Hayward Fishing Report
Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 7-9-13
I finally had my first trip of the season strictly dedicated to muskies. Jordan Gensmer from Angler’s Haven Resort joined me for a day of pounding the water. Our original plan was to fish the St. Louis River, but northeast winds and thick fog pushed us inland. The first lake we fished produced one follow by…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin & St. Louis River Fishing Report 7-6-13
I just finished three phenomenal days on the water with my good friend and top notch camera man for Babe Winkelman Productions, Nate Berg. Nate is a true “fishaholic”, and when we get together every year it usually results in a lot of fish looking at the bottom of my net. This year was no…
Read More2013 Spring Wrap Up
As we approach July 4th, I wanted to reflect on the truly incredible fishing we’ve had this spring. It’s been nothing short of outstanding! After a brutal winter that had me seriously contemplating a move south, (just kidding…sort of…) we’ve been rewarded with awesome weather and hungry fish. Needless to say, it’s been well worth…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 7-2-13
I spent a very enjoyable morning on the water with Doug Kelley and his 12 year old daughter Emma from Cedar Rapids, IA. Iowa has been well represented as of late! Our mission was to just catch fish. My favorite! We started out targeting smallies on a sunny, cool, and flat morning. Water temps dropped…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-28-13
Well, I would say the gals in the Earley family from Iowa accounted for themselves well on Thursday. A hot, windy day sent water temperatures up to 75 degrees, and the walleye bite was tough in the morning, but the smallies were on fire. Denise and Kendal pounded them on wacky worms in 3′ to…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-26-13
We’ve begun the week with hot weather, steadily rising water temps, and a lot of noticeable changes on our lakes, but the fishing continues to be outstanding! On Monday, brothers Coleman and Jacob Franchek from Houston, Texas along with their cousin Stuart Summers from Portland, Oregon joined me for an enjoyable day of walleye and…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-23-13
Terry Peterson and I spent the past three days with the Schmitz and Cunningham crew from Colorado and Arizona respectively. It was a great few days spent with great people. Walleyes are still being caught in 12′ to 15′ of water on slip bobbers and leeches. Smallmouth are in transition from spawn to post spawn.…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-20-13
Former University of Wisconsin All American and current NFL All Pro Joe Thomas along with his father in law, Greg Nelson, joined me today for our annual trip. The fish didn’t disappoint. I look forward to this every year, and I couldn’t be happier for two great guys that had a banner day! Totals included 15…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-19-13
I just spent an incredible day on the water with my new friends Scott and Wyatt Evans from Mineral Point, Wisconsin. Even though we are not related, it was obvious that these guys are fisherman. Must be in the name! We landed 20 walleyes in the a.m. with the largest being a fat 23″ fish…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-18-13
The O’Leary gang from Evanston, IL rolled into town this week looking to improve on last year’s catch of magnum bluegills. Well, they have now expanded their list of species caught to include crappies, smallmouth, largemouth, and northern pike. Jack (5 years old) is the self proclaimed “Bass Master”, and Charlie (4 years old) is…
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