How’s the Bite?

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
 
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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!

Good Ice Cold Weather Big Fish

This may be the ultimate ice fishing experience for those brave souls who will go to the edge of the earth and step out on the Mississippi River to fish for pan fish and river monsters.
Murray's Outdoors underwrites this potentially award winning conversation between expert fishermen.  
Learn more about how to use Tip Up's and Tip Downs.
There are rules on how many you can have.  Since the number is less than five, Bob can explain it.
Hunting Season gets a salute and Roberta is falling down on the job of selling Christmas Trees.  Al is quietly considering  ending his bachelorhood.  You can't go wrong with a woman who looks like Bob and has the personality of a Wolverine.

Ice Is Nice! Great Fishing on Hard Water

Winter's Cold is dreaded by many but Ice Fishermen (and women) live for the chance to walk on water and catch fish that eluded them during the summer.
Murray's Outdoors also website: www.murraysoutdoors.com has EVERYTHING you need to drain your bank account and gather around a small hole in freezing temperatures with a short pole, minnow and light line.
GUN SEASON FOR DEER OPENS SATURDAY SO we also talk about what to do when you harvest a deer this year.  Edgewood Locker handles them in mass   We talked to Luke Kerns about how you should dress your deer so they will accept it for processing.  
Roberta remains a mystery although Larry (who has a great segment on all the bait and lures available at Murrays) talks about her countenance and demeanor.  Al plans to take his December bath and pick her up after work on December 31.

Getting Ready for Ice Fishing and Christmas

This may be the show that puts us over the top!
A four day "Thanksjigging Sale" at Murray's Outdoors and A visit with Bob's twin sister, Roberta.
She is quite entertaining.  Somewhat like a hungry Muskie.
Larry is in the catacombs working on the ice fishing tents.
Landing 615 will be open through Saturday.  Open water fishing is good for walleye and sauger.
Don't miss Roberta.  Later in the show but worth the wait.
Hell, fast forward if you can....

Open Water Bite Is Good Ice Is Coming

This is a transitional time of year on the Upper Mississippi near Guttenberg, Iowa.
A sharp cold front came through.  Walleye and Sauger are feeding actively.  
Deer Season for Gun Hunters will start on December 7.
Bob Urbain leads off with fifteen year anniversary of Stickum Tackle
Larry Hubanks tells the back story of the company and its founding.
We speak with Brian from Widowmaker Lures. A very interesting business.
Dress Warmly.  Be safe on water, land or ice.  
Good Luck and Good Hunting and Fishing

Walleye and Sauger Bite Is On!

Water Temp is 47 degrees on the Mississippi River at Guttenberg.
Wise Men, Larry and Jamie, say that causes the Walleye and Sauger to start feeding for winter.   Landing 615 has seen most fishermen limit out late this week.
Bob's got a new weapon called a "Stinger Hook"   Larry explains how it works.
Bob promotes "Thanks Jigging" with a four day sale beginning on Turkey Day and Going through Black Friday, Leftovers Saturday and "I wish I hadn't eaten so much" Sunday.
Jerry Farmer, enforcement officer with Iowa DNR, spoke to me about his busiest season: Rifle and Shotgun Deer Season.  That comes in December.
We also talk about enforcement and Hunter Safety.
Have a Great Weekend.  Good Luck and Good Fishing.