Chequamegon Bay & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 7-17-14
On Monday morning, we were greeted with 50 degree air temps, rain, and north winds. I guess I didn’t get the memo that October arrived early! Randy Bina from Rice Lake, WI received a trip with me as a gift from his wife through Relay for Life. I hope she didn’t pay extra for the…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 7-13-14
Thursday morning was spent with Nate Winters from Road Weary Productions trying to get some early summer smallmouth footage. What a morning we had!!! By the time it was all said and done, we had boated several smallies up to 20″ on four different techniques. I wish every day could be that smooth!!! We started…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 7-9-14
We’ve been invaded by Hoosiers!!! Long time customer, friend, and CEO of Big Tine Mike Bassett from Rockville, IN arrived on Sunday with wife Kathy and our good friend Joe LaMantia from Mid-States Distributing in St. Paul, MN. We spent a few hours in the afternoon on Sunday chasing walleyes and found some good fish in 14′…
Read MoreChequamegon Bay, St. Louis River, & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 7-6-14
We’ve had an amazing 4th of July weekend with some really great people and some truly special fish. For the first time this season, I’m able to report on all three regions that we cover at once. With summer patterns starting to set up we’re definitely seeing some transitioning, especially with smallmouth. Thursday was spent…
Read MoreSt. Louis River & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 7-2-14
The past three days was spent filming with my old friends from Babe Winkelman Productions. If you’re into flying kites, we’ve got some great footage for you… This trip was scheduled last winter while hoping to capitalize on the outstanding walleye fishing in the St. Louis River Harbor. Mother Nature didn’t read the script and…
Read MoreSt. Louis River & Hayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-29-14
On Saturday, I had an overdue opportunity to get my father Jim on the water to do a little scouting on the St. Louis River and harbor in Superior. This was my first chance to get up there this season, and I needed to get a feel for what was happening. The reports I’ve heard…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-27-14
Texans always claim to like big things, and apparently crappies are included on that list! One of our favorite families from the Lonestar state arrived this week for two great days of fishing that included a “First Ever” in my boat. Cindy Franchek from Dallas, TX brought along newcomer Matthew Cox from Arlington, TX for…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-22-14
The walleye and smallmouth fishing on our inland lakes continues to be nothing short of fantastic. I haven’t had a chance to compare numbers yet, but this has to rank right with last June which was our best ever. I don’t hide my feelings about winter, but I may have to change my position if…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-19-14
Man… This has been one heck of a week!!! Our inland lakes are on fire. If your serious about walleyes and smallmouth, this is your time! We started off the week with two cool kids from Amery, WI. Cousins Tommy Oman (age 14) and Jake (age 11) from Amery, WI were given a day with…
Read MoreHayward, Wisconsin Fishing Report 6-15-14
What a Father’s Day weekend it’s been! Matt Tande from Elk Mound, WI along with his brother Dylan and father Gary from Mondovi, WI kicked it off in grand fashion on Friday. Matt is a big time deer hunter and camera man for The Hunt With Greg and Jake. We’ve shared many hunting camps together and…
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