fishin' report 9-21-12

They are killin' them today.  All morning has been a chartreuse/glow green bite.  Even rookies are hooking up.  Weather- crappy, but as I've said that = good fishing.  Get out there and tie into one.  Finally lots of Browns are being caught.  Last few days were pretty good, but today is much better.  Beach has been best, but good luck finding a spot.  Maybe if you showed up with a machete hanging off your belt.  Not much more I can say except the weekend looks lousy too, so that should also be good.  Later- Bob
PS- If I can make it out of bed,I plan on trying Silver tomorrow.

fishin' report 9-17-12

Before we talk about what's biting, I'd like to talk about the passing of a good friend.  Scotty Haebig, a friend to many fishermen, hot rod enthusiasts, and drag racers, died yesterday of complications from the cancer he had been fighting since its diagnosis last fall.  He was more than a fixture here, he was my right hand.  He looked out for me with the love of a father, and I'll miss him like one.  Scotty was so helpful in so many ways that I could never list them all.  He was my sounding board for every decision I made.  He made sure I got here on time, would call me when I wasn't, soothe the customers until I got here, and when I couldn't drive- picked me up at my house.  It wasn't uncommon for me to get here on snow days to find he already had the entrance and sidewalk shoveled.  He was in my corner for any fight or competition, he was my best advertisement, strongest ally, you name it.  There was never any doubt of his support.  I can't believe he's gone.  No one is worthy to take his place.  I think I'll retire his seat at the counter and keep everyone off of it from now on.  Then maybe I can imagine him still sitting there as he always did.  I've got such a hole in my heart, soul, life now that for the first time in ages I feel a little lost.  Sometimes with a loss like this, you can take a little solace in the fact that the person is at least no longer suffering, but I can't even use that because I thought, as everyone did, that he was going to be back in no time.  Scotty himself thought he had it beat for probably the whole time until a few days ago, at the most a week and a half ago.  I've never seen anyone so upbeat and optimistic with such a good attitude.  They say that's what you need to fight that disease right?  I guess that just wasn't enough.  Maybe he had me fooled because he was that good at putting up a good front. Usually I'm the guy that says, "everything happens for a reason", and that "God has a plan", but I can't say that this time.  All I can say is that I'll miss my friend terribly.
Bob

Kings are in now. Not in big numbers.  Mostly a lot of casting and not much catching.

fishin' report 9-12-12

Kings have been being caught in the harbor the last couple of days.  Mon. about 5 were caught.  Tues. about 10 were caught....get the drift?  Most have been on the medium size white tube jigs.  Some were caught with a 3/4 oz. rainbow Krocodile, but alas this spoon was part of LuhrJensen's cut backs and is no longer made.  The last ones I had flew out this week.  I do have some "Rocket Doctor" spoons in the same pattern on order and they should be here by Fri. the 14th.  Other than that, spawn is always a good bet as are Oslo spinners, and the ever popular Little Cleo 3/4 oz.  Mostly in the metallics during the day, or in the glows in low or no light conditions.  Get out there and whip the water to a foam because with the unpredictability of this year, who knows how long they'll stick around.  Later, Bob

fishi' report 9-3-12

Finally!!! Some fish are actually starting to show up in the harbor.  Not many, but some.  Seems like the last couple of days the total for the harbor has been right around 5 fish.  Some rainbows, and some browns.  Most have been caught on spawn.  With spoons bringing up the rear.  We nnow have a good supply of spawn, but that doewn't mean we ever turn down eggs.  Haven't heard of any Chinooks showing up yet.  We will keep watching for them.  Our central European friends have been showing up in increasing numbers, so it should be right around the corner.  Trolling got tough for a while, but has since gotten better.  This weekend saw most troller working on their boats because the steady east winds.  Delevan is still going strong.  What a fish factory.  Gills have moved out to their deep holding spots on Geneva so look for them in 20+.  Later, Bob