Price County Fishing Report 7-1-13
There has been a long drawn out mayfly hatch but that doesn't seem to be hurting the Panfish or Walleye bite at all. Bluegills are still tight to shore, we are getting them on just about anything that we throw at them. They are pretty spooky and you almost have to hit the wood to get them. Walleye action it still going strong, size is a little on the small side but the action has been making up for it. Leeches under a slip float have been working very well, or half of a crawler on a jig or floating lindy rig. Look for the Walleye in 4 to 15 feet of water right now. I have been hitting some steep banks with wood on and catching a nice mixed bag of Walleye, Perch, and Gills. If you get hit close to shore it's usually a gill and if one of them doesn't pick up your line a Walleye or Perch usually hits when you drag you bait closer to the boat.
Topwater Musky and Bass action is heating up, I have been seeing some nice Musky in the early mornings and later in the evening on Dr. Evils, America's Best Crawlers, and Top Raider style baits. Large Mouth have been starting to go on Frogs in the heavy weed cover, and Smallmouth on Chug Bugs around Rock and Wood. During the day Gliders like Phantoms have been working well for Musky and Jigs and Craw trailers or Tubes also have been taking both Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass.
Pictured is Jess Curler with a gill that she caught with her new rod and reel combo that purchased at Ross's Sport Shop minutes before.
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John Carlson-N.P.A.A. #378
Ross's Sport Shop & Guide Service
286 North Lake Ave
Phillips, WI 54555
715-339-3625
715-820-0958 mobile
rossport@pctcnet.net
www.rosssonline.com