats on your catches! Those are probably the biggest Trout in Haddon Lake at the moment. So, I'm not revealing the bait he used, unless requested by e-mail. =)
July 1st, 2012 - Haddon Lake/Audubon Lake. The Second Brook Trout; apparently a female (by color). A report on July 1st trip to Haddon Lake is coming shortly. Stay tuned! =)
July 4th, 2012 - A Lake in Abington. It was holiday, and Mike H. had a blast there! He finished the day with 7-8 (?) LMB! Awesome skills, Mike! Because a report is coming up on July 4th's trip, I'm not posting too much information for now. Enjoy the pics!
July 4th, 2012 - A Lake in Abington.
July 4th, 2012 - A Lake in Abington.
July 4th, 2012 - A Lake in Abington.
July 12th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. Jay D. with a fresh Catfish caught yesterday - 3.5lbs. Congrats, Jay!
July 4th, 2012 - A Lake in Abington.
July 4th, 2012 - A Lake in Abington.
July 4th, 2012 - A Lake in Abington.
June 25th, 2012 - Somewhere in PA. Although it's not very relevant to the Blog, I felt like posting Mike's picture of his latest Bass Tourney, where he scored 14th place.
July 12th, 2012 - Wissahickon Creek. Nadir G. brings us a fresh Rock Bass from Wissahickon Creek, caught on an in-line Spinner (COF COF - the same one I use!). Anyways...congrats, Nadir!
Now...for the old pictures. I was very reluctant about making a report on Absecon Bay (NJ) and Hyde Lake Park (NY), and finally decided to not do so. I'll focus on close locations, and Fresh water fishing (unless it's a Species that travels Fresh-Salt water - i.e. Striped Bass). However, I'll post the pictures as always! =)
May 16th, 2012 - Hyde Lake, NY. My father holding his first Largemouth Bass.
May 16th, 2012 - Hyde Lake, NY. My father holding his first Pumpkin Seed. A very big one too!
May 16th, 2012 - Hyde Lake, NY. It was very nice fishing for White Crappies over there with a little tube! So exciting!
June 5th, 2012 - Absecon Bay, NJ. I went fishing a couple times with my father at the Bay. The picture above is of a Spider Crab that wouldn't let my Zoom Fluke go! Crazy Crab!
May 23rd, 2012 - Absecon Bay, NJ. My father with his first Bluefish. I hope Mike never tries to lip one of these because his finger is going to get chopped off!
May 23rd, 2012 - Absecon Bay, NJ. My first Hickory Shad (and probably the last of the year) caught on a Zoom Fluke. I was quite surprised when it surfaced. I initially thought it was a Weakfish.
May 23rd, 2012 - Absecon Bay, NJ. There we go! A Weakfish caught on a Zoom Fluke. Very nice fish! Limit of 1 per day.
May 16th, 2012 - Hyde Lake, NY. Caught this Dink LMB while fishing for White Crappie with a tube jig. The fish was hiding right under a branch.
June 6th, 2012 - Absecon Bay, NJ. Caught this Sting Ray on a piece of Squid. If you ever catch one, just make sure to be very cautious about its poisonous tail. If it stings you, make sure to call 911. Hahaha.
June 6th, 2012 - Absecon Bay, NJ. My father caught this 20 inches Weakfish on a Zoom Fluke. Awesome, dad! Congrats!
July 12th, 2012 - Schuylkill River. Jay caught his new PB for the year - a 4.5lb Torpedo Catfish (Channel). Congrats again, Jay!
July 12th, 2012 - Wissahickon Creek. Nadir G. took the picture of this Pumpkin Seed. Although it's pretty dirty because it flipped on the ground, it was released unharmed.
July 10th, 2012 - Absecon Bay, NJ. During my last trip to the shore, I encountered this weird Oyster Toadfish. It literally swallowed my Eel (must be tasty!). It was released unharmed.
Anyways...hope you - the reader - enjoyed all these pictures! Stay tuned for future updates.
Long Days and Pleasant Nights,
Sincerely,
Leo S.
