Greetings All:
Just wanted to take a moment to wish all of you folks that use LASTCASTOUTDOORS.COM a very Happy & Blessed Easter.
I'll be taking to weekend off for this holy holiday but will be back on the water Monday. Until then, enjoy your weekend.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Saturday, March 30, 2013
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
MILD WEATHER FORECAST FOR EASTER WEEKEND FISHING!!!
Greetings All:
Well, finally Mother Nature is giving us a mild weekend forecast coming up. Don't know how many of you will have a chance to get out on the river with this being Easter weekend but just in case, here is the scoop as of today.
Was out this morning and still finding many fish down river. Look for flats and also points that are breaking the current. Also, if you find a steep tapering rocky shoreline that the wind is blowing into, work it over good. The sauger and walleye have been schooling baitfish into these types of areas, especially on cloudy days. With a 20% chance of showers on Saturday in the forecast, it might be a good idea to hit these areas hard. Casting jig/minnow & jig/shad bodies tight to shore and retrieving back down the slop into deeper water has been working well for me. Now we all know that a bite can change fast but this method has put some nice, big fish in my boat the last few days.
If you can't get out, don't worry, fishing is only going to get better as we move further into Spring. With that said,,,HAPPY EASTER to All!!!!!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, finally Mother Nature is giving us a mild weekend forecast coming up. Don't know how many of you will have a chance to get out on the river with this being Easter weekend but just in case, here is the scoop as of today.
Was out this morning and still finding many fish down river. Look for flats and also points that are breaking the current. Also, if you find a steep tapering rocky shoreline that the wind is blowing into, work it over good. The sauger and walleye have been schooling baitfish into these types of areas, especially on cloudy days. With a 20% chance of showers on Saturday in the forecast, it might be a good idea to hit these areas hard. Casting jig/minnow & jig/shad bodies tight to shore and retrieving back down the slop into deeper water has been working well for me. Now we all know that a bite can change fast but this method has put some nice, big fish in my boat the last few days.
If you can't get out, don't worry, fishing is only going to get better as we move further into Spring. With that said,,,HAPPY EASTER to All!!!!!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Thursday, March 21, 2013
FARM PONDS STILL PRODUCING GOOD!!!
Greetings All:
Even though it is officially Spring, the very cold weather has kept good safe ice in area farm ponds. The fish in these locations are really cooperating with great catches of panfish available. Excellent bluegill and crappie action is available at ponds that contain these species.
I have been out the last few days with excellent results. Using small rat-fink jigs tipped with a juicy waxworm has taken some nice slab crappie. For the gills, small spikes on a tiny teardrop jig working well. Look for this action to continue for a while with this cold air expected to stick around for the next week or so.
Dress warm and get out and enjoy. The fish are hungry!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Even though it is officially Spring, the very cold weather has kept good safe ice in area farm ponds. The fish in these locations are really cooperating with great catches of panfish available. Excellent bluegill and crappie action is available at ponds that contain these species.
I have been out the last few days with excellent results. Using small rat-fink jigs tipped with a juicy waxworm has taken some nice slab crappie. For the gills, small spikes on a tiny teardrop jig working well. Look for this action to continue for a while with this cold air expected to stick around for the next week or so.
Dress warm and get out and enjoy. The fish are hungry!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
RAIN AND MELTOFF CAUSING RIVERS TO RISE!!!
Greetings All:
Well, the heavy rains and the ensuing melt off of the snow has cause the Mississippi River to rise rapidly and get quite muddy. Strong current in the tailwaters of the dams making fishing very poor at this time. Backwaters still have some ice in them making boating in still impossible. If you must get out and wet a line, head down river although you may still hit areas of ice. Look for any type of a good current break right now that the fish can use to get out of the main current. Fan cast the area with jig/minnow rigs or jig/shad body rigs and let the current do the work for you. Fish in these less current areas will hit a well placed lure as it drifts by.
If we do not get any more rapid melt off, look for things to stabilize within a week. Before the rise, fishing was actually quite good in Pools 11-12-13 & 14. Hopefully it will return soon.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, the heavy rains and the ensuing melt off of the snow has cause the Mississippi River to rise rapidly and get quite muddy. Strong current in the tailwaters of the dams making fishing very poor at this time. Backwaters still have some ice in them making boating in still impossible. If you must get out and wet a line, head down river although you may still hit areas of ice. Look for any type of a good current break right now that the fish can use to get out of the main current. Fan cast the area with jig/minnow rigs or jig/shad body rigs and let the current do the work for you. Fish in these less current areas will hit a well placed lure as it drifts by.
If we do not get any more rapid melt off, look for things to stabilize within a week. Before the rise, fishing was actually quite good in Pools 11-12-13 & 14. Hopefully it will return soon.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, March 1, 2013
START YOUR SPRING TURKEY SCOUTING NOW!!!
Greetings All:
Just a reminder that it is not to early to start your Spring turkey scouting now. It's a great time to get out into the woods and learn the areas where the birds are roosting and also feeding. You can also bring along your favorite turkey call and try getting the birds attention. Keep your distance while doing this and see what call the birds react to best. By doing this now, you will be way ahead of the game when hunting season starts. As I write this, I am looking out my window at approximately 25 nice big wild turkey that are feeding in my corn field. What a great site to see all these big, healthy birds. Getting that Spring turkey hunting fever more and more each day.
Spring turkey season will be here before you know it so get out and explore the area you intend to hunt. You'll be glad you did.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Just a reminder that it is not to early to start your Spring turkey scouting now. It's a great time to get out into the woods and learn the areas where the birds are roosting and also feeding. You can also bring along your favorite turkey call and try getting the birds attention. Keep your distance while doing this and see what call the birds react to best. By doing this now, you will be way ahead of the game when hunting season starts. As I write this, I am looking out my window at approximately 25 nice big wild turkey that are feeding in my corn field. What a great site to see all these big, healthy birds. Getting that Spring turkey hunting fever more and more each day.
Spring turkey season will be here before you know it so get out and explore the area you intend to hunt. You'll be glad you did.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Monday, February 25, 2013
TAILWATER ACTION HEATING UP!!!
Greetings All:
Well, fishing in the tailwaters of Pools 11-12 & 13 is getting better each day the weather holds so that you can get out and fish. Now keep in mind that you will have to cull your catch as many of the fish are on the smaller side. With some effort on your part you can easily get a limit of keepers for the frying pan. Remember that when you bring these fish up from the deep water areas to release them quickly so they can survive being hauled from the deep water. They can rupture their swim bladders and die if not released quickly.
The next two days are not looking good for getting out on the river. With a snow storm forecast for Tuesday and into Wednesday, weathermen are forecasting 5 to 7 inches of snow possible. If this does occur, the ramps will not be usable for a few days after until they are cleared by the cities. Best to call ahead and get the local conditions before making the trip to where ever you intend to fish.
Look for a great Spring if Mother Nature does not pull any weather tricks on us.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, fishing in the tailwaters of Pools 11-12 & 13 is getting better each day the weather holds so that you can get out and fish. Now keep in mind that you will have to cull your catch as many of the fish are on the smaller side. With some effort on your part you can easily get a limit of keepers for the frying pan. Remember that when you bring these fish up from the deep water areas to release them quickly so they can survive being hauled from the deep water. They can rupture their swim bladders and die if not released quickly.
The next two days are not looking good for getting out on the river. With a snow storm forecast for Tuesday and into Wednesday, weathermen are forecasting 5 to 7 inches of snow possible. If this does occur, the ramps will not be usable for a few days after until they are cleared by the cities. Best to call ahead and get the local conditions before making the trip to where ever you intend to fish.
Look for a great Spring if Mother Nature does not pull any weather tricks on us.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Saturday, February 16, 2013
HOT FISHING ON THIS COLD DAY IN DUBUQUE, IA. !!!!
Greetings All:
Well, headed out to the tailwaters up in Dubuque earlier today and am I glad I did. Not many boats out but lots of nice fish available. I started on the Wisconsin side of the river by fan casting 1/4th ounce jig/minnow rigs near the fishing barge and caught some nice sauger. The area between the barge and the dam was producing best. Make sure your tight to the bottom or you will not get bites. I them moved across to the Iowa side and fished the lock wall. Here sonars worked slowly took a few nice fish also. The key was to not work the sonar fast like most anglers do. Just use a slow lift and fall presentation for best results.
It was a cold day but the fishing was red hot!!! Tomorrow forecast to be warmer so I'm hoping to get out and try my luck again. If you head out and see the Alumacraft in the area, stop by and say hello.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, headed out to the tailwaters up in Dubuque earlier today and am I glad I did. Not many boats out but lots of nice fish available. I started on the Wisconsin side of the river by fan casting 1/4th ounce jig/minnow rigs near the fishing barge and caught some nice sauger. The area between the barge and the dam was producing best. Make sure your tight to the bottom or you will not get bites. I them moved across to the Iowa side and fished the lock wall. Here sonars worked slowly took a few nice fish also. The key was to not work the sonar fast like most anglers do. Just use a slow lift and fall presentation for best results.
It was a cold day but the fishing was red hot!!! Tomorrow forecast to be warmer so I'm hoping to get out and try my luck again. If you head out and see the Alumacraft in the area, stop by and say hello.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
OPEN WATER AVAILABLE FOR EARLY RIVER FISHING!!!
Greetings All:
If your itching to get out and wet a line, there is open water available for you on the Mississippi River. The tailwaters at Dubuque and Bellevue are currently open to boat fisherman. Right now, I would recommend Dubuque as the better spot to fish. Bellevue putting out mostly small fish to short to keep. Up at Dubuque, look for a good bite on the Wisconsin side of the river up near the fishing barge. Trolling jig & minnow rigs and also 3-way rigs will take some nice fish right now. On the Iowa side by the lock, fish the wall using a vertical jigging approach and make sure you are tight to the bottom. That's where the fish are holding. You can also try using sonar type lures if you prefer. Just work them slowly as a fast motion is not taking many fish. Look for most of the hits to come as the lure is fluttering back towards the bottom.
If your getting the urge to fish the river, this might be a good weekend to give it a shot.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
If your itching to get out and wet a line, there is open water available for you on the Mississippi River. The tailwaters at Dubuque and Bellevue are currently open to boat fisherman. Right now, I would recommend Dubuque as the better spot to fish. Bellevue putting out mostly small fish to short to keep. Up at Dubuque, look for a good bite on the Wisconsin side of the river up near the fishing barge. Trolling jig & minnow rigs and also 3-way rigs will take some nice fish right now. On the Iowa side by the lock, fish the wall using a vertical jigging approach and make sure you are tight to the bottom. That's where the fish are holding. You can also try using sonar type lures if you prefer. Just work them slowly as a fast motion is not taking many fish. Look for most of the hits to come as the lure is fluttering back towards the bottom.
If your getting the urge to fish the river, this might be a good weekend to give it a shot.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
FINALLY BACK AFTER MY ILLNESS!!!!
Greetings All:
Well, I'm finally back after a really nasty bout with the Flu. It came on quick and really knocked me down for a few weeks. So much for the Flu shot I guess, LOL. Sorry for not posting here on the blog but was really sick with 102-103 temps for multiple days in a row. In fact, still working on getting my strength back.
Look for the blog to once again start getting the latest info out to all you folks out there in the Outdoor world. Now that I'm feeling better, will get caught up on what's happening.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, I'm finally back after a really nasty bout with the Flu. It came on quick and really knocked me down for a few weeks. So much for the Flu shot I guess, LOL. Sorry for not posting here on the blog but was really sick with 102-103 temps for multiple days in a row. In fact, still working on getting my strength back.
Look for the blog to once again start getting the latest info out to all you folks out there in the Outdoor world. Now that I'm feeling better, will get caught up on what's happening.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Saturday, January 26, 2013
HOT FARM POND FISHING A REAL BLAST!!!
Greetings All:
Local farm ponds throughout the Tri-States Area are continuing to produce some great ice fishing. After the Radio Show yesterday I headed to one of my favorite farm ponds for some night time crappie action. Wow!! The fish were in a biting mood as my friend and I landed slab crappie after slab. The fish were suspended 3 foot down under the ice are were hungry. Glow Demon jig's tipped with a wax worm took all the fish. We kept a few for the frying pan and all others were released to fight another day.
This morning I headed to another farm pond and the Bluegills were also very hungry. On this rather mild day no ice shanty was needed as the Sun felt really good on my body. Small Rat Finkie jigs tipped with spikes did the trick here. After a few hours of great action it was time to head home for my "Honey-Do" stuff. If the predicted ice storm does not happen tomorrow, I'll be right back out fishing the great farm pond bite that's going on right now.
Regards & Good Fishing: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Local farm ponds throughout the Tri-States Area are continuing to produce some great ice fishing. After the Radio Show yesterday I headed to one of my favorite farm ponds for some night time crappie action. Wow!! The fish were in a biting mood as my friend and I landed slab crappie after slab. The fish were suspended 3 foot down under the ice are were hungry. Glow Demon jig's tipped with a wax worm took all the fish. We kept a few for the frying pan and all others were released to fight another day.
This morning I headed to another farm pond and the Bluegills were also very hungry. On this rather mild day no ice shanty was needed as the Sun felt really good on my body. Small Rat Finkie jigs tipped with spikes did the trick here. After a few hours of great action it was time to head home for my "Honey-Do" stuff. If the predicted ice storm does not happen tomorrow, I'll be right back out fishing the great farm pond bite that's going on right now.
Regards & Good Fishing: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
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