Current Outdoor Report from Hooksetters Guiding Services
October 4, 2007
Fantastic Fall Fishing is NOW...
The musky bite is going strong. Big soft plastics like Delong Flying Witches and Killer Eels, and large jerkbaits like Suicks and Ducktails Weed Warriors are providing all kinds of action. Work shallow rocky areas early and move on towards remaining deeper weed edges as the day progresses. One other bait that is coming into it's own right now is the use of live bait. Suckers rigged on a quick set rig at this time of the year will produce a fair amount of fish. Sometimes when artificial just won't cut it running live bait can save your day.
The walleye bite continues to get better and better. We are catching a lot of fish in the 15 to 20 inch range by working 4 to 8 feet of water early and then moving to the deeper holes towards the middle of the day. A simple jig and minnow is all you need and depending on the depth a 1/8th to 1/4 ounce jig should be all you need.
The crappie bite is holding strong Actually the best crappie bite hat I have seen in years. Limits of crappies are being taken daily by working the submerged timber in 6 to 10 feet of water. Run small 1/16th ounce jigs tipped with minnows or small plastics right down in the wood and get ready to YANK them out.
As far as the rest of the species: catfish, bluegills, and pike, we are seeing quite a few of them as well but with the bite going so strong on the other species right now it is hard to veer away. But we are picking up some dandy pike and catfish while targeting musky and walleyes. In addition to that we are also seeing a few jumbo perch and some bull gills while targeting the crappies.
The 2007 Wisconsin Deer hunt is well under way and guys are bringing in some very nice whitetails. With all of the people in the woods these days it is always important to remember safety first. Look before you shoot. It only takes a second.
Phil Schweik
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