"I have been out FF four times so far this year. got me beat by two
times! This is basically my second season FF. Is my lack of success
normal."

Yes, keep trying though, don't give it up, it will be a lifelong
pursuit once you get some fish on your line.

As the other fellow stated when the water is low and warms up quickly
it is tough on most NJ streams. Try a little lighter tippet - if you
were using 3X go to 4X, and don't be afraid to go to 5X. So what if
you break off some fish at least it might induce more hook-ups.

I'd concentrate on nymphing - again as the other gentleman noted;
Hare's Ear #12 - #16, some plain and some BH's. Pheasant Tails,
Princes, Zug Bug, a couple olive and a couple tan caddis pupa same
sizes, a couple Peeking caddis with tan or olive heads. Fish them with
enough BB's so that the fly is ticking along on the bottom. If you are
not getting snagged once in awhile you aren't deep enough. Remember to
do upstream mends to increase your drag free drifts. If you don't know
what a mend is buy a good beginner's book.

Buy a couple all black Wooly Buggers and a couple with black tails and
hackle and olive chenille bodies. Fish them dead drift or slow if the
water is cold and apply some stripping retrieve if the water is in the
higher 50's or warmer.

PM me if you ever have a question or want more info.


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