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    Hudson River - Spring Running

    Spring migration around NYC is underway!!

    Last summer and fall I made an effort to learn more about the beaches of NYC and this spring I want to get to know the Hudson a bit better. I was out at Piermont pier two weeks ago and even with 45mph gusts it was somewhat crowded.

    I Google Earthed the Hudson to find a better spot than the pier and found this area a bit south:


    Turns out the path down is clear cut for a gas pipeline.

    But, wtf...it could be fun. All packed up:


    It was a bit more overgrown than I expected:


    Looking down at the Hudson mid-quagmire


    Ok...just a little walk through here...how bad can it be?


    Oh, that bad...


    There were what looked like animal paths around, but they would end abruptly. The key was to just make a beeline away from land and protect your face.

    Halfway out there was a creek. It wasn't wide, but jumping across I was worried my rod were going to catch the reeds and I'd fall in backwards.
    [youtub]video uploading, but I'm going to bed[/youtub]

    Once out there it was calm and gorgeous. wish I brought the fly rod, but this was a test to see if fish actually were in this area:


    Turns out they were. Only a few small ones like this guy


    I was psyched for this excursion because on the best day of the year so far I found a spot that was completely solitary. It took a bit of effort to get there, but I learned a little more about fishing around NYC.
    Last edited by mushmouth; 03-31-2008 at 08:15 PM.
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    and you posted GPS coordinates...
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    Then I guess i'll see you there this weekend...along with the others who frequent the fishing forum from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho and Florida.
    Last edited by mushmouth; 04-01-2008 at 10:07 AM.
    ...And the greatest ice must crumble when it's flower's time to grow.

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    Nice report. Looks like a ton of fun.
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    help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs...

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    Nice report. Looks like a ton of fun.
    Some people are like Slinkies... not really good for anything, but you still can't
    help but smile when you see one tumble down the stairs...

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    ya can say that again

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    Quote Originally Posted by mushmouth View Post
    Then I guess i'll see you there this weekend...along with the others who frequent the fishing forum from Wyoming, Colorado, Montana, Idaho and Florida.
    Looks fun and all, but I think I'll stick to my secret spot. Only problem I've had lately, is getting the fish to the boat for a pic. These monsters are bending 1/0 Owner hooks like nothing. Can't wait to haul one out.
    I like living where the Ogdens are high enough so that I'm not everyone's worst problem.- YetiMan

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