Mississippi & Wisconsin Rivers-Fishing Lures, Spinnerbaits, Hair Jigs, Bass Lures

Some November Tactics that Catch Fish Before the month ends I thought I would spend a little time describing some of the various successful tactics that catch bass in November and early December. The key to this period is to remember that the bass are feeding in the extreme shallow water. When you combine shallow water techniques with grass you start to limit the type of fishing presentations that will work effectively in the remaining grass. The first presentation to me is to find grass that has reseeded down from the top of the water 6 to 10 inches; this allows you to pull small short arm spinner baits over the grass. The good thing about short arm spinner baits is the pure fact that the blades do not gather the grass up on the blades nearly as much as a long arm spinner bait do. The flash added with slight deflection off of the grass causes strikes and some really good fish can be caught this way! Next is to find the fish in the middle part of the sunny type days we have in November. This time of day generally moves the bass a little deeper away from the sunlight and it is an ideal time to work rattle baits in 6 to 10 feet of water over short grass. You probably can’t fish anything heavier than ½ oz. but that is all you need to hook up with some good fish. As in the spring that yo-yoing motion will get the strikes so drop it and stop it, just a little quicker so you’re not hanging the grass. A good way not to hang the grass is to use a non stretch line as it will pull through the grass and keep moving. Lastly if you’re a jig fisherman, lay downs, boat houses and rip-rap are just loaded with shallow bass feeding before the winter pushes in. Pitch that jig in and around cover, work the corners and pylons around the boat houses very methodically and you can find a big stringer of fish. Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Service www.fishlakeguntersvilleguideservice.com Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 256 759 2270 Captain Mike Gerry

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Fishing Report - Mississippi River 11/16/2009

Written by Capt. John Bomkamp
Monday, 16 November 2009 18:24
The bass fishing season is nearing the end here in our part of the country. There are some nice smallmouth and largemouths being caught by folks who aren't afraid to tackle the cold mornings. We've actually had some nice warm days in November, making it very pleasant to be on the water. Water temps are still in the mid 40's, which is very unusual for this time of year. Normally around Thanksgiving is the turn, and winter get's going! The walleye and sauger fishing is starting to improve right now, and should get better when the water temps get down into the 30's. We've had some good success in recent trips catching some nice saugers up to 20 inches and walleye up to 25 inches. Vertical jigging, both with hair jigs tipped with minnows, and plain jigs with plastic trailers. Trailer/stinger hooks are a must for the light biters. 20 to 25 feet of water is where we are having the most success. I have my 2007 Triton 20X for sale. It has a Mercury Optimax 225 ProXS on it, and is loaded including GPS and a custom cover. The rig has low hours and has been garage kept when not in use. The asking price is $29,900,a huge savings over buying new. The motor has warranty until 2012. With the holidays coming soon, I am offering my holiday gift certificate special again this year. With 20% off 1/2 day and full day trips, why not buy the fisherman in your life something he will truly enjoy! These are good for a year after purchase and are available for a limited time. Thanks for reading my reports, and good fishing! Capt. John Bomkamp www.johnbomkampfishing.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it (608)574-1580
Last Updated ( Monday, 16 November 2009 18:29 )

Fishing Report-Mississippi River 10/26/09

Written by Capt. John Bomkamp
Monday, 26 October 2009 14:39
Fall is here on Pool 9 of the Mississippi River near LaCrosse, WI Water temps have fallen into the mid 40's with the cool temps we have had in the last few weeks. Largemouth and smallmouth bass action is still pretty good with fish moving towards wintering areas and setting up on wing dams and rocky areas ambushing shad. The last few trips have produced some nice fish on crankbaits, rattletraps and jerk baits. As soon as the water temps get down to about 40 degrees, the Punisher hair jigs shine! Fished on steep banks very slowly produce some big fish. Usually not a lot of bites, but good ones. Walleye and sauger action is starting to get going also. The fish are moving out of their summer areas onto the main channel in deep wintering holes and on wing dams. Fishing action below the lock and dams is also getting pretty good, with the best action yet to come. Action will continue to improve up to Thanksgiving and beyond, depending on when the river freezes up. Vertical jigging hair jigs tipped with minnows or plastic have been producing. Also long lining the jig will sometimes get you more bites. Many guys have hung up the rod and are in the woods and marshes hunting. It's a great time to be on the river! Capt. John Bomkamp www.johnbomkampfishing.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 608-574-1580

Fishing report - Mississippi River 10/5/2009

Written by Capt. John Bomkamp
Monday, 05 October 2009 13:30
Since my last report the water temps have fallen into the low to mid 50's from the 70 degree range. We've had some cool nites and cloudy, windy days lately. The fish are getting into their fall paterns now, with large schools of hungry largemouths and smallmouths getting out in the main channel near wintering areas. Right now topwater baits and rattletraps are producing some nice fish, but it won't be long and we'll have to go to a slower presentation. Punisher's Hogsticker Shakey Heads tipped with a zoom fluke or a grub are excellent baits for this. Later when the water temps get into the 40s, we have excellent success with Punisher jigs. Big bluegills and crappies are also biting well right now. Small jigs tipped with a piece of crawler or minnows are your best bet. The big flathead cats are still being taken on live bluegills or cut bait. These beasts weigh up into the 40 pound range. A friend of mine had a huge fish on for over an hour the other day before it finally go off at the boat. He said it was nearly 6 feet long! Wow!! He was walleye fishing with light line, so was about impossible to land it on light tackle. The lower water temps are getting the walleye and sauger on the move also. From now on until around Thanksgiving should be very good. I have some open days left this fall for some excellent fishing. The fall colors are beautiful right now. Hunting season started, so what better time to combine a fishing and hunting trip! Also, my 2007 Triton 20X is for sale. It's fully equipped including a Mercury 225 ProXS with warranty to 2012. I can send pictures if you are interested. Just email me. Thanks, and good fishing! Capt. John Bomkamp wwwjohnbomkampfishing.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 608-574-1580

Mississippi River Fishing Report - 9/22/09

Written by Capt. John Bomkamp
Tuesday, 22 September 2009 12:27
Fishing continues to be excellent on the Upper Mississippi River near LaCrosse, WI. Fall is on us, and the bite continues to improve everyday. CATFISH: Big flatheads are being taken in deep water tailwater areas on live bluegills and cutbait. Depth ranges from 20 to 70 feet. Lots of nice fish up to 25 pounds are being caught. What a fight! Lots of nice channel cats are also being taken. BASS: Both smallmouth and largemouths are starting to move toward wintering areas and are feeding up heavily. Recent trips are producing excellent catches. Topwater baits are the ticket right now for some exiting action. PANFISH: Big bluegills and crappies are starting to bite now. Bluegills are being taken on live crawlers or red worms fished both on the bottom and below a bobber. Crappie fishing is also starting to heat up with some big slabs being taken on minnows and jigs. WALLEYE: Fishing has been spotty lately. One day it seems to be pretty good, then the next day it is slow again. The water temps are still in the low to mid 70's, and current flow is very low. When temps start to drop and flow picks up, this should improve the fishing. I have some open dates in the coming weeks for some excellent fall fishing. Come spend a few days with us and enjoy the beautiful scenery in our area right now! Capt. John Bomkamp www.johnbomkampfishing.com This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 608-574-1580

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