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  • 12/19/2012 11:00:00 AM
    Late archery season is in full swing but we have risky ice conditions that are giving way to a slow start for ice fishing. Andy Teller with a nice musky that he caught through the ice. Andy Teller and Duane with some great night time walleyes. Late season archery hunting can be one of the best times of the year to be out in t...
  • 12/19/2012 8:35:00 AM
    By John Luthens According to the Mayan calendar the end of the world is coming on Dec. 21. I couldn’t care less. I’ve already been through it. Resting on my desk this very moment, among other odds-and-ends that I should throw away, is a folded newspaper clipping to prove it. A failed prophecy and a cluttered desk. There’s eno...
  • 12/18/2012 4:05:00 PM
    By Mike Yurk The Finkel Files  One of the most famous battles from our country’s long military history is the Battle of Little Big Horn, also known as Custer’s Last Stand. Everyone knows the story. On June 25, 1876, Lt. Col. George Custer led five companies of cavalry into the Little Big Horn to attack a large Indian camp of Lak...
  • 12/18/2012 3:40:00 PM
    Well, we didn’t gain any ice this week.  The rain took some of the ice away.  The narrows on Red Cedar Lake have opened up again.  I took a drive to several local lakes with bays that should have some ice.  Most of the lakes had no fishermen, but some had tracks where anglers had tested the ice.  These tracks were f...
  • 12/18/2012 3:25:00 PM
    Jim Hudson, Hudson's On the Spot Guide Service, 715-209-6431hudson@fishchequamegonbay.com  We are still in the "making ice" stage here on Chequamegon Bay. Some parts, off Second Landing, have had ice a little longer, but nothing is fishable as of yet. Hoping that the temps stay below freezing and we can start putting some depth to the ice pac...
  • 12/11/2012 4:35:00 PM
    By John Luthens I’d driven past the road sign off of Interstate 41 hundreds of times. “Lost Arrow Road,” reads the sign, standing just south of Fond du Lac, down a sloping grade of asphalt and past the two wind turbine towers that have stood as monuments for as long as I can remember. The two towers may have even spawned the spr...
  • 12/11/2012 3:00:00 PM
    Well, some of the small lakes and some bays have safe ice.  Be sure to keep checking the thickness as you go out to your favorite spot.  A good solid 4 inches will support one man and 6-8” will support a man and an ATV.  Remember to bring a rope—you could save a friend.  Be sure to go with a buddy and bring a cell ...
  • 12/11/2012 12:15:00 PM
    By Professional Guide Roger LaPenter Roger LaPenter from Anglers All reports that there are still a few people creeping out to fish the cold water before the ice forms. Roger and Carolyn are letting people know that they need to be prepared and have safety clothing and gear for their fishing venture. The few that are trying fishing right now are ...
  • 12/6/2012 9:40:00 AM
    By Professional Guide Joe Brezinski Many of our area lakes opened back up this week due to the warm weather the past weekend. Some of the small lakes remained frozen but anyone trying to venture out should proceed with extreme caution. Some shallow areas may experience 3 inches of ice only to reduce to an inch a couple feet away. Air temps should ...
  • 12/5/2012 1:50:00 PM
    Not much for ice yet.  There were reports of some fishermen out on Turtle Lake and Prairie Lake.  They are jumping the gun.  I’m as anxious as anyone to get out there ice fishing, but this week’s warm weather and rain haven’t helped the ice form and safety is a real concern. It’s best to hold off and get yo...
  • 12/4/2012 2:05:00 PM
    By John Lindeman This year’s annual fishing trip targeting trophy walleyes cruising Little Bay de Noc in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula turned out to be a bit of history repeating itself. The usual suspects would definitely repeat themselves: rough water; big fish; cold weather; and good friends. We didn’t know it, but this years&rs...
  • 12/4/2012 10:55:00 AM
    With the warm temperatures we had this past week we are advising anglers to stay off area ice and wait for cooler temperatures and more solid ice.  Right now in Central Wisconsin we have from 1 1/2 inches to 2 1/2 inches of ice and that will more than likely diminish before it gets better if the weather continues to stay the way it is.  W...
  • 11/29/2012 1:00:00 PM
    The ice fishing season has started in the Phillips WI area with 2 to 3 inches of ice covering most of the lakes shorelines. I would not recommend venturing far on the ice yet but fishermen are going out on the shallower shorelines and setting tip-ups for Walleye and Pike. The bite has been good so far. Most fishermen are reporting picking up a few ...
  • 11/27/2012 11:45:00 AM
    Muskie anglers are receiving a little bonus time as the warm air temps have kept our area lakes open. Remember the water temps are extremely cold so your presentations need to be super slow. Some anglers have decided to troll since it was difficult to keep rod guides from freezing. They have had mixed success using the 13" jake baits and trolled at...
  • 11/27/2012 9:15:00 AM
    By Fishing Guide Roger LaPenter Anglers All, (715)-682-5754,  http://www.anglersallwisconsin.com Anglers can consider themselves in "Fishing Limbo" right now. It's really too cold to have a boat out on the water...And too cold to fish off the docks...There is no ice to start ice fishing on...so we just have to wait until Mother Nature sets th...
  • 11/26/2012 3:05:00 PM
    Another firearms season is come and gone in Wisconsin and this one seems to be one to remember as the Rut was in full swing for the hunters. A lot of nice mature bucks have been taken in our area including a 10 pointer that I was lucky enough to have follow a doe into the stand that I was sitting in 7:30 opening morning. Price County is right fo...
  • 11/26/2012 1:40:00 PM
    Wisconsin Ice Fishing Show The Patriot Center - Rothschild, WisconsinDecember 7, 8, 9, 2012 One of the largest events for the Ice Fishing, Lodging and Tourism industries is quickly approaching. Our current exhibit listing, seminar schedule and admission rates are published on our web page at www.icefishingshow.com. This event will feature the L...
  • 11/26/2012 12:20:00 PM
    Unseasonal temperatures are keeping deer activity to a minimum but hunters are still bagging their bucks. In additional to the hunting the warm weather has savvy anglers are scoring BIG on open water. Another good fall musky John Niko with a nice fall musky With abnormally warm temperatures for this time of the year, hunt...
  • 11/26/2012 11:15:00 AM
    November 20, 2012 DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp to be at meeting to listen to anglers MADISON – Anglers and others interested in how the state allocates chinook for stocking at Lake Michigan ports are invited to join DNR Secretary Cathy Stepp for a Dec. 1 meeting to learn how the decision has been made in the past and provide input on how it sh...
  • 11/16/2012 9:30:00 AM
    By Professional Fishing Guide Roger LaPenter Anglers All, (715)-682-5754,  http://www.anglersallwisconsin.com It appears the participation in fishing has slowed up a bit now as anglers are anxiously awaiting the upcoming ice fishing season. There still are some anglers casting along the shorelines for Trout and Salmon, but it seems most outdo...
  • 11/15/2012 9:00:00 AM
    Walleyes, crappies and muskies have been providing anglers with great action this past week but now with the 2012 gun deer season starting many anglers are now packing up their boats and taking to the woods. Walleye action has been very good this past week.  Most of our fish are coming in 10 to 14 feet of water during the mid day hours on jig...
  • 11/13/2012 9:10:00 AM
    Time for the Giants By Professional Guide John Carlson Most of the docks are pulled at the landings and the water levels have been dropped in the flowages to their winter levels making it a chore to get the bigger boats in the water. But it's well worth it when you’re on the water because the big fish are biting. With water temps warming ba...
  • 11/12/2012 2:55:00 PM
    Matt Selsor of Pewaukee and Brian Hass of Waukesha found that out first hand while musky fishing Pewaukee Lake. “Matt Selsor of Pewaukee poses for photos with a 47 inch muskie just prior to release Sunday. The fish was lost temporarily prior to cooperating with a second strike. Photo by Brian Hass.” According to Selsor, a big musky ...
  • 11/8/2012 2:00:00 PM
    Fishing for walleyes and muskies has been very good this past week but most eyes are now focused on the upcoming 2012 gun season. In addition to the upcoming gun deer season many archery hunters are still in the woods looking for that elusive big buck. Kevin Munson with a nice musky Curt Schwarzkopf with a nice walleye Dennis Hin...
  • 11/7/2012 10:55:00 AM
    First-time buyers get a price break on fishing and hunting fun Get a major price break on your hunting, fishing or trapping license if you are a first-time buyer or are buying your first license in 10 or more years. Discounted fees are available for residents and nonresidents alike and are automatically applied when you buy a license. Try it -- yo...