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
Saturday, January 26, 2013
Monday, January 21, 2013
NIGHT TIME CRAPPIE BITE AWESOME!!!!!
Greetings All:
Last night I headed for one of my favorite farm ponds that hold good numbers of big crappie. After setting up my shanty, drilling a few holes and getting the heat going, it was time to fish.
Nighttime crappie fishing has been a favorite of mine for many years and continues to be. I'll tell you folk's, it did not take long for the crappie to find my Custom Jig's & Spin Demon Glow jig tipped with a wax worm as I lowered it down to 9 feet deep, just above where the crappie were suspended. I watched the fish on my Aqua-Vu 760CZ color camera as they came up to my offering and in the blink of an eye, sucked it in. It was fish on!!! For the next 3 hours I caught crappie after crappie, along with some very big bluegills. Heck, even Mr. Bass got in the act. I kept a few for the pan and all the others were released safely to fight another day.
I'll tell you folks, try some nighttime crappie fishing at a farm pond near you, I know you will be pleasantly surprised with the results.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Last night I headed for one of my favorite farm ponds that hold good numbers of big crappie. After setting up my shanty, drilling a few holes and getting the heat going, it was time to fish.
Nighttime crappie fishing has been a favorite of mine for many years and continues to be. I'll tell you folk's, it did not take long for the crappie to find my Custom Jig's & Spin Demon Glow jig tipped with a wax worm as I lowered it down to 9 feet deep, just above where the crappie were suspended. I watched the fish on my Aqua-Vu 760CZ color camera as they came up to my offering and in the blink of an eye, sucked it in. It was fish on!!! For the next 3 hours I caught crappie after crappie, along with some very big bluegills. Heck, even Mr. Bass got in the act. I kept a few for the pan and all the others were released safely to fight another day.
I'll tell you folks, try some nighttime crappie fishing at a farm pond near you, I know you will be pleasantly surprised with the results.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Thursday, January 17, 2013
GREAT WEEKEND SHAPING UP TO HIT THE ICE!!!
Greetings All:
Well, it looks like the weatherman is going to give us a great weekend here in the Midwest to get out and do some ice fishing. Conditions are getting better as the colder air has returned to the area making for safer ice. Farm ponds and lakes are your top producers at this time with rivers also producing some fish. Panfish are available using larvae type baits and some good walleye action using big 3" minnows on a quick strike rig. Best times have been at sunrise and again at dusk when the crappie are very active. Hopefully you will get a chance to get out this weekend and enjoy the great Winter action that's going on right now at those frozen waters we all love to fish.
Good luck, be safe and ALWAYS check that ice before venturing out.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
NOTE: Look for my upcoming series on ice fishing and the proper equipment necessary to put the odd's in your favor.
Well, it looks like the weatherman is going to give us a great weekend here in the Midwest to get out and do some ice fishing. Conditions are getting better as the colder air has returned to the area making for safer ice. Farm ponds and lakes are your top producers at this time with rivers also producing some fish. Panfish are available using larvae type baits and some good walleye action using big 3" minnows on a quick strike rig. Best times have been at sunrise and again at dusk when the crappie are very active. Hopefully you will get a chance to get out this weekend and enjoy the great Winter action that's going on right now at those frozen waters we all love to fish.
Good luck, be safe and ALWAYS check that ice before venturing out.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
NOTE: Look for my upcoming series on ice fishing and the proper equipment necessary to put the odd's in your favor.
Monday, January 14, 2013
SAFE ICE FORMING ONCE AGAIN!!!
Greetings All:
Once again, after the brief rains and warmer weather which played heck with local ice conditions it's getting cold enough to get safe ice forming once again. Now with that said, always check your location for safety before venturing out.
I have been fishing some of my favorite local farm ponds and have been having excellent results for both crappie and bluegill. With the use of my Aqua-Vu 760cz underwater color camera I have been finding the fish have been suspending in open water rather than holding on structure. With it's depth readout and temperature readout, I have not used my depth finder at all to locate fish. The camera has been a big improvement in both locating and also catching the fish through the ice for me.
Both species taking larvae type baits fished on small jigs. Once fish located it's a matter of just getting the bait down to them. It seems that very little to no movement has been what the fish have been wanting. Excess movement seems to spook them. Experiment to see what they want on your particular body of water. Good luck, be safe and enjoy the great ice fishing going on right now on a farm pond near you.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Once again, after the brief rains and warmer weather which played heck with local ice conditions it's getting cold enough to get safe ice forming once again. Now with that said, always check your location for safety before venturing out.
I have been fishing some of my favorite local farm ponds and have been having excellent results for both crappie and bluegill. With the use of my Aqua-Vu 760cz underwater color camera I have been finding the fish have been suspending in open water rather than holding on structure. With it's depth readout and temperature readout, I have not used my depth finder at all to locate fish. The camera has been a big improvement in both locating and also catching the fish through the ice for me.
Both species taking larvae type baits fished on small jigs. Once fish located it's a matter of just getting the bait down to them. It seems that very little to no movement has been what the fish have been wanting. Excess movement seems to spook them. Experiment to see what they want on your particular body of water. Good luck, be safe and enjoy the great ice fishing going on right now on a farm pond near you.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
MISSISSIPPI RIVER ICE FISHING DOING WELL!!!
Greetings All:
The great ice fishing on the Mississippi river continues in the backwaters. Areas of pools 11-12-13 & 14 are putting out some good fish. Panfish and some walleye are biting along with some bonus Northern Pike. Most anglers are hitting the backwaters and catching fish right now on both larvae type baits and also minnows. For those panfish, small jigs tipped with wax worms or spikes working well.
With the recent warm weather, be very careful as the river ice conditions are changing on an almost daily basis. The ice you fished yesterday may not be safe tomorrow so use extreme caution when heading out. Never take river ice conditions for granted.
Good luck and enjoy the great ice fishing going on right now on a backwater near you.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
The great ice fishing on the Mississippi river continues in the backwaters. Areas of pools 11-12-13 & 14 are putting out some good fish. Panfish and some walleye are biting along with some bonus Northern Pike. Most anglers are hitting the backwaters and catching fish right now on both larvae type baits and also minnows. For those panfish, small jigs tipped with wax worms or spikes working well.
With the recent warm weather, be very careful as the river ice conditions are changing on an almost daily basis. The ice you fished yesterday may not be safe tomorrow so use extreme caution when heading out. Never take river ice conditions for granted.
Good luck and enjoy the great ice fishing going on right now on a backwater near you.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, January 4, 2013
GREAT WEEKEND TO HIT THE ICE!!!
Greetings All;
Looks like a nice upcoming weekend to get out and fish some of the many backwaters on the Mississippi River. Weather forecast looking good with temp's in the 30's. I have been fishing these areas almost daily and can tell you that the fish are there and they are hungry. Look for decent crappie action in deeper areas of backwaters. Bluegills holding tight to structure such as weed beds and downed timber in the water. You will find the crappie deeper than the bluegill so depending on what species you are after, adjust your depth accordingly.
Small larvae type baits like wax worms and spikes working well on small ice jigs. Small minnows also taking some of the crappie.
Depending on the area you intend to fish, check with your local bait shop for latest reports on ice conditions. Remember that river ice can turn dangerous quickly due to underwater currents. Good luck and enjoy the great ice fishing that's available now on a backwater of the Mighty Mississippi!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Looks like a nice upcoming weekend to get out and fish some of the many backwaters on the Mississippi River. Weather forecast looking good with temp's in the 30's. I have been fishing these areas almost daily and can tell you that the fish are there and they are hungry. Look for decent crappie action in deeper areas of backwaters. Bluegills holding tight to structure such as weed beds and downed timber in the water. You will find the crappie deeper than the bluegill so depending on what species you are after, adjust your depth accordingly.
Small larvae type baits like wax worms and spikes working well on small ice jigs. Small minnows also taking some of the crappie.
Depending on the area you intend to fish, check with your local bait shop for latest reports on ice conditions. Remember that river ice can turn dangerous quickly due to underwater currents. Good luck and enjoy the great ice fishing that's available now on a backwater of the Mighty Mississippi!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Saturday, December 29, 2012
WHAT A "CAMERA PERFECT" DAY ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER!!!
Greetings All:
What a great day it was today out on the Mississippi River ice fishing. My plan was to fish some of my favorite backwaters on Pool-13 near the small town of Sabula, IA., where I knew the ice was good and safe to walk on. After drilling 3 holes in the ice, setting up my shanty and getting the heat going I lowered my Aqua-Vu 760cz underwater camera into one of the holes to check things out. WOW!!! What a great color picture of the area did I see. I was looking at a huge amount of panfish, both bluegill and crappie that were relating to the timber underwater I was planning on fishing. After seeing these fish I quickly got my baits into the holes and watched them on the camera as the fish gained interest. By watching my ice jig on camera I was able to see just what action the fish wanted in the lure and was quickly able to adjust. I'll tell you folks, it did not take long before a nice 13" crappie inhaled my jig and the fight was on. After landing the fish and while taking the hook out, my other rod suddenly jumped as another fish had inhaled the bait. This fast action went on for the better part of three hours as panfish after panfish was caught. One thing for sure, by using the Aqua-Vu underwater camera I was able to actually watch how the fish were reacting to my presentations and adjust accordingly.
After finally calling it a day I kept a few nice fish for the frying pan and started to get ready to leave. While getting my equipment in place for my trip home, I thought to myself how different it would have been if I was fishing blind and did not have the Aqua-Vu 760cz to see the fish with. A lot different I concluded. One thing for sure, I'll always use the Aqua-Vu during my ice fishing adventures to stack the odd's in my favor.
If you have never fished with an underwater camera, check out the finest made, Aqua-Vu for the one that fits your fishing needs. Simply go to www.aquavu.com. Your fishing will never be the same.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
What a great day it was today out on the Mississippi River ice fishing. My plan was to fish some of my favorite backwaters on Pool-13 near the small town of Sabula, IA., where I knew the ice was good and safe to walk on. After drilling 3 holes in the ice, setting up my shanty and getting the heat going I lowered my Aqua-Vu 760cz underwater camera into one of the holes to check things out. WOW!!! What a great color picture of the area did I see. I was looking at a huge amount of panfish, both bluegill and crappie that were relating to the timber underwater I was planning on fishing. After seeing these fish I quickly got my baits into the holes and watched them on the camera as the fish gained interest. By watching my ice jig on camera I was able to see just what action the fish wanted in the lure and was quickly able to adjust. I'll tell you folks, it did not take long before a nice 13" crappie inhaled my jig and the fight was on. After landing the fish and while taking the hook out, my other rod suddenly jumped as another fish had inhaled the bait. This fast action went on for the better part of three hours as panfish after panfish was caught. One thing for sure, by using the Aqua-Vu underwater camera I was able to actually watch how the fish were reacting to my presentations and adjust accordingly.
After finally calling it a day I kept a few nice fish for the frying pan and started to get ready to leave. While getting my equipment in place for my trip home, I thought to myself how different it would have been if I was fishing blind and did not have the Aqua-Vu 760cz to see the fish with. A lot different I concluded. One thing for sure, I'll always use the Aqua-Vu during my ice fishing adventures to stack the odd's in my favor.
If you have never fished with an underwater camera, check out the finest made, Aqua-Vu for the one that fits your fishing needs. Simply go to www.aquavu.com. Your fishing will never be the same.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Thursday, December 27, 2012
BACKWATER ICE FISHING OFF TO A HOT START!!!
Greetings All:
Well, finally with the extended cold weather there is some safe ice in those river backwaters to fish. Along Pools 10-11-12 & 13, you can get into and explore some great fishing grounds. With the lower than normal water levels, try and find the deepest water available in these backwater areas and also look for some type of structure such as timber.
Crappie and bluegill are two of the most sought after fish through the ice and they are available now. Use small larvae type baits for best results. Also use light line. Small ice fishing lures in bright colors working well right now but bring along an assortment of lures for best results.
The "Good" ice has arrived so dress warm and get out to enjoy some of the fastest ice fishing of the season. It's going on in a backwater near you right now!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, finally with the extended cold weather there is some safe ice in those river backwaters to fish. Along Pools 10-11-12 & 13, you can get into and explore some great fishing grounds. With the lower than normal water levels, try and find the deepest water available in these backwater areas and also look for some type of structure such as timber.
Crappie and bluegill are two of the most sought after fish through the ice and they are available now. Use small larvae type baits for best results. Also use light line. Small ice fishing lures in bright colors working well right now but bring along an assortment of lures for best results.
The "Good" ice has arrived so dress warm and get out to enjoy some of the fastest ice fishing of the season. It's going on in a backwater near you right now!!!
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Tuesday, December 25, 2012
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!!
Greetings:
Just a moment to wish all my friends, Radio listeners and also all those that read my print media articles, a Very Merry Christmas and also a Very Prosperous 2013. Thanks for your support and I look forward to seeing you at the many sport shows I will be doing in 2013 all across the country.
On this special, Holy Day, may you be enjoying the closeness of family and friends and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Also, while enjoying the Great Outdoors, may your livewells always contain fish, your hunting trips be successful and may Mother Nature allow you many more outdoor adventures in your life.
Regards and again,,,MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY 2013!!!!
Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Just a moment to wish all my friends, Radio listeners and also all those that read my print media articles, a Very Merry Christmas and also a Very Prosperous 2013. Thanks for your support and I look forward to seeing you at the many sport shows I will be doing in 2013 all across the country.
On this special, Holy Day, may you be enjoying the closeness of family and friends and making memories that will last a lifetime.
Also, while enjoying the Great Outdoors, may your livewells always contain fish, your hunting trips be successful and may Mother Nature allow you many more outdoor adventures in your life.
Regards and again,,,MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY 2013!!!!
Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
BE CAREFUL ON THAT FIRST ICE OF THE SEASON!!!
Greetings All:
Just a quick reminder to be EXTRA careful when venturing out onto the first ice of the season.
I know we are all chomping at the bit to get out and do some ice fishing but safety is a priority.
The weather is supposed to warm up again here in the Mid-Midwest so any ice now formed will quickly go bad and be very unsafe. For you folks up North in Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin, that snow cover hides bad spots in the ice so use lots of caution there.
With temperatures in the 40's predicted for the next week or so here in the Mid-Midwest, get out and hit that open water until Mother Nature decides to give us safe ice.
Regards: lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Just a quick reminder to be EXTRA careful when venturing out onto the first ice of the season.
I know we are all chomping at the bit to get out and do some ice fishing but safety is a priority.
The weather is supposed to warm up again here in the Mid-Midwest so any ice now formed will quickly go bad and be very unsafe. For you folks up North in Minnesota and Northern Wisconsin, that snow cover hides bad spots in the ice so use lots of caution there.
With temperatures in the 40's predicted for the next week or so here in the Mid-Midwest, get out and hit that open water until Mother Nature decides to give us safe ice.
Regards: lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
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