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As Always, Best Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Saturday, March 17, 2012
FARM PONDS EXPLODING WITH FISH!!!
Greetings All:
Well, with this exceptionally warm weather we have been experiencing those local farm ponds have taken on a great bite. I have been exploring those ponds that I normally fish in May and have found excellent action for Bass and also Hybrid Sunfish.
For the bass have been tossing a small Spinnerbait and rolling it slowly just under the surface. Also tube jigs taking some nice bass. For the big Hybrid Sunfish I have been using small ice jigs tipped with a sliver if plastic worm about 1/2 " long. White has been an excellent color and the Gills are hitting it hard. Fish this setup under a small slip float.
If you get a chance, head out to your favorite farm pond for some great action. Good Luck
Regards: Lastcast, Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, with this exceptionally warm weather we have been experiencing those local farm ponds have taken on a great bite. I have been exploring those ponds that I normally fish in May and have found excellent action for Bass and also Hybrid Sunfish.
For the bass have been tossing a small Spinnerbait and rolling it slowly just under the surface. Also tube jigs taking some nice bass. For the big Hybrid Sunfish I have been using small ice jigs tipped with a sliver if plastic worm about 1/2 " long. White has been an excellent color and the Gills are hitting it hard. Fish this setup under a small slip float.
If you get a chance, head out to your favorite farm pond for some great action. Good Luck
Regards: Lastcast, Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, March 9, 2012
WEEKEND FISHING OUTLOOK GREAT ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER!!!
Greetings All:
Well, the coming weekend and all of next week looking great for getting out on the river. Very mild weather is forecast with near record warm temps all next week. Look for temps in the 70's in the Tri-states area. River is wide open and lots of fish available. Water conditions excellent also.
Look for good walleye & sauger action on wingdams and off points. Also steep tapering rocky shorelines holding fish. If you like crowds, fish up at the dams. But for excellent, no crowd fishing, move downriver to some of the many hot-spots available. You will most likely have them to yourself. Best part is lots of nice fish available down river and not very many anglers aware of this fact. Many thin k that all fish in the early Spring are up at the dams. NOT SO!!! While they are up there playing bumper-boats, you can excel down river. Jig & minnow rigs working well cast and also 3-way rigs for trolling deeper water. Use nice lively minnows in the 3" size range. Also as a bonus, lots of nice Northern in the side sloughs and backwaters available on spinnerbaits.
Good Luck and I hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, the coming weekend and all of next week looking great for getting out on the river. Very mild weather is forecast with near record warm temps all next week. Look for temps in the 70's in the Tri-states area. River is wide open and lots of fish available. Water conditions excellent also.
Look for good walleye & sauger action on wingdams and off points. Also steep tapering rocky shorelines holding fish. If you like crowds, fish up at the dams. But for excellent, no crowd fishing, move downriver to some of the many hot-spots available. You will most likely have them to yourself. Best part is lots of nice fish available down river and not very many anglers aware of this fact. Many thin k that all fish in the early Spring are up at the dams. NOT SO!!! While they are up there playing bumper-boats, you can excel down river. Jig & minnow rigs working well cast and also 3-way rigs for trolling deeper water. Use nice lively minnows in the 3" size range. Also as a bonus, lots of nice Northern in the side sloughs and backwaters available on spinnerbaits.
Good Luck and I hope you get a chance to get out and enjoy.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Sunday, March 4, 2012
TIME TO START SCOUTING THOSE SPRING TURKEY!!!
Greetings All:
Well before to long it will be time to get out and start hunting those Spring Gobblers. Right now is the time you should be getting out and exploring the areas you intend to hunt for birds. Don't wait till opening day and head into the woods clueless. By going out now you can start getting an idea on what areas the turkeys are using to both feed and also roost. Knowing this info will make scoring on the hunt much easier. So get off the couch, dress warm and head into the woods to locate those Spring Turkey you will be stalking sooner than you think.
Regards: LASTCAST,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well before to long it will be time to get out and start hunting those Spring Gobblers. Right now is the time you should be getting out and exploring the areas you intend to hunt for birds. Don't wait till opening day and head into the woods clueless. By going out now you can start getting an idea on what areas the turkeys are using to both feed and also roost. Knowing this info will make scoring on the hunt much easier. So get off the couch, dress warm and head into the woods to locate those Spring Turkey you will be stalking sooner than you think.
Regards: LASTCAST,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Monday, February 27, 2012
GREAT FISHING RESUMES!!
Well, the snow storm came, dumped a bunch and now with warm temps it is all gone. River angling on the Mississippi River in Pools 11-12-13 & 14 is once again going strong. Pick your Spring locations wisely, not necessarily up by the dams and you can get into big concentrations of walleye and sauger. Simple jig/minnow rigs working best at this time. You can troll 3-way rigs if fishing deeper locations. If you do troll, work up-stream as much as possible.
As far as bait?, go with bigger minnows in the 3" size range for best results. If your getting short strikes, add a stinger hook to minnows tail.
Was out this morning, windy, but able to fish some fairly sheltered locations in pool 13 and caught some nice fish. Bright orange hair jig with white hair was a killer today. I tie these myself and have had excellent luck with these hair jigs. If you have some, give them a try in bright colors.
Good Luck and Enjoy The Old Man River!!!
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
As far as bait?, go with bigger minnows in the 3" size range for best results. If your getting short strikes, add a stinger hook to minnows tail.
Was out this morning, windy, but able to fish some fairly sheltered locations in pool 13 and caught some nice fish. Bright orange hair jig with white hair was a killer today. I tie these myself and have had excellent luck with these hair jigs. If you have some, give them a try in bright colors.
Good Luck and Enjoy The Old Man River!!!
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
GREAT RIVER FISHING CONTINUES, BUT A BUMP IN THE ACTION IS COMING!!
Greetings All:
Well, the wonderful fishing is continuing on the Mississippi River but there is a glitch coming in view. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for up to 10" of heavy, wet snow to cover the region on Thursday. If this happens, it will effect the river from Guttenberg, IA down to the Quad Cities. Right now the river waters are nice and clear but that will change dramatically if the storm does occur. If the storm is just rain it will not effect the river as much as heavy runoff from deep snow.
If you have plans to fish the river this coming weekend, you might want to call ahead or check with me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com. Lets hope Mother Nature changes her mind on the snow storm.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, the wonderful fishing is continuing on the Mississippi River but there is a glitch coming in view. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for up to 10" of heavy, wet snow to cover the region on Thursday. If this happens, it will effect the river from Guttenberg, IA down to the Quad Cities. Right now the river waters are nice and clear but that will change dramatically if the storm does occur. If the storm is just rain it will not effect the river as much as heavy runoff from deep snow.
If you have plans to fish the river this coming weekend, you might want to call ahead or check with me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com. Lets hope Mother Nature changes her mind on the snow storm.
Regards: Lastcast,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, February 17, 2012
OPEN WATER ABOUNDS!!!!
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
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
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
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