need some info from n.j.
 

can some one give me some info onwhere and when the canal is best?want to come up next fall before our season starts.i fish the pt.pleasant canal down here and would like to fish yours.only fish conventoinal tackle 8foot rod 65&80 power pro,50#leader.jigheads shad&sluggos.need info on places to stay and all the other stuff you need to survive a week of fishing.thanks for your help.

First thing you're going to need is a rod longer than 8'. The rest of your tackle should be OK, depending on the size and strength of your reel, and how much braid it holds (by the way--50# is plenty strong and it'll get your jigs down to the bottom a lot faster, and with less weight in the head, than 65 or 80). Bring jigs and rigged Sluggos between 2 and 5 oz in weight. On a smoking moon tide 5 might not be enough, but by casting farther up-current (assuming you're not interferring with other fishermen) you can manage. It's good right now. How long it lasts is a crap shot. Usually by the end of October it is pretty much over, though most local regulars keep at it through Veterans' Day. Your best chance at big fish comes between now and Columbus Day, although there was a 60#+ fish taken on Halloween not too long ago.

thanks for your reply,was thinking about a 10foot lami for the trip.i have had problems with the 50 powerpro a few times so i stopped using it.everything else sounds like the way i fish here.know all i need is some info on areas to fish and motels in area.thank you for your help hope to meet some of you guys in sept.