Haven’t Caught One In YEARS!

New Jersey Reservoir Trout Fishing on a calm, warm December day. I had wanted to try shore fishing for lake trout for the past few years here but never did until today. My plan was to fish for Rainbow trout if the Lakers were futile.. day started off with a Golden Rainbow, then caught an actual Rainbow, and then 2 Lakers. It wasnt a big number day but I caught plenty to keep me satisfied
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[@Scott-by9ks]

Loved the video. The water is super clear there. I am a disabled veteran and I am excited to be able to get up there and hook into some fish. My wife's family live in eastern PA and NYC. Big thanks to New Jersey DNR for making it somewhat affordable to fish there. I wish they offered veterans a little discount. For me to fish trout I think it is $30 for the fishing license and $20 to fish trout. It is hard for a lot of the rest of the country to afford New Jersey prices especially when you add everything up.

[@jaybird4812]

Thats got to be one of the most beautiful fish I have ever seen....never seen a Golden...never.....incredible....

[@eddietruly8807]

Amazing. .and Best eating trout

[@SomeOne-kj6bo]

Jay Bird I catch them in creeks

[@johnwoods1688]

It’s actually called a Palomino trout. Golden trout are a completely different fish.

[@motorcityoutdoors210]

“Eat it you bitch..... oh we gottem! Yeaahhhhhhh” - 4:53 I was laughing so hard

[@froggleggers1805]

Mine was "inquisitive reservoir trout". lol

[@jack.m017]

That golden rainbow nutted in the water when he got caught

[@dontcussimseven1290]

No

[@TheOrangeKou]

Lol

[@kevinwestner3193]

i noticed too, kinda sad bcus he will not be able to make babies this year

[@kapliger]

the docks I think that's a female and those are eggs.. not sure tho

[@spencerspace4173]

So a fishing season is needed

[@konasteph]

Happy you let him go, I think the golden one is a trout that was native to some lakes out west, very limited range, and then they stocked it elsewhere, and maybe hybridized it, no matter, it is an individual that there aren't too many in existence in the world. And the whole thing takes place in, where? New Jersey!!!!! Thank you for respecting life and setting a good example! Lavya

[@justforfun4623]

That lake trout looks like a brooke trout. Nice fish. I love trout fishing and eating them

[@HAlves-ip9cn]

Can you please make a little review video with all the tackle you use for trouts (keitechs, jig heads, eggs, worms, spinners, (brands/colors that work for you?) like you did for the reels? Being a non english native speaker, I really like when you put the product link so i can check the product out. Maybe you can show the fishing setup you are using in more detail in some videos since its hard to know if you are using split shots or just fishing straight, etc.... Just discovered your channel today and i really like it. Im hooked and just purely enjoying exploring your channel out.

[@blair2322]

Beautiful species of fish such nice coloring.

[@FishAholicTV]

Nice catch Chris 👌🏻 tempted now to try the fly rod for lakers

[@Wissahickonwild]

FishAholic Fishing hey didn't you do a video there from your kayak with a downrigger?

[@dontcussimseven1290]

No

[@FishAholicTV]

Yea awhile back

[@jacktre53188]

Spruce run is also very close and good fishing

[@TheMasterCaster]

Those are such beautiful fish! Congratulations dude

[@ComeOnRedsFishing]

That was one of the most gorgeous fish Ive ever seen

[@saganworshipper6062]

My favorite (go to) (all around) (catch anything that swims) lure...is a 2 inch original floating black and gold Rapala.

[@laundry08]

That and a 1/4 oz Kastmaster and you're like 95% covered.

[@michaelbiase2827]

At that particular spot where you caught the palomino... I was fishing there last year. Put my tackle and extra rod down to start working the bank. I'm 50 yards from my stuff when a boat beaches itself, takes my stuff, and starts zipping away. Called the police and we caught the guy and got my stuff back. but I wont be going there again hahaha

[@jimmyceltic4120]

Always enjoyable to watch your channel wish you were able to post more have a good day and stay safe

[@Wissahickonwild]

Nice video man really informative, different successful techniques. the trout are rising 4:47 taking flies off the surface

[@robertgerber2533]

I hope you make a trip to the Delaware River this winter for walleye, Muskie, and smallmouth.

[@FishingBiodiversity]

Beautiful video, as always! That golden trout is naturally breeding or put on the lake by man?

[@justinshaw4485]

Who the hell taught you how to handle trout smh everyone of those trout are injured or dead...get a net keep them in the water and if you have to handle yhem get your hand wet or better yet use a tailing glove you might as well have kept them and holding even a small laker vertical like that can inflate the swim bladder...pitiful

[@jacksontoms1393]

Oh shut the fuck up you woman

[@alexjohn758]

@@jacksontoms1393 why don't u, he's right

[@JHackney87027]

@@jacksontoms1393 I am all for eating what you catch, but if you are attempting a catch and release do the right thing and use a net or wet your hands first. As a outdoors man you should know this and not respond like you are ten. Conserve and preserve, don't just be a dick and call someone a woman because they care about preserving a beautiful creature for our kids to enjoy like we did.

[@audeneggers35]

I don’t think you’ve ever been fishing

[@Handberrydea]

Nice scenery and trout dude

[@Sepphelm3000]

Try out a small black troutspoon. Works wonders on rainbows I found. Caught an 8 pounder on a 1/8oz spoon last Saturday. :)

[@SomeOne-kj6bo]

That Golden rainbow was beautiful

[@TheGreywulff]

Really enjoyed this video ! Thanks !!

[@thereelraconteur7801]

So great bro! I was just starting to get ready for the winter doldrums. Few more weeks on the Jersey shore if we're lucky. But then you remind me of the Trout & Bronze Back fishery. You the man kiddo! Awesome footie.

[@ChrisMcIntee]

+For Reel For Real yea we are into the winter doldrums now but that just means its trout time haha

[@thereelraconteur7801]

Sea-Money Fishing Dust off the ultra light!

[@dontcussimseven1290]

Ok

[@GillsNThrillsFishing]

Beautiful catch. I heard they were gonna stock more of them in the resevoir soon.

[@fishfinder3583]

We call them lightning trout/golden stock trout in theses parts. Thanks for the cool video Bro!

[@MontyMonteka]

Wow what a beautiful fish

[@garylukas3476]

Awesome bro Smallmouth are my favorite but I got excited when you caught that trout

[@GettingBentWithBo]

Enjoyed your video! Subscribed! That's a hell of a lake definitely worth the drive.

[@saganworshipper6062]

Welcome. This is the best fisherman on youtube hands down. I would put money on him outfishing just about anyone. Awesome videos all the time. Chris is highly knowledgeable and so are many of the guys that comment here regularly.

[@jacobmorrison6198]

Loved this vid! Keep up the good work

[@tolpacourt]

You're killin' it dude. Nice work.

[@roberthutter74]

Great content, love all your vids. Tight lines, come up to Maine for some pike fishing!

[@davidbeckenbaugh9598]

Dry handed. That's sick, just to quote you. A rainbow trout is the most sensitive trout there is. So there is a huge possibility you just killed it. Use a single barbless hook and pliers ti remove it without touching it.

[@dwighthudg6328]

I tried catching him several times a couple weeks ago. Caught a number of rainbows though up to 20"

[@Caintuckee64]

*Golden Trout!* awesome! That's a mount!

[@bigbodyalan7054]

It's a palmeno rainbow trout

[@isaacdockins598]

Awesome fish man!

[@tallidavis7582]

Please consider doing more trout fishing

[@northjerseygiants9201]

Nice catches man i been doing good on the blade bait myself

[@VinhTran-lu6gm]

Hey is the the endangered California Golden Trout which is a subspecies of rainbow trout or the albino version of rainbow trout they breed in hatcheries.

[@noeleust4674]

I was at the same spot where he caught the golden trout today. And I came across what I think is the same exact one he caught

[@andrewp8212]

Loving your vids all the way from Guam!

[@nicholasspeaks5747]

Sick video I love all ur stuff keep it coming dude

[@usacc23]

Which Jersey Reservoir is that, Some of the Cleanest Water I have ever seen east of the Mississippi?

[@jamesmarino8379]

i caught like 10 golden trout on super light line (2 lb test) and a gray hairs ear fly if you just get it in front of their face and then twitch it hard they grab it!!

[@thereal-billyz]

Round valley baby!! Thats where i got the 12lb brown in my photo!!!! haha!

[@justinjackson1416]

Seriously I never seen you use a net. Over handling and rough handling almost assuredly will kill all those fish. Just saying, you’re hands are up in their gills you don’t wet your hands first, bouncing them and dragging them on rocks...

[@alexjohn758]

Hey man ik this video is a couple years old and I don't watch ur channel but you've got to take better care of those fish destined for release! I dont know if ur better now but cant be bothered checking. I'd recommend getting a net, keeping them in the water, using single hooks instead of trebles and holding them properly not by the gills/ gill plates. Those fish you released have a much greater chance of dying than if you looked after them. Respect the fish for playing the game bro! Anyway nice video otherwise

[@peterhay_]

Do you film in 4k, 1440, or 1080? I know you do youtube at 1080 max, but do you film in higher quality for nice screen grabs?

[@lukehanlon3179]

Can you fish off those rocks? Or is it a restricted area ?

[@EliteBassStickFishing]

💯💪👊LET'S GO!!! Stay on top

[@TheSkyeLife]

Awesome vid!

[@chugginbeers]

Cool fish, thanks

[@flashy5150]

That's awesome bro !!! I never heard of a "Golden Rainbow Trout" before this vid. How did they get that color ?

[@johnwoods1688]

It’s a palomino Trout. Crossbreed and was created by accident. Now they stock them all over the country. A golden trout is actually a completely different fish found in high mountain lakes on the west coast

[@onfootbassin]

Love that place.

[@3ktor]

Wow beautiful place to fish

[@ultralightgame1015]

Again great video bro!

[@DwayneMcguire]

beautiful trout ,good stuff man

[@medtech1a]

Great fishing Chris what’s the name of the lake. I’m originally from Philly.

[@robertandersson331]

would be a perfect place to flyfish

[@joeellis4013]

what a pretty morning

[@nickfishing1018]

Btw when trout fishing you did not do the proper handling for Catch and release. Always keep the fish in the water, keep hands wet unless eating

[@Eliaah]

Always love your videos my dad met you on the surf at Martha’s Vineyard haha keep it up bud

[@dontcussimseven1290]

No

[@supernaturalswampaids8083]

Tommy Kane get a life loser

[@dontcussimseven1290]

No

[@danstephens1388]

Beautiful trout!

[@tphvictims5101]

This is not a troll. When you cut the line short that is coming out of a fishes mouth, you do more damage than good. Years ago , bass masters found that a short cut line interfered with the fishes ability to eat( it blocked the throat to some extent. The advice they gave was to leave a longer leader hanging out of the fish , and the line would trail behind the fish and not interfere with the feeding process as much as a short leader in its throat. I'm 63 and have fished almost every piece of water in Jersey, yeah even salt water. I haven't fished Monksville yet. Well that's what I heard😊👍🏻 Oh yeah, GET A NET ! And I make some beautiful powder coated and baked in the oven for 45 mins. the heat lays that powder coat better than any dip or spray paint. It's not messey and the colors are amazing. Some have high UV additives and the colors POP. So many colors. And you pick your own jigheads out. I use premium jig heads and very good powdercoat. 1/64- whatever 8oz's if you want them. GET A NET !

[@dlcarrocce5687]

Shut up

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

Chris we call that a Lightning Trout here in SOCAL

[@johnwoods1688]

Drives me nuts when people call them gold trout.

[@DonGrigorianFishing]

John Woods, well that’s just really a nickname, Golden Rainbow Trout or Lightning Trout, but the real name for these Trout is Palomino Trout..

[@johnwoods1688]

Correct. Still drives me nuts though. Especially for those of us who have hiked the sierras to find them

[@faeshenfoarfesh]

only keep em when they r gut hooked (the one I kept totally was gut hooked)

[@thereelraconteur7801]

Quickie question bro... Is that the same rod you used on the Salmon River trip?

[@LLightfoot73]

Are you going to do ice fishing with mike from 1rod1reelfishing this year and if so what are you going to fish for?

[@BoostedatnineK]

I notice there aren’t any kayaks or Jon’s on the water do they have cold water rules limiting access??

[@ChrisMcIntee]

+BoostedatnineK nope you can boat all winter, there were a few hoats out but most guys troll

[@inmotion81]

Wish my lake was this active

[@fishgameandmyhobbies7751]

If I could name the first fish I would name him Starburst

[@DestinyPlays]

Aaa aaa

[@antnucifora5365]

Where at in New Jersey is this reservoir?

[@walterotiepka1460]

What reservoir are you at

[@jakeday4105]

Not to be negative but I really don't get pump bringing in a wet dish towel that doesn't fight but beautiful fish. I guess I'm not into sight fishing it isnt much of a challenge come on up to Canada I can give you and your crew some tips on how to crush fish that you can't see. Let's just say you will be making Wicked videos

[@fett2002]

Round Valley Reservoir in NJ. No idea why he wouldn't just say it. It's a well known trout lake, certainly no "secret spot."

[@thereelraconteur7801]

Mike Caruso Whew! Finally a Sea Money video that won't have me spending hours on Google Earth trying to triangulate his spot using landmarks in the background. I could have lived my whole life an hour away and never even heard of Round Valley. Now, I'm planning a trip up for the warm up days next week. Now I am the kind of angler who is strictly C&R and handles fish with great care. I also actually PICK UP garbage at spots rather than leaving it. Now if only the other TENS OF THOUSANDS of Sea$ subscribers were as considerate... Then I wouldnt understand why he won't just tell us his spots. That Reservoir will be empty (of fish) within a year. Watch.

[@fett2002]

I get it with some spots but, like I said, Round Valley isn't exactly some hidden secret spot. And does it matter if people leave their garbage at some known spot as opposed to some secret spot? I never get why people mention that. Is it better if they left garbage in other spots? I try to pick up garbage too. Also, Round Valley stocks trout every year BTW. You're acting like it's some pond in the middle of nowhere.

[@thereelraconteur7801]

Mike Caruso Mike Caruso Garbage sucks anywhere. Maybe I'm a bit jaded being from NYC. I see way too much foul shit go down at spots on L.I., Jersey Shore, etc. People being slobs, keeping shorts, out of season fish, etc. It sucks. I have actually given people a sawbuck on more than one occasion to go buy fish at the market if they put back the Largemouth they planned on keeping at a C&R only lake. Have done this also with short Stripers and Fluke. Look, I'm no crusader, I just get and support guys (especially guys with huge subscriber bases) keeping their spots on the DL. If someone really wants to find a spot from a video it is usually do-able with some investigating. I can't tell you how many hours I spend on Google Earth trying to (and often succeeding) find these honey holes. For me it has actually become a major part of the angling experience. Before a fishing roadtrip I will spend days or weeks researching spots; finding shoreline access points, downloading depth maps/charts, acquiring licenses, using 'Street View' to zoom in on parking signs for safe parking spots, and watching videos of other people fishing said spot. Many times I locate entirely new spots doing this. Now I'm not saying that everybody should have to do that in lieu of a KZbinr just giving you the spot. But if they are secretive about the spot, a little hard work and time will usually pay off. And then I get there a week after the bite has died down. Lol... Tight lines all!

[@fett2002]

For Reel For Real, I get it. And I agree, it's a fun part of the experience. I can't stand the slobs and harvesters either. All I meant about this Sea Money video is he more or less mentions the spot on instagram (at least, to me it was) so I was surprised he didn't say it on here. Strangely, with discovering spots, I always do decent on that when I go away for work for weeks at a time. It's more rewarding too for sure. Tight lines!

[@A1K3NFISHING]

I have to give you credit. I honestly thought you didn't know what fizzing or the needle technique was at first when you caught that first lake trout.. Most people don't. catching fish at that depth usually kills them. if they come up to fast, their bladders go into their throats because they become full of air and eventually they suffocate unless you do the needle technique or fizz. their bladders probably didn't inflate because you were using spinning equipment and they rose to surface at a slower pace. like divers do to avoid the bends. essentially the same thing.

[@aaronmiller6118]

what is the name of that reservoir?

[@napili5470]

Those lake trout look like the fish We catch at Lake Tahoe except they are bigger and We call them mackanaw.

[@trnglechoke]

Napili54 mackinaw is a lake trout!

[@napili5470]

O K thanks.

[@terryjp3050]

good job

[@pierremenard5850]

Great vid and all and absolutely beautiful fish but damn man. If your gona man handle, spread its mouth wide open,drop it multiple times dont let it go back in the lake. 80 to 90 % of the time those are going to die.

[@bobknott9966]

We call those lightning trout at lake mission viejo california

[@clydesprinkle4893]

Did some reading on this fish it says it's actually a golden rainbow not palamino it says fish and game haven't stocked them in years not from up North I'm not a expert just a lover of fishing good video keep it up

[@megawatch8625]

Of course I enjoyed it :)

[@robertcannon11]

Golden trout wow

[@Gearclocks]

Good trout fishing bud

[@hertzer2000]

Come to Pocahontas county WV on the Greenbriar.

[@Eliaah]

Love the super view chesty keep this angle

[@dontcussimseven1290]

No

[@Eliaah]

Tommy Kane no what😂

[@dontcussimseven1290]

I don’t no

[@tphvictims5101]

Is that the VALLEY?

[@bertrivera9896]

Good job!! I enjoy your videos

[@JohnHenry2420]

Nice sky shots in your video of the Geo engineering.....

[@wyattnixon1932]

were you at Merrill creek

[@snarph21]

How many times did he say lake trout?

[@crispychris9492]

I’m surprised you caught them on lures. Usually they are caught on shiners and powerbait because it is so deep

[@spyderphotography7979]

that the restricted zone you're in?

[@EGPromo-jc9zl]

spyderphotography that's only next too the boat ramp and only at certain times of the year..

[@spyderphotography7979]

south tower rocks are a restricted zone year round, getting caught there= BIG TICKET

[@brucebarr8728]

Are golden trout rare

[@bcask61]

Wow the water looks way down.

[@Atheist-flat]

11;19 those are cool looking chemtrails

[@ChartreuseBlue]

ur grabbing those fish like u never had a treble stucked in ur fingers hahaha

[@TheNick08332]

The gold one milked all over do the spawn at all cause u did say stocked

[@samsonk2077]

Nice colors one that palomino