Cold Front

Well with this weather we are having here in the Mid West the fishing is on the down side most of the time. Spring is having a hard time getting here. You can still catch fish but it isn't as much fun when it is cold and windy most of the time. Good Fishing. Bob

Walleye

The Walleye are in the rivers around here and some very nice fish are being caught. One of the best methods has been what they now call Whipping that in my day was called Chugging. Pencil Plugs are right now catching most of the fish fom the reports that I have been getting. Another way is to Jig for them.. Tro;;ing with small body baits will also work. Everyone seems to have their own favorite way of catching Walleye. Just enjoy and toss back those big and eat the nice tender little ones. Good Fishing. Bob

C&R Bass season opens on St Clair Saturday. I'm going out Sunday morning with a great Bass fisherman. John Miniaci. he is good but he catches more Muskie then Bass when he fishes with me. We more than likely will be throwing sevearal different lures. You can use most of the smaller Bass baits now. My real favorite after the Red Eye is the Bill Lewis Rattle Trap in Red. Crawdad is one of the good ones. I like the 3/4 ounce over the smaller ones as I thnk you will average bigger fish with them. Work the shallows along drop offs and sand bars and the edges of the reeds. Good Fishing. BOB

Pike

Great time for Pike fishing. Their spawn is over and the water is still cool enough that all the big fish haven't gone deep yet. Spinner Baits and Buzz Baits work well now. So do buck tails and super shads.

Bass

It is time for the Bas to start staging for their spawn. Most are already in the shllows now. Most of the States that have a catch and release season have started. Small Mepps on light lines is one good way to go.

Muskie Fishing

When you are casting for Muskie and a really big fish comes up behind the bait I never go into a figure eight. For big fish I lelieve that a big circle is much better. I have had times with clients doing figure eights and they hit the Muskie in the side and spook it away. Usually on the second time around in the circle as it is going up and out I speed up the lure for a few feet. That is usually enough to get the fish to strike. Hold on tight to the rod. Try this and see if it does work better for you. Good Fishing. Bob

Spring Fishing

Now is the time to work your baits slow and easy. The water is still cool and the fish are also on the slow side. The smaller lighter colored baits are sually the best at this timeof the year. Good Fishing. Bob