Fishing Report-Mississippi River 10/26/09 | Mississippi & Wisconsin Rivers-Fishing Lures, Spinnerbaits, Hair Jigs, Bass Lures

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
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