8-5-2014 Tue. 7 - 1130 PM, myself and Troy
Weather: calm, clear, 60°
H20: 5.7↓, 40 kcfs, 79°, dingy
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: Bait, 4 flat heads 2 - 15lbs.
Comments:
It was a flat head fishing trip with my friend Troy. Bait catching was relatively easy in the sloughs and we did manage to boat four fish. We did not catch anything big, but it was still a pretty good night.
Observations:
The wild rice has really sprung up, but none of it has tasseled yet.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Sunday, August 3, 2014
8-3-14 Mon
8-3-2014 6 - 830 PM, myself
Weather: (1653) W9, clear, 84°, 30.05 steady
H20: 5.7↓, 36.1 kcfs, 80°, dingy
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: 6 LMB 15-17", 1 SMB 13", 4 pike 22 - 32"
Comments:
It was a Sunday evening fishing trip and I was targeting bass. Even though I was fishing bass, I also caught plenty of pike. The largest pike in particular gave me a great thrill. The first time I saw it the fish had come completely out of the water when it tried to ambush my frog. On the next cast it was not quite so fortunate when it successfully grabbed the frog and I set the hook on it.
I used two baits tonight: a white frog and a swim jig. Each bait accounted for about half of the fish each.
Observations:
The summer high water has filled in many portions of the back waters. It has also done considerable damage to the many islands.
Weather: (1653) W9, clear, 84°, 30.05 steady
H20: 5.7↓, 36.1 kcfs, 80°, dingy
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: 6 LMB 15-17", 1 SMB 13", 4 pike 22 - 32"
Comments:
It was a Sunday evening fishing trip and I was targeting bass. Even though I was fishing bass, I also caught plenty of pike. The largest pike in particular gave me a great thrill. The first time I saw it the fish had come completely out of the water when it tried to ambush my frog. On the next cast it was not quite so fortunate when it successfully grabbed the frog and I set the hook on it.
I used two baits tonight: a white frog and a swim jig. Each bait accounted for about half of the fish each.
Observations:
The summer high water has filled in many portions of the back waters. It has also done considerable damage to the many islands.
8-2-2014 Sat
8-2-2014 myself
Weather: (2053) calm, clear, 75°, 30.08 rising
H20: 5.76↓, 36.6 kcfs, 80°, semi clear
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: bait: bluegills and one crappie, 15 lb flat head
Comments:
It was my first day back from vacation at Hayward and as tradition dictates when I get home I have to go out fishing to catch something. It is always nice to get back to the home waters.
Both the bluegills and the flat heads were utilizing the the wooded areas for both cover and food. The rock areas along the main channel were pretty much void of and bluegills. The deep scour hole areas along the main channel were also not holding any flatheads.
Observations:
The reduced flow summer time conditions are starting to emerge with the exception of the bluegills on the rocks and the flat heads in the deep scour hole areas.
Weather: (2053) calm, clear, 75°, 30.08 rising
H20: 5.76↓, 36.6 kcfs, 80°, semi clear
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: bait: bluegills and one crappie, 15 lb flat head
Comments:
It was my first day back from vacation at Hayward and as tradition dictates when I get home I have to go out fishing to catch something. It is always nice to get back to the home waters.
Both the bluegills and the flat heads were utilizing the the wooded areas for both cover and food. The rock areas along the main channel were pretty much void of and bluegills. The deep scour hole areas along the main channel were also not holding any flatheads.
Observations:
The reduced flow summer time conditions are starting to emerge with the exception of the bluegills on the rocks and the flat heads in the deep scour hole areas.
7-27 through 8-1-2014 Treelands
7-27 through 8-1-2014 myself
Weather: Pleasant, average high 75°, some rain storms, generally light winds
H20: east side clear, west side some algae bloom, 72ยบ
Where: Chippewa Flowage, Hayward, WI
Caught: large mouth bass, 1 small mouth bass, pike, one 25" musky
Comments:
It was once again our family vacation time at Treelands Resort. Treelands is located on the Chippewa Flowage and about twenty minutes east of Hayward, Wisconsin.
The fishing was tough all week. I mainly targeted large mouth bass and pike, with a little musky fishing thrown in. The only pattern that developed was that the bass were not shallow and I did not know where they were.
I did take Brandon Swenson and his fried Dalton out one night casting. Dalton had never fished much before and he was excited when he caught a crappie on a crank bait. I also took a friend out that I had met at the resort. His name was Andy and he was from Rockford Illinois. Andy caught two pike and one crappie and I caught nothing.
This year I also booked a guided river float trip for muskies and small mouth bass. We were guided by Jason from West Fork Guide Service. I was also accompanied by my brother in law Dwayne Swenson. The fishing was not great, but the experience was enjoyable.
Observations:
The flowage is pretty full of water and there are not too many exposed sand beaches. The water was pretty clear and the mill foil is almost non-existent this year.
Weather: Pleasant, average high 75°, some rain storms, generally light winds
H20: east side clear, west side some algae bloom, 72ยบ
Where: Chippewa Flowage, Hayward, WI
Caught: large mouth bass, 1 small mouth bass, pike, one 25" musky
Comments:
It was once again our family vacation time at Treelands Resort. Treelands is located on the Chippewa Flowage and about twenty minutes east of Hayward, Wisconsin.
The fishing was tough all week. I mainly targeted large mouth bass and pike, with a little musky fishing thrown in. The only pattern that developed was that the bass were not shallow and I did not know where they were.
I did take Brandon Swenson and his fried Dalton out one night casting. Dalton had never fished much before and he was excited when he caught a crappie on a crank bait. I also took a friend out that I had met at the resort. His name was Andy and he was from Rockford Illinois. Andy caught two pike and one crappie and I caught nothing.
This year I also booked a guided river float trip for muskies and small mouth bass. We were guided by Jason from West Fork Guide Service. I was also accompanied by my brother in law Dwayne Swenson. The fishing was not great, but the experience was enjoyable.
Observations:
The flowage is pretty full of water and there are not too many exposed sand beaches. The water was pretty clear and the mill foil is almost non-existent this year.
7-25-2014 Friday
7-25-2014 (430-615PM) myself
Weather: (1753) S12, mostly cloudy, 78°, 29.83 steady
H20: 6.81↓, 51 kcfs, 76°, dingy
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: 2 LMB 14 & 15"
Comments:
It was a quick outing before the start of our vacation in Hayward on Saturday. I was fishing for LMB in the slop using a rubber frog. I caught the two bass, missed several others and missed one pike.
Observations:
The water is receding quickly and the clarity is starting to return. The weed growth out on the main lake is really starting to kick in.
Weather: (1753) S12, mostly cloudy, 78°, 29.83 steady
H20: 6.81↓, 51 kcfs, 76°, dingy
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: 2 LMB 14 & 15"
Comments:
It was a quick outing before the start of our vacation in Hayward on Saturday. I was fishing for LMB in the slop using a rubber frog. I caught the two bass, missed several others and missed one pike.
Observations:
The water is receding quickly and the clarity is starting to return. The weed growth out on the main lake is really starting to kick in.
Thursday, July 24, 2014
7-23-14 Wed
7-23-2014 myself, Dick, Nora and Ike
Weather: (1853) NW9, clear, 80°, 30.14 steady
H20: 7.18↓, 56 kcfs, 77°, fairly clear
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: All: bluegills, catfish, carp, suckers, drum, small mouth bass
Comments:
My brother Dick requested that I take him and his grand kids Nora and Ike out fishing, so I graciously agreed. From the smiles on their faces and the giggles in their voices I would have to say they had a good time.
We started out fishing for panfish and that was slow. we then went bottom fishing and we caught a multitude of different fish. Nora's main goal was to catch a catfish for a fish fry and we caught two for her to take home. Ike really enjoyed reeling in the fish and was a little hoggish on the bites. Nora seemed to enjoy other people catching fish even more than herself, which was very nice to see.
Observations:
There was no sign of any fish flies tonight. The river continues to recede and the rice is starting to stand up.
Weather: (1853) NW9, clear, 80°, 30.14 steady
H20: 7.18↓, 56 kcfs, 77°, fairly clear
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: All: bluegills, catfish, carp, suckers, drum, small mouth bass
Comments:
My brother Dick requested that I take him and his grand kids Nora and Ike out fishing, so I graciously agreed. From the smiles on their faces and the giggles in their voices I would have to say they had a good time.
We started out fishing for panfish and that was slow. we then went bottom fishing and we caught a multitude of different fish. Nora's main goal was to catch a catfish for a fish fry and we caught two for her to take home. Ike really enjoyed reeling in the fish and was a little hoggish on the bites. Nora seemed to enjoy other people catching fish even more than herself, which was very nice to see.
Observations:
There was no sign of any fish flies tonight. The river continues to recede and the rice is starting to stand up.
7-21-14 Mon
7-21-2014 myself, Norm and Riley Jambois
Weather: (2153) SE9 overcast 83°, 29.93 falling
H20: 7.89↓, 64 kcfs, 77°, fairly clear
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: all: bluebills, Riley: 3 flat heads 8-14 lbs.
Comments:
I had a request from my old friend norm to take him and his daughter out flat head fishing. How could I refuse! From a past outing with Riley I knew she had a passion for fishing, and I can truthfully say that fire is still burning.
Riley got to handle all the flat head bites, and she did a good job of it. We had good action and three fish made it boat side.
Observations:
The river is finally in good shape for flat head fishing. We were easily able to anchor on a main side channel next to the main navigation channel. A major fish fly hatch was taking place this evening out on the man made islands.
Weather: (2153) SE9 overcast 83°, 29.93 falling
H20: 7.89↓, 64 kcfs, 77°, fairly clear
Where: Mississippi R. pool 7
Caught: all: bluebills, Riley: 3 flat heads 8-14 lbs.
Comments:
I had a request from my old friend norm to take him and his daughter out flat head fishing. How could I refuse! From a past outing with Riley I knew she had a passion for fishing, and I can truthfully say that fire is still burning.
Riley got to handle all the flat head bites, and she did a good job of it. We had good action and three fish made it boat side.
Observations:
The river is finally in good shape for flat head fishing. We were easily able to anchor on a main side channel next to the main navigation channel. A major fish fly hatch was taking place this evening out on the man made islands.
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