Greetings All:
Well, this coming Saturday starts the month of December and the weather here in the Midwest area is forecast to be outstanding for this time of the year. Temps in some location's along the Mid-Mississippi River to be in the low 60's. For this time of the year this is superb.
If you can, try and get out on the river this weekend and enjoy some of the outstanding walleye and sauger fishing available. Tailwater anglers catching eater size fish while bigger fish available down river on the wingdams. Jig and minnow rigs still catching most fish when located right down near the bottom. Tip your jig with a nice lively minnow and you'll be in business. You can also back-troll 3-way rigs and will also have some success. But for overall high fish catching percentage, it's the jig/minnow combination for me.
There might not be many more weekends like this left before those cold Canadian winds start to blow and the waters start to freeze up. so if you can, get out and enjoy some great angling on the Mississippi river. You'll be glad you did.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
HUGE WALLEYE AND SAUGER IN POOLS 11-12 &13 AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW!!!
Greetings All:
Well, if your willing to get out and brave the rather cool weather, you might just catch the biggest walleye of your life. Over the long Thanksgiving weekend, I had a chance to sample the fishing in all three pools mentioned. Wow!!! The big fish were hungry and aggressive. Besides being able to catch a limit for the frying pan, some true trophy walleye in the 8 to 10 pound weight class were caught. Now keep in mind that if you choose to search out these lunkers, the bites are not as fast as the eaters. Using heavy jigs in the 3/4th and 1 ounce size range, deep water structure the fish were using for resting spots along the main river channel edges. Look for sunken timber and also rocky humps that the fish are currently holding on. Tip the jig with a big 3" minnow and fish it tight to the bottom. Boat control is a must so that you can hold right over your structure spot. As far as colors, match the forage base in the pool you are fishing.
Look for these big bruisers to be available right up to ice-up when we can no longer get a boat in the water. Right now, river in great shape, though low on water it's nice and clear.
Hopefully you can make some time this coming weekend to get out and enjoy this great late Fall fishing on the Mississippi.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Footnote: All those big walleye caught were handled gently and released to fight another day!!!
Well, if your willing to get out and brave the rather cool weather, you might just catch the biggest walleye of your life. Over the long Thanksgiving weekend, I had a chance to sample the fishing in all three pools mentioned. Wow!!! The big fish were hungry and aggressive. Besides being able to catch a limit for the frying pan, some true trophy walleye in the 8 to 10 pound weight class were caught. Now keep in mind that if you choose to search out these lunkers, the bites are not as fast as the eaters. Using heavy jigs in the 3/4th and 1 ounce size range, deep water structure the fish were using for resting spots along the main river channel edges. Look for sunken timber and also rocky humps that the fish are currently holding on. Tip the jig with a big 3" minnow and fish it tight to the bottom. Boat control is a must so that you can hold right over your structure spot. As far as colors, match the forage base in the pool you are fishing.
Look for these big bruisers to be available right up to ice-up when we can no longer get a boat in the water. Right now, river in great shape, though low on water it's nice and clear.
Hopefully you can make some time this coming weekend to get out and enjoy this great late Fall fishing on the Mississippi.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Footnote: All those big walleye caught were handled gently and released to fight another day!!!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
TWO MORE DAYS LEFT TO GET OUT BEFORE WEATHER TAKES A DRASTIC TURN!!!
Greetings All:
Well fishing on the Mississippi has been superb with this beautiful weather we have been having. Hopefully you can make some time to get out in the next few days before the weather turns much colder. Forecast through Thanksgiving day is warm with a chance of some late day showers here in the Midwest. Friday is another story. From highs in the 60's Thursday to highs in the 30's on Friday with strong North winds forecast will make for some raw fishing.
If you can get out in the next few days, look for nice walleye and also sauger hitting jig and minnow rigs near the dams and also on the long wing dams. Some nice crappie also available near structure and along rocky areas. River levels are still low so be careful running your boat outside the main channel markers. Lots of hazards just under the surface that will damage a prop or lower unit quickly.
In closing, Happy Thanksgiving to all my radio listeners on ESPN Radio along with you folks that read my print media articles. I truly hope you have a great holiday with family and friends.
Regards: lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well fishing on the Mississippi has been superb with this beautiful weather we have been having. Hopefully you can make some time to get out in the next few days before the weather turns much colder. Forecast through Thanksgiving day is warm with a chance of some late day showers here in the Midwest. Friday is another story. From highs in the 60's Thursday to highs in the 30's on Friday with strong North winds forecast will make for some raw fishing.
If you can get out in the next few days, look for nice walleye and also sauger hitting jig and minnow rigs near the dams and also on the long wing dams. Some nice crappie also available near structure and along rocky areas. River levels are still low so be careful running your boat outside the main channel markers. Lots of hazards just under the surface that will damage a prop or lower unit quickly.
In closing, Happy Thanksgiving to all my radio listeners on ESPN Radio along with you folks that read my print media articles. I truly hope you have a great holiday with family and friends.
Regards: lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Thursday, November 15, 2012
GREAT WEATHER CONTINUES FOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES!!!
Greetings All:
Well, the great weather just keeps rolling along as we move to mid November. Lots of open water to fish and some great pheasant hunting available to boot. Nothing beats a morning hunt followed by some excellent Fall river angling on the Mississippi. Right now some nice birds available along fence rows near cut corn and bean fields. Kick that brush good as the birds are holding tight to cover. Walk a bit faster also and force the birds to get nervous and flush.
You can also spend the afternoon jigging for those tasty walleye and sauger that are available on the river. Some fish up in the tailwaters lately but the real hot action is down river on the wingdams and deep holes below them. Bring a good assortment of jigs in different colors and weights along with lively minnows in the 3" size range for best results. Keep your presentation close to the bottom where the majority of fish are currently holding. Vary your retrieve and let the fish tell you what they prefer on that given day. Once you get the motion they are looking for, stick with it. Right now there is an excellent bite going on in the afternoon till just after dark. Hopefuly you can get out and take advantage of it.
With this great weather, it's the perfect Fall opportunity to get out and enjoy yourself.
Till next time,,,be safe and enjoy the outdoors!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, the great weather just keeps rolling along as we move to mid November. Lots of open water to fish and some great pheasant hunting available to boot. Nothing beats a morning hunt followed by some excellent Fall river angling on the Mississippi. Right now some nice birds available along fence rows near cut corn and bean fields. Kick that brush good as the birds are holding tight to cover. Walk a bit faster also and force the birds to get nervous and flush.
You can also spend the afternoon jigging for those tasty walleye and sauger that are available on the river. Some fish up in the tailwaters lately but the real hot action is down river on the wingdams and deep holes below them. Bring a good assortment of jigs in different colors and weights along with lively minnows in the 3" size range for best results. Keep your presentation close to the bottom where the majority of fish are currently holding. Vary your retrieve and let the fish tell you what they prefer on that given day. Once you get the motion they are looking for, stick with it. Right now there is an excellent bite going on in the afternoon till just after dark. Hopefuly you can get out and take advantage of it.
With this great weather, it's the perfect Fall opportunity to get out and enjoy yourself.
Till next time,,,be safe and enjoy the outdoors!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
ENJOYABLE FISHING AVAILABLE ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER RIGHT NOW!!
Greetings All:
As we get into the Month of November, the Mississippi River is producing some great catches of walleye and sauger. From Pool 4A up North all the way down to New Boston, IL, anglers can wet their lines and catch fish. River wide open, good clear water conditions and lots of fish available. If you don't fish the tailwater crowds, move down river and check out the numerous spots that will hold fish in the Fall. Long wing dams, fast tapering rocky shorelines and vast flat area near incoming streams all good right now. Fan cast areas with jig/minnow rigs to locate fish quickly. all white hair jigs working well tipped with a nice lively minnow.
The weather has been great for this time of the year. Dress warm and enjoy some great fishing on the river right now. I look for this action to continue all the way to ice up.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
As we get into the Month of November, the Mississippi River is producing some great catches of walleye and sauger. From Pool 4A up North all the way down to New Boston, IL, anglers can wet their lines and catch fish. River wide open, good clear water conditions and lots of fish available. If you don't fish the tailwater crowds, move down river and check out the numerous spots that will hold fish in the Fall. Long wing dams, fast tapering rocky shorelines and vast flat area near incoming streams all good right now. Fan cast areas with jig/minnow rigs to locate fish quickly. all white hair jigs working well tipped with a nice lively minnow.
The weather has been great for this time of the year. Dress warm and enjoy some great fishing on the river right now. I look for this action to continue all the way to ice up.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
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