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NJ Fishing Access Controversy: Mike Herman on Merrill Creek Restrictions | #166
🚨 **NJ STOCKS THE FISH… SO WHY CAN'T WE FISH?**
On Episode #166 of the NJ Multi Species Podcast, Joe Santiago and Kim Sorg welcome **Mike Herman of Yellow Dog Paddle** for a controversial discussion about fishing access, state-stocked fisheries, and private reservoir restrictions in New Jersey.
Mike shares his firsthand experience at Merrill Creek Reservoir, where he says changing regulations led to him being banned from guiding clients and eventually fishing there personally.
🎣 **TOPICS INCLUDE:**
• Merrill Creek Reservoir fishing restrictions and controversial rule changes
• Why Yellow Dog Paddle was banned from guiding and fishing there
• Should NJ Fish & Wildlife continue stocking privately managed reservoirs with restricted public access?
• How fishing restrictions affect disabled anglers, seniors, and families
• Bass tournaments, parking issues, and limited fishing hours
• Newark Watershed fishing permits and access restrictions
• Should New Jersey require licenses and insurance for freshwater fishing guides?
• Lake trout, landlocked salmon, and Round Valley Reservoir management
• Seasonal closures, wildlife protection, and possible solutions for public access
PLUS: Joe and Kim discuss the incredible fall sea bass bite, early striped bass action, Lake Hopatcong hybrids and walleyes, and the latest NJ Multi Species Mayhem standings.
🔥 **WE WANT YOUR OPINION!**
If your fishing license helps pay for stocked fish, should you have reasonable access to catch them?
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**SUFFER FOR THE FISH!**
#NJMultiSpecies #MerrillCreekReservoir #YellowDogPaddle #NewJerseyFishing #FishingAccess #FishingPodcast
2 Oct 2026
NJMSP #165 — Crazy Alberto Knie: Trophy Stripers, Snakeheads & the Alberto Knot
Legendary angler Crazy Alberto Knie finally joins the NJ Multi Species Podcast!
Joe Santiago and Kim Sorg talk with Alberto about a lifetime of trophy hunting, including six striped bass over 60 pounds from shore, his line-class record, fishing logs, slack-tide trophy striper tactics and why the biggest fish can be “big, fat and lazy.”
Alberto also dives into blackfish, snakeheads, multi-species fishing, Tactical Anglers, supporting independent tackle shops and the story behind the legendary Alberto Knot.
He also opens up about his serious health scare, his recovery and how getting back outside to chase fish became part of his motivation.
Plus, Joe and Kim recap the NJ Multi Species Mayhem Pig Roast & Bonfire, Mayhem standings and the latest fall fishing action.
Suffer for the Fish.
25 Sept 2026
Snakehead Fishing in New Jersey with Seducer Lures | NJMSP #164
Snakeheads, bowfin, topwater explosions and handcrafted New Jersey fishing lures!
Joe Santiago and Kim Sorg are joined by Frank from Seducer Lures for a freshwater-focused episode all about South Jersey snakehead fishing.
Frank explains where he targets snakeheads, how the fishery has expanded through South Jersey, what separates snakeheads from bowfin, seasonal fishing patterns, and why these aggressive fish have developed such a dedicated following.
We also dive into Seducer Lures and the unique floating-head design that allows anglers to turn different soft plastics into topwater presentations built to handle snakeheads.
Plus: Multi Species Mayhem standings, fall fishing reports, the upcoming Pig Roast, Joe's miserable muskie trip, and a preview of next week's discussion about the growing New Jersey shark-fishing controversy.
Suffer For The Fish!
#NJMultiSpecies #SnakeheadFishing #SeducerLures #NJFishing #SouthJerseyFishing #FreshwaterFishing #Bowfin #FishingPodcast
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