TIME TO THINK ABOUT SHOTSHELL RELOADING!!!

Greetings All:

As we slip closer into the Fall season it's a great time to think about reloading your own ammunition.

It make no difference if you are a seasoned shotshell reloader or someone that has thought about getting into reloading, now is the perfect time to get serious about it. As many of you folks know from attending my shotshell reloading seminars I hold all across the country, reloading is not only a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy doing, but it's also very rewarding hobby for anyone that shoots shotguns. 

At my seminars you will notice that I exclusively use and speak of the benefits of using MEC Reloading presses and for good reason. MEC, Mayville Engineering Company located in Mayville, WI has produced over 2 million shotshell reloaders over the years and is without a doubt the premier shotshell reloader to use. From the simpliest single stage press to the fully progressive units, MEC has the perfect setup for both beginners and seasoned professionals. 

Two great new products have been added to the fine MEC lineup. MEC is now producing a complete line of shotgun wads for the shotshell reloader. These top notch wads are made of superior materials to help produce a perfect shotshell everytime. They are available in a variety of sizes for your particular reloading needs.

Also new is the Sizemaster Zombie Reloader. This single stage press will have you reloading those shotshells in no time.

For the complete MEC line of reloaders and other fine MEC products, just go to www.mecreloaders.com.

If you would like more information on reloading shotshells, just drop me a line at: lastcast13@yahoo.com. So how about it? Now is the perfect time to get into the wonderful hobby of shotshell reloading. Believe me folks, once you try it, you will wonder why you waited so long.

Regards and Safe Reloading:   Lastcast     Mike Cyze     lastcast13@yahoo.com

MID-WEEK FISHING REPORT

Greetings All:

Well, here we are mid-week and the weather has been really great to be out on the river. There is a fly in the ointment though with rain forecast tonight but mostly on Thursday. Friday and the weekend looking OK as of now. 

Excellent catfishing continues on "Stink-Bait" fished off wingdams near the main river channel area. Also near deadfalls in the water that have at least 4 to 5 feet of water close by.  Some very nice, big stripers starting to show up on the flat areas. Look for fast tapering sand flats and cast right tight to shore and bring your presentation back into deeper water. The stripers are schooling bait fish into these areas when feeding. As far as lures, 1/4th ounce jigs tipped with a 3" twister tail doing well. Plastic shad bodies also working. My personal favorite this last week has been a simple, all white hair jig. The bass are loving this hair jig and hitting it hard. 

Hope everyone gets a chance to make some plans for the great Fall fishing that is ahead. Unless Mother Nature throws us a big curve in the weather department, it should be great fishing ahead.

Regards:  Lastcast     Mike Cyze     lastcast13@yahoo.com

A TASTE OF FALL FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND!!!

Greetings All:

Well, if your making plans for this coming weekend here in the Midwest, looks like you picked a good weekend. All weather forecasts are predicting a nice, cool weekend with only some spotty shower chances on Friday. 

If you planning on doing some fishing on the Mississippi River, look for a good catfish bite going on along with some really big white bass starting to show up. For the catfish, use your favorite stink bait near snags and also wingdams on the main river. For those big white bass, look for fast tapering shorelines that have either rock or sand bottom. The bass are using these areas to school baitfish for their meal. Early and late in the day seems best but you never know when they will go on a feeding binge. Try a white hair jig on light line and hang on. They have been devouring this white jig setup.

For you campers, nice cool nights will make for some great campfire chat time. Nothing beats sitting around a fire with the beautiful stars overhead. Bring the bug spray as the mosquitoes are still pesky at times. The smoke from the campfire will help keep them away but bring the repellent anyway. 

You boaters, still some great boating left. Be cautious of the low water conditions and stay in the marked main channel area. If you do leave the main channel, go slow as many obstructions are just under the waters surface and can damage your boat or motor drive.

Myself?, well I am ready for cooler temps and a great Fall season that is ahead. 

So bring that camera with and get outside and enjoy. This weekend of great weather will be perfect!!

Regards:  Lastcast     Mike Cyze     lastcast13@yahoo.com  

LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2012 OUTLOOK!!!

Greetings All:

Well, Labor Day weekend 2012 has finally arrived. This is the un-official end of the Summer season for most folks with the kids now back in school. For some of us though it is a time when we can fish our favorite waters without the pesky jet skis and heavy boat traffic. 

For this weekend though, look for some great angling action happening all along the Mississippi River. From Pool 5 up North through Pool 14, fishing is really turning on. Lots of nice big White Bass are starting to show up on the fast tapering flats and rocky areas. Also fish the long wing dams and you will find some good action there also. 
For you folks that like catfish, well, get yourself some dip bait and head out on the river. Catfish are biting well with many nice eater size fish available. Fish near deadfalls in the water that have some depth near by.  You bass anglers??, well, get out those plastic baits and head into the side sloughs and backwaters. Note: Many backwaters are hard to enter due to low water conditions, but when you can get back there you will find bass fishing good.

For you folks just heading out to do some boating, use caution on the river. Low waters have many obstructions just below the surface where you cannot see them. 

Enjoy the Labor Day weekend, be safe in the outdoors and save a few fish for me.....


Regards: Lastcast    Mike Cyze     lastcast13@yahoo.com

CANADIAN FISHING GREAT IN LATE AUGUST!!!

Greetings All;

Just returned from a great Canadian fishing trip. The cooler temps way up in the Canadian Bush Country has really turned on the great fishing bite. In the 5 days I was there I lost count oif all the big walleye, northern and huge smallmouth bass I caught and released.  Now I must admit that I did eat my fair share of those nice walleye everyday at shore lunch which is one of my favorite things to do on a Canadian trip. Fresh caught walleye fillets fried in a big cast iron skillet over a nice fire, a side of beans with some fried potatoes and onions,,,well, it just don't get any better than that!!

Nice cool nights way up north with a few nights in the upper 30's. Nice fire in camp kept me warm thought and sleeping was great under a light blanket. 

I was fishing up on the Cree Reservation territory where I am luck enough to have a permit to do so. I was issued a permit by the Tribal Elders years ago and truly enjoy fishing their beautiful and sacred land deep in the bush Country of Canada. My float plane flights were also very enjoyable and the scenery from the air is breathtaking.  

I am making plans to put together a few Canadian fishing trips next year for my ESPN Radio Listeners and also my print media readers. If you may have interest, just drop me an e-mail at: lastcast13@yahoo.com. There will be a limited amount of spots available so let me know if interested.  This will be trips to the unspoiled bush country of Canada.

Well, time to unpack and dream of my next Canadian adventure. I will be doing one more Canadian fishing trip this Fall to do so filming for a fishing video. 


Regards:  Lastcast     Mike Cyze     lastcast13@yahoo.com

WELCOME RAINS HAVE TURNED ON THE FISH!!!

Greetings All;

Finally,,,some much needed rains have covered the area. Although not nearly enough, we will welcome all we can get. With very low water levels all across the Midwest, a good shot of moisture is surely needed. 
One good thing, the rains have really turned on the fish and put them on a good bite. On the Mississippi River, smallmouth bass are taking top-water lures and those catfish are really hungry for your dip baits. Early and late in the day you will find some nice white bass hitting jig/minnow rigs and all white hair jigs in the 1/4th ounce size cast near fast tapering, sandy shorelines.  Some panfish in backwaters but they are really low on the water levels making entry tough.

With nice cool weather on tap for the rest of the week, hopefully you can get out for a while and do some fishing. The fish are there and they are hungry!!!

Regards: Lastcast    Mike Cyze    lastcast13@yahoo.com

GREAT WEEKEND TO BE IN THE OUTDOORS!!!

Greetings All:

Well, the weather man has promised a great weekend here in the Midwest with low humidity and much cooler temperatures starting on Friday. Look for the much needed rain showers to move out and sunny skies should be the rule. What a great time to get out and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer. From fishing to boating or some great camping, this weekend looks great. 
For you anglers out there, the Mississippi river is still very low but the catfish don't seem to mind. Good catches on "Stink" baits fished off the wingdams on the main channel. Some good smallmouth bass action also on nightcrawlers under a slip float or by casting inline spinners near rocky areas. 

You boaters can also enjoy, just be careful to stay in the main channel due to obstructions just under the waters surface if you stray into the shallows. Nice warm waters for swimming.

What a great weekend to get out and do some camping before the kids head back to school. Nice cool nights make sitting around the campfire truly enjoyable while roasting a marshmallow or two.

What ever you choose, try and get out in the "Great Outdoors". Heck, it's right outside your backdoor!!!

Regards:  Lastcast     Mike Cyze     lastcast13@yahoo.com 

FINALLY!!! SOME NICE COMFORTABLE WEATHER

Greetings All:

Well, after yesterdays storms left some much needed rain, the temperatures and humidity are very nice. Great time to be out on the river to enjoy some boating or fishing. Keep in mind the river is very low so use caution in your navigating the waters. Stay inside the main channel markers to be safe. If you stray outside the markers you risk hitting one of the many obstructions that are just under the surface, just out of your sight. This can cause some costly damage to your boat and motor. 

For you anglers, the rain has put the catfish back on a good bite. Dip baits fished in deeper waters near the wingdams producing well. Smallmouth bass also taking top water lures near rocky shores and wingdams. 
Getting into backwaters at this time not impossible, but very hard. Not worth the effort right now. 
So what ever your plans, hope you get a chance to get out on the Mississippi River and enjoy it's beauty. Wear those PFD's, be safe and make some great memories.

Regards:   Lastcast     Mike Cyze     lastcast13@yahoo.com  

WEEKEND FISHING UPDATE!!

 Greetings All:

Well, finally some more tolerable weekend temperatures to get out and enjoy some fishing. Look for some decent bass action in the Mississippi river backwaters on plastics. Problem is that with the low water conditions, getting into those backwaters might prove difficult. 

Catfish action on main river good, fish the long wingdams from the middle out to the channel area. Dip baits working well. 
For you panfish anglers, look for bluegills on the deep edges of the weeds. Small baits are working the best fished under a slip float rig. Be sure to use light line for the panfish.

Good luck this weekend, be safe on the river and save a few for me........

Regards:  lastcast    Mike Cyze    lastcast13@yahoo.com

BEATING THE HEAT IN CANADA WITH SOME "HOT FISHING"!!!

Greetings All:
Just returned from a nice, relaxing trip to the Canadian Bush. Fishing was excellent and the weather was also. Nice cool days had the fish on the bite. Many walleye over 5lbs. with a few near 10. Northerns in the 20 lb. range were common with some much bigger. 

As always, one of the highlights of my Canadian trips is the great shore lunches. Fresh caught fish freshly fried on an open fire with some beans and fries potatoes and onions made for some great eating. There is something special about a Canadian fishing trip that I will always love. If you have never been there, make plans to go and enjoy. You will love it. 

I will be doing some Canadian fishing trips through my radio show on ESPN. For more information, E-mail me at: lastcast13@yahoo.com.

Regards:  Lastcast      Mike Cyze    lastcast13@yahoo.com.