How’s the Bite?

We Are Back! Great Fishing on Upper Mississippi

A disruptive year on the Mississippi as flooding dominated the spring and summer.  However, the water is down.  Dry weather is the norm and fishing has picked up GREATLY.   
I talk to Bob Urban from Murray Outdoors in Guttenberg and His faithful companion, Larry.
Enjoy Fall on the Big River....Stop in at Murray's and say hello.

Who'll Stop The Rain?

A wet spring and prospects for summer look like two more weeks of high water on the Mississippi as well as wet conditions all across the region.
Bob and I have a little musical fun (at his expense)
Larry reports with joy and optimism.
Tanner Veit is an intern with DNR who addresses the challenge of Cleaning, Draining and Drying your boat and trailer so you don't transport invasive species to other lakes and streams.    
Please tell Bob how much you enjoyed his singing.
No plants, fish, animals or Murray Outdoors employees were harmed in the recording of this episode.

River High - Prices Low Big Father's Day Sale!

24% off of just about everything.  Some garden items as much as 50% down.
Bob Urbain is back and we discuss putting logos on worms.  Could be a great marketing breakthrough.  Ken is researching how to train worms to lie straight and flat while Benny tatoo's them.  
We also have a closing interview on Stink Bait to add some color and texture to the podcast.  
Big sale is Friday through Sunday.  
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How High's the Water Mama?

A flood week on the Mississippi as heavy rain fell in the upper Midwest.  Still..there is some decent fishing in the marinas and backwaters.   Larry and Ava fill us in on all aspects of Murray Outdoors on the south end of Guttenberg under the Big Walleye.
A kids fishing tournament on Saturday.  Go to Guttenberg motel 8 am to 3 pm.
A salute to high school graduates that include Ava and my twin grandchildren.
Be sure to listen to the closing musical salute (especially if you are an Alice Cooper fan...and who isn't??)
Bob is gone and the inmates are running the asylum.
 
 

High Water - High Hopes for Fishing in June

Murray Outdoors on the South End of Guttenberg Under the Big Walleye
Bob is hauling bait (should be a joke there)
Larry is minding the store on Thursdays. He has the scoop and using it to load flowers.
Ava is the Queen of Friday's and Weekend.  
Open 6 am daily 
Close at 5 daily.  Close at 3 on Sunday.
 

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