Greetings All:
Well, with another weekend fast approaching the low water conditions on the Mississippi River continue. From Pools 9 thru 15, low water is really starting to effect things. Many of the backwaters are inaccessible at this time with most boats. Those you can get into are shallow and the fish are hard to locate. Between the low water and low oxygen levels, the fish have moved to deeper holes, (if you can find one back there) and are quite lethargic. Best bets are on the main river where you have current flow to mix the water and provide oxygen.
Look for the bluegill bite to be still holding up. Walleye spotty on wingdams on crawlers and floating crank baits trolled. Some smallmouth bass action available near rocks that have current. Crappie also spotty.
Rain is forecast for Saturday but not enough predicted to help with the drought. Hopefully Mother Nature will provide some good rains in the near future to get the river levels up before freeze up.
Good luck, be safe and enjoy the river.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Friday, September 27, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
UPCOMING WEEKING LOOKING GOOD FOR RIVER FISHING!!!
Greetings All:
Well, with another weekend fast approaching it looks like the storms here in the Midwest will be gone by Mid-Friday. Currently forecasters are calling for a great weekend to be out on the water. Look for much cooler temperatures to move in and this should get those fish moving once again. For you folks that like white bass, look for many good sized fish on the deep water sides of the many wing dams along the Mississippi. If you do not get a hit in 15 minutes or so, move to a new location until fish are found. Once you locate them you will have a ball enjoying the fast action. Best results have been using a 1/4th ounce all white hair jig tipped with a 2" twister tail. If that is not working, don't hesitate to experiment to see what the fish are looking for on that particular day.
The fish are there so get out and enjoy some quality time on the water. Be safe and enjoy the outdoors.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, with another weekend fast approaching it looks like the storms here in the Midwest will be gone by Mid-Friday. Currently forecasters are calling for a great weekend to be out on the water. Look for much cooler temperatures to move in and this should get those fish moving once again. For you folks that like white bass, look for many good sized fish on the deep water sides of the many wing dams along the Mississippi. If you do not get a hit in 15 minutes or so, move to a new location until fish are found. Once you locate them you will have a ball enjoying the fast action. Best results have been using a 1/4th ounce all white hair jig tipped with a 2" twister tail. If that is not working, don't hesitate to experiment to see what the fish are looking for on that particular day.
The fish are there so get out and enjoy some quality time on the water. Be safe and enjoy the outdoors.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Saturday, September 14, 2013
RIVER BLUEGILL FISHING GREAT!!!
Greetings All:
If you like to catch bluegill, right now is the time to be out on the Mississippi River. All up and down Pools 10 through 14 the bluegill bite is fantastic. All you need is some worms, a small float and some small hooks. Fish a piece of worm about 1 1/2 feet under the float near rocky structures and also dead falls and hang on. Lots of fish in the 7 to 9 inch size range available. What a great time to get the kids out to enjoy the fast action. This bite should last until the water temperatures start to drop.
Get yourself a nice mess of these bluegills, fillet them up and you have some mighty fine eating. Deep fried with a side of fried potatoes and some coleslaw or beans and you have a great meal. Hopefully you can get out and enjoy.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
If you like to catch bluegill, right now is the time to be out on the Mississippi River. All up and down Pools 10 through 14 the bluegill bite is fantastic. All you need is some worms, a small float and some small hooks. Fish a piece of worm about 1 1/2 feet under the float near rocky structures and also dead falls and hang on. Lots of fish in the 7 to 9 inch size range available. What a great time to get the kids out to enjoy the fast action. This bite should last until the water temperatures start to drop.
Get yourself a nice mess of these bluegills, fillet them up and you have some mighty fine eating. Deep fried with a side of fried potatoes and some coleslaw or beans and you have a great meal. Hopefully you can get out and enjoy.
Regards: Lastcast Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Thursday, September 5, 2013
FLASH DROUGHT HURTING RIVER ANGLING!!!
Greetings All:
Well, the weather service has coined a new term. We have all heard of flash floods but now there is a new term, "Flash Drought". Right now here in the Midwest there are some places along the Mississippi River that have not seen rain in the last 30 days. This has contributed to the river being extremely low. In fact, there are places on the Mississippi River where shore anglers are walking out to the middle of the river on the long wing dams far from shore to get to fishable water. With Fall just around the corner these conditions are not at all a welcome thing.
The unfortunate part is that there is no substantial rain forecast for at least the next week with rising temperatures also forecast. All these conditions combined are just adding to a serious situation. Unless we get some much needed rains, look for Fall fishing to be greatly affected. Hopefully Mother Nature will turn on the spigot and send those much need rains to the Midwest.
Unless we get these much needed rains look for the Mississippi River to keep getting lower in water levels which will adversely effect the upcoming Fall angling season. Not only that, the duck hunters will find many marsh areas that normally hold ducks and geese during the Fall will be dry. Lets hope this situation changes in the near future.
Regards: Last Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Well, the weather service has coined a new term. We have all heard of flash floods but now there is a new term, "Flash Drought". Right now here in the Midwest there are some places along the Mississippi River that have not seen rain in the last 30 days. This has contributed to the river being extremely low. In fact, there are places on the Mississippi River where shore anglers are walking out to the middle of the river on the long wing dams far from shore to get to fishable water. With Fall just around the corner these conditions are not at all a welcome thing.
The unfortunate part is that there is no substantial rain forecast for at least the next week with rising temperatures also forecast. All these conditions combined are just adding to a serious situation. Unless we get some much needed rains, look for Fall fishing to be greatly affected. Hopefully Mother Nature will turn on the spigot and send those much need rains to the Midwest.
Unless we get these much needed rains look for the Mississippi River to keep getting lower in water levels which will adversely effect the upcoming Fall angling season. Not only that, the duck hunters will find many marsh areas that normally hold ducks and geese during the Fall will be dry. Lets hope this situation changes in the near future.
Regards: Last Mike Cyze lastcast13@yahoo.com
Wednesday, August 28, 2013
HEAT WAVE HURTING ANGLING!!!
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
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
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
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