How’s the Bite?

Ice Fishing Biggest Week of the Year 12-30-22

The ice has gotten thick but the weather is mild.  Ice fishing is at full bite.  Bob Urbain has the fishing report and Larry is going to lure you into getting a comfortable tent to keep warm and stay out longer.  
We also speak with Brandon Post, a taxidermist from Dubuque, Iowa.  Great information on how to keep a deer or fish in shape to produce a beautiful and realistic mount.  Brandon runs a friendly small business  He knows his stuff and has a great philosophy of hunting and fishing. 
Bob and I have had a good year of building up an audience for this podcast.
Thanks for listening. 

Wintertime Fishing Advice and What’s for Christmas

Two top anglers talk about their gear and techniques for catching lots of fish. Nick Laramie and Les Kuene are from Eastern Iowa and really lay out their preferences in rods, reels, lures and ice fishing electronics.  
They also give some good advice on how to catch fish.  Just delightful conversations.
Bob has a few hours left before Christmas.  Gift Certificates are the easiest way to give the right gift but he's got other ideas for you.
Merry Christmas from the whole family at Murray Outdoor Store
Guttenberg, Iowa  Under the Big Walleye on Hwy 52  South end of town.
If you miss it, you shouldn't be driving.
Heartbeat of the Mississippi

Mid December Hunting and Fishing in Iowa

Cold Weather is Coming!  So is Christmas.
We talk with Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) about Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer.
A trout fisherman braves the weather and catches his limit
Bob Urbain has many ideas for Christmas.
Murray Bait and Tackle under the Big Walleye in Guttenberg

Ice Fishing Season Begins December 9, 2022

Snow in Guttenberg today.  Lots of People in Murray Bait and Tackle.
Deer Tags flying out the door.   Ice is thick enough to begin fishing in some areas.
Benny limits on Blue Gill
Bob OD's on Florida
Dan Demos Electronics, Tents, Reels and Tip Ups
A great little place to come and talk about fishing.   Welcome!

Hunting and Fishing on the Mississippi 12-2-22

This is transition week: from open water to ice fishing and into shotgun deer season.  Schools in Clayton County give excused absence to go DEER HUNTING!
Lots of news from Murray Outdoors as days shorten but excitement builds for outdoor seasons of deer hunting and ice fishing.
Dale Radcliffe shows off some amazing ice fishing rods.  High Tech.
Demos with Dan features Ice Augers.  Dynamite won't work, you've got to drill a hole.  Latest light weight and smart features.  
Good Luck  Good hunting  Good Fishing

Thanks Jigging How’s the Bite? November 23, 2022

A HUGE Walleye was caught on the barge below the dam in Guttenberg this week.  Bob calls it a "Five Hundred Year Fish"  We think it was released after measurements.  Would love to talk to the fisherman who caught it.
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Weather is warming and very pleasant for fishing.  Ice Fishing has been pushed into December.  
A new feature::  "Demos with Dan" this week.
Bob Burris talks about his favorite tool to catch fish under the ice.
Big Black Friday "Thanks Jigging Sale" on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Suggestions for Christmas gifts for fishermen and women.

How’s The Bite? November 18,2022

Its COLD!  
Fish are biting!  Frost is too!
We talk of the coming Ice Fishing Season (after Thanksgiving)
Bob found a couple of anglers who are trying to catch 100 species of fish in Iowa
Lures with Larry focuses on rigs for cold water with crankbaits.  Larry likes to tie and rig before he goes fishing.  Saves fingers and tempers.
Bob talks with Bob's Rods about ice fishing poles.
 

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