How’s the Bite?

Smart Fishermen are Catching Fish

At mid-summer, the fishing is a little trickier.  Bob Urbain has some ideas on how to catch walleye, small mouth bass, crappie and blue gill.
Catfish are biting well and Sheepshead.
We talk with Jeff Kopaska from DNR about the just concluded Walleye Challenge.  Bob has some stats as well.
 

Fish Are Biting. Independence Week Lies Ahead

The Big River may be Bi-Polar this year with High Water early and Low Water now, but the fish are congregating in the current and the bite is Fair to Good in Pools 10-11
Bob has a great summary of the bite, late in the show.
Larry tells of his South Dakota Lake adventure and how to use pencil weights and jigs to catch walleye.  
We also speak with DNR's Lucas Dever and his trainee, Austin Durnan.  Austin is in his final weeks before taking a role as a conservation officer in Southwest Iowa.
26 minutes of content that Artificial Intelligence couldn't create.
 

Low Water but Good Fishing and Tales of the Northland

As the water levels drop, fish move toward the channels and where the bait fish congregate.  On Pool 10 and Pool 11, many species are biting.
Bluegill, Walleye, Sturgeon, Catfish, Sheepshead, Smallmouth Bass.
The fishing barge at Landing 615 in Guttenberg has been very active
Bob and Ken tell stories of Ken's trip to Lake of the Woods this week.  Bob keeps it from getting out of hand.  
A good listen in 22 minutes.    Good Luck and Good Fishing

A Changing Season But You Can Catch Fish

The Mississippi River is down and the land is dry.
Still the fish are being caught all along its banks.
Bob went fishing 4 days last week.
He's full of information
Big Father's Day Sale at Murray's this Weekend
Lots of Details on upcoming Mayfly Hatch in July
 

Summertime Fishing. Catfish are Jumping

The Mighty Mississippi seems to be slipping into summertime mode as the water has dropped and little rain has fallen to bring its level back up.
Channel Catfish and Flathead's are the goal of many anglers.  Bluegill are good if you can find them, same with crappie.  
Junnie's Cattracker Bait Company is a home grown family business now in its second generation.  Great story of their product and their work.
Kirk Hansen talks about Mississippi River Habitat from his position with Iowa DNR.
Come by Murray's Outdoor Store on the South End of Guttenberg under the Big Walleye.  Good Products, Good People.  
 

Free Fishing Weekend June 3, 2023

The big river is finally coming back into its normal channel.  
Bluegill are spawning and the best bite right now.
Catfish getting ready to spawn...good bite on Flatheads of Large Size
Hot weather and gnats are the only downside.
Rain may help...Rain will help...Rain must help!!

The Fishing Is Easy....

Iowa has had a remarkable spring for fishing.  
The Mississippi River is returning to normal post flood.
We have the latest on all species that are biting and a couple of features on a small lure company that is producing some winners.
We also talk with "Casting Away Disabilities for Veterans" and their week of fishing at Honey Creek Resort on Rathbun Lake.  Do good...Feel Good.
Have a safe Memorial Weekend!  Remember that Murray Outdoors is open 67am to 5 pm EVERY day this weekend.
 

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.