EARLY ICE SEASON HAS BEGUN!!!!!

Greetings All:
Well finally the ice has started to form and farm ponds, lakes and river backwater areas are getting close to having safe ice to fish on. Now keep in mind though that first ice can be dangerous ice so use extreme caution when heading out. I recommend at least 3 to 4" of safe ice to start. Bring along some type of 6' long push pole to test the ice in front of you as you are walking. Also remember that any current under the ice can make for unsafe conditions as the current will eat away the ice from underneath. This happens especially in river backwater areas where you have running sloughs with even the slightest current. So use caution and wear that PFD. 

As far as the fishing, look for good panfish action during first ice conditions. Bluegill, Crappie and Perch will be actively feeding. Larvae type baits will work well along with small minnows for the crappie and perch. Start your search in the more shallow locations near structure and move deeper as necessary until contact with the fish is made. 

So dress warm, be safe and enjoy the ice fishing season. It's fun for the whole family so get out and enjoy!!!

Till Next Time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water.........

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com

ITS "IN BETWEEN" FISHING TIME!!!

Greetings All:
Well here we are in the year 2016. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Years and are looking forward to another great year of enjoying the outdoors. 

I just wanted to say that right now we are in that brief "In-Between" time when there is not much access to the Mississippi River due to floating ice and waiting for safe ice to form on our lakes and farm ponds so that ice fishing can begin.
With some very cold air forecast to move in starting this coming weekend, hopefully the ice will form rather fast. Note: First ice can be very dangerous ice so use caution when venturing out for the first time until you are sure the ice is safe. 

I'll keep you posted here as to what the latest ice conditions are so come back often. Remember, first ice usually produces some great catches of fish so have your equipment ready to go. Until then, I wish you all a very happy and safe 2016 enjoying time in the great outdoors.

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com 

DECEMBER RIVER FISHING A BLAST!!!!

Greetings All:
Well so far December has been a month of great weather with no snow on the ground here in the Midwest. Fishing on the Mississippi River continues to be exceptionally good for the angler willing to get out and give it a try. Right now it remains that the predominant bite is the sauger with a few walleye showing up also. Without a doubt this has been a great month to be out on the river. Most pools are producing excellent fishing in the tailwater areas but there are a few things happening that you should be aware of. 

This time of the year the gates on the dams are put into what is known as Winter Set. This is when the gate are opened all the way and the water is allowed to flow freely. When this occurs, the fish that have been holding below the dam are washed down river for a time until they reestablish new locations below the dams that are now open. Keep in mind that some dams are going into Winter Set while others are not. I would recommend that you call ahead to the location you plan on fishing to inquire what set the gates are in. Most local bait shops will tell you. If possible, you would be better off to fish an area right now where the gates are still down and the fish have not been scattered out. It usually can take up to a week or so for fishing to once again improve after the gates have been opened.

I'll tell you folks, great fishing is happening right now on the Mississippi River in a pool near you. Hopefully you can get out and enjoy.

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com   

MISSISSIPPI RIVER UPDATE!!!

Greetings All:
Great to be back with you. Just wanted to give everyone a quick update on the Mississippi River sauger fishing. 
Right now with this really great weather we have been enjoying, those anglers that still have access to their boats are doing very well on sauger and also walleye in the tailwater areas of the dams. Anglers are trolling three way rigs with 2 1/2" to 3"minnows and doing well along with others that are vertical jigging a leadhead jig tipped with a minnow. Fish the channel edges and also any obvious current breaks and eddy areas. The fish are responding to these two presentations well.  Make sure you are fishing tight to the bottom for best results.
Some anglers are fishing blade baits, but for best overall success its tough to beat the first two rigs I mentioned.
I was out the last few mornings and catching a limit of fish was the rule, rather than the exception for myself and some other anglers fishing.

Hopefully you can still get out and enjoy some of the great fishing going on right now in a Mississippi River Pool near you. The river is in great shape and the weather is also looking good with no ice. Dress warm, bring some hot coffee and make some great late Fall memories.  

Any questions?, drop me an E-mail.

Till next time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water...................

Regards: lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com

BLADE BAIT ACTION IS HOT ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER!!!

Greetings All:
Well, the waters have cooled dramatically and the Blade Bait action has gotten hot on the Mississippi River. Right now the bite on these lures has been really fantastic with many big Walleye and sauger being taken this last week. Using them up near the dams has been the most effective. Remember: Don't rip the blade bait up and down fast. Just a nice slow lift and fall action is what the fish are preferring right now. Make sure you follow the bait back down as you let it fall and watch your line for the tell tale twitch in your line that will signal a hit. Fish these great baits tight to the bottom for best results and don't be afraid to let it fall right into the bottom. Doing this stirs up the silt and the fish go crazy and want to eat the bait.

So if your heading out for some great river fishing on the Mississippi, make sure you bring some blade baits in a selection of weights and colors and you will catch some nice fish on them. Remember, don't overwork the lure!!!

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com
 

COOL NIGHTS BRINGING HOT FISHING!!!

Greetings All;
Well, finally Mother Nature has brought in some very cool Fall air which has resulted in overnight frost. With these cool nights the water temperatures in the Mississippi River have started their downward spiral. Right now anglers that are fishing all up and down the many Pools of the Mississippi are enjoying some great fishing. With that in mind, lets talk about which species are biting.

Walleye and sauger action is improving on a daily basis with many fish moving up into the tailwater areas of the dams. Anglers trolling three-way rigs are catching some very nice fish right now. Also, vertical jigging a jig/minnow combination very close to the bottom is catching fish. Make sure to stay very close to the bottom for best results. Also, don't be afraid to use bigger minnows now. Minnows in the 3inch + size range are taking some very big fish. Another area that is holding fish is the many wingdams in the river. Troll or fan cast the upstream sides of these areas and you will catch some nice fish. Don't be surprised if you also get into some great strippers while fishing for Walleye. They also have been active lately. 

For you panfisherman, crappie are starting to school in the many backwater areas. Look for structure laying in the water where the fish can use as ambush points. Best crappie fishing has come in the deepest areas of the backwaters where structure is available. Small crappie minnows fished under a slip float with just a small plain hook doing the best. Some anglers having luck casting ultralight setups using small 16th. ounce jigs tipped with a twister tail. Bright colors working best.

Lastly, look for good Northern action near streams and creeks flowing into the Mississippi. Some nice big Northern available by casting flashy spoons.

So if you have not put your boat away for the Winter, you might want to get out on the Mississippi river and enjoy some of the excellent fishing going on right now. Best part is, look for this excellent fishing to last all the way to ice up. 

So how about it, there is still time to get out and make some great fishing memories. Be safe and enjoy.

Till Next Time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water......

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com 

MISSISSIPPI RIVER UPDATE!!!

Greetings All:
Just a quick update for all you folks making some plans to head out and do some fishing this weekend on the Mississippi River. 

Good action for both walleye and sauger from up near Genoa all the way down to New Boston with good concentrations of fish available. Look for more fish moving into the tailwater areas below the dams with the water cooling down. One thing I want to stress though. There are good concentrations of fish available at many areas down river that never see an anglers bait. No need to get caught up in the "Bumper Boat" traffic up at the dam when you can have some great spots all to yourself down river. Remember, "All The Fish Do Not Move Into The Tailwater Area"!!! With that in mind, remember that great fishing exists elsewhere.

Three way rigs with minnows and also vertical jigging best presentations right now. As the water gets colder, blade baits will start to come into their own when slowly vertical jigged. 

Was out this evening for a bit, (Down River) and caught over 10 keepers on jig/minnow rigs in less than 40 minutes. All fish released except a few for dinner. 

Just wanted to give this quick update. Hopefully you can get out and enjoy some of the great Fall fishing that's starting on the Mississippi River.

Till Next Time,,, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water............................

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com

FALL FISHING ON THE UPSWING!!!!!

Greetings All:
Well if your looking for something to do this coming weekend, I'd highly recommend heading out to either the Mississippi or Wisconsin Rivers for some fantastic Fall fishing. The water temperatures have finally started there seasonal cool down and the fish are really responding. Keep in mind that when the water temps start dropping, Mother Nature signals the fish that it is once again time to put on the feed bag for the cold season ahead. Right now, this is happening and some great fishing can be enjoyed.

On the Mississippi River, walleye and sauger are starting to show up in the tailwater areas of the dams in decent numbers. Remember, this will only keep getting better till ice up with great catches the exception rather than the rule. Three way rigs tipped with a nice big minnow will work well along with vertical jigging a leadhead jig and minnow combo. Make sure to keep your presentation close to the bottom for best results. If you like panfish, good crappie action is happening in the many backwater areas of the Mississippi. Fish small minnows under a slip float near structure laying in the water for best results. Alsom, don't forget the great Northern action that is also available. Use flashy spoons near creek mouths and other river inflows. Lots of big fish are available. One last thing, Big Stripers are still biting on the Mississippi with many fish in the 4+ pound range being caught. White hair jigs in the 1/4th. and 1/8th. weight range cast in sand flat areas are doing well. Also work the steep rocky shorelines for some good action. This striper bite won't last much longer as the waters cool further so get out and enjoy.

On the Wisconsin River, look for excellent walleye and sauger action also. In the Dell's area, fish the dam for good results as the walleye are starting to show up as they make their migration upstream. Same rigs as the Mississippi River will catch fish on the Wisconsin River. Also, the area withe Wisconsin comes into the Mississippi has been a hot spot this past week and I look for it to continue to produce good fishing well into the late Fall.

Fall is here my friends. Hopefully you can make some time to get out and enjoy the great river fishing it has to offer. So with that said, Get Out and Make Some Memories!!!!!

Till Next Time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water....................

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com 

FALL STRIPER BITE TAKING SHAPE!!!

Greetings All:
The long anticipated Fall Striper bite is starting to take shape. With cooler nights and shorter days, look for the bite for these big bruisers to take off. Water temps need to start dropping, which they will, to trigger the fish to start feeding heavily.
Currently I have been having good fishing on the Mississippi river working fast tapering shoreline areas and also wingdams. Simply cast a nice fluffy hair jig tipped with a twister tail and you will know if the Stripers are in the area. This action is fast and furious and so much fun. Look for it to be a great Fall as these fish will only get more aggressive as the water continues to cool. Check back often for updates.

Till Next Time,,, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water.

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com

RIVER ANGLING PICKING UP!!!

Greetings All:
Well, as we move along through the month of September, the subtle touches of the coming Fall have been teasing us. Some nice cool nights have been evident and it won't be long before the cooler weather starts hitting the area on a more regular basis. Even with the few cool weather days and nights recently, signs are showing that a good river bite is in the offering for the coming season.

On the Mississippi, Wisconsin and Rock Rivers, fishing has been on the upswing. A great catfish bite continues along with many nice bass being taken by anglers. Panfish are starting to improve with some nice crappie showing up near structure areas on minnows. Bluegill action fair to good along weed edges and also on main river areas with light current and structure close to shore. For you walleye and sauger anglers, some nice fish showing up this last week trolling crawlers near wingdams on a 3-way rig. Some good action early and again late casting rocky shorelines with both jigs and also crank baits. Look for the bite to greatly improve as water temps start to go down.

One last fish I want to mention is the Stripers. Fall Striper action is starting and will continue through the month of October if the weather holds. What a time to get out and do battle with these huge Stripers that have been getting fat all summer long.

Before long, Fall will officially be here and I am predicting a banner season of fishing on our bigger Midwest Rivers. So with that said, hopefully you can make some plans to get out and enjoy the great fishing ahead.

Till Next Time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water.

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com  

QUICK COMING WEEKEND UPDATE!!!

Greetings All:
With the Labor Day weekend just a few days away, many folks will be heading out to do some fishing. If your heading to the Mississippi or Wisconsin Rivers, look for decent angling to be occurring. Keep in mind that it is forecast to be very hot mid day so if possible, get out early and again in the late afternoon. The fish have been much more active during these two periods. 

Lots of good catfish action on dip baits, stripers starting on steep tapering shorelines and sand flat areas. Panfish hit and miss. Main channel structure holding some bluegill on worms and larva baits. Crappie on deep timber on minnows.

Walleye have been slow. Remember, water temps are still in the high 60's to mid 70's. Look for clean water as some areas have lots of floating weeds. 

All in all, hope you can get out to wet a line this weekend. Enjoy the holiday and be safe on the water and in your travels.

Till Next Time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water.

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com

BASS FISHING ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IS HOT!!!

Greetings All:
If you like fishing for bass, now is the time to get out on the beautiful Mississippi River and enjoy some fast action. 
With a great year class of bass available, anglers are having a ball catching these great fighting fish. Both largemouth and smallmouth are biting well.

From Pool-6 all the way down to Pool-15, bass are hitting with reckless abandon. Early in the day and again before sunset, there is a great topwater bite available. Stick baits are working well in colors that match the forage base in the pool you are fishing. Some action on crankbaits for smallmouth bass are also doing well. Choose smaller cranks with a nice tight action for best results. 

For you folks that like to fish the many backwater areas the river has to offer, try fishing plastic frogs over the weed beds and also very tight to timber laying in the water. Lots of nice bass still available in the backwaters as of this report. Use a slow, twitch and pause retrieve for the frogs and you will catch fish. Once the Sun is up in the morning, go to a spinnerbait for best results fished near weed edges and also tight to timber in the water. Use a nice steady retrieve for best results. 

Right now my friends the bass action on the Mississippi River is absolutely wonderful with many big fish available. Hopefully if you like to catch bass you can get out and enjoy this fast action that's going on in a pool near you.

Note: When fishing spinnerbaits in the backwaters, don't be surprised if a big old Northern smacks your lure. They are available in good numbers also in these areas. 

Till Next Time,,,Take Care and I'll See You On The Water.........

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com     

HEAVY RAINS HINDERING ANGLERS SUCCESS

Greetings All:
Just a quick update on current fishing conditions here in the Midwest. Many areas received large amounts of rain in a short period causing flooding and heavy runoff. Area rivers and lakes are currently muddy and it will be a few days before they start to once again clear. On the Mississippi and Wisconsin Rivers, try and search out the cleanest waters you can find for best results. All waters are muddy but the cleanest water will be those that do not contain a lot of floating debris. 

Best bet right now is the catfish. Use dip baits near snag areas and you will catch some nice fish. 
All other species are slow due to the stained water. Hopefully by the weekend, fishing will improve if Mother Nature keeps the rains away. 

Till next time, Take Care and I'll see You On The Water................

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com

EVEN WITH HOT WEATHER, RIVER BITE GOOD!!!

Greetings All:
Even with the hot temperatures we have been experiencing lately, the Mississippi River is producing excellent catches of fish. 
Right now the water levels are slightly below normal in Pools-11-12-13 & 14. The water temperature is holding in the high 70's to low 80's in spots. Even with those warm waters the river current is keeping the fish well oxygenated so they are surviving well. Main river fishing is the norm right now with most fish concentrated in deeper holes of the river. 

I have been doing my fishing both early and again late in the day to beat the heat and this has been paying off. Lots of nice Bass on topwater lures for you bass anglers with spinnerbaits also working well. Don't be surprised if a nice Northern hits that spinnerbait as there is a great class of nice big Northern available to catch. 

For you catfish anglers, use those dip baits near deadfalls in the water and you will do well. Also drifting a nightcrawler under a slip float along fast tapering, rocky shorelines will take some nice catfish as will fishing the upstream side of the wingdams. 

Walleye are slow now with best action coming early and again late into dark on small crankbaits fished near structure such as wingdams and sunken timber. Some success trolling nightcrawlers on a harness close to rocky bottom areas in deeper water. Vary your trolling speed until you find what the fish want. 

Lastly, I have been getting some really nice big Stripers fishing fast tapering sand flat areas and casting a 1/4th. ounce all white hair jig. Fan cast the area well and when you hit a school you will load up fast. Use line no heavier that 8lb. test for best results. 

All in all my friends, by staggering your time on the water from early to late, you will beat the Summer heat and be on the water when the bite has been happening. Hopefully you can get out and enjoy.

Till Next Time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water.......

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com

IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK!!!!

Greetings All;
Well it is sure good to be back!!! After spending the last two weeks plus on the road with time spent in Oshkosh, WI., at the big EAA Airventure Airshow, it was off to the bush country of the Canadian wilderness for some great fishing. One thing for sure, the last 3 weeks have flown by. As always the Canadian fishing was exceptional with many big fish being caught and released. Walleye up to 9 pounds, Northern in the 20's and numerous big lake trout made for another wonderful experience fishing the wilds of Canada. Thanks goes to the Cree Nation that allowed me to fish their sacred waters and for their hospitality in making my stay wonderful. To the Tribe Elders, I thank you for making me feel so very welcome. 

Back here on the home front, fishing on the Mississippi River has been exceptional for species like largemouth and smallmouth bass. Topwater baits, plastics and small cranks have been producing excellent catches of bass. With an excellent year class of fish available, bass anglers should enjoy good fishing for the foreseeable future. 

If you like catfish, the cats are going crazy on the Mississippi river. Stink baits fished near snags taking most fish right now. Early in the day and again in the evening best time for cats. 

Walleye scattered and slow right now with a few fish on the wingdams trolling a crawler on a harness. Otherwise walleye slow. Look for great fishing when water start to cool as we approach the Fall season of the year. 

Panfish are scattered also with crappie in their summer deep water pattern. Deep water timber holding crappie on the Mississippi right not with minnows being the best bait. 

Lastly look for some great striper fishing all up and down the river with many nice fish available. I look for September and October to be the prime time for these big stripers to go on a bite. Look for many fish in excess of 4 lbs. 

Don't let the "Dog Days" scare you. Head out to the Mississippi River and enjoy some great fishing. Best part is that it's only going to get better as the Fall season approaches. 

Glad to be back. Now get out and make some memories!!!

Till Next Time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water........

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com. 

ANGLING ON THE UPSWING!!!

Greetings All:
It's no secret that with all the heavy rain we have been experiencing here in the Midwest that our lakes, rivers and streams are quite muddy. When this happens it can make for some mighty tough fishing. 
Well folks, the good news is that the waters are starting to clear and the fish are putting on the feed bag once again.

Right now on the Mississippi River the bass fishing is breaking loose with many quality fish available. Area river backwater areas are producing big fish on Frog baits fished near and over submerged weedbeds. Plastic worms and lizards are also catching their fair share of fish. 

For you catfish anglers, stink baits are taking many nice catfish near snags in the water. Next best bait for the catfish is a fat, juicy nightcrawler fished under a float near some type of shoreline structure. The catfish are very hungry right now and hitting baits hard.

Panfish like bluegill and crappie are scattered but picking up as waters clear. All in all, it's once again time to plan that special trip to get out and catch yourself a nice mess of fish. Be safe, have fun and make some memories.

Till Next Time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water............

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com  

FIRECRACKER SMALLMOUTH BASS TIME!!!

Greetings All;
As we get ready to celebrate another 4th. of July Holiday weekend, many folks will be heading to their favorite river, lake or stream that holds these scrappy fighters to enjoy some fishing. Well folks, right now those smallies are active and hungry. Best baits to use for the upcoming weekend are some good old topwater stickbaits. Smallmouth just love these and right now they are hitting them like crazy. As a second, try using some type of spinnerbait or inline spinner. These also will yield good catches.

Try and fish current break areas where the bass can hide from the main current and ambush passing prey. These areas will hold the majority of the active fish. If your fishing current, cast upstream from your target and let the current float your lure down past the fish. Use an occasional twitch and hang on. If smallmouth are there, you will know in a hurry.

With great year classes of smallmouth bass available all up and down the Mississippi River, look for the great fishing to last right up into the Fall of the year. Hopefully you can get out and enjoy this weekend by going after some of these very aggressive
smallmouth.

Note: The tactics I talk about here will work in lakes and streams also. 

Enjoy the Holiday weekend, be safe and save a few "Firecracker Smallmouth" for me.

Till Next Time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water.....................

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com   

ITS TIME FOR GREAT CATFISH ACTION!!!

Greetings All;
Well it is no secret that Mother Nature continues to pummel the Midwest with copious amounts of rain and bad weather. What this has done is to put many of our lakes, rivers and streams into flood stage making most fishing nearly impossible. With that thought in mind though, there is one fish that is biting like crazy and I'm talking about the good old Catfish. 

Right now this species is feeding heavily and due to the fact it is predominantly a scent feeder, anglers using dip bait, or "Stink Bait" as it is know are doing very good on these tasty fish. Fish the upstream sides of snags and deadfalls in the water and the catfish will find your offering. Try and fish some type of backwater area or slough with minimal current for best results. I look for this bite to continue as the water stays on the high side. Also, don't forget to bring along some healthy nightcrawlers as the cats are eating them up also.

So while other species of fish are hard to find, the catfish will save the day if your looking to get out and have some angling fun on a waterway near you. 

Till Next Time, Take Care and I'll See You On The Water.......

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com

HEAVY RAINS CAUSING HAVOC FOR ANGLERS!!!

Greetings All:
Well, Mother Nature is unleashing her fury in the form of very heavy rain here in the Midwest. With copious amounts already on the ground and up to 4 more inches possible this afternoon and through tonight, look for the area rivers and lakes to become very muddy and possibly causing flooding conditions in some areas. Conditions for the upcoming weekend are not currently looking good if you are planning on getting out for some fishing. 
The Mississippi River is currently high and very muddy and this will continue until we get some stable weather in the Midwest. Best bet for some fish is the backwater areas where you can go and catch some catfish on dip baits fished near snags. Main river fishing is not recommended with the fast currents and dirty water. I look for the gates on the navigation dams to once again be opened which will lead to faster water in the main channel areas.

Keep in mind that this heavy rain is also effecting fishing in area lakes also.

With the above in mind and more rains in the forecast, this might be a great weekend to get caught up on that "Honey Do" list so that when conditions do improve you can get out and enjoy. 

Till Next Time,,,,Take Care and I'll See You On The Water..........

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com 

MAKE SOME TIME TO GET OUT AND ENJOY!!!!!

Greetings All:
Glad to be back from a few great weeks of fishing and shooting some outdoor videos in the far North Bush Country of beautiful Canada. Without a doubt, the beauty of the Canadian wilderness is truly something every outdoor oriented person should experience. As one that travels to Canada quite regularly, its natural beauty never ceases to amaze me. 

This trip was outstanding with many trophy fish caught. Walleye up to 10lbs. plus, Northern in the 20's and lots of great tasting lake trout. It truly was a keeper of a trip. Except for a few, most fish were released unharmed to fight another day. 

OK, as I said, glad to be back. Locally here on the Mississippi River the fishing has been steady with anglers taking some nice fish. Walleye on the wingdams backtrolling a nightcrawler has been good along with small crank baits. Good action for stripers continues on large sand flat areas casting jigs. start light on the jig and increase weight as necessary. Was out this morning and a white, 1/4th. ounce hair jig was the ticket. The stripers where hitting it hard and some nice 3+ pound fish were caught. 

Catfish action good in side sloughs and backwater areas near structure in water. Crawlers and dip baits both working. 

All in all my friends, its a great time to get out on the River here in the Midwest. The fish are active and you will have a great time. 

So with that thought in mind, get out and make some memories. The grass cutting can wait a few more days.

Regards: Lastcast   Mike Cyze   lastcast13@yahoo.com.