Central Wisconsin Outdoor Report 5-10-2013
Walleye fishing remains good on the Wisconsin River with lots of nice fish being caught by jig and minnow anglers and a few by guys tossing crankbaits in shallow water.
Bass fishing is picking up and a few lunkers have been caught. Bass up to and over the 20 inch mark are not uncommon at this time of the year. Look for most fish to be associated with shallow rocks and wood in less than 4 feet of water. Toss jig and beaver combos or run crawfish style crankbait to tangle with these feisty bronzebacks.
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| Hooksetters Guide Phil Schweik with a nice spring turkey | 50+ inch musky caught by Kevin Munson during a recent guide trip with Hooksetters Guide Phil Schweik |
We have been on a good crappie bite this past week as these panfish are starting to make their move towards shallow water to spawn. Look for the crappies to be in less than 3 feet of water associated with wood and brush. A small minnow suspended below a tiny bobber will tempt most crappies as they hang out near their spawning grounds.
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| Chad Shudy and his dad with a few of the nice walleyes that they caught on the Wisconsin River with Hooksetters Guide Phil Schweik | A nice "Over the Slot" walleye from the Wisconsin River caught by Hooksetters Guide Phil Schweik |
Musky anglers south of Hwy 10 have had a good start to the 2013 opener with a few nice fish caught on the river system. Small bladed bucktails and twitch baits accounted for most fish but a few guys picked up some muskies on larger baits like Bulldawgs and Suicks as well.
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| Terry Woldvogel with a nice pile of keeper walleyes | Kevin Munson with his 50+ inch musky that he caught with Hooksetters Guide Phil Schweik |
Turkey hunters are still banging away as the season comes to a close. Now more than ever your skill in calling techniques is going to be very important. As the birds have been hunted hard for several weeks now they are going to be very reluctant to come to decoys but the savvy hunter that knows how to call will still get the birds to come to in.
Have a great week,
Phil Schweik
Licensed Wisconsin Hunting & Fishing Guide
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