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More stories from: Mike Cyze

End of summer is perfect time for backwater crappie

ARTICLE: As we get ready to close the month of September, my thoughts focus on the large slab crappie in the many backwaters and sloughs all up and down the Mississippi River.

Sep 27, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Weather changing fishing patterns

ARTICLE: August, which is traditionally one of the hottest months of the year, finished up on a cool note this year.

Sep 13, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

The Last Cast: Stink the place up for more catfish

ARTICLE: Go figure. Just when the river conditions in the Quad-Cities were really getting good once again and the fish started to respond accordingly, Mother Nature unleashed her fury in the form of torrential rains in recent weeks.

Aug 23, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Milk jugs provide magic for big nighttime walleye catches

ARTICLE: During the heat of the summer months, it's hard to find good walleye action on the Mississippi River.

Aug 16, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

It's a great time to fish for bass

ARTICLE: As we step into August, the waters in local lakes and rivers are on the warm side.

Aug 09, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

The Last Cast: Prop-er care for trouble-free boating

ARTICLE: From big boats to small, most have one thing in common - propellers.

Aug 02, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

LAST CAST: Low water a detriment to fish

ARTICLE: The saying "like shooting fish in a barrel" describes what's going on right now on the Mississippi River.

Jul 26, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Glow in the dark for more catfish

ARTICLE: Quite a few anglers enjoy the solitude and coolness of the night when searching for catfish.

Jul 19, 2009 | 2:00 am | Loading…

Tips for safe boat trailering

ARTICLE: As you're driving along the interstate or a two-lane highway, how often do you see a vehicle towing a boat pulled over to the side of the road?

Jun 05, 2009 | 3:35 pm | Loading…