How’s the Bite?

Strong Ice - Sports Show Deals - Guides

Bob Urbain will be at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines this weekend for a big Fishing Swap Meet.   He's Dealing!   Tackle not drugs.
Back at the Ranch...Murray's Outdoors Mother Ship in Guttenberg, you will find Larry and Benny (you'll thank me for not posting their pictures) where they are figuratively "running naked" through the store offering ridiculous prices on end of season items. 
This is a great time to get new ice fishing tents and electronics.
We also talk with Mike McCormick, a Mississippi River Guide in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
https://mccormickriverguideservice.com/
He talks about BIG ring perch and how technology is changing fishing tournaments.  Forward Scanning Sonar is so good, the only accessory you can't get is torpedoes.  
Roberta (killer of the flower season) may get a tattoo and jewelry from Al.  Please tell me what the tattoo should say.   Send to kenroot@gmail.com
 

Cabin Fever Cure - - Sports Shows

Bob "Mister Minnow" Urbain is ready to meet you at Hawkeye Downs this weekend, Starting at 3 pm on Friday.  He has all that Murray's Outdoors has to offer.  Bop is in Sport Show Mode.  Please approach with caution or you will walk out with more than you can carry.
We talk about a most interesting new product for getting minnows out of a bucket without getting your hands cold.  A tool for leach grabbing as well.
Larry has the latest on Ice thickness and Safety plus the array of ice fishing tents available.
Of course, I need to mention Valentines Day to Bob.  He may propose to a minnow later this evening.  God Save Him!
Happy Valentines to Tanner Speidel and Meredith.  

Good Ice Fishing Continues Sport Shows Coming

Cold Weather this winter has extended the ice fishing season well beyond the disastrous 2024 year.  Now the catch has moved to Ring Perch on Rosy Minnows.
Bob is gearing up for sports shows in Cedar Rapids next weekend and Cedar Falls a month later.
Larry has good information o how to store bait.
We talk with Atlas Angler about the My Catch App and the Walleye Tournament that runs from April 1 to June 29.  A great way to document your catch and provide data to the Iowa DNR for fisheries management.
Are more women engaging in fishing, hunting and other outdoor recreation?  Tell Bob when you see him.  Also ask about his twin sister, Roberta.  He and Larry say she is a Hard Case.  Al says she is sweet on the inside.

Best Ice Fishing Season in Years!

Murrays Outdoors has all you need from equipment to bait and plastic lures.
We talk this week with Bob Urbain, proprietor
Larry Hubanks, Slave Worker
Nate Johnson, IDNR Conservation Officer
Meredith Glynn, Outdoor Loving Woman and fishing partner to Tanner Spiedel
Get this podcast at www.murraysoutdoors.com
Good Luck and Good Fishing
And Good Luck Roberta, where ever you are!.
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Thick Ice - Great Time to Fish Ponds and Lakes

Find much more information at www.Murraysoutdoors.com (you can also download this podcast on the website.  Look for the Big Walleye.
Bob is on ice an fishing night and day.
We get the REEL DEAL from Larry on small spoons
Chad Dolan, Iowa DNR on Crappie in small bodies of water
Roberta and Al went fishing and she said he needs a longer pole.  The also are getting into Horseback Riding. 
It's been cold but life is good and the fishing is GREAT!

Thick Ice - Lakes and Ponds Are Safe

Always Be Careful
Other than that warning, ice fishing is active on smaller lakes and ponds across Iowa.
The bite is lite and you may need to change to smaller jigs and plastics.
We have all the info on how and where to fish from Bob and Larry
Lake Miami in Monroe County
Little River Reservoir and Split Bluff Lake in Decatur County
Best Wishes to Al and Roberta on their upcoming trip to Florida.

Ice Fishing Moves South - Big Fish Biting

Bob is fishing lakes in East Central Iowa.  
Ice Fishing may run until Late February (says Larry)
Murray's Outdoors has so much stuff for fishing that you have to get a run at the door to get in.
We talk with Tanner Speidel about trout in cold weather and his success of fishing for bass and northern pike through the ice.
Here is his Utube page
https://www.youtube.com/@Currentlifetannerspeidel
 
Let us know what you think of our show. (Unkind comments will be deleted but our feelings will be hurt forever.)
 

Cold Weather -Good Fishing-Ice Improving

Be safe, stay warm and catch fish. 
We can help you with all three on today's podcast.
Bob says he is praying to the porcelain gods or calling RALPH>>> However you want to envision it.  The store is open with its learned employees abiding by the guiding principle: "Neither Rain nor Snow nor Irritable Bowel Syndrome will keep us from our job of offering top notch customer service, bait, tackle and heaters."
Stop by Murray's Outdoors for all your licenses and fishing needs.
Larry talks heathers and Curt Quesnell talks Ice Fishing on Lake of the Woods.
www.murraysoutdoors.com
 
 

Big Fish Under the Ice -- Good Advice from Bob

We survived Christmas.  The ice fishing is a bit unsettled but strong ice in Guttenberg Area.  Small fish are hugging the bottom while predator bass and Northern Pike cruise looking for a meal.
Do you have trouble loading your boat in current or wind?  We talk with Ken Miller who owns Bullseye Quick Load.  Check the site:  www.bullseyeqiickload.com 
Get your photos of trophies (fish, deer, ducks, etc) Not Roberta.  A big drawing on January 1.    Load on facebook (Murrays Outdoors) or website:  www.murraysoutdoors.com
 
 

Christmas Ice Fishing HO, HO Roberta

Bob and Larry talk fishing and a top ten of stocking stuffers.
Hanks Live Bait in Waterloo has a new owner.
God Bless us, Everyone!