Greetings:
Well, this late season heat wave has really put a damper on daytime fishing. Right now is a great time to enjoy some night time angling for two species that are biting well. I'm speaking of the catfish and bass. For you catfish anglers, good numbers of fish available in the backwaters and also on wingdams. Keep using that "Stink Bait" as the water is warm and it is working well.
For you bass anglers, try top water stick baits and use a herky-jerky retrieve. The bass have been loving this erratic action. Lot's of nice bass are available cruising the backwaters looking for food.
If you do plan on going out, make sore you stay well hydrated. Drink lots of water and wear sunscreen. Personally, I have been enjoying the night bite and getting my "Honey-Do" list caught up so that when the cool Fall winds start blowing I can spend more time on the water.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Friday, August 16, 2013
GREAT WEEKEND OF ANGLING AHEAD!!!
Greetings All:
Well, with the great weather continuing, look for the fishing on the Mississippi to also continue to be great. Lot's of catfish available on dip baits near snags, largemouth and smallmouth bass also hitting well. Walleye and sauger starting to get better on the wing dams. Use crawler harnesses trolled on the upstream side for best results. Drum everywhere on nightcrawlers fished on the bottom. All in all, it's going to be another great weekend to be out on the Mississippi river enjoying the bite.
CAUTION: Be careful launching at the river boat ramps. Due to low water conditions you can back off the ramps end which is now very shallow. Check conditions of the ramp before launching.
Regards: Lastcast, Mike Cyze, lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, with the great weather continuing, look for the fishing on the Mississippi to also continue to be great. Lot's of catfish available on dip baits near snags, largemouth and smallmouth bass also hitting well. Walleye and sauger starting to get better on the wing dams. Use crawler harnesses trolled on the upstream side for best results. Drum everywhere on nightcrawlers fished on the bottom. All in all, it's going to be another great weekend to be out on the Mississippi river enjoying the bite.
CAUTION: Be careful launching at the river boat ramps. Due to low water conditions you can back off the ramps end which is now very shallow. Check conditions of the ramp before launching.
Regards: Lastcast, Mike Cyze, lastcast13@yahoo.com
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
RIVER WATER LEVELS CONDUSIVE TO A GOOD BITE!!!
Greetings All:
Well, we have gone from flooded conditions to low water conditions on the Mississippi. The good part though is that the river is very fishable and many different species of fish are biting. Main river is producing some nice smallmouth bass near rocky areas on cranks. Nightcrawlers also catching their fair share of bass on a crawler harness. Good catfish action continues in both the backwaters and main river on dip baits. Crappie and bluegill also available near downed timber on minnows and larvae type bait. One of my seasonal favorites, the white bass is getting better each day with many big fish coming into my livewell. For these bruisers, work flat areas and also steep tapering rocky shorelines. Twister tails and a jig taking many fish. Plastic shad bodied in silver and gray are hot right now.
I'll tell you my friends, look for fishing on the Mississippi to keep improving as we continue through the month of August. This coming Fall should be a real keeper so make your plans now to get out and fish the Mississippi River and enjoy all it has to offer the angler.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, we have gone from flooded conditions to low water conditions on the Mississippi. The good part though is that the river is very fishable and many different species of fish are biting. Main river is producing some nice smallmouth bass near rocky areas on cranks. Nightcrawlers also catching their fair share of bass on a crawler harness. Good catfish action continues in both the backwaters and main river on dip baits. Crappie and bluegill also available near downed timber on minnows and larvae type bait. One of my seasonal favorites, the white bass is getting better each day with many big fish coming into my livewell. For these bruisers, work flat areas and also steep tapering rocky shorelines. Twister tails and a jig taking many fish. Plastic shad bodied in silver and gray are hot right now.
I'll tell you my friends, look for fishing on the Mississippi to keep improving as we continue through the month of August. This coming Fall should be a real keeper so make your plans now to get out and fish the Mississippi River and enjoy all it has to offer the angler.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Monday, July 22, 2013
GREAT NIGHT TIME BITE GOING ON RIGHT NOW!!!!
Greetings All:
Well, with this heat wave we have been experiencing here in the Midwest, I, along with other anglers I know have turned to the night bite fishing on the Mississippi River. With high humidity and a scorching Sun, fishing during the day has become a big no-no for me. Heading out at dusk and fishing into the wee hours of the night has produced some great catches this last week. Excellent numbers of catfish along with some great bass fishing was well worth losing some sleep over.
Fish those backwater areas along with the channels that lead to them with dip bait and you will catch a bunch of tasty catfish. For you bass anglers, try tossing top water lures near structure and hold on. Frog type lures working very well when fished slow on the surface.
Give it a try, night fishing the Mississippi, it's a wonderful way to beat the heat and catch some great fish.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, with this heat wave we have been experiencing here in the Midwest, I, along with other anglers I know have turned to the night bite fishing on the Mississippi River. With high humidity and a scorching Sun, fishing during the day has become a big no-no for me. Heading out at dusk and fishing into the wee hours of the night has produced some great catches this last week. Excellent numbers of catfish along with some great bass fishing was well worth losing some sleep over.
Fish those backwater areas along with the channels that lead to them with dip bait and you will catch a bunch of tasty catfish. For you bass anglers, try tossing top water lures near structure and hold on. Frog type lures working very well when fished slow on the surface.
Give it a try, night fishing the Mississippi, it's a wonderful way to beat the heat and catch some great fish.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, July 12, 2013
WEEKEND LOOKING GOOD ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER!!!
Greetings All:
If your planning on doing some fishing on the Mississippi River this weekend, look for some good fishing available. Lots of white bass from Pools 10 to 13. Hit those steep tapering rocky shorelines by casting jigs. White hair jigs have worked well for me this week in the 1/4th. Ounce size. I have also been working the flooded sand flats with excellent results.
For you catfish anglers, hit those backwaters with that stink bait. Lots of cats hitting well. Bass anglers using plastics are doing well also. Fish weed edges and also downed timber. Spinnerbaits also catching some nice bass.
Weather looking good this so hopefully you can get out and enjoy.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
If your planning on doing some fishing on the Mississippi River this weekend, look for some good fishing available. Lots of white bass from Pools 10 to 13. Hit those steep tapering rocky shorelines by casting jigs. White hair jigs have worked well for me this week in the 1/4th. Ounce size. I have also been working the flooded sand flats with excellent results.
For you catfish anglers, hit those backwaters with that stink bait. Lots of cats hitting well. Bass anglers using plastics are doing well also. Fish weed edges and also downed timber. Spinnerbaits also catching some nice bass.
Weather looking good this so hopefully you can get out and enjoy.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Monday, July 8, 2013
NIGHT TIME CATFISHING A REAL BLAST!!!!
Greetings All:
If you have never fished for catfish at night you are missing a real treat. With the hot weather here the night time bite has been very good. Get into those backwaters that you would normally fish and you will be surprised at how much better the action is after dark. One thing I want you to keep in mind though is that after dark, everything will look different as you make your way into these areas. No matter how well you know an area, it looks completely different. With that in mind, use caution and run slow.
As far as the catfishing, use a good quality dip bait and the cats will love it. I have been getting out the last few nights to beat the heat and have done very well with many nice catfish being caught. Keep your bait on or near the bottom and the catfish will find it. One last thing, bring along some bug spray if there is no breeze to help fight off the bugs. I have been using one of those buckets that contain repellant. You simply lite the wick and set it on the floor of your boat. The smoke it produces works well to deter the skeeters and gnats.
If you have never tried night time catfishing, now is a perfect time. Once you try it and see the results you will be hooked on it.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
If you have never fished for catfish at night you are missing a real treat. With the hot weather here the night time bite has been very good. Get into those backwaters that you would normally fish and you will be surprised at how much better the action is after dark. One thing I want you to keep in mind though is that after dark, everything will look different as you make your way into these areas. No matter how well you know an area, it looks completely different. With that in mind, use caution and run slow.
As far as the catfishing, use a good quality dip bait and the cats will love it. I have been getting out the last few nights to beat the heat and have done very well with many nice catfish being caught. Keep your bait on or near the bottom and the catfish will find it. One last thing, bring along some bug spray if there is no breeze to help fight off the bugs. I have been using one of those buckets that contain repellant. You simply lite the wick and set it on the floor of your boat. The smoke it produces works well to deter the skeeters and gnats.
If you have never tried night time catfishing, now is a perfect time. Once you try it and see the results you will be hooked on it.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, July 3, 2013
UPCOMING HOLIDAY WEEKEND FISHING ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER
Greetings All:
Well, here we are on the door step of another Fourth of July holiday. Many folks are hitting the road for their favorite recreation areas along the Mississippi River. For you folks planning on doing some fishing this holiday, you can get a few fish even though the river is high and dirty.
Look for some excellent catfish action in the many backwaters and slough areas on dip baits. G&S Cheese bait has been doing well for me with many nice cats coming in. Get deep into the flooded areas and fish near flooded structure laying in the water. If you do not get a bite in 15 minutes or so, move to another snag location and try again.
For you bass anglers, both small mouth and largemouth bass are hitting topwater baits early and late in the day. Work the weed areas with a varied retrieve for best results. Another method working well is both plastic worms and lizards fished weedless in heavy cover areas.
One last thing, bring along bug spray as the Buffalo Gnats are terrible. Also the ticks and skeeters.
Happy Fourth of July to all. Enjoy the holiday weekend and stay safe.
Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, here we are on the door step of another Fourth of July holiday. Many folks are hitting the road for their favorite recreation areas along the Mississippi River. For you folks planning on doing some fishing this holiday, you can get a few fish even though the river is high and dirty.
Look for some excellent catfish action in the many backwaters and slough areas on dip baits. G&S Cheese bait has been doing well for me with many nice cats coming in. Get deep into the flooded areas and fish near flooded structure laying in the water. If you do not get a bite in 15 minutes or so, move to another snag location and try again.
For you bass anglers, both small mouth and largemouth bass are hitting topwater baits early and late in the day. Work the weed areas with a varied retrieve for best results. Another method working well is both plastic worms and lizards fished weedless in heavy cover areas.
One last thing, bring along bug spray as the Buffalo Gnats are terrible. Also the ticks and skeeters.
Happy Fourth of July to all. Enjoy the holiday weekend and stay safe.
Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
MISSISSIPPI RIVER CURRENTLY DANGEROUS!!!!
Greetings All:
If you are making plans to fish the Mississippi River this upcoming weekend, you might want to reconsider. From Pools 6 through 16, the river is very high and at flood stages throughout.
Dangerous conditions exist on the river and for all practical purposes, fishing is at a standstill. Boating is not advised due to the river conditions. Recent heavy rains, up to 10 inches in some locations has turned the Mississippi into a very dangerous river to be out on.
So if you are making plans, better think of scraping them for another time. This is a very dangerous situation that should not be taken lightly.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
If you are making plans to fish the Mississippi River this upcoming weekend, you might want to reconsider. From Pools 6 through 16, the river is very high and at flood stages throughout.
Dangerous conditions exist on the river and for all practical purposes, fishing is at a standstill. Boating is not advised due to the river conditions. Recent heavy rains, up to 10 inches in some locations has turned the Mississippi into a very dangerous river to be out on.
So if you are making plans, better think of scraping them for another time. This is a very dangerous situation that should not be taken lightly.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Tuesday, June 25, 2013
HEAVY STORMS CAUSING VERY TOUGH FISHING ON THE MISSISSIPPI!!!
Greetings All:
Well, with the very heavy rains and storms which still continue, the Mississippi is rising and very dirty. Almost looks like chocolate milk at this time. Also much floating junk in the water. Everything from whole trees to docks can be seen floating away.
Best bet if you want to get out is to hit the backwaters. You can still catch a few catfish on dip baits. Most other species are off the bite due to the tough conditions. With more rain forecast and the river rising again to flood stage, look for very tough fishing to continue for a while.
Keep checking back here for updates as I will try to keep you informed of the latest happenings on the Mississippi.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, with the very heavy rains and storms which still continue, the Mississippi is rising and very dirty. Almost looks like chocolate milk at this time. Also much floating junk in the water. Everything from whole trees to docks can be seen floating away.
Best bet if you want to get out is to hit the backwaters. You can still catch a few catfish on dip baits. Most other species are off the bite due to the tough conditions. With more rain forecast and the river rising again to flood stage, look for very tough fishing to continue for a while.
Keep checking back here for updates as I will try to keep you informed of the latest happenings on the Mississippi.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Sunday, June 16, 2013
GREAT BACKWATER CATFISH ACTION!!!
Greetings All;
Spent the earlier part of the day backtrolling nightcrawlers in the Mississippi River backwaters of Pool-13. What a great time it was. Was using a simple, homemade spinner rig with a small salmon egg hook. Attached some of my "Homegrown" nightcrawlers and the catfish were eating this rig up. Hook the crawler once through the nose end and as you troll it the crawler stretches out and the catfish seem to love this setup. Try and troll with the bait a few feet off the bottom for best results. Simply troll the backwater areas near structure and hang on. The catfish hit this rig very hard so make sure you are holding your fishing rod tight. You can also use rod holders if you prefer but I like the hands on method myself.
There is a great catfish bite going on so hopefully you can get out and enjoy it. By the way, the above mentioned method will work in all pools of the Mississippi and other rivers that contain catfish.
Well, the deep fryer is up to temperature and the fillets are breaded and ready to fry so I have to run for now. Bet you can guess what I'm having for supper, LOL.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze Lastcast13@yahoo.com
Spent the earlier part of the day backtrolling nightcrawlers in the Mississippi River backwaters of Pool-13. What a great time it was. Was using a simple, homemade spinner rig with a small salmon egg hook. Attached some of my "Homegrown" nightcrawlers and the catfish were eating this rig up. Hook the crawler once through the nose end and as you troll it the crawler stretches out and the catfish seem to love this setup. Try and troll with the bait a few feet off the bottom for best results. Simply troll the backwater areas near structure and hang on. The catfish hit this rig very hard so make sure you are holding your fishing rod tight. You can also use rod holders if you prefer but I like the hands on method myself.
There is a great catfish bite going on so hopefully you can get out and enjoy it. By the way, the above mentioned method will work in all pools of the Mississippi and other rivers that contain catfish.
Well, the deep fryer is up to temperature and the fillets are breaded and ready to fry so I have to run for now. Bet you can guess what I'm having for supper, LOL.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze Lastcast13@yahoo.com
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