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Feb. 26, 2010

Crappie still bitin' Here are pics from last 2 days.........

Let's Go Fishin'........JR

2-15-10

Crappie still doing great......
Despite water still very cold, fish are starting to migrate shallower.....we are finding alot of fish in same locations, but a bit closer to shore! Walleye are starting to feed better up the lake a ways, so it shouldn't be long until they turn on in the dam area!
Will it ever warm up? I love winter fishing but this is ridiculous!

Let's Go Fishin' JR

Feb. 07, 2010
Despite a round of snow every other day, Crappie fishing has been excellent.

Tom and Craig with four, out of their 2 limits. Even though the water temp is still in the low 30's, the fish are feeding a little shallower.

These new "Sling" baits are working great......

.Let's Go Fishin'........JR

02-04-2010

Another good Crappie day....even while it was snowing...........Gary and Brian with their limits......

Let's Go Fishin'.......................JR

Feb. 02, 2010

Still doing good with Crappie !!!!! The gentlemen fishing with me the last 2 days are responsible for providing a hot new bait that are catching these winter fish. They are called "Outdoor Don's Sling Baits"

He is gearing up production right now. They have been catching Crappie, Walleye and White Bass for me for the last year!
He finally is ready to let me introduce them to you........ Fish haven't been able to resist them..........

For more info, Contact me at jr@anglersmidwest.com

Let's Go Fishin'

Jan. 31, 2010

A great crappie day to end the month....Caught 3 limits but, forgot pictures.
Took a picture of the ramp I had to shovel snow off of to launch the boat!!!

Let's Go Fishin'.......................JR

Feb. 01, 2010

Another great crappie day..........

Let's Go Fishin'.......................JR

Jan. 30, 2010

Crappie still in the shad!!!!! Donnie and I were out less than 2 hours. Took nearly that long to shovel off tire lanes at the boat ramp!
Caught 30 & came home...There's always tomorrow.........

Let's Go Fishin'.......................JR

Here is a shot of our tournament winning fish on the 24th. We caught over 50 legal sized crappie to choose our 7 fish from...

Let's go Fishin' JR

Jan 22, 2010

The crappie bite was exceptional today. Large school in 50 to 60 ft of water.
Also nice white bass too! Locater is showing fish coming up out of school to get the jig!

Here are 5 of a limit caught out of the school..........Let's go fishin'.....JR

Jan 20,2010

Crappie still doing great......Chad Baker with 2 of a nice limit caught today.

Looks like the Walleye may be starting to move in! Saw several on the old Humminbird 997 today!

LET'S GO FISHIN' JR

1-18-10

What a beautiful day......Fishin's good....probably 70 to 80 crappie this afternoon with 44 keepers,1 walleye......

Gary

Tanner

LET'S GO FISHIN' JR

Jan 17-2010

Had another good day in the crappie! Had to stay with the shad. Most were caught over 60+ ft of water;

Let's go Fishin' JR

Jan. 15, 2010

Finally got a break in the arctic weather. The crappie were hungry!
The main lake is open, but coves are still frozen.

Remember....Let's Go Fishin....JR

Jan. 03, 2010

As you can see, we aren't having a thaw yet. Don't seem to be much fishin' going on.

But, I am ready!!!!!!

Let's Go Fishin' .......JR

Report; Dec 31,2009

Walleye fishing has been super tough this fall/winter. Crappie are doing fair right now on main lake if you don't mind going deep. I caught them last trip as deep as 50ft. That takes patience, but, can be rewarding. We are having the coldest stretch of weather that we have had in several years.

So, I am expecting good things when the January "thaw" comes....

Remember....Let's Go Fishin....JR Have a great fishy New Year!!!!

November 01, 2009

I guess the walleye are still feeding at night.
We took advantage of a beautiful, warm,evening with a full moon and caught this 4 pounder.
Missed a couple of others but also caught some nice bass.

The weather is supposed to settle down this week, so I may have a better report later.....

Let's Go Fishin'....JR

10-18-09

I have enjoyed a few days off, but ready to go again.

Boy, did we get rain! My rain gauge holds 7 1/2 inches and it was running over when I checked it.

That was just in 24 hrs. The lakes are all up a bunch with alot of fish back in the flooded brush.

Crappie and bass are still the best catch right now. Walleye should start gathering on points again soon.
Water temp is now down in the 50's with all this cool weather.

We are not getting any stable weather, so, the fishing is good one day and not-so-good the next.
This is a beautiful time to enjoy the scenery when the bite is slow.

So remember, Let's Go Fishin'..........JR

10-07-09

Here's Larry and Dan with today's Crappie catch.
They took thier limit back home with them along with tired backs. Fishin' is good.

Let's GO Fishin' JR

Oct 07, 2009

Larry and Dan, from Oklahoma, with some of their limits of Crappie, today!
Walleye are starting to move in, but are still somewhat slow to bite.

Bass are still going good, with top water still providing good action.
We still have a few October dates left....better hurry if you want in on the fall color too!!!

Let's GO Fishin' JR

Sept.10 thru Sept. 17

Walleye fishing is picking up with alot of small fish. Crappie are also feeling the autumn-like nights and are feeding better.

Bass fishing continues to be the talk of the lake! Good catches with lots of nice sized fish!!!!
Here are a few pictures of this week's action.

Remember.....Let's Go Fishin' JR

Sept 9th

We have been having so much fun with Bass, the walleye and crappie are getting a break!
Here are some pictures with Samuel and Hannah. They are about ready to start their guiding careers.........

Let's go fishin'.......JR

August 26th

Crappie days are always fun! Here are 4 of 15 caught on the river today with Larry and Ed.
It was a slow bite, but persistance pays off. River rats, like me, are always happy on the river!



Fall bite is coming soon. Let's GO!!!!! Fishin'   JR

August 19 th thru August 21st

Crappie are doing pretty well this week. We have had several limits.
A lot of fish still just under legal, but this fall and winter should provide great crappie fishing.

There are also alot of 12 to 14 inchers to be caught!!! Walleye are still tough on the main lake,
but I really expect that to change soon as the water is cooling down.

Let's Go Fishin'.........JR

August 18

Boy, we are once again having some crazy weather! It is really causing difficulty in finding a pattern. One day the crappie will be 8 to 10 ft deep and the next day they may be 20ft or deeper. The thermocline layer is down near 30 ft. That is almost twice as deep as normal years! Walleye fishing continues to be tough with only sporadic catches very early, sundown, or after dark. Today we caught several crappie, with alot of 9 1/2 inch to 10 inch fish.

Here is Hannah, my daughter, with one of her crappie she caught this evening. She may be our next guide in the family!!!!

Let's Go Fishin'........JR

Aug 1st thru Aug 3rd

Have been catching alot of crappie. Wish more were like this one! Walleye bite is picking up a little with alot of sub-legal fish caught.

Alot of nice largemouth are being caught on top water, especially early in the day. If you would like to book a fall trip to catch a crappie like this, Call me to get a date set before they fill up!!!!!

Telephone:

Home 417-276-3683
Cell: 417-276-1943

Let's Go Fishin'........JR

July 30

Walleye fishing has been very tough so we took a little break! Crappie are biting well, however,
alot of under-sized fish are being caught here on the lake....

SO, we decided to try the river today! Here are 6 of the 30 fish that we kept today......

They seem to always be biting somewhere...

Let's go fishin'......JR

July 4th thru July 10th

With the holiday weekend, we spent little time on the water. Crappie are doing well with a lot of sub-legal fish. That is a good sign that fishing will be good for the next few years. At times we are catching nice 13 to 15 inch crappie too! The walleye seem to be taking advantage of a good aquatic insect hatch. This is happening at the time of a full moon, so, most activity has been at night while I sleep! Day bite should pick back up soon!

Let's Go Fishin'      JR

Fall is just around the corner, so book now to get the best fishin' days.

Call 417-276-1943 and say "Let's Go Fishin' " to receive a 10% discount for Fall......

July 3rd

Jim & Rob from St. Louis area with some of the 19 crappie they caught this morning.
Brother-in-Law Ed Ford of Stockton was too shy to be in the picture.

"Actually, he left so he wouldn't have to help me clean the catch".
We also had walleye, white bass, catfish, bluegill and bass.

Remember....

Let's Go FISHIN'....... JR

July 1st....

Things are a bit crazy this week. The walleye and crappie seem to have taken a vacation for a few days. Folks are calling me asking, "Are you catching any fish?" It has been tough for about 3 days, Moon is going full, water has cooled after getting really warm last week.

I think the fish are confused. One good note, though, you can really have a bluegill extravaganza. They are everywhere. The walleye bite should turn on again soon. We did catch a nice walleye and some 13" crappie late today.

Even if the bite is tough, Let's go fishin' JR

June 23rd & 24th......

Matt and Mark Hoch enjoying some "hot" summer walleye action. Bass & crappie doing good too, despite the heat.

Let's Go Fishin' JR

June 19th

Wind slowed the catch today! Bill & Dennis with me, Kenyon and Mike with Donnie.

Donnie wins again!!!

Let's Go Fishin'

June 18

Walleye are the going thing....Dan,Eric and Andrew with their limit to go back to Illinois and Texas.

We still have a few dates open in July! Call now for a fun walleye day, then relax with us at the lodge.

"Let's Go Fishin'" JR

June 17th

Another good day....Alan Redd, with his supper too! Boy, was his wife happy....

Ready to go fishin' ???

Give us a call JR

Telephone:

Home 417-276-3683
Cell: 417-276-1943

June 15

Oklahoma boys, Larry and Joe, limit out with walleye. Caught crappie, bluegill, bass and channel catfish too!!!

"Let's Go Fishin'" JR

June 12

Another good morning....June 12th Caught a few crappie & bass too! Bill Woody & Dwain Hammons

Ready to go fishin' ??? JR

June 11

2 of 3 walleye this.... Jim & Brandon having a great time, going back out this afternoon!

June 1-9

Walleye fishin' is picking up. Caught a nice limit today in 35 minutes. Water temp is in the low 70's. Crappie are scattered on the main lake with trolling working the best. Bass are still going strong.

Give us a call, our June schedule is booking fast and the fishing is getting better every day.

Remember.........Let's go Fishin'! JR

May 29

Summer walleye pattern is beginning. These were taken late afternoon. Let's Go Fishin'.......

April 16 thru May 5th

Walleye fishing is picking up and crappie are ready to spawn.
Water temps and cool weather are playing a big role in day to day catches.

The fish will be in very shallow water one day, then backed off again until it warms up again.
Lake is also rising with all the cool rains we are having.

Forecast is looking better, so the bite should improve quickly.....
Book your spring trip now while Donnie & I still have some open dates.

Anglers Midwest Lodge should be ready by May 15.......

REMEMBER.....Let's Go Fishing......JR

Apr. 05 thru Apr 15

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Remember.........Let's go fishin'!

March 28 thru April 5th

With these strong fronts coming thru every 36 to 48 hours, the poor fish don't know what to do.
It's looking like a lot of walleye have spawned, but we are still picking up a few males.
All the fishing has slowed, but as soon as we get some warm, stable weather, things should break open.
Hoping for a better week this week.

EVEN WHEN IT'S TOUGH, LET'S GO FISHING........JR

March 20 thru 27th

Crazy weather is taking its toll! Walleye are ready to spawn on lower lake. Some may already have.

The bite is unpredictable to say the least.

We had a mini- tournament with Ken's crew from Oklahoma, last Saturday.

Congratulations to Rick who showed us up on the bass to take the win and received a 7'2'' Outlaw Crappie & Walleye Pole.

I still am shaking it off!!!

Will they now think Donnie is the best Guide on my Crew?

Crappie were moving shallow, but this cold storm will hurt. Bass are still doing good.

LETS GO FISHING! JR

March 16 thru 19

Walleye are about ready to spawn. Catching mostly males in the 2.5 to 4.5 # range.

Bass are still good and moving shallow! Crappie are scattered with reports of a lot of frustration trying to stay on fish,
however, some are catching good numbers.

LET'S GO FISHING ..... IT'S MY FAVORITE THING TO DO!!!!!!!

JR

March 11 thru 15th......

Walleye still doing good.. Last 3 trips we averaged 10 walleye each evening up to 6.5 #.Bass has slowed a little, but fish are moving shallower even though water has been slow to warm up. Haven't had much time to try the crappie.

Remember.... Keep Fishing.......JR

March 8,9,10th

Walleye fishing is exceptional. Had 7 Monday evening, up to 7#.

Caught 10 this afternoon, 2 over 6# each, and the smallest weighed 3.5#

Yesterday only fished a couple of hours before the strong front hit. Had a nice mess of crappie!

Remember to GO FISHING!!! It’s my favorite thing to do!

MARCH 1^st thru MARCH 7^th

Walleye fishing has been excellent evenings early in the week. Has slowed some as fish are probably feeding at night with the bright moon.
Should pick back up in the next few days.

Bass bite is maybe as good as I have ever seen on the lower lake. Late afternoon seems best.
Presentations must be slow as water temps are just now above 40.

Crappie are also picking up with the larger fish following the shad.

That’s what I’ve been after this week.

Call me or e-mail me at jr@anglersmidwest.com for more info…….

Remember my motto….LET’S GO FISHING! It’s my favorite thing to do…….

More coming next week so stay tuned