Photos from Christopher "Chip" King ABR, R, QSC, BMF
One of the Many and Varied Butterflies to Viist Sparta, Eastern Black Swallowtail Butterfly (Papilio polyxenes asterias)
Located in: Sparta, NJ
If you haven't wet a line in a while... right now may be the time to get at it!
Largemouth Bass, Yellow Perch and Bluegill are all waiting for an offering in local lakes and ponds.
Try worms, minnows, spinners, crickets, plugs and flies... all should work in short order as the bass and bluegills are in Prespawn and looking for protein for the long ordeal of raising a family and guarding the nest.
PUT ALL BASS BACK QUICKLY INTO THE WATER AS THEY ARE NOT IN SEASON!!!
My Wife, Mary, with 3 bass all caught within 1/2 hour on a local lake!
148 BRADY ROAD
PICTURE PERFECT BI-LEVEL IN LAKE HOPATCONG ON PROSPECT POINT
MINUTES TO ROUTE 15, SHOPPING MALLS, RESTAURANTS, FOOD STORES
3 BEDROOMS AND ONE AND A HALF BATHS
TRULY MOVE IN CONDITION
UPDATED KITCHEN AND BATH
LARGE LIVING ROOM AND FAMILY ROOM
ALL APPLIANCES
NEWER ROOF, SIDING AND FURNACE
GREAT PRICE!!!
LOW TAXES!!!!
CONDITION PLUS LOCATION = PERFECTION!!!!
$339,000
We are often asked if we Flyfish. I capitalize the word Flyfish because in so many outdoorsman's and outdoorswomen's eyes the term is similar to some sort of higher diety that when spoken or written down a chorus of angelic voices accompanied by pipe organs is heard amongst billowing superwhite cumulus clouds and a burst of blinding sunlight.
Sorry.. I didn't get it. I tried it and.... I didn't like it! When I was young and impressionable the fellow in the sporting goods store that sold the $2000 rods and reels (And the expensive English whipcord pants and wool shirts made in Oregon) told a story that he and a number of other "famous" fisherman, equally divided into teams between fly rods and spin rods, had an outing at one of the big millpond lakes that are quite numerous on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.(My Home State) According to Chuck Orvis, the owner of the store that sold the magic $2000 rods and reels, the two teams fished a whole day and the flyfisherman outcaught the bait and lure fisherman 2 to 1!
I bought it the salespitch... Hook, Hackle and Peacock Herl! I fished the magic $2000 rods and reels and caught and caught and caught.... I had a magic rod for trout, one for browns, one for brookies, one for bass, one for bluefish, one for stripers....etc.... etc.... etc...
Alas,... many flyrods and reels later I concurred with Chuck of the magic $2000 rod and reel store that we did catch 2 times as many fish. The only problem was they were all small, undersized specimens that were better left unmolested. Sure, we caught some nice ones, a couple were recordbook variety but that was because we fished so much and according to the law of averages we had to catch some larger fish due to the amount of time we spent thrashing the water with the flyline. Put me in a school of breaking Stripers and between myself using lures or whole sandworms and a boatload of flyfisherman... I will catch the bigger fish... no brag, just fact.
About 25 years ago I went back to 2# to 6# test, long rods(Light Steelhead Noodle) and a whole nightcrawler on a long, light wireshanked #1 Aberdeen... no weight for freshwater. I have caught #40 salmon, 20# steelhead in freshwater, 40# albacore, 15# redfish, 30# Rockfish(Stripers) and a host of other kick-ss brutes on the same rod and reel setup in saltwater.(But using Sandworms instead of Nightcrawlers) It is amazing how these lighter rods and lines will beat these larger fish and they are released in much better condition than one played out on a flyrod.
These specimens were caught yesterday evening(Sunday May 11th) on a local lake.... I missed one that was on for about 10 seconds, tearing up the water in the shallows and she got off... I had witnesses... about 8#'s....
Put back the big bass and eat the bluegills!(Unless the bass are stunted, then keep them)
16" Largemouth on 4# test and Whole Nightcrawler
Now, That's What I'm Talkin 'Bout!
10" Bluegill (Called "Jills" Where I Come From)
I am constantly in awe of the bad rap that New Jersey gets and especially since I am a transplant I can understand it to a degree. New Jersey is not one big waste dump, Mafia burial ground or forest of smokestacks, although... if you drive through Elizabeth you may have that opinion!
Northern New Jersey, where I reside with my wife, Mary, is absolutely one of the most beautiful places in the Eastern U.S.. Like the above photo of Lake Grinnell in Sparta Township. (Go to the link below for more nice pictures of Sussex County)
http://localism.com/real-estate/NJ/Sussex%20County/pictures
Besides the mountains, the valleys, the trees, the wildlife and the trails, there is the fishing. Superb lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks and streams situated in great settings and all ready with fish that are hungry to bite a passing offering.
In the 20 or so years since our moving to this part of the world we have tramped most of the trails and fished most of the open waterways. Some of favorite fishing is done in the overwhelming number of ponds and smaller lakes that dot the landscape.
Bluegills(My particular favorite), largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel cats and bullheads, yellow and white perch, shellcracker redear sunfish, rock bass, crappie, pike and pickerel are just a sampling of the species available. If you venture into Lake Hopatcong there are Muskies and Hybrid Striped Bass that are prepared to test your tackle. Some of the largest white perch with which I have ever tangled swim in Hopatcong... excellent eating!
Bluegills and other panfish when filleted boneless are superb cooked in this fashion!
Ingredients:
Flour
Egg and milk beaten together
Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
Peanut oil
Dust fillets in flour, then soak briefly in milk and egg mixture, then into a bag with Breadcrumbs and then into hot peanut oil for about 30 seconds... serve with Texas hotsauce or any condiment you'd like!!!!
Give it a try.. you'll love it!
Barrister Robert Einreinhofer
Small Lake Largemouth (The Fish not the Fisherman!)
PRUDENTIAL Realtor with 24/7 commitment to your buying or selling a home. Husband/Wife Team with charming bride, Mary. EXPERTISE of Sussex, Morris and Warren Counties EXECUTIVE RELOCATION AGENT
"Nobody cares how much you know...
until they know how much you care"
Theodore Roosevelt
EXECUTIVE RELOCATION SPECIALIST
LAKEFRONT HOMES SPECIALIST
(CHECK OUT THE FISH PIX)
ABR® --- ACCREDITED BUYERS REPRESENTATIVE
NJAR CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
PRUDENTIAL HONOR SOCIETY AND MILLION DOLLAR SALES
PRUDENTIAL NEW JERSEY PROPERTIES RELOCATION SPECIALIST
KAIZEN 3rd Level Certified
QSC® Quality Service Certified
· Husband/Wife team with Mary Pat Finucane
· Lifetime resident of East Coast, 20 Years Northern New Jersey
· Thirty-five years as professional singer
· Enjoys fishing, hiking, gardening, brewing
"I am, in fact, an educator.
I will teach you how to buy or sell a home... How to get through the rigors of the process without getting mangled and beat up... from the listing of a home or the viewing of properties... to understanding a particular market area... to negotiating an offer... through the Attorney Review period... putting you in touch with"real"professionals... through home inspections issues... through appraisal... through C of O... to the closing table...
You are paying me for this education."
The simple equation is:
My Time + My Knowledge + My Enthusiasm = Value!!!
PRUDENTIAL NJ PROPERTIES RELOCATION SPECIALIST MORRIS, SUSSEX AND WARREN COUNTIES LAKEFRONT HOMES RAW LAND Temperature... 9 Degrees 
"He is a walking, singing, raconteuring, automobile-wielding encyclopedia. He also knows his business, truly enjoys it, and does his homework. His almost-quaint manners are an abiding pleasure to be on the receiving end of, and his work ethic and personal ethics are serious unto scary."
Emily Nelson, Lake Hopatcong
"A MULTIHYPHENATE with uncommon knowledge of the marketplace and homeselling and buying techniques"... Angelo Faenza, Clifton
"You take the Gold in real estate agents!!!"... Marlene Tedeschi, West Orange
"It's time we thanked you for selling our home. :) You made it so easy for us because you did all the work and for that we are grateful. We said we wanted it sold yesterday and that's just about what you did!"
Inger and Larry Eadie, NY State
"Hey Mom! My Realtor loves me!".... Jennifer Mackin, Hopatcong
" I would like to give all the credit to Chip King! He was the one who did all he could to help us purchase our home. Without a doubt... the Greatest! He is now a friend to our family"
Angel and Diane Gomez, Hopatcong
"Professional and a raconteur with a great sense of humor" ...Tommy Milsap, Mount Olive
"Superior knowledge of our search areas and of the home buying process... from home search to offer to close" ... D.V., Lake Hopatcong
"Thanks again for the two full days you spent with us. We accomplished exactly what we wanted - to see and learn the area and to get a good sampling of the type of houses available in our price range. Your knowledge of the area and the homes we saw was extremely helpful." ...
Roger and Annemarie Weisbeck, Sparta
Just wanted to thank you again. You are a wonderful person and realtor. I will continue to recommend you to anyone who is buying or selling! One of a kind!!!!!
Jenn, Sussex County
"He did a fantastic job connecting me with all the people I needed to make the purchase possible and everyone he recommended was a superb professional... just like him" ...
Scott Perkins, Lake Hopatcong
"Chip and Mary are GREAT fisherpersons!"... Captain Jeff Cronk, Swansboro, NC
"Who?!!! Great Realtor! I trained him!"... Michael Brand, Keller-Williams Massachusetts
"We just wanted to let you know that we're both very happy with the way everything worked out and thanks for all your help. We're so excited that we got this home and can't wait to be your neighbor! You'll have to fill us in on all the important stuff like the good take out places and all the other must need-to-know hot spots! Anway, we just wanted you to know we enjoyed working with you and look forward to seeing you soon"...
The Kesselmans, Sparta
"My daughter and I were very satisfied with Mr. King's help. Great Experience!"...
Patricia A. Denville, NJ
"I thank you and Mary for taking that day to show us the listings and discuss the real estate market. Also, the websites you sent me were very helpful. . Whenever I decide to move to NJ, I know I have good friends that can help me out. Once again thank you very much"
Diparchi, NYC
Whether you are buying or selling or both, I can recommend Christopher Leo King to you unreservedly, and I do.
I write this from home, the perfect-for-me house where I get to live, actually, instead of camp out in another temporary lodging. This is largely thanks to the happy accident that Chris had "desk duty" at the moment I chanced to call a real-estate office based entirely on where, according to the phone book, it was located. He answered the telephone and I stammered something about a stupid question and some anxiety about whether I had already gotten myself into a fix, and that was the beginning. And since we are friends now, there won't be an end.
I can't work with Chris again because he did his job too well. But if I were ever to move anywhere in Sussex or Morris county, I would call him and nobody else. If there is a street or a brick in these parts that he does not know and cannot tell you the history of, it is a fluke. He is a walking, singing, raconteuring, automobile-wielding encyclopedia. He also knows his business, truly enjoys it, and does his homework. His almost-quaint manners are an abiding pleasure to be on the receiving end of, and his work ethic and personal ethics are serious unto scary.
My one criticism of him is his nickname. Pardon me, but he is no "Chip." He is a great genial bear of a professional man, and a dear one, in a line of work not known for bringing out the best in people. The commission he got in our transaction is not one-tenth of what he earned.
Emily Nelson, Jefferson
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