How’s the Bite?

A Wet Week on the Big River. Ava Reports from Murray Outdoors

Bob :Urbain steps aside this week to allow Ava to give an overview of fishing and floral at Murray Outdoors.  Listen to her voice and guess her age.  She is a wonderful young woman who will do well.
Larry checks in with his river report and Guide Sam Willet talks about a slow start to summer fishing but gives contact information on how to book his services on the river.  He is a first class guy and really treats his customers well.  
Good Luck and Good Fishing.

River Receding, and Warming...Summer Bite Is On The Way

Murray Outdoors (on the South End of Guttenberg, under the Big Walleye) is open for your fishing and gardening needs.  Rignt now, 75% of the shoppers want floral baskets and 25% want Fishing Equipment and Bait.
Bob Urbain is working both sides of the street and so is Larry.  (Bob is happier than Larry).  Listen for Bob's reward to Larry for his HARD work.
Chad Dolan with Iowa DNR talks "Spring Rise" on the rivers and why it is very important to species, both game fish and the wide array of invertebrates as well as fish and terrestrial animals.  An amazing ecosystem.
Next Week, Sam Willet, River Guide will talk about the fishing and the romantic life of being the guide and captain.  Call Sam for bookings 563-542-3387

Fishing in High Water plus Mother's Day Flowers

Can you think of a place where One Stop can make everyone happy?  It is Murray Outdoors in Guttenberg, Iowa.  
Fishing supplies and great advice on one side
and
Floral baskets, bedding plants, ornaments, plus lawn and garden supplies on the other.
And working both sides of the street .... are Bob and Roberta Urbain.
Co-Entrepreneurs of this wonderful little piece of heaven.  
"A Unique spot" according to the people who pay me to write this.

Water Warms - Crappie, Bass and Catfish Biting

Under the Big Walleye on the South End of Guttenberg.
Bob is rolling in the petunias as the crew brings out a wide selection of floral baskets, bedding plants, vegetables and soils.  
The rains and warming temperatures are activating the spawn in the Mississippi as it heads to 60 degrees in the backwater and at least a two foot rise over the next week.
We talk with Larry about the store and Joshua Bauer from U.S. Fish and Wildlife about their centennial and boating safety.  Fire Extinguishers are the hot item.
Be safe.  Good Luck and Good Fishing
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Windy Weather Challenges Fishermen

Murray Outdoors has a everything ready for spring fishing, flowers and gardening.
Come on Down!  Larry tells us how to tie a Dubuque Rig for Walleye
Brett King is a Walleye Pro with good tips and high praise for where we live on the Mississippi River.
Murray Outdoors has it all
Bring the Mrs. when you come to call
Lots of things for her to buy
On the south end of town
Under the Big Walleye

Bye-Bye Walleye but Early Spring Bite is On

The final spring frost may have occurred in NE Iowa so the Mississippi River can find its rhythm of water levels and rising water temperature.
Walleye goodbye after spawning.  Give them a couple of weeks to rest.
Flathead Catfish will be good from Mother's day to Father's day.  (For Some species, Father's Day is very confusing)
Mike McCormick talks competitive fishing and guiding from his base in LaCrosse, WI.
Larry talks fishing and human dignity from his Thursday job at Murray's.
Bob is a fountain of knowledge, some of it yellow and brown.
The great philosopher and poet, Kenfucious, speaks with us with words to rhyme and remember.
 

Under the Big Walleye- Tent Sale-Good Fishing-Turkey Hunting

Bob  is in his highest gear (and that's fast) Come to the big tent sale at Murray Outdoors on the South End of Guttenberg.
We talk fishing.  We talk tackle discounts.  We talk with Larry and we talk turkey hunting with DNR Conservation officer, Jerry Farmer.
Free Fish Fry on Friday through Sunday starts at 11 am.
Roberta is blooming.
Larry gets a raise!
Bob gets a single finger salute.
 
 

Spawn Is On! Big Walleye. Free Larry

The Iowa DNR says the Walleye spawn has begun and Bob Urbain confirms as he is out most evenings.  Big Females caught and released, tell the tale.
The temps are rising as the river is at a perfect level.
Big Tent Sale and fish fry coming on April 11-14,  Big discounts and $2,000 in drawing prizes.  
Guest appearance today by Catfish Moran.  Free Larry movement is getting support.  Aircraft hired.
Flowers and vegetables will be out at tent weekend with discounts.
Roberta will also appear.  They too is a child of God.,

Rising Water - Rising Temps - Good Fishing

A two foot rise in the Upper Mississippi is expected in the coming week.  Water temp at 42 will go up.  At 50, hang on.
Bob has a big tent sale on April 11-14.  Timing should be perfect.  Big fish Fry as well.
He is installing an extra aisle in store.  Same width as Airline Seats.  Smear up with vaseline as you enter...
Bob Slept In but when you burn the candle at both ends, eventually, you run out of candle.    Kenfucious

A Little Fishing - A Lot of Bull Frog

If you want to fish, the water is open with a gentle breeze and a white dusting of the shoreline.  Not really, the weather is not cooperating at the moment.
Bob is full of himself this week (or was that Ken) well the two have a pretty good routine that includes a discussion of the upcoming Frog and Toad Survey from Iowa DNR.  ID Frog Calls and Jeremiah makes an appearance.
Be sure to sign up for your "Free Larry" T shirt and stand against employer tyranny!