How’s the Bite?

How’s the Bite? November 11, 2022

Changing Weather Changing Seasons  Murray Outdoors gets ready for cold water fishing to turn to Ice Fishing in the next month.
Walleye Sauger and Crappie are biting well.  You just have to dress for the conditions.
Bob and Larry examine Bait Coolers and the next generation of technology
Benny hauls in Crappie and Bob pulls the story out of him.
Life is always fun at Murray Bait and Tackle under the Big Walleye at the South End of Guttenberg, Iowa.    

How’s The Bite? Week 6 November 4, 2022

November comes in warm, wet and windy.
If you've put your boat away but want to get into a good fishing spot, Bob reports from Landing 615 and their Fishing barge just below Lock and Dam 10.  He talks to Everybody, including his son, Nolan.  You won't get sea sick but you will be impressed on what's on the barge and the services they offer.
We also have Lures with Larry.  Explanation of the Three Way Rig or the Dubuque Rig and the most deadly Walleye lure this year, the One Eye.
Bob has a fishing report that talks about how to get into Stripers (take dollar bills) and the grass (don't smoke it) coming down the river.
Tell us if 33 minutes seems like a long time after you listen.
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How’s the Bite Week 5 October 28,2022

Wow's the Bite:  This Is THE Week!
Bob Urbain is confirming that "this is the Week" to catch Walleye.
Lots of good information on what's going on right now.
Interview with Tim Hutchinson, long time guide and lure maker.
Lures with Larry.  A new feature with an old Dubuque fisherman with some good ideas to catch fish.
What if you don't have a boat or gas is too expensive?  Bob has some answers.
Fishing Report with Bob Urbain  This is the best since we started the show.
Murray's Tackle and Bait  Guttenberg, Iowa.   
(Look for us on the South end of Guttenberg under the Big Walleye

How’s the Bite? Week 4 October 21, 2022

We made it a month!  
Bob Urbain and I are both proud.
We talk fishing on the upper Mississippi River.  Murray Tackle and Bait is a half mile from Lock and Dam 10 in Guttenberg, Iowa.
He's got EVERYTHING you need to catch fish in this river.
We talk with anglers, DNR, lure makers and Bob closes with the fishing report.
The only concern is if Hank Williams Junior is right.  Stay to the end. Its worth it.

How’s the Bite? Episode 3 October 14, 2022

Hello Everyone!  This was a windy week on Pools 10 and 11 near Guttenberg, Iowa.
Bob Urbain (Urban) is having a big tent sale at Murray Tackle and Bait.  That's bringing in lots of folks who have been fishing or are planning to do so.
Perch seem to be the lead this week.  Walleye need the right bait.  Have you heard of "Willow Cats"?  They are the KILLER Walleye bait but a scented plastic lure is out.  The owner of the company talks about his journey in the fishing industry.
How about "Widow Maker" lures?  Another entrepreneur in Iowa makes a line of fishing lures from tungsten.  He tells us why he uses that metal and what lure color goes with what fish.
Finally, Bob has a detailed fishing report as of Friday, October 14.
Good Luck and Good Fishing

How’s the Bite October 7-2022

We are back for our second week!
Fishing Report for Upper Mississippi River near Guttenberg, Iowa.
Ken Root Talks with fishermen who love to fish for walleye, crappie and bluegill.
Bob Urbain (Urban) owns Murray Bait and Tackle and has the latest on new technology in fishing, rechargeable devices and a bit of etiquette on how to keep from dumping cold water on boat ramps.  It can turn to ice and the next fisherman or duck hunter may slide in.
Murray's has a big Tent Sale on October 13-17 at the store on the South End of Guttenberg.
Thanks to everyone who spoke with us this week.
Good Fishing!

How’s the Bite? October 2, 2022

That's What Bob Urbain (Urban), owner of Murray's Tackle and Bait Shop in Guttenberg, Iowa asks his customers: "How's the Bite?" as they come in after fishing in the Mississippi River. 
Each week we will report on what's biting in this beautiful Upper Mississippi Region, including Pool 10 and Pool 11 on the big river.
Its a great place to catch Bass, Bluegill, Walleye, Perch, Catfish and a host of other species.
This week we talk with Three Avid Fishermen who specialize in Bluegill, Catfish and Walleye.  They will tell you how they catch fish.
Underwritten by Murray Bait and Tackle   Bob Urbain Owner
Host is Ken Root