Is it Summer Yet?

Well folks another weekend, another cold front. This one brought temperatures just above freezing for most of the morning and a “refreshing” 20 mph wind out of the north. Saturday’s trip was all about the spinner baits in as little water as we could fine. The river is currently flooding, but the water is really clear. You have to remember that clear is relative to what you are used to and when you can see your bait more than 3 inches in the water on the Mississippi the water is clear.

Joe Hannsen joined my dad and me on the trip this week. We really did a lot of moving trying to get out of the current and the wind. We wound up catching 8, but nothing with any size. I did end up catching a 24-25 inch walleye on a spinner bait. It was pretty exciting and to be honest with you it has been the highlight of my fishing year so far. I will also have to credit my dad for netting the fish. He has a history of missing them or knocking them off the hook so it was good to see he got lucky when he needed too. His record hasn’t been real stellar this year.

I would also like to congratulate Ken Conrad of Long Grove for the fish of the week. The carp is beginning to become a highly sought after game fish here in the United States. If you don’t believe me, do some research. Nice job again Ken.

The FLW boys are in town for a tournament this weekend. I think they fish Saturday and Sunday with the weigh-in down at the River Center. It would be worth checking out. They are going to catch some fish, so it will be cool to see how big they can get in the river.

Next week I am heading off to Wisconsin to chase after smallmouth with Jess, her uncle Greg, and her dad Steve. Hopefully we will have some pictures of some fish to share. Either way it will be a great time. Hope everyone enjoys their long weekend.

Tight lines,
Pat