Ken Lockwood Gorge

Lake Hiawatha man continues to fish despite a multitude of health concerns

Jack Riegel loves to fish. But with a list of diseases including lung diseases, diabetes and fibromyalgia, you'd think he would be confined to a hospital bed or wheelchair. Although in pain all day, Riegel did not let that prevent him from enjoying the thing he is most passionate. In the river, everything he thinks about fishing. To help get to his fishing grounds and stay comfortable and secure, retired sailor and landscaping rigged his walker so he can wade in the water. The walker can hold his fishing rod, net and other gear.(Video by Andre Malok The Star-Ledger)

I am pleased that Mr. Riegel continues to enjoy life despite his health problems. That "wealth" to allow the walker itself makes this story even more interesting.

Mr. Riegel has adapted to the situation. Compare that to others who claim that the situation is suitable for themselves. For example, a concrete landing was installed in Ken Lockwood Gorge (trout fishing in New Jersey), led by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Have not seen anyone with a disability actually use it. But a lot of money has been spent on engineering and construction.

Congratulations to Mr. Riegel taking the initiative.

Ken Lockwood Gorge – First Timer

My new buddy fishin 'Marc and I were fishing a river low and he said he made the trip to Ken Lockwood Gorge in the morning at 5 o'clock. Huh? Im a newbie, and thought to myself, "What Is this Ken? ". He explained that the Ken Lockwood Gorge has been an area of ​​wildlife management in New Jersey that was packed with trout. Done. I am

The only time I was "trout fishing" was the opening day of Pennsylvania. I caught a 7-inch brook trout, and I think the fish felt bad for me and hung himself.Needless to say I am not an experienced trout fisherman (or fly fisherman, but have been fly fishing the last year). So when I heard there was an opportunity to go trout fishing with a trout fisherman familiar, that sounds like a perfect opportunity.

Mark left really early in the morning and met with his buddy Bill other. I left around 8am (had to walk the dogs, and slept through two alarms 4:30). Now I have to find the groove, find the car of Mark, and then find Marc. WTF.I drove to the southern tip of the throat to Raritan River Road, and there is parking, but parking is in the middle of the road and the road is closed after the lot, if you have to walk the stretch. Anyway, turns out my two new fishing compadre were at the north end of the river, and watched the town with my Spidey sense.

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