How’s the Bite?

Deer Hunting Second Season. Ice Fishing too Risky

Bob Urbain and Ken Root found a field reporter and traveler to make this a very informative show, as well as insulting all IOWA football fans.
Les Khune attended the Ice Show in St Paul where there were 200 vendors and manufacturers of Ice Fishing gear.  Great Descriptions   Ken's is best.
Les also talks us through his preparation for Ice Fishing and has some great ideas and procedures so you can be safe, have good gear and catch fish.  Murray's has what you need.
Bob and the crew will be at Murray Outdoors every day:  M-Saturday from 6-5 and Sundays 6 to 3.  
Let us know what you think of our show:  kenroot@gmail.com
 

Deer Hunting Begins-CWD Update-No Ice Fishing Yet-Tanner’s Marriage Proposal

We have a serious feature on the current status of Chronic Wasting Disease in Deer.  North East Iowa, in counties against the Mississippi River, is the HOT SPOT for CWD. 
Kyle Frommelt, Iowa DNR Technician has the details.
Ice Fishing is NOT safe yet.  Bob will post updates on Facebook.
Jamie's Landing is Open through Sunday.  Few people are out.  Fishing is fair.
My favorite part of show is selecting our winner of "How Tanner should propose to Meredith"   
Murray's Outdoors:  South End of Guttenberg under the Big Walleye.  Open 6 am to 5 pm M-S  Open 6 am to 3 pm on Sundays.  Good folks selling great hunting, fishing and floral stuff.
 

Thanksjigging: Larry’s Back! Ken’s Humor, Short Rod Guys

Murray Outdoors is in transition from water to ice fishing.  Bob has a big sale all weekend.  
Larry (Otis) is back.  Lots of hugs, some rejected.
Ken talks Oyster Dressing and How not to hunt deer.
We talk with real podcasters:  Bret and Ben from The Short Rod Show.  They came to Guttenberg last year (incognito) and said good things about Bob and Murray's.
God Bless Us, Every One!
 

Transition to Ice Fishing As Cold Weather Looms

Second try on posting today.
Fishing is Excellent on the Upper Mississippi but the weather is getting colder.  Bob Urbain predicts some (deranged) fisherman will be on Busse Lake by November 29.  I predict that some fisherman will be IN Busse lake when he tries to stand on it.  
PLEASE BE CAREFUL AS YOU START ICE FISHING THIS WINTER.
Today, we have two great interviews.
Tanner Speidel is going after walleye day and night in a kayak or from the bank.  He gives us his tips on finding and catching these fish.  He's also talking about proposing to a beautiful young woman who loves to fish as much as he does.  Bob has a posting on FB (Murray Outdoors) to ask you how you'd propose as a fisherman to a fisherwoman.
(Catfish Al need not apply....Same for Bob)
Rocky Salant is a veteran lure maker who is a one man band.  Quite a career and some really good jigs that he produces.  He talks on how to fish them and what he has for ice fishing this winter.
Bob is transitioning over to ICE FISHING on "Thanksjiggiing Day"  Open all day with sale prices on all jigs in the store.
Have fun, be safe, stay warm.  Come by Murray Outdoors.  South End of Guttenberg under the Big Walleye!
 

Upper Mississippi has Best Fishing in Ten Years!

A quote from Bob Urban and backed up by the fishermen who are standing side by side on the fishing barge owned by Jamie Dinger at Landing 615 in Guttenberg, Iowa.
The Saugers are the catch now as sizes and bite are even better than Walleye.  
If you love Ring Perch, there are some slabs being caught from shore and along weed lines in both pools.  They are also being hauled in on the barge.
Bob is a busy guy at Murray Outdoors on the South End of Guttenberg, Under the Big Walleye.  Stop by. Get the Latest Information. Buy minnows and artificial baits. Go fishing!
We also talk with Hutch Tackle about their products.  A long time maker of hair jigs and one eyes.  He sells nationwide.  Based in PDC.
 

Great Fishing on the Mississippi Hunting Seasons Are Opening

The late fall fishing spiked a week or more ago and is STILL going strong.
Big Saugers, bigger Walleyes!
We also talk about Deer Hunting.  Perhaps you've already gotten one with your car!
Lucas Dever, Iowa DNR Conservation Officer give his perspective on season.
Edgewood Locker, strategically located in Clayton County, is one of the largest deer processing plants in the country.  Luke Kerns, an owner of the facility, talks about how to get your deer into their plant and get back all kinds of tasty treats.
Bob runs the cash register all the time he is talking.  We regret the noise but do not apologize.  
Good Luck, Good Hunting and Good Fishing.
Be safe out there.   Enjoy Iowa's Finest Season.

Here Comes Fall...We’ve Got It All!

Cooler Weather.  Big River Rising. Fishing is Great. Bow and Black Powder Hunting.  Taxidermist tells how to prepare a Trophy buck. 
DNR has info on Blue Tongue Disease in Clayton County.
Due to circumstances beyond our control, both Ken and Bob talked too much.
There were moments of brilliance but they were short.  Please disregard any overtones of Ken and Bob having dinner together on Friday night.
 

Everything Is Biting Except Mosquitos

This is the great moment of the year when fall colors are peak, temperatures are moderate and the fish are almost jumping into the boat.
"Everything is Biting!" according to Bob Urbain, owner of Murray Outdoors on the South End of Guttenberg under the Big Walleye.
If you are getting ready for deer season....Bob has a DNR machine to get you license and tags.  He has ammo and accessories.  
Bob interviews Cedar Falls Youth Fishing Team.  They are doing great at fishing. 
Jamie, at Landing 615, says fishing off the barge below Dam 10 is hopping.
 

Cool Water - Hot Fishing on the Mississippi

The water temperature has dropped below sixty and "Katy Bar The Door!"
All species are biting.  Walleye and Sauger coming in during the rainy weather on Friday.  Guttenberg Gold Perch...Limits (25) reported.
Bob has a BIG Tent Sale all weekend.
Benny is Frying Fish..Come on Down!!
We also talk serious about why the walleye bite comes and goes, especially when the wind changes or the sun comes out.  Thanks to Chad Dolan with Iowa DNR for his input.  
Dan and Larry are not feeling well and will be working less at store.  We wish the best for them.
Ken has finally told Bob that he loves him and Bob responded....this won't go anywhere because they both have a better deal at home.  (Irresponsible texting can be dangerous.)
It is a fun twenty-one minutes with some good insight into what's biting on the big river.
Big Tent Sale at Murray Outdoors..South End of Guttenberg under the Big Walleye.

Fall Is Here. Fishing Showing Promise on Mississippi

It is officially fall and the season is showing a change from summer.  Fish are reacting to cooler water and getting a little more active and feeding closer to shore.  Lots of little bass at the weedlines.  A good omen for years ahead.
Bob Urbain remains an eternal optimist.  He's been out on the river and has his report.  A catfish hunter has found the ring perch.  Bennie is warily watching, waiting to make his move.
A dating service may be needed for Al and Bennie.  We are talking to the Lee sisters to see if they want to double date.
The show will go on hiatus for a couple of weeks while Ken goes on vacation.
If you need a fishing fix, go to the store and buy something.
Murray Outdoors on the south end of Guttenberg under the Big Walleye.
M-Saturday 6-5    Sunday 6-3.  Don't let Nolan shut the door on you...