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    Finally!!! Got one1

    FINALLY!!! After trying to catch one for literally 25 years to caught my first redfin pickerel today. It's species #129 caught. Next up is the pirate Perch. Hopefully it doesn't take me as long.
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    When's a good time to avoid snakes

    I hate snakes and was thinking the cold might lower my chance of meeting one. I went fishing in early summer and found a rattle snake along the water edge. You would of thought I saw a ghost the way I ran out of there!
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    Redfin Pickerel Do Not Exist!!!

    I've been hitting every small strem, creek and swampy water I've seen in South and Central Jersey. I can't seem to find a redfin pickerel. It doesn't even have to be a big one, I just want to check it off my list. Part of the problem is that I don't know alot of the roads in the pines so when...
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    I need a fish before I go crazy!!!!

    I know the water is still very cold but I thought pickerel loved cold water. I've been out twice so far ( Smithville lake and Mirror lake) without a bite, a bump or even seeing a fish. I was using spinners which might be too fast for this time of year but I can't find any shiners. All I know is...
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    MakePeace Lake Info Needed

    I want to fish Make peace lake in the next week or two. I was looking for some infomation before I head down. My target is redfin pickerel. Is it true that they are in there? It seems to be the only lake in NJ that has them. Is there a place to put my 12 foot jon boat in? Any good lures or bait...
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    Bullheads????

    I'm looking to catch some bullhead catfish. I hear they are good sport on light tackle. I was told that the pines have all 3 species of bullhead- brown, yellow, and black. Does any one fish for these and could pass some spots to me. Thanks
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    Fishing cranberry bogs?????

    What is the rule for fishing cranberry bogs? I would assume they are on private property but I keep hearing how good they are for fishing. Do you ask permission and who would you ask?
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    looking for small lake to fish

    I'm looking to fish the more unknown lakes in the pinelands. It seems the bigger lakes are crowded now due to trout stocking. I'm looking for sunnies, catfish, or pickerel. Thanks for any help
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    Fishing the upper Rancocas Creek

    Is there any place to fish the shoreline fish along the upper Rancocas Creek. There are access points for the canoe trail in Pemerton Creek but I don't knowif its fishable. Are there fish even there? Can it be waded? I don't have a canoe but it looks like a nice place to fish. Any help?
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    fishing in the pine barrens

    I'm looking for places to fish in the Pine Barrens for pickerel and sunfish. I am a strong believer in catch and release and will not disrespect anyones fishing spot. Either shore line fishing or from asmall boat
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    Places to fish in the Pine Barrens

    I'm looking for places to fish in the Pine Barrens for pickerel and sunfish. I am a strong believer in catch and release and will not disrespect anyones fishing spot. Either shore line fishing or from asmall boat
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