Greetings All:
Look here for updates on my new Ammunition Reloading Seminars and Classes coming in the near future. Look for locations at major sporting goods stores, sport shows and also seminars all across the Midwest.
You will be able to learn the in's & out's of safely reloading your own ammunition and saving money to boot.
Learn how to make your own custom loads along with re-using your spent shells. Both Shotshell, rifle and pistol reloading will be covered in these very informative classes.
Keep checking back here for updates and schedules. Hope you attend these classes.
For more information E-mail me.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
EXCELLENT WEATHER EQUALING GREAT RIVER ANGLING!!
Greetings All:
Well, this spell of mild weather has been a bonus to anglers heading out on the Mississippi. Great fishing has been the rule with best results coming to those anglers that are picking their spots wisely.
Some action up at the dams but the real action is still down river on the many wing dams and river bends that are available. Best part is that for the most part you will have these locations all to yourself as other anglers are getting caught up in the crowded tailwater fishing. As far as I'm concerned, that's great with me.
You do not need lot's of tackle. A good selection of jigs in different colors and weights, some plastic tails and of course some nice big, lively minnows in the 3+ inch range. You can vertical jig deep locations or 3-way rig them while trolling into the current slowly and keeping bottom contact.
You can also fan cast likely looking spots and catch fish this way. Which ever method you choose, if you do not get a hit in about 15 minutes of working the spot, move to another spot.
Nice walleye and sauger action going on right now in pools 12-13 & 14.
Get out and enjoy before this nice weather turns to junk.
Good luck and Great Fishing!!!
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,Mike Cyze
Well, this spell of mild weather has been a bonus to anglers heading out on the Mississippi. Great fishing has been the rule with best results coming to those anglers that are picking their spots wisely.
Some action up at the dams but the real action is still down river on the many wing dams and river bends that are available. Best part is that for the most part you will have these locations all to yourself as other anglers are getting caught up in the crowded tailwater fishing. As far as I'm concerned, that's great with me.
You do not need lot's of tackle. A good selection of jigs in different colors and weights, some plastic tails and of course some nice big, lively minnows in the 3+ inch range. You can vertical jig deep locations or 3-way rig them while trolling into the current slowly and keeping bottom contact.
You can also fan cast likely looking spots and catch fish this way. Which ever method you choose, if you do not get a hit in about 15 minutes of working the spot, move to another spot.
Nice walleye and sauger action going on right now in pools 12-13 & 14.
Get out and enjoy before this nice weather turns to junk.
Good luck and Great Fishing!!!
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,Mike Cyze
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
COLD WEATHER BRINGING HOT FISHING!!!
Greetings All:
Well, snow and cold has been the rule as of this post but that has not stopped the Mississippi River from giving up her bounty. Some excellent fishing for walleye and sauger down river from lock/dam 12 in Bellevue. Most anglers still beating the tailwaters to death when the truly great fishing is taking place a few miles away.
Start your search on some of the long wingdams about 5 miles downriver across from the sand prairie area. This is just upstream from the Maquoketa river on the Iowa side of river. 3-way rigging big minnows, (3-4") on front sides of dams working well. Watch your depth finder and look for deep scour holes. Casting 1/4th oz. orange Fireball style jigs tipped with a big minnow also working well.
If you do not locate fish fairly quick, move to another wingdam down river. When you locate the bite you are in for a great time. Fish are aggressive now and hitting hard.
Remember to stay tight to bottom. You may lose a few jigs to snags this way but you will also catch some very nice fish.
Other pools also producing. Was up in Winona, MN and did very well there also. Cold, but hot fishing. If you can, get out before the weather gets really bad and enjoy the action.
If you need more info, e-mail me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com
Good Luck & Stay Warm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lastcast,,,,,Mike Cyze
Well, snow and cold has been the rule as of this post but that has not stopped the Mississippi River from giving up her bounty. Some excellent fishing for walleye and sauger down river from lock/dam 12 in Bellevue. Most anglers still beating the tailwaters to death when the truly great fishing is taking place a few miles away.
Start your search on some of the long wingdams about 5 miles downriver across from the sand prairie area. This is just upstream from the Maquoketa river on the Iowa side of river. 3-way rigging big minnows, (3-4") on front sides of dams working well. Watch your depth finder and look for deep scour holes. Casting 1/4th oz. orange Fireball style jigs tipped with a big minnow also working well.
If you do not locate fish fairly quick, move to another wingdam down river. When you locate the bite you are in for a great time. Fish are aggressive now and hitting hard.
Remember to stay tight to bottom. You may lose a few jigs to snags this way but you will also catch some very nice fish.
Other pools also producing. Was up in Winona, MN and did very well there also. Cold, but hot fishing. If you can, get out before the weather gets really bad and enjoy the action.
If you need more info, e-mail me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com
Good Luck & Stay Warm,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lastcast,,,,,Mike Cyze
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
SLIGHT "WALLEYE CHOP" DID THE TRICK!!!
Greetings All:
Well, just returned from a few hours on the Mississippi and I have to tell you, fishing was great!!! Slight chop on water made conditions just right.
Forget about those crowds up at the dam. I headed to one of my favorite spots about 8 miles down river and boy O' boy, the fish were waiting.
Was fishing a Northland FireBall jig in bright orange tipped with a 3" minnow and the fish loved it. Location contained a series of drop-offs on a sand flat that got deep quickly. Simply cast the jig shallow and slowly retrieved along the sand bottom. Fish hit this presentation hard.
In a little over a couple of hours, caught and released over 25 keeper walleye and sauger. All released safely to fight another day except a few for tonight's dinner.
As I said in earlier posts, you do not have to get hung up in that crowded tailwater fishing with many boats. Lot's of great fishing action down river away from crowds. In my time down river, never saw another angler all the while I was there.
Hope you can work some time into your busy schedules to get out and enjoy some of the great Fall river fishing that's starting to get hot. Best part is that it's only going to get better all the way to ice-up.
Well folk's, have to go. Time to clean and fillet those beauties for tonight's dinner. Deep fried fillets, homemade cole slaw and some fried potatoes with onions in butter. Don't get much better than that. But don't worry, I'll have some for you also, LOL!!!
If you need more Mississippi River information, contact me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com.
Also tell your friends about LASTCASTOUTDOORS.COM fishing blog for the latest information on the Mississippi River.
Take Care and I'll See You On The Water,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze.
Well, just returned from a few hours on the Mississippi and I have to tell you, fishing was great!!! Slight chop on water made conditions just right.
Forget about those crowds up at the dam. I headed to one of my favorite spots about 8 miles down river and boy O' boy, the fish were waiting.
Was fishing a Northland FireBall jig in bright orange tipped with a 3" minnow and the fish loved it. Location contained a series of drop-offs on a sand flat that got deep quickly. Simply cast the jig shallow and slowly retrieved along the sand bottom. Fish hit this presentation hard.
In a little over a couple of hours, caught and released over 25 keeper walleye and sauger. All released safely to fight another day except a few for tonight's dinner.
As I said in earlier posts, you do not have to get hung up in that crowded tailwater fishing with many boats. Lot's of great fishing action down river away from crowds. In my time down river, never saw another angler all the while I was there.
Hope you can work some time into your busy schedules to get out and enjoy some of the great Fall river fishing that's starting to get hot. Best part is that it's only going to get better all the way to ice-up.
Well folk's, have to go. Time to clean and fillet those beauties for tonight's dinner. Deep fried fillets, homemade cole slaw and some fried potatoes with onions in butter. Don't get much better than that. But don't worry, I'll have some for you also, LOL!!!
If you need more Mississippi River information, contact me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com.
Also tell your friends about LASTCASTOUTDOORS.COM fishing blog for the latest information on the Mississippi River.
Take Care and I'll See You On The Water,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze.
Saturday, October 29, 2011
BUMPER BOAT FISHING HAS STARTED!!!
Greetings All:
Well, the bumper boat fishing has started in the tailwaters once again. Packs of boats circle each other aimlessly thinking that that is the hot spot to be. Well folks, don't get caught up in this yearly occurrence. Fact of the matter is that most are just catching "Dinks" with the bigger fish leaving the area with all the commotion above.
Be a smart angler and head down river to one of the many Fall hot spots that never see an angler. Fish those wingdams and river bends where many fish are waiting for your offering. Best part is you can have these hot-spots all to yourself while those "Bumper Boat" anglers fight for position up by the dam.
Remember, NOT ALL Fish will be up at the dam in the Fall!! Many are down river in spots that never see an angler.
So be the smart one my friends and go downriver and find your own private hotspot. You will be glad you did.
Was out this morning, went down river about 7 miles from the dam and caught many nice walleye and also sauger while never seeing another angler except for the ones heading up to the dam, LOL.
So get out and enjoy some great Fall fishing,,,,,,,,,,But not at the dam!!!
Regards: Mike Cyze,,,,Lastcast
Well, the bumper boat fishing has started in the tailwaters once again. Packs of boats circle each other aimlessly thinking that that is the hot spot to be. Well folks, don't get caught up in this yearly occurrence. Fact of the matter is that most are just catching "Dinks" with the bigger fish leaving the area with all the commotion above.
Be a smart angler and head down river to one of the many Fall hot spots that never see an angler. Fish those wingdams and river bends where many fish are waiting for your offering. Best part is you can have these hot-spots all to yourself while those "Bumper Boat" anglers fight for position up by the dam.
Remember, NOT ALL Fish will be up at the dam in the Fall!! Many are down river in spots that never see an angler.
So be the smart one my friends and go downriver and find your own private hotspot. You will be glad you did.
Was out this morning, went down river about 7 miles from the dam and caught many nice walleye and also sauger while never seeing another angler except for the ones heading up to the dam, LOL.
So get out and enjoy some great Fall fishing,,,,,,,,,,But not at the dam!!!
Regards: Mike Cyze,,,,Lastcast
Thursday, October 27, 2011
ZOMBIE MAX SHELL ARE HERE!!!
Greetings all:
Well, the fine folks at Hornady have done it again!!!
Hornady – makers of some of the finest ammunition in the world – have released their new “Zombie Max” zombie killing bullets.
On their website, they have a full page spread about the new ammunition. They make it clear that this is not a joke and that these rounds are real, not toys and not a gag. Check out what the fine folks at Hornady have to say about this new "KILLER" Product.
Till Next Time, Keep your powder dry and be safe in the Outdoors!!!
LastCast,,,,,,Mike Cyze
Well, the fine folks at Hornady have done it again!!!
Hornady – makers of some of the finest ammunition in the world – have released their new “Zombie Max” zombie killing bullets.
On their website, they have a full page spread about the new ammunition. They make it clear that this is not a joke and that these rounds are real, not toys and not a gag. Check out what the fine folks at Hornady have to say about this new "KILLER" Product.
Till Next Time, Keep your powder dry and be safe in the Outdoors!!!
LastCast,,,,,,Mike Cyze
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
COLD WEATHER IS UPON US AND DUCKS ARE ON THE MOVE!!
Greetings All:
Lots of ducks on the move as cold weather takes a grip on the Midwest. Along the Mississippi Flyway, best results have been in backwater sloughs that are near farm fields where birds can go to feed. So far the traditional areas have not produced as well as those small ponds and marsh areas have.
Right now, change from main river areas and look for what I like to call "Pothole & Puddle Ducks". These smaller areas are getting a lot of bird action right now. Most hunters are passing these areas up and are missing some great shooting.
One last thing for now. Afternoons have proven to be producing much better than early morning hunts. You can hit the blind after work for a bit and do quite well.
Dress warm, be safe and remember, ALWAYS know what you are shooting at!!! Also, don't take those far away shots and risk cripples. More birds will come your way.
Have a wonderful time and make some memories.
Lastcast,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze
Lots of ducks on the move as cold weather takes a grip on the Midwest. Along the Mississippi Flyway, best results have been in backwater sloughs that are near farm fields where birds can go to feed. So far the traditional areas have not produced as well as those small ponds and marsh areas have.
Right now, change from main river areas and look for what I like to call "Pothole & Puddle Ducks". These smaller areas are getting a lot of bird action right now. Most hunters are passing these areas up and are missing some great shooting.
One last thing for now. Afternoons have proven to be producing much better than early morning hunts. You can hit the blind after work for a bit and do quite well.
Dress warm, be safe and remember, ALWAYS know what you are shooting at!!! Also, don't take those far away shots and risk cripples. More birds will come your way.
Have a wonderful time and make some memories.
Lastcast,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze
Friday, October 14, 2011
COLD WEATHER ENTERING THE AREA.
Greetings All:
Well, as I write this those very strong North winds are howling outside. Gusts of 40 MPH+ are common and expected to last through Saturday. Biggest problem with the winds is that they are causing the River to "Muddy Up" due to heavy wave action. Water chocolate color now and will take some calming down before good bite returns. Very tough for fish to locate your offering. Earlier today had 3 inch visibility using a bright orange jig, not very good at all. Some panfish, mainly crappie available in back waters and sloughs but tough going there also. Those huge stripers I love to catch in October are there but they cannot find your bait very easy. If you insist on fishing for them, use a small, noisy and flashy crankbait with lots of vibration. This will help some.
On a side note, heavy winds bringing down lots of the great Fall colors. They won't last long at this rate.
Hope you get some time to enjoy the great fishing that is still left before ice-out. Be safe out there and save a few for me. If you need more Mississippi River info, feel free to contact me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com.
Good Luck and till next time,,,Take Care And I'll See You On The Water!!!!!
Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze.
Well, as I write this those very strong North winds are howling outside. Gusts of 40 MPH+ are common and expected to last through Saturday. Biggest problem with the winds is that they are causing the River to "Muddy Up" due to heavy wave action. Water chocolate color now and will take some calming down before good bite returns. Very tough for fish to locate your offering. Earlier today had 3 inch visibility using a bright orange jig, not very good at all. Some panfish, mainly crappie available in back waters and sloughs but tough going there also. Those huge stripers I love to catch in October are there but they cannot find your bait very easy. If you insist on fishing for them, use a small, noisy and flashy crankbait with lots of vibration. This will help some.
On a side note, heavy winds bringing down lots of the great Fall colors. They won't last long at this rate.
Hope you get some time to enjoy the great fishing that is still left before ice-out. Be safe out there and save a few for me. If you need more Mississippi River info, feel free to contact me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com.
Good Luck and till next time,,,Take Care And I'll See You On The Water!!!!!
Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze.
Friday, October 7, 2011
WEEKEND OUTLOOK EXCELLENT!!
Greetings All:
Well the weekend is looking great to get out and catch a few fish on the old Mississippi. Water levels still on the low side but that is helping anglers zero in on the fish. Beautiful crappie available in the many backwaters on small minnows either on a small jig or a plain hook fished under a small float.
Some walleye and also sauger starting to show up on the wing dams in the deep water. As a bonus, get yourself a few of those frisky smallmouth bass that are also cruising those wingdams. Jig's and twisters working well for them and also small crankbaits.
Weather forecast to be excellent also this weekend all the way into Tuesday before a slight chance of some rain. That's a very slight chance also.
Colors are in full bloom and winds are starting to bring them to the ground in one last flight. Enjoy the scenery and don't forget to bring that camera. This is a wonderful time to be out on the river seeing God's artwork all around you. It truly is an awesome sight to see the season changing with it's beautiful Fall display of colors. So with that in mind, get out and make some memories.
Good Luck and be safe on the river.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well the weekend is looking great to get out and catch a few fish on the old Mississippi. Water levels still on the low side but that is helping anglers zero in on the fish. Beautiful crappie available in the many backwaters on small minnows either on a small jig or a plain hook fished under a small float.
Some walleye and also sauger starting to show up on the wing dams in the deep water. As a bonus, get yourself a few of those frisky smallmouth bass that are also cruising those wingdams. Jig's and twisters working well for them and also small crankbaits.
Weather forecast to be excellent also this weekend all the way into Tuesday before a slight chance of some rain. That's a very slight chance also.
Colors are in full bloom and winds are starting to bring them to the ground in one last flight. Enjoy the scenery and don't forget to bring that camera. This is a wonderful time to be out on the river seeing God's artwork all around you. It truly is an awesome sight to see the season changing with it's beautiful Fall display of colors. So with that in mind, get out and make some memories.
Good Luck and be safe on the river.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Sunday, October 2, 2011
GREAT FISHING OF FALL IS STARTING!!!
Greetings All:
Well, the GREAT weather continues here in the Midwest and the fishing on the old Mississippi River is starting to really turn on. Low water conditions making finding the fish almost too easy and the savvy angler can really do well now. Those huge stripers are feeding very well along with many other species. Walleye and sauger starting but look for it to get hot as we move through October until ice-up. Lots of crappie in backwaters but getting to them is tough with low water conditions unless you know of a few runs off the main river you can navigate with your boat. Catfish action still excellent and you can use those dip baits this next week as temps are expected to once again rise into the mid to high 70's which will warm waters.
I'll tell you folks, this is going to be a wonderful Fall fishing season if Mother Nature stays on track with some "average" Fall weather and does not throw us a curve.
If you need more specific info, e-mail me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com and I'll be glad to put you on some fish.
In closing, I was out this morning for a few hours at Sun rise and did very well on a mixed bag of big stripers, crappie and a few nice sauger. Nothing like being on the river as the colors are changing and God's artwork is evident all around you.
So make some time before the weather turns for the worst and make some memories on the beautiful Mississippi River.
Good luck My Friends and GREAT Fishing.
Lastcast,,,,,,,Mike Cyze
Well, the GREAT weather continues here in the Midwest and the fishing on the old Mississippi River is starting to really turn on. Low water conditions making finding the fish almost too easy and the savvy angler can really do well now. Those huge stripers are feeding very well along with many other species. Walleye and sauger starting but look for it to get hot as we move through October until ice-up. Lots of crappie in backwaters but getting to them is tough with low water conditions unless you know of a few runs off the main river you can navigate with your boat. Catfish action still excellent and you can use those dip baits this next week as temps are expected to once again rise into the mid to high 70's which will warm waters.
I'll tell you folks, this is going to be a wonderful Fall fishing season if Mother Nature stays on track with some "average" Fall weather and does not throw us a curve.
If you need more specific info, e-mail me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com and I'll be glad to put you on some fish.
In closing, I was out this morning for a few hours at Sun rise and did very well on a mixed bag of big stripers, crappie and a few nice sauger. Nothing like being on the river as the colors are changing and God's artwork is evident all around you.
So make some time before the weather turns for the worst and make some memories on the beautiful Mississippi River.
Good luck My Friends and GREAT Fishing.
Lastcast,,,,,,,Mike Cyze
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