Word from Laurie

Junior Knee Deep member Brandon Wood weighed in several nice fish this past week, including 2 channel cats  weighing  6 lb 2 oz & 9 lb 3 oz. His pickerel weighed 2 lbs and he had a smallmouth weighing 2 lb 2 oz. Not bad for the last week before school starts…The Knee Deep Club will be holding their Fall Hybrid Striped Bass Contest on Sept 21st & 22nd, from 5 AM Sat until noon on Sunday. Make Your plans now…more info can be found on their website kneedeepclub.org or call the shop at (973)663-3826. Muskie Inc Chapter 22 of NJ will also be holding their Muskie Tournament on Sat. Sept 28th from 6 AM - 2 PM At Lee’s County Park, with a BBQ lunch. Call Will @ (908) 914-5293 or go to their website at MI22.com for more information. We offer 10% off to any Muskie Inc member incase you need a new Muskie Lure. We have a pretty good selection ! Jim Welsh & Lou Marcucci  have been picking away with some Hybrids & Smallmouth Bass, along with lots of white perch and some nice crappies. Aaron Graybill of  Lake Hopatcong Guide Service has been out & about catching all kinds of fish, including walleye and Hybrids. With less boat traffic the lake here is great for fall fishing. We’ll be stocked up with Ice rapalas, gotchas, and blade baits for fall jigging and tell your friends that Lake Hopatcong is OPEN for boating & fishing. We are open 7 days a week for bait & boat rentals. Our fall hours are from 6 AM - 6 PM. Have a great week !!!