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May 19, 2009
Cermele: Big City Hooking and Cooking
By Joe Cermele
Last Friday, I had the chance to fish the Manhattan Cup Tournament here in NYC. While it might seem odd to have a fishing tourney here, many people don't realize that the waters around New York are prime striped bass and bluefish habitat, and the fishing can be pretty outstanding. Click here or the photo below to check out the latest episode of "F&S Hook Shots," which we filmed that day.
I always get a kick out of people who tell me they would never eat a fish caught in New York Harbor. It's funny, because so many spawning stripers come out of the Hudson River and migrate north and south, there is a good chance the striper you caught in scenic Montauk or South Jersey spent some serious time in the Big Apple. The same idea goes for any urban setting. I bet there are people who eat walleyes caught in pretty Lake Michigan coastal areas and would scoff at eating one caught in downtown Chicago. But fish travel. You don't know where they've been.
So I wonder how you feel about city fish? Would you eat them? And if you knew there was great fishing in a city setting, would you keep your boat tied up there, or does the wilderness aspect play too big a role? I'm not sure if I'd keep my ride in NYC, but I can't knock the killer fishing ops.
JC
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I'll fish anywhere, but I am prejudice about eating fish from certain waters. We have a water quality board in CO that tests waters and while it's not an all inclusive list of waters, you know what's going around and what precaustions you should take on any species of fish you eat. Certain inner city impoundments that get all the rain drain from the streets and parking lots are certain to contain all the vehicle fluids and rubber buildup from such sources. So I certainly don't eat those fish, no matter how well they are stocked.
If there's a specific advisory on the species in PA, I'll steer clear. I don't know that I'd travel to an urban fishing destination for that sole purpose, but if I'm there, hey go for it. In Philly, the Schuylkill has a bad rep, but seems to be cleaner than a lot of other waters I've fished at and has great fishing both above and below Fairmount Dam. A buddy and me used to walk over to the spring garden bridge at lunch and would regularly catch a few 12-16" small and largemouth in the 20 minutes of river time. We'd take a shot at shad during the run too. Great time, but never took one home. Of course, I've eaten maybe 3 bass in my life and bringing fish back to a professional office would be awkward. If you get a chance, the fishing in Philly is great, at the same time, I live 45 minutes away now and have yet to drive back down there to fish.
Probably would not eat the fish or keep my boat there, although I would not pass on a chance at fishing around a city setting, that would be a whole new perspective.
I don't eat anything out of the water in Ohio.
That aside there is no difference between city fish and country fish. We all live down stream from something.
I fish the East River, running up the east part of Manhattan on a regular basis.....Big Blues and Big Bass!
I practice catch-and-release, as well as some others, but there are a lot of people that keep and eat what they catch. Haven't heard of anyone getting sick, but after watching the run-off into the river during a big down pour, its not your best bet. I'd rather hit the local sushi joint.
I wouldn't eat out of a neighbor hood pond because all the fertilizers that give them worms.
I like fishing in un-inhabited areas I guess you could say, feels like I am more intimate with nature. So I would probably keep my boat in one of these places but I would not hesitate to take it into the city if there was some good fishing going on. I would definitely eat a fish caught in the city limits as long as the water is not city run off or sewage or anything.
Hey Joe,
My fishing is all about escape!! For me it's about getting away from crowds, noise and stress. It's my way of recharging! I have and will continue to fish where the fish are. That said I PREFER to fish where the crowds aren't! I know that no fish in NJ is safe but a bass here and there hasn't killed me yet, blues don't make it to the table. There are areas that I won't take fluke or crabs from. Thinking about it fluke migrate too so maybe I'll keep 'em from that hot little honey hole that consistantly gives up fish over 5#!!!! Even up to 10#plus!!! But really for me it's about the serenity and enjoying nature, being closer to the earth (sounds a little hippy, no?)
I don't think so Snuffy. I'm with you pretty much. But then again, I'll always opt for a day of bent rods over a day in a pretty place with no fish. If someone says "lets go hiking," my first question is "what river pond or lake will will pass?"
Good piece. Who knew that there was such good fishing literally minutes from Manhattan?
Joe,
fantastic job, I look forward to viewing your next video. I would never have imagined that there was such good fishing in and around the big city. How'd you get into fishing? Was your father a big fisherman?
Great video!!!! Would have never thunk it. I love NYC...mainly for the Yanks. I'll make a day of it....Blues in morning and Blue Pinstripes at night. A perfect double-header....BTW - loved the music.
Jeff...my old man and grandfather lit the spark. My grandparents on my mom's side actually owned a bait and tackle shop in my home town. It's in my genetics I think
I agree Joe, bent rods would be the first order of business 98% of the time. There are times though that
the need to get away actually takes the top choice!
Great work, keep it up!
As soon as the moon is made out of BBQ spare ribs!
While living in Chicago, Mayor Daley said you could eat the fish right out of the Chicago River due to its lowered toxicity. After some were caught they determined the toxicity of the fish was definitely low enough to consume.
Just not everyday for an extended period of time.
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I wouldn't eat out of a neighbor hood pond because all the fertilizers that give them worms.
I'll fish anywhere, but I am prejudice about eating fish from certain waters. We have a water quality board in CO that tests waters and while it's not an all inclusive list of waters, you know what's going around and what precaustions you should take on any species of fish you eat. Certain inner city impoundments that get all the rain drain from the streets and parking lots are certain to contain all the vehicle fluids and rubber buildup from such sources. So I certainly don't eat those fish, no matter how well they are stocked.
If there's a specific advisory on the species in PA, I'll steer clear. I don't know that I'd travel to an urban fishing destination for that sole purpose, but if I'm there, hey go for it. In Philly, the Schuylkill has a bad rep, but seems to be cleaner than a lot of other waters I've fished at and has great fishing both above and below Fairmount Dam. A buddy and me used to walk over to the spring garden bridge at lunch and would regularly catch a few 12-16" small and largemouth in the 20 minutes of river time. We'd take a shot at shad during the run too. Great time, but never took one home. Of course, I've eaten maybe 3 bass in my life and bringing fish back to a professional office would be awkward. If you get a chance, the fishing in Philly is great, at the same time, I live 45 minutes away now and have yet to drive back down there to fish.
Probably would not eat the fish or keep my boat there, although I would not pass on a chance at fishing around a city setting, that would be a whole new perspective.
I don't eat anything out of the water in Ohio.
That aside there is no difference between city fish and country fish. We all live down stream from something.
I fish the East River, running up the east part of Manhattan on a regular basis.....Big Blues and Big Bass!
I practice catch-and-release, as well as some others, but there are a lot of people that keep and eat what they catch. Haven't heard of anyone getting sick, but after watching the run-off into the river during a big down pour, its not your best bet. I'd rather hit the local sushi joint.
I like fishing in un-inhabited areas I guess you could say, feels like I am more intimate with nature. So I would probably keep my boat in one of these places but I would not hesitate to take it into the city if there was some good fishing going on. I would definitely eat a fish caught in the city limits as long as the water is not city run off or sewage or anything.
Hey Joe,
My fishing is all about escape!! For me it's about getting away from crowds, noise and stress. It's my way of recharging! I have and will continue to fish where the fish are. That said I PREFER to fish where the crowds aren't! I know that no fish in NJ is safe but a bass here and there hasn't killed me yet, blues don't make it to the table. There are areas that I won't take fluke or crabs from. Thinking about it fluke migrate too so maybe I'll keep 'em from that hot little honey hole that consistantly gives up fish over 5#!!!! Even up to 10#plus!!! But really for me it's about the serenity and enjoying nature, being closer to the earth (sounds a little hippy, no?)
I don't think so Snuffy. I'm with you pretty much. But then again, I'll always opt for a day of bent rods over a day in a pretty place with no fish. If someone says "lets go hiking," my first question is "what river pond or lake will will pass?"
Good piece. Who knew that there was such good fishing literally minutes from Manhattan?
Joe,
fantastic job, I look forward to viewing your next video. I would never have imagined that there was such good fishing in and around the big city. How'd you get into fishing? Was your father a big fisherman?
Great video!!!! Would have never thunk it. I love NYC...mainly for the Yanks. I'll make a day of it....Blues in morning and Blue Pinstripes at night. A perfect double-header....BTW - loved the music.
Jeff...my old man and grandfather lit the spark. My grandparents on my mom's side actually owned a bait and tackle shop in my home town. It's in my genetics I think
I agree Joe, bent rods would be the first order of business 98% of the time. There are times though that
the need to get away actually takes the top choice!
Great work, keep it up!
As soon as the moon is made out of BBQ spare ribs!
While living in Chicago, Mayor Daley said you could eat the fish right out of the Chicago River due to its lowered toxicity. After some were caught they determined the toxicity of the fish was definitely low enough to consume.
Just not everyday for an extended period of time.
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