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
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
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
Saturday, June 15, 2013
RED HOT STRIPER ACTION ON THE MISSISSIPPI!!!
Greetings All:
Well, even with the goofy weather we have been having, the action for big stripers continues to get better. With the high water I have been finding the fish on the flooded sand flats where they are schooling shad and other baitfish to eat. Cast right tight to shore and bring lure back into water. Best lure presentation has been a 1/4th ounce bullet style jig head tipped with a 3" plastic shad body. If you can, get the twister tail style shad bodies as the fish seen to prefer them over the standard paddle tale style. Another hot lure is an all white hair jig in the 1/4th ounce size. Cast these lures on some 6 lb. test line with a long, fast action rod and you have the perfect setup for this type of fishing.
Lots of really nice stripers in the close to 3 lb. range are available with many smaller fish also.
This fast action is happening from pool 9 all the way through pool 13. If river conditions stay fairly stable, look for the excellent bite to continue. This morning took 30 huge stripers in less than 45 minutes with lots of little ones caught and released.
If you have the time, check the weather and head out to the Mississippi for some "Hot" striper action.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, even with the goofy weather we have been having, the action for big stripers continues to get better. With the high water I have been finding the fish on the flooded sand flats where they are schooling shad and other baitfish to eat. Cast right tight to shore and bring lure back into water. Best lure presentation has been a 1/4th ounce bullet style jig head tipped with a 3" plastic shad body. If you can, get the twister tail style shad bodies as the fish seen to prefer them over the standard paddle tale style. Another hot lure is an all white hair jig in the 1/4th ounce size. Cast these lures on some 6 lb. test line with a long, fast action rod and you have the perfect setup for this type of fishing.
Lots of really nice stripers in the close to 3 lb. range are available with many smaller fish also.
This fast action is happening from pool 9 all the way through pool 13. If river conditions stay fairly stable, look for the excellent bite to continue. This morning took 30 huge stripers in less than 45 minutes with lots of little ones caught and released.
If you have the time, check the weather and head out to the Mississippi for some "Hot" striper action.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, June 7, 2013
IT'S CATFISH TIME ON THE RIVER!!!!!
Greetings All;
What a great catfish bite that is going on right now on the Mississippi River. Best part is you do not need any fancy tackle or an expensive boat to enjoy the action. All you need is some nice juicy nightcrawlers, and your in business.
Right now those hungry cat's are cruising the side sloughs and backwater areas in search of an easy meal. Suspend a crawler on a slip float rig about 2 feet off the bottom near downed structure laying in the water and hang on. The catfish are hitting this rig hard so be ready for a violent strike. Because of this, always have your rod in a rod holder or be holding on to it tight. If you leave it lay loose, the fish might just jerk it overboard.
The upcoming weekend weather is not looking to bad so it's a perfect time to get out and enjoy some of the great catfish action that is available on the river right now.
Note: While running your boat on the river there is still floating debris just under the surface in many locations. Be extra careful and run slow. Always wear that PFD when the boat is in motion.
So get yourself a mess of crawlers, head out to your favorite backwater area and enjoy. It's just that simple.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
What a great catfish bite that is going on right now on the Mississippi River. Best part is you do not need any fancy tackle or an expensive boat to enjoy the action. All you need is some nice juicy nightcrawlers, and your in business.
Right now those hungry cat's are cruising the side sloughs and backwater areas in search of an easy meal. Suspend a crawler on a slip float rig about 2 feet off the bottom near downed structure laying in the water and hang on. The catfish are hitting this rig hard so be ready for a violent strike. Because of this, always have your rod in a rod holder or be holding on to it tight. If you leave it lay loose, the fish might just jerk it overboard.
The upcoming weekend weather is not looking to bad so it's a perfect time to get out and enjoy some of the great catfish action that is available on the river right now.
Note: While running your boat on the river there is still floating debris just under the surface in many locations. Be extra careful and run slow. Always wear that PFD when the boat is in motion.
So get yourself a mess of crawlers, head out to your favorite backwater area and enjoy. It's just that simple.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Thursday, May 30, 2013
DON'T LET THE HIGH WATER KEEP YOU HOME!!!
Greetings All:
Well, after a very wet Memorial Day weekend, there is still lots or rain in the forecast. With that in mind, I want to mention that even though the Mississippi is high you can still catch a nice mess of fish with some planning. When the water is high it is still very fishable. As long as the water levels are not constantly going up and down you can go out and pattern the fish. It's that quick rise or drop that scatters the fish making them hard to locate. Right now, with high, stable river levels many species are available to catch.
Good catfish action is available on both cut bait and dip bait. Pan fish, both bluegill & crappie are hitting in the flooded backwater areas near structure. One of my favorites, the stripers are schooling baitfish onto flooded sand flat areas and you can catch them on white hair jigs or plastic shad bodies in the 3" size. Match the color to the forage. For you walleye and sauger anglers, pitch and flip jig/minnow rigs into the flooded willows near the main river side cuts. Some very nice fish available there. Look for good bass action in the backwaters on top water baits near weed beds and downed timber.
All in all, don't let the high water keep you home. The fish are still there. Search out the locations I talked about and have yourself a ball.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, after a very wet Memorial Day weekend, there is still lots or rain in the forecast. With that in mind, I want to mention that even though the Mississippi is high you can still catch a nice mess of fish with some planning. When the water is high it is still very fishable. As long as the water levels are not constantly going up and down you can go out and pattern the fish. It's that quick rise or drop that scatters the fish making them hard to locate. Right now, with high, stable river levels many species are available to catch.
Good catfish action is available on both cut bait and dip bait. Pan fish, both bluegill & crappie are hitting in the flooded backwater areas near structure. One of my favorites, the stripers are schooling baitfish onto flooded sand flat areas and you can catch them on white hair jigs or plastic shad bodies in the 3" size. Match the color to the forage. For you walleye and sauger anglers, pitch and flip jig/minnow rigs into the flooded willows near the main river side cuts. Some very nice fish available there. Look for good bass action in the backwaters on top water baits near weed beds and downed timber.
All in all, don't let the high water keep you home. The fish are still there. Search out the locations I talked about and have yourself a ball.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Monday, May 27, 2013
MEMORIAL DAY 2013
Amongst all the picnics and other festivities, LET US NOT EVER FORGET!!!
May God Bless them all...........
Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
May God Bless them all...........
Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, May 24, 2013
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2013 OUTDOOR UPDATE!!!
Greetings All:
With the Memorial weekend upon us, may folks will be traveling to their favorite outdoor activity. Fishing, camping or boating, the choice is yours.
If your going fishing, look for some good action starting on lakes, rivers and farm ponds. All species are in the biting mode and this should make for an enjoyable fishing adventure. For you campers, it's a great time to be outdoors at your favorite camping location. One thing though,,,BRING THE BUG SPRAY!!! Ticks and Skeeters are out in full force. If your walking through grass, check for ticks. Before heading out it is a good idea to spray your cuffs and socks to help repel them. You boaters?, well just be safe. There will be a lot of boat traffic so stay alert. Don't drink and drive that boat. Last but no means least, wear those PFD's when in operation.
In closing, lets not forget what the true meaning of Memorial Day is. Say a prayer in your own way for all those that lost their life's defending our freedom and all those still doing the great job our military does to keep us safe. While we enjoy our freedoms here, it is because of all those brave Men and Women that served and continue to serve in the military.
THANK YOU ALL AND MAY GOD BLESS.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
With the Memorial weekend upon us, may folks will be traveling to their favorite outdoor activity. Fishing, camping or boating, the choice is yours.
If your going fishing, look for some good action starting on lakes, rivers and farm ponds. All species are in the biting mode and this should make for an enjoyable fishing adventure. For you campers, it's a great time to be outdoors at your favorite camping location. One thing though,,,BRING THE BUG SPRAY!!! Ticks and Skeeters are out in full force. If your walking through grass, check for ticks. Before heading out it is a good idea to spray your cuffs and socks to help repel them. You boaters?, well just be safe. There will be a lot of boat traffic so stay alert. Don't drink and drive that boat. Last but no means least, wear those PFD's when in operation.
In closing, lets not forget what the true meaning of Memorial Day is. Say a prayer in your own way for all those that lost their life's defending our freedom and all those still doing the great job our military does to keep us safe. While we enjoy our freedoms here, it is because of all those brave Men and Women that served and continue to serve in the military.
THANK YOU ALL AND MAY GOD BLESS.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
I ASK FOR A MOMENT OF YOUR TIME!!!
Greetings:
I ask all of you that visit this board to, each in your own way ask the Good Lord to shine his blessings on all of those folks in Oklahoma that went through the horrific tornado that caused such death and destruction. It seems like we all, myself included sometimes have a tendency to take things for granted, not realizing how fast our life's can be turned upside down when an event like this happens. May God bless all the living and deceased of this horrific tragedy and may he give them the strength to carry on. You are all in my prayers.
Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
I ask all of you that visit this board to, each in your own way ask the Good Lord to shine his blessings on all of those folks in Oklahoma that went through the horrific tornado that caused such death and destruction. It seems like we all, myself included sometimes have a tendency to take things for granted, not realizing how fast our life's can be turned upside down when an event like this happens. May God bless all the living and deceased of this horrific tragedy and may he give them the strength to carry on. You are all in my prayers.
Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, May 17, 2013
GREAT FISHING WEEKEND AHEAD ON THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER!!!
Greetings All:
Well, with another weekend upon us it looks like the fishing on the Mississippi from Pool-9 through 13 is really taking off. Lots of nice white bass available and also some great catfish action starting up. Walleye are spotty but the sauger are cooperating. Jig/minnow rigs for walleye, sauger and also those huge white bass. For the catfish, cut bait still doing their thing. Canned sardines working well also for catfish. In the many backwater areas, look for good panfish action for crappie and bluegills. Crappie tight to timber and gills near emerging weed and grass beds. For you bass anglers, plastics fished in the backwaters doing well. Dark color plastic worms taking many fish.
There is a chance of some showers on Sunday but Saturday looks great. Hope you can get out and enjoy some great Mississippi River fishing. Have fun, be safe and save a few for me.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, with another weekend upon us it looks like the fishing on the Mississippi from Pool-9 through 13 is really taking off. Lots of nice white bass available and also some great catfish action starting up. Walleye are spotty but the sauger are cooperating. Jig/minnow rigs for walleye, sauger and also those huge white bass. For the catfish, cut bait still doing their thing. Canned sardines working well also for catfish. In the many backwater areas, look for good panfish action for crappie and bluegills. Crappie tight to timber and gills near emerging weed and grass beds. For you bass anglers, plastics fished in the backwaters doing well. Dark color plastic worms taking many fish.
There is a chance of some showers on Sunday but Saturday looks great. Hope you can get out and enjoy some great Mississippi River fishing. Have fun, be safe and save a few for me.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
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