Greetings All:
Just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you folks that use LASTCASTOUTDOORS.COM a very Happy & Blessed Easter.
I'll be taking to weekend off for this holy holiday but will be back on the water Monday. Until then, enjoy your weekend.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
MILD WEATHER FORECAST FOR EASTER WEEKEND FISHING!!!
Greetings All:
Well, finally Mother Nature is giving us a mild weekend forecast coming up. Don't know how many of you will have a chance to get out on the river with this being Easter weekend but just in case, here is the scoop as of today.
Was out this morning and still finding many fish down river. Look for flats and also points that are breaking the current. Also, if you find a steep tapering rocky shoreline that the wind is blowing into, work it over good. The sauger and walleye have been schooling baitfish into these types of areas, especially on cloudy days. With a 20% chance of showers on Saturday in the forecast, it might be a good idea to hit these areas hard. Casting jig/minnow & jig/shad bodies tight to shore and retrieving back down the slop into deeper water has been working well for me. Now we all know that a bite can change fast but this method has put some nice, big fish in my boat the last few days.
If you can't get out, don't worry, fishing is only going to get better as we move further into Spring. With that said,,,HAPPY EASTER to All!!!!!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, finally Mother Nature is giving us a mild weekend forecast coming up. Don't know how many of you will have a chance to get out on the river with this being Easter weekend but just in case, here is the scoop as of today.
Was out this morning and still finding many fish down river. Look for flats and also points that are breaking the current. Also, if you find a steep tapering rocky shoreline that the wind is blowing into, work it over good. The sauger and walleye have been schooling baitfish into these types of areas, especially on cloudy days. With a 20% chance of showers on Saturday in the forecast, it might be a good idea to hit these areas hard. Casting jig/minnow & jig/shad bodies tight to shore and retrieving back down the slop into deeper water has been working well for me. Now we all know that a bite can change fast but this method has put some nice, big fish in my boat the last few days.
If you can't get out, don't worry, fishing is only going to get better as we move further into Spring. With that said,,,HAPPY EASTER to All!!!!!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Thursday, March 21, 2013
FARM PONDS STILL PRODUCING GOOD!!!
Greetings All:
Even though it is officially Spring, the very cold weather has kept good safe ice in area farm ponds. The fish in these locations are really cooperating with great catches of panfish available. Excellent bluegill and crappie action is available at ponds that contain these species.
I have been out the last few days with excellent results. Using small rat-fink jigs tipped with a juicy waxworm has taken some nice slab crappie. For the gills, small spikes on a tiny teardrop jig working well. Look for this action to continue for a while with this cold air expected to stick around for the next week or so.
Dress warm and get out and enjoy. The fish are hungry!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Even though it is officially Spring, the very cold weather has kept good safe ice in area farm ponds. The fish in these locations are really cooperating with great catches of panfish available. Excellent bluegill and crappie action is available at ponds that contain these species.
I have been out the last few days with excellent results. Using small rat-fink jigs tipped with a juicy waxworm has taken some nice slab crappie. For the gills, small spikes on a tiny teardrop jig working well. Look for this action to continue for a while with this cold air expected to stick around for the next week or so.
Dress warm and get out and enjoy. The fish are hungry!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
RAIN AND MELTOFF CAUSING RIVERS TO RISE!!!
Greetings All:
Well, the heavy rains and the ensuing melt off of the snow has cause the Mississippi River to rise rapidly and get quite muddy. Strong current in the tailwaters of the dams making fishing very poor at this time. Backwaters still have some ice in them making boating in still impossible. If you must get out and wet a line, head down river although you may still hit areas of ice. Look for any type of a good current break right now that the fish can use to get out of the main current. Fan cast the area with jig/minnow rigs or jig/shad body rigs and let the current do the work for you. Fish in these less current areas will hit a well placed lure as it drifts by.
If we do not get any more rapid melt off, look for things to stabilize within a week. Before the rise, fishing was actually quite good in Pools 11-12-13 & 14. Hopefully it will return soon.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, the heavy rains and the ensuing melt off of the snow has cause the Mississippi River to rise rapidly and get quite muddy. Strong current in the tailwaters of the dams making fishing very poor at this time. Backwaters still have some ice in them making boating in still impossible. If you must get out and wet a line, head down river although you may still hit areas of ice. Look for any type of a good current break right now that the fish can use to get out of the main current. Fan cast the area with jig/minnow rigs or jig/shad body rigs and let the current do the work for you. Fish in these less current areas will hit a well placed lure as it drifts by.
If we do not get any more rapid melt off, look for things to stabilize within a week. Before the rise, fishing was actually quite good in Pools 11-12-13 & 14. Hopefully it will return soon.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, March 1, 2013
START YOUR SPRING TURKEY SCOUTING NOW!!!
Greetings All:
Just a reminder that it is not to early to start your Spring turkey scouting now. It's a great time to get out into the woods and learn the areas where the birds are roosting and also feeding. You can also bring along your favorite turkey call and try getting the birds attention. Keep your distance while doing this and see what call the birds react to best. By doing this now, you will be way ahead of the game when hunting season starts. As I write this, I am looking out my window at approximately 25 nice big wild turkey that are feeding in my corn field. What a great site to see all these big, healthy birds. Getting that Spring turkey hunting fever more and more each day.
Spring turkey season will be here before you know it so get out and explore the area you intend to hunt. You'll be glad you did.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Just a reminder that it is not to early to start your Spring turkey scouting now. It's a great time to get out into the woods and learn the areas where the birds are roosting and also feeding. You can also bring along your favorite turkey call and try getting the birds attention. Keep your distance while doing this and see what call the birds react to best. By doing this now, you will be way ahead of the game when hunting season starts. As I write this, I am looking out my window at approximately 25 nice big wild turkey that are feeding in my corn field. What a great site to see all these big, healthy birds. Getting that Spring turkey hunting fever more and more each day.
Spring turkey season will be here before you know it so get out and explore the area you intend to hunt. You'll be glad you did.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)