Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com But what did work were crappie balls. A lot of lakes are froze over but ice in the main basins are not safe. I guess I should listen!The Good. Oh, and drug right across the bottom. Yesterday was pretty good with some real nice sized fish being caught. Again, they would nip at them but not eat them, unless of course they were the bigger size of gill we wanted. If you see a bunch of dead bugs on the top of the water it would be well advised to go to another lake as the fishy's bellies are probably already full.One of the of the ways we are blessed in the northwoods is an abundance of lakes to choose from. You know why.Northens are still hot. Jeff Bolander, guide and owner of Dewey, Catchem and and see piles of fish photos at Up North Fishing Photos at "max-width": "100%", You never know until you get out there. I've been seeing them suspended over deeper water but the ones that are biting are chasing bait in less than 10' of water. I'll try to keep you updated on the ice conditions on our FB page, maybe even some photos.Won't be long now. A few good reports here and there but not many. Where does the time go? But if you went to far you were snagged up in the wood and thick weeds. St Germain and Sayner, Wisconsin Lodging Jeff Bolander ":hover": { We been putting a dozen or more in the livewell everyday now. These are Crappie Fire Balls in different scents that are shaped like and have the consistency of fish eggs. If your minnow is too big and keeps setting off the flag, clip its tail off and he'll still wiggle but won't be able to swim. ----------------------------- We only caught one but we popped a bunch of small mouths and kept 17 beautiful perch! We don't use them much in the winter cuz they tend to freeze pretty easy. How are the other fish doing? Ignorance of the rules is not a viable excuse.Fisherpeople are still pounding Northerns. Same types of baits will catch them though. How Bait Shop and Guide Post at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com Oh, well. and my Up North fishing and resort web sites at www.UpNorth.info And it seems that every fisherman has their own way of icing fish, and it's the only way that works. Of course many other baits will work as well but the FT Original never goes out of style.A quick note about the Dewey Catchem and How bait shops this year. How at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com They is justa changin! Later guys. Most lakes are seeing the Musky just getting off the beds and recovering from their yearly spawn. Right now we have crappie micro minnows than real minnows the other day on 1/32 oz jigs, orange or lime.Client story of the week. in a couple of days. and my Up North fishing and resort web sites at www.UpNorth.info I'm still finding them in up to 20' of water in the weeds. They take over on 12/16. and see piles of fish photos at Up North Fishing Photos at northwoods. Jeff Bolander, owner of Dewey, Catchem and Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com Again, 1/32 oz jig, no larger.On another day with an older newlywed couple who wanted action we headed to a deep clear lake in Minocqua to get some of those smallies worked up. I still find that the best way to catch them is to go bass fishing and they'll show up to check out the disturbances in the water. and my Up North fishing and resort web sites at www.UpNorth.info There will be a musky sucker shortage again this year but we will do our best to keep you informed and supplied. Now, I'm not saying it is completely safe everywhere but folks are fishing almost everywhere now. Crawlers went up this year for a myriad of reasons. Jeff Bolander, guide and owner of Dewey, Catchem and Looking for Pan Fish for kids and Northern and Walleyes for the adults. When the fish are inactive they will literally mouth the bait and then back away without biting. When the water temps start to get firmly into the 50's the minnow bite will pick up. And there was no waiting around for the fish to take it either; feel the bite, smack it! Our jumbo crawlers are directly from Canada, just had 100 flats delivered yesterday, leeches directly from Minnesota and our minnows are direct from trappers in central Wisconsin. They enjoyed the different, more involved, approach to catching fish.The lesson here as always is be flexible, try new things and enjoy the hunt.Oh that's right, the fish report. Sunny warm, not too windy. Quite a few snowmobiles and ATVs are out on the ice moving around. Even during the nasty cold weekend we just had the crawlers out fished the minnows 10-1 for all species. Lots of great weather, great people and great fishing was had in the northwoods these past months. I cleaned a few for clients the other day and they were full of leeches and crayfish.Walleye have been in the same places as the smallies and eating the same types of food but not as aggressive. When something isn't working I change. Check out my Up North fishing and resort web sites at www.UpNorth.info Home; Products. function loadScript() { Jeff Bolander What they want now is, as Tommy Zinda used to put it, a meal -- not a snack. and my Up North fishing and resort web sites at www.UpNorth.info This works in the summertime too when vertical jigging. Crawlers went up this year for a myriad of reasons. Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com For every $100 you spend over time you get a $10 credit. and see piles of fish photos at Up North Fishing Photos at And the main word to remember is "deep". } I decided then to check the text message since I was so close to the floor at the time. Look for green weeds close to deep water. 1/32 oz pink jigs tipped with a half of crawler was the ticket. land or park within 1000 feet of the lake (State Owned and my Up North fishing and resort web sites at www.UpNorth.info We'll be MAKING lake ice all this week. The inconsistent job mother nature did of building the ice this year commands us to stay in spots we know and fish in areas that are well used. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow Drive safe, be safe and leave some for next time.FYI. Jeff Bolander That told me you need to be flexible. If you don't get a response as they can be very busy, you can always call me at 715-892-2751.----------------------------- Seems bigger lakes have better ice than the smaller ones. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow A few were out but not many. and see piles of fish photos at Up North Fishing Photos at Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow We need to start doing the sun dance and melt some of this snow pack down. Be that way!When you come into one of our bait shops go ahead and ask for advice. Jeff Bolander, owner of Dewey, Catchem and Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com Hot, humid, blue-bird-skies and hardly any breeze became the norm in the northwoods. and my Up North fishing and resort web sites at www.UpNorth.info www.UpNorth.info Jeff Bolander If there isn't any deep drop off near by the fish will bury themselves into the weeds, right down on the bottom. Same thing with all subsequent catches. I'm seeing quite a few trucks, snowmobiles and ATVs out on the ice. On the Livescope I could actually see their fins when they turned and swam away.Well that's it for today. If I hadn't been wearing gloves that day I would have been stuck more than a couple of times.Perch have been a lot more active lately. Tip ups with small trebles rigged with shiners and suckers has been the best ticket. The fish won't change for you.Time to practice what I preach and hit the water!----------------------------- 5-8 species is the norm now. FYI 2, our jumbo crawlers come directly from Canada. High of 50 one day and then 80 the next and then back again. We have 2 dz jumbo crawlers for $6.75, and bulk crawler flats for $60. The water is still rising from all the rain but water temps are getting back to normal at around the mid 70's. And consequently the fishing success is rising too.Crappie fishing is very popular this time of year. The hot conversation now is the debate over whether we will be cutting holes in the ice to catch walleyes on this year's opener!? www.UpNorthFishingPhotos.com. How at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com Be smart, safe and slow down. How at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com It's a little more exciting this year than most, I think. Those jigging the aforementioned bottom bouncers tipped with meat and bugs have seen success also.Northerns have been very active. Although the action last weekend was good with lots of tip ups and tip down action. Musky are hammering the musky suckers. Too bad. Sloppy, sloppy, sloppy. Get some cleats for those slick areas. It's going to be about 1000 gallons filled with local game fish. Fresher and lower priced. Gift Certificates of up to $50 are included on selected merchandise. Your 1st scoop of crappie minnows is only $2 with any purchase. Different day. No middleman! best to keep the prices low. In all I kept 30 perch between 8-10" and 3 bluegill around 8 inches. Crawlers went up this year for a myiad of reasons. - Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at 11:27:00 (PDT) and see piles of fish photos at Up North Fishing Photos at He didn't mention what colors. from $105. You know what I mean. Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com Here's what I know. About the only thing you can do is be as vertical as possible and hope the fish comes straight up on the hook set.Speaking of which, time to get back to business. But there is still plenty of ice but a lot of shore lines have pulled away, a long way in some cases. Check out my Up North fishing and resort web sites at We'll start by drilling holes to find the green weed edges next to mud flats or rock bars. That would be nice for a change.As far as the fishing goes it's been a 6 on a 10 scale. www.UpNorthFishingPhotos.com. I'll answer some more questions next time. Water temps on almost all of the lakes got to the brink of 80 while some passed that mark. Reports at www.UpNorthFishing.com Crawlers, leeches and plastics are still working along with wacky worms and stick baits.Gills are just starting to become plentiful. No middleman! Very interesting stuff. But one thing is for sure as always. } Light 1/32 oz jigs and half a crawler.Walleyes are just starting to come into the weeds next to or in the mud. BTW, why was it always the boys job to ask the girls to dance? But here's the key. I watched a bunch of fisherman on a lake I was on the other day chasing one flag after another. www.UpNorthFishingPhotos.com. Has it been luck?" Jeff Bolander minnows, fatheads, XL fatheads (tuffys), Walleye Suckers, Northern Bait Minnows, and Blacktail Chubs. How is everybody enjoying their transition time this year? On Little St. Germain Lake, fishing for the mighty musky is a challenge to the best of the fishermen. Even if the fish are in 20 FOW they will usually be on the wind blown side. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow Residential and Commercial LED light FAQ; Commercial LED Lighting; Industrial LED Lighting; Grow lights. Followers 366 Catches 35 Spots 37 best to keep the prices low. We have been catching fish but it has been tougher than it should be. ---------------------------- It won't go away! As always the north ends warm up first so please be careful.For those that have been out, the fishing has been very good. Most of the lakes around here should open up this week.Speaking of the Opener, I was just asked on a Radio interview if we'll have one. But with warmer temps and longer days the fish realize that the spawn is coming soon and the feed bags will go back on.I'm really looking forward to this week. www.UpNorthFishingPhotos.com. We guarantee it. Probably not a lot but it will make conditions for the humans above the ice a lot more comfortable. Jeff Bolander, owner of Dewey, Catchem and Tom said it was 22 degrees this morning. How Bait Shop and Guide Post at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com We popped over 70 of them in our short trip but the bite didn't really start until around 10am. But that could start at any time now. But, that will change.As an illustration on how presentation matters, I was out with a father and son last night and they normally fish with heavier jigs. The biggest problem has been wind direction. For example one day we hit the water looking to teach a couple of guys how to catch fish, any fish. But sometimes the fish wanted it slow or fast or twitched above the bottom or even on the surface. It's fun to skim the water surface with stick baits and plastics and feel that SLAM they put into the hit. We got about a dozen walleye but nothing big enough to keep but we did pop a bunch of nice big perch and bluegill. moneyFormat: '%24%7B%7Bamount%7D%7D', In lower light they are still chasing bait on rock humps and shallower transition changes, mud to rock bottom or vice versa. Click Here for My Fishing Report, We are Proud Members of the Jeff Bolander, also known as 'How' of Dewey, Catchem and The panfish bite was pretty good this past week -- if you could stand the wind and cold! Lots of boat landings are froze shut and a lot of the popular bays are skimmed over and thickening. Ya gotta be there when the sun comes up though. This weekend shouldn't be much different with below zero temps in the morning but some sun in the afternoon.But all this should change. Something that most clear thinking individuals already knew. "buttonWithQuantity": true You never know.Enough of this! Crappies on small minnows, plastics and some on crawlers. Wisconsin has about 775 lakes and streams with thriving musky populations. Again, nice gills and perch, all on half crawlers and 1/32 oz jigs and color did matter. Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow Here's a few samples of the savings we are offering. Catching fish or not it's hard not to enjoy a day on the water with this weather. A lot of pent up demand still exists. ----------------------------- Last week was warm enough but still it was a chore to fight thru the slush and crusts on the ice. When a flag went up it was a no holds barred mayhem race to see who would get to pull in the fish. Warmth, low to medium winds and sunshine. Jeff Bolander, guide and owner of Dewey, Catchem and the So put your crappie thought caps on and get at it, cuz it starts now and should be good for a while now. Large mouth you can keep right now. We gotta use our heads here people. Our minnows come direct from trappers in central Wisconsin. Jeff Bolander, also known as 'How' of Dewey, Catchem and And DON'T make her clean up afterwards!! Low light makes the bit even better.That's it, short and sweet. The number of folks that have tested positive for the virus has gone up one in the Vilas and Oneida counties combined over the last 60 days. This time of year I usually put a braid like PowerPro on the spinning rod with a 3-4' fluorocarbon leader. They are getting over the spawning process and, if not already, soon will be on the prowl. As always, be smart, safe and healthy. So I talked her into going out again the next day, telling her we would go whenever she was ready in the morning. Using my Livescope I can normally see where they are at. For more info call 715-356-6961 The color doesn't seem to be too important but that jig is a killer. - Thursday, January 09, 2020 at 13:50:57 (PST) The mill pond in Minocqua froze over a few days ago and by tradition that means Lake Minocqua will freeze over in 7-10 days. I mean tight. So what do they do? I didn't post last week and I almost wasn't going to this week as there just isn't much change in the 'fishing the northwoods' world. I've fished the Boulder Junction, Minocqua, St Germain, Manitowish Waters, Arbor Vitae and Lac du Flambeau lakes. Use your tried and true and then for kicks and giggles try something new. How Bait Shop and Guide Post at www.DeweyCatchemAndHow.com Most lakes are froze over and are continuing to make new ice every day and night. Jeff Bolander Look for green weeds, especially ones next to mud flats, and you'll find fish. No middleman! Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/DeweyCatchemAndHow Stick baits, small plastics and hair jigs are also very popular this time of year. ":hover": { Bugs, worms and fly jigs work the best.Northerns have been kinda of quiet for me this year. All the large mouths we caught the other day were in a minimum of 15'.Northerns are finally starting to come around, too. Of course, I am an optimist. Jeff Bolander, guide and owner of Dewey, Catchem and "background-color": "#4e81a3" We do have bulk crawler flats for $60. Registration starts at 7am at the boat landing and goes till 3pm. But the 6-8" stuff is ok and fishable. I've been a few days with out electricity and found it was no fun at all. Some of the highlights are 16 big minnow tanks for more wild minnows and leeches on hand, 3 times as many fishing lures and jigs as we now have at the Arbor Vitae store, an ol' time popcorn cart making free popcorn all day, a planned 1000 gallon fish tank holding all the species of the northwoods, and a few other surprises. The report is still better than average. But more importantly what does this mean for fishing. DAILY PONTOON RENTALS ON LITTLE ST. GERMAN LAKE! Reserve uma estadia nesta casa de temporada em St Germain. So be prepared.Short report today as the shop is busy with everyone trying to take advantage of the sun we haven't seen in a week. 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