Greetings All:

Well, the weekend fishing outlook on the Mississippi River is looking mostly OK. There is a 20% chance of some showers in the area both Saturday and Sunday so don't forget that rain suit.

Fishing in Pools 10-11-12-13 & 14 is on the upswing for all species. The key is picking your spots wisely. With the river water level on the low side, search out that deep water structure just out of the current that the fish are using to hold on. In the backwaters, look for the deepest water available to start your fishing. Good bass and catfish in backwaters along with some nice panfish. Main river fish like walleye and sauger holding in deeper mild current areas like large flats and point areas. Some nice strippers starting to show up down river on sand flats that drop off quickly.

Have yourself a great time on the Mississippi and as always, Save a few for me!!!

Regards:  Lastcast     Mike Cyze,      lastcast13@yahoo.com