How’s the Bite?

Flatheads and Flowers at MBT in Guttenberg

Bob has found his Zen as he talks flood, fishing and flowers. 
Normal water by Memorial day?  Fishermen returning to the river...soon.
Flathead catfish are the river monsters.  Bob tells you how to catch them.
Interviews with Federal Wildlife Service and J Man's Min Cota Repair in Harper's Ferry.  (inspiring)
Come by and meet the wonderful people who work at Murray's Outdoors.  It appears many just do it for the love of it!  

Water Coming Down Fishing looks Good

Looks like a great spring spawn coming for Crappie
 

Fishing the Lakes, Ponds and Interior Rivers of Iowa

The Big River is going down but still far above normal.  We direct our listeners to get their bait and tackle at Murray's Outdoors and head inland to some very good fishing. Bring your spouse as you shop as they may love the nursery and gardening side of the store.
You can also head north to fish on Green Bay with a great guide. 
Bob sells me a couple of St Croix rods and matches reels and line.
You can find Bob with a water hose in the floral area as the weather turns to REAL spring.  

Fish Love Floods We Don’t HTB 4-28-23

The Big Walleye is still above water at Murray Bait and Tackle on the South Side of Guttenberg.  The big river is running full as we wait for the flood to recede.
Bob Urbain and I talk about the Mississippi River that has crested at 21 feet.  That would be the third highest in modern times.  Everyone is waiting for the water to go down but that could be awhile.
Meanwhile, we talk with Jeff Kopaska at Iowa DNR about what fish do when spring flooding occurs.  Normally, he says, the next age group of fish are larger in number and healthier.  "Fish love Floods!"
Widowmaker Lures has a new jig on the market:  A field tested glittering tungsten minnow and Murray's has all the colors.
The Walleye Challenge Fishing Tournament is for everyone who wants to use their cell phone to enter and log the Walleye, Sauger and Large Mouth Bass they catch in May and June.  Lots of prizes.  Really a service to DNR biologists and a fun way to compete.
If you want to measure your fish in the boat, Murray's has some neat devices.  Dan Sawyer (works Mondays) lays out what is on the shelf.  Up to 60 inches if you need it!
Finally, Murray's has its Flower and Garden section stocked full.  Open 6-5 daily. 6-3 on Sundays.  

How High’s the Water, Mama? 4-21-23

Yes, the Mississippi is flooding but there is much more to do!  
Fishing on trout streams and interior rivers is good.  Small mouth Bass are hitting and the Crappie and Bluegill are biting.
We talk with Iowa DNR.  Lucas Dever explains rules, limits, slot length and fishing licenses.
We talk deer.  Mitch from Midwest Mass Outdoors explains the seed mixes he has for spring and summer planting.  Lucas says it is legal to Grow.  Legal to mow. But it is not legal to THROW.  Murray's has these innovative seed mixes for deer feed next fall. 
Roberta (Bob's identical twin sister) Is in full plant mode.  Murray's Outdoors is ready to serve your spring garden and floral needs.  Just like when Beth had it...we hope.
Come by to talk fishing while your significant other trolls the floral and garden side. Good Luck, Good Fishing and Good Gardening.

Spring Spawn Brings Good Fishing 4-14-23

The water is rising from snowmelt in Northern States.  Fish are biting in any backwaters or eddies.  Murray Bait and Tackle is having a big tent sale this weekend.  We talk with Megan at J&L Marine about getting your boat ready.  They have batteries and expert mechanics.
Larry talks Lures and how to use nightcrawlers.   Expert Fisherman Benny accuses Bob of Hyping a Crappie Rig...but then he tried it and it worked!
 

Spring Rise Fishing on Mississippi 4=7=23

The season is rapidly changing.  Water is up but fish are in shallows. Trout fishing is good.  Bob and Larry have ideas on how to catch fish.
We also talk with Jeremy from Wapsi Lure Company, maker of the Ripper Minnow (TM)
A big tent sale starts next Thursday on the Bait and Tackle Side
Seed, sets and seed potatoes available on Flower Side of Store.
Get outside! Come to Murray's for all your fishing, gardening and floral needs.
 
 

Pre-Spawn BIG Walleye Biting Strong in Pools 10 and 11 HTB 3-31-23

A twelve pound walleye caught below dam at Guttenberg this week.  Once the stormy weather passes, the bite should be great.  Walleye and Perch.  
Breaking News: A new tackle and arms shop opens Saturday in Monticello.
River Rat Lures.  We talk with Rick Drury about his process and his products.
Demos with Dan.  Dan Sawyer talks St. Croix Rods.
Bob Urbain finishes with an extensive fishing report.
This could be the best podcast we've ever done!

Hot fishing in cold water. DNR Fishing tournament for Everyone

An update on our earlier show.  Bob Urbain has all the latest on the walleye and perch fishing on the upper Mississippi but we also have an interview with Jeff Kopaska with Iowa DNR on an upcoming fishing tournament that is for everyone.
 

Hot Walleye Fishing In Cold Water 3-17-23

The Water is 34-38 degrees!  Fishermen are wearing all the clothes they own.  Still, the Walleye Fishing is Hot on the Upper Mississippi near Guttenberg, Iowa.
Bob Urbain has an update on the current bite.
Jamie Dinger takes us out to his fishing barge.
Sam Willett talks about guiding trips from "Ice out to Ice in" and has a few tips on how to catch fish.
Happy St Patrick's Day!