Greetings All:
Well, with this warmer than normal weather continuing, the old Mississippi River has opened up nicely. There is a lot of available open water to fish at the present time and the fish are there. With all the open water, anglers are able to travel down river to some of the great areas where fish are currently holding. I was down river this morning checking out a few early Spring Hot spots and found the action excellent. In just two hours, boated and released over 20 nice keeper walleye and sauger. All fish were returned safely to the river to fight again. As far as tackle?, I just uses 3" plastic shad bodies tipped on a jig. With water conditions, a 1/4th ounce jig was just the ticket. Cast your offering to in water structure and use a slow, steady retrieve. Fish did not want a fast return. Slow is the way to go.
You might want to start thinking about getting that boat out of mothballs and getting ready for some "Early" Spring fishing on the old Mississippi.
Good Luck and Save A Few For Me!!!
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, February 17, 2012
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
ICE TURNING DANGEROUS!!!
Greetings All:
Just a quick note to let all you folks know that the ice in the area has become quite iffy. What looks to be good us has been deterioating from underneath and melting from the top also. What might have been good safe ice yesterday might be dangerous today. Use a lot of caution if venturing out.
Weather forecast calling for rain on Wednesday which will make conditions even more dangerous.
Remember, ALWAYS wear that PFD when heading out. It just might safe your life!!!
Be safe out there and enjoy the Great Outdoors!!!!
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,, Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Just a quick note to let all you folks know that the ice in the area has become quite iffy. What looks to be good us has been deterioating from underneath and melting from the top also. What might have been good safe ice yesterday might be dangerous today. Use a lot of caution if venturing out.
Weather forecast calling for rain on Wednesday which will make conditions even more dangerous.
Remember, ALWAYS wear that PFD when heading out. It just might safe your life!!!
Be safe out there and enjoy the Great Outdoors!!!!
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,, Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, February 10, 2012
COLD WEATHER MOVING IN FOR WEEKEND !!!
Greetings All:
Just a reminder for any of you folks heading to the Mississippi River this weekend for some fishing, very cold weather expected over the weekend. Lows in single digits tonight with wind chills near -15. Daytime highs in high teens to low 20's. If you do plan on heading out, make sure to dress extra warm and in layers for best results. Good luck fishing and even though it cold, start thinking SPRING!!!
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Just a reminder for any of you folks heading to the Mississippi River this weekend for some fishing, very cold weather expected over the weekend. Lows in single digits tonight with wind chills near -15. Daytime highs in high teens to low 20's. If you do plan on heading out, make sure to dress extra warm and in layers for best results. Good luck fishing and even though it cold, start thinking SPRING!!!
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Saturday, February 4, 2012
OPEN WATER MORE COMMON DAY BY DAY!!!
Greetings All:
Well, with the mild weather we have be experiencing lately the Mississippi River is once again open quite a way down from the dams. This makes fishing those great down river spots easy once again. Lots of nice fish down river on wing dams and also sharp tapering rocky shorelines. Cast jig/minnow rigs to shore and work back into deeper water. Use a nice slow retrieve for best results.
Was out this morning and caught a very nice limit of big, chunky sauger using this method. Water in great shape right now. If you get a chance to get out, GO!!!
Finally, make sure you use nice big minnows in the 3" range and keep them lively. Fish not hitting a dead or dying minnow.
Good Luck and Enjoy the River.
Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, with the mild weather we have be experiencing lately the Mississippi River is once again open quite a way down from the dams. This makes fishing those great down river spots easy once again. Lots of nice fish down river on wing dams and also sharp tapering rocky shorelines. Cast jig/minnow rigs to shore and work back into deeper water. Use a nice slow retrieve for best results.
Was out this morning and caught a very nice limit of big, chunky sauger using this method. Water in great shape right now. If you get a chance to get out, GO!!!
Finally, make sure you use nice big minnows in the 3" range and keep them lively. Fish not hitting a dead or dying minnow.
Good Luck and Enjoy the River.
Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, January 27, 2012
BEATING THE WINTER BLAHS!!!
Greetings All:
As we move deeper into Winter, many folks are suffering from the Winter Blahs. Well, have I got a great idea for you to shake them.
Right now all across the country there are many gun shows coming up for those that enjoy the sport of shooting. Check your local newspapers and also go on-line to locate gun shows in your area. These shows offer the recreational shooter a chance to see some of the great weapons that are available for sale. You may also just find that special firearm you have been searching for.
So how about it? Shake off that Winter funk and go to a gun show near you. I quite sure you can find some in your area that you will enjoy.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze, ESPN "DoubleTeam" Radio lastcast13@yahoo.com.
As we move deeper into Winter, many folks are suffering from the Winter Blahs. Well, have I got a great idea for you to shake them.
Right now all across the country there are many gun shows coming up for those that enjoy the sport of shooting. Check your local newspapers and also go on-line to locate gun shows in your area. These shows offer the recreational shooter a chance to see some of the great weapons that are available for sale. You may also just find that special firearm you have been searching for.
So how about it? Shake off that Winter funk and go to a gun show near you. I quite sure you can find some in your area that you will enjoy.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze, ESPN "DoubleTeam" Radio lastcast13@yahoo.com.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
RELOADING SEMINARS AND SPORT SHOWS JUST AROUND THE CORNER!!!
Greetings All:
Well, as we move along into the new year it's almost time for all the sport shows in the Midwest to start happening. It's a great way to shed that cabin fever that many of us have been experiencing.
This year look for me to be appearing at numerous sport shows all across the Midwest featuring information and demonstrations on the wonderful hobby of ammunition reloading.
In conjunction with the fine folks at MEC, the makers of the most popular reloader's made and also Hodgdon powders along with other major companies in the reloading industry I will be showing "Hands-On" techniques and doing seminars on how to get started in the great sport of reloading.
Items such as equipment, proper safety and many other great informative tips will be discussed at these seminar/workshops.
Reloading is a great way for the whole family to get involved in the wonderful sport of shooting and ammunition reloading. These seminars are geared for the entire family and will be filled with many informative tips and tricks for both beginners and experts.
Make sure to keep checking back for an updated schedule of where I will be holding these seminars. If you would like further information, E-mail me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com. I truly look forward to seeing you there.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, as we move along into the new year it's almost time for all the sport shows in the Midwest to start happening. It's a great way to shed that cabin fever that many of us have been experiencing.
This year look for me to be appearing at numerous sport shows all across the Midwest featuring information and demonstrations on the wonderful hobby of ammunition reloading.
In conjunction with the fine folks at MEC, the makers of the most popular reloader's made and also Hodgdon powders along with other major companies in the reloading industry I will be showing "Hands-On" techniques and doing seminars on how to get started in the great sport of reloading.
Items such as equipment, proper safety and many other great informative tips will be discussed at these seminar/workshops.
Reloading is a great way for the whole family to get involved in the wonderful sport of shooting and ammunition reloading. These seminars are geared for the entire family and will be filled with many informative tips and tricks for both beginners and experts.
Make sure to keep checking back for an updated schedule of where I will be holding these seminars. If you would like further information, E-mail me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com. I truly look forward to seeing you there.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, January 20, 2012
Good Ice Finally Happening!!!
Greetings All:
Well, finally some safe ice to fish on. After the unusually mild weather we can now get onto the ice and stare through the holes waiting for a fish to bite. One thing to remember, the fish are in their late Winter habitat and you have to fish them as such. Very soon they will start moving into the late Winter mode so be sure to adjust where you fish. Action in the river backwaters is fair to good. Mostly a crappie bite and also some really nice Northern available.
After today's heavy 8" snow storm, be extra careful walking on that ice. Bring a spud pole to feel ice in front of you as you are walking. Remember snow acts as insulation on the ice and will cover bad spots. Be alert when walking.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, finally some safe ice to fish on. After the unusually mild weather we can now get onto the ice and stare through the holes waiting for a fish to bite. One thing to remember, the fish are in their late Winter habitat and you have to fish them as such. Very soon they will start moving into the late Winter mode so be sure to adjust where you fish. Action in the river backwaters is fair to good. Mostly a crappie bite and also some really nice Northern available.
After today's heavy 8" snow storm, be extra careful walking on that ice. Bring a spud pole to feel ice in front of you as you are walking. Remember snow acts as insulation on the ice and will cover bad spots. Be alert when walking.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, January 13, 2012
Crosmen Answers The Call !!!
Crosman Corporation, long known for innovation and quality in the shooting sports, earlier announced a licensing agreement with the U.S. Marine Corps to design, manufacture and market Marines Airsoft branded products. The U.S. Marine Corps engages licensing agreements in order to cultivate goodwill, promote a positive public image, and assist with recruiting. The 2012 Crosman Marines Airsoft line is designed to foster those efforts by marketing an upgraded assortment of Marines Airsoft products including pistols, rifles, kits, ammunition and accessories.
According to Crosman Product Manager, Flemming Molin, “Everything about the Marines Airsoft series is exciting. From real U.S. Marines featured on the packaging, to military-style dog tags included with the guns, the spirit of ‘The Few, the Proud, the Marines’ is front and center,” he said. “Since the new Marines Airsoft products are designed for all the skirmishing game scenarios you can dream up, the authenticity of this new line will satisfy and entertain those players seeking military inspired airsoft gear,” said Molin. "Designed for the avid airsoft player, the Marines Airsoft 2012 products include an entire generation of upgraded models ready to hit the beach. Stay tuned, the Marines Airsoft assault is underway."
The 2012 Marines Airsoft product line features two heavy-weight, semi-auto CO2 powered pistols and two single-shot, spring powered pistols. The line includes three new pump shotguns, two AEG rifles, an AEG mini rifle, a spring powered rifle and a dual powered rifle. Marines Airsoft BBs are available in .12g camo, .20g heavy and .20g marking BBs. Also adding to the category are three new kits. The Battle Kit features a spring powered rifle, pistol and holster. The Target Kit has two spring powered pistols, a 12” target and BBs, and the Task Force 6 Kit includes an AEG rifle and a spring powered pistol and holster. New Marines Airsoft accessories include a grenade-shaped BB loader, goggles, camo pistol holster and a gel-trap target.
Check out: WWW.crosman.com
According to Crosman Product Manager, Flemming Molin, “Everything about the Marines Airsoft series is exciting. From real U.S. Marines featured on the packaging, to military-style dog tags included with the guns, the spirit of ‘The Few, the Proud, the Marines’ is front and center,” he said. “Since the new Marines Airsoft products are designed for all the skirmishing game scenarios you can dream up, the authenticity of this new line will satisfy and entertain those players seeking military inspired airsoft gear,” said Molin. "Designed for the avid airsoft player, the Marines Airsoft 2012 products include an entire generation of upgraded models ready to hit the beach. Stay tuned, the Marines Airsoft assault is underway."
The 2012 Marines Airsoft product line features two heavy-weight, semi-auto CO2 powered pistols and two single-shot, spring powered pistols. The line includes three new pump shotguns, two AEG rifles, an AEG mini rifle, a spring powered rifle and a dual powered rifle. Marines Airsoft BBs are available in .12g camo, .20g heavy and .20g marking BBs. Also adding to the category are three new kits. The Battle Kit features a spring powered rifle, pistol and holster. The Target Kit has two spring powered pistols, a 12” target and BBs, and the Task Force 6 Kit includes an AEG rifle and a spring powered pistol and holster. New Marines Airsoft accessories include a grenade-shaped BB loader, goggles, camo pistol holster and a gel-trap target.
Check out: WWW.crosman.com
Saturday, January 7, 2012
GREAT JANUARY WEATHER CONTINUES!!!
Greetings All:
Well, here we are one full week into the new year and the great weather continues to bless us. No snow on the ground and I sure hope it stays that way. Although we could use some moisture to get the water levels up in the Mississippi River, I'll wait for those warm Spring rains to do the job.
As far as the fishing? Lot's of open water to navigate on the river and lot's of nice fish available. I have been doing my angling way down river from the dam's and have been having excellent results. Personally I do not like to play "Bumper Boats" up at the dam. Plus, lot's of small non-keeper fish up there also.
Down river, wingdams and river bends along with steep tapering banks are holding nice walleye and sauger. You may have to try a few different spots but when fish are located you will catch a bunch. Standard jig/minnow rigs working best with bright colored jigs.
In closing, looks like the great weather will continue at least through the upcoming week. Hope you get a chance to get out on the Mississippi to enjoy some wonderful January angling.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Be sure to join me on Facebook also at: Mike Cyze.
Well, here we are one full week into the new year and the great weather continues to bless us. No snow on the ground and I sure hope it stays that way. Although we could use some moisture to get the water levels up in the Mississippi River, I'll wait for those warm Spring rains to do the job.
As far as the fishing? Lot's of open water to navigate on the river and lot's of nice fish available. I have been doing my angling way down river from the dam's and have been having excellent results. Personally I do not like to play "Bumper Boats" up at the dam. Plus, lot's of small non-keeper fish up there also.
Down river, wingdams and river bends along with steep tapering banks are holding nice walleye and sauger. You may have to try a few different spots but when fish are located you will catch a bunch. Standard jig/minnow rigs working best with bright colored jigs.
In closing, looks like the great weather will continue at least through the upcoming week. Hope you get a chance to get out on the Mississippi to enjoy some wonderful January angling.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Be sure to join me on Facebook also at: Mike Cyze.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!
Greetings All:
Just a moment to wish all of you in the outdoor world a Happy New Year. May 2012 be a great year for all of us. I'm looking forward to seeing many of you at the many sport shows I will be doing all across the country in 2012.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com Facebook: Mike Cyze
Just a moment to wish all of you in the outdoor world a Happy New Year. May 2012 be a great year for all of us. I'm looking forward to seeing many of you at the many sport shows I will be doing all across the country in 2012.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com Facebook: Mike Cyze
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