Hudson River - Spring Running

**mushmouth** · 03-31-2008, 08:06 PM

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.

**ak_powder_monkey** · 04-01-2008, 04:53 AM

and you posted GPS coordinates...

**mushmouth** · 04-01-2008, 07:03 AM

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.

**G. Gordon Liddy** · 04-01-2008, 10:05 AM

Nice report. Looks like a ton of fun.

**G. Gordon Liddy** · 04-01-2008, 10:06 AM

Nice report. Looks like a ton of fun.

**mrw** · 04-09-2008, 02:49 PM

ya can say that again

**warthog** · 04-10-2008, 06:08 PM

Originally Posted by mushmouth

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.