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Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, Mid July thru Mid August, 2018
Thursday, 09 August 2018
The month of July through early August has produced outstanding fishing most days for myself and customers. 8 customer PB’s hit the net during this period. I recently concluded a 3 week grind of trips that took place between July 20th through August 6th. This time of year usually delivers the best weather, steadiest bites
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Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, end of June & early July, 2018
Friday, 06 July 2018
A recent run of great fishing and guide trips has ended. From June 17th through this week, I was booked nearly every day. I cannot thank you guys enough for the quality superb fish boated, and to entrusting me to deliver in quality first-rate fishing experiences. Each day was memorable and enjoyable. Hard work often
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Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – May and Early June, 2018
Thursday, 07 June 2018
Hi all! Sorry for the delay in publishing the first official report of the 2018 season. Too much fishing, work, and a 1-week vacation to Florida in between has resulted in very little available writing time for me. I have lots of information, stories, and incredible fish pictures to share from the month of May
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Northwoods Bass Fishing Report – October & End of Year 2017
Saturday, 11 November 2017
The fall fishing season has concluded, and winter is now making its arrival. Anglers could be ice fishing any week now. Bass season has ended, and I have been delayed in sending my October/ end of year newsletter. I apologize for writing everything in the past tense, and reporting on old news and events that
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Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, Late August thru September 2017
Wednesday, 20 September 2017
The bite recently has been extraordinary. In the past few weeks, we’ve caught a PB near 7-pounder, a handful of 21’s, and a number of 17-20’s. Great weather can lead to great fishing. The activity and behavior of bass is correlative to the weather and conditions of their environments. When conditions are stable, fish locations
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Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, End of July and Early August, 2017
Wednesday, 09 August 2017
Hi all, I recently concluded a 2 week block of trips that took place from July 24th through August 6th. End of July through early August was a period of two contrasting weeks of fishing but comprised with bass of excellent average sizes. The inland bass fisheries of Vilas and Oneida County showcased its world
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Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, end of June & early July, 2017
Saturday, 08 July 2017
Hi all. Not only has my fishing schedule been inconsistent with a mid-June vacation to avoid bass spawn, but so has the weather and fishing. I’m getting sick and tired of northwest winds and cold rain. Unlike my guests and I, the fish haven’t cared much. The fishing lately hasn’t been hot, but we’re still
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Northwoods Bass Fishing Report, May 2017
Friday, 09 June 2017
The month of May 2017 had fishing that was hot and cold. About half of the month was warm, encompassed of sunny temperatures that triggered bass feeding and movements, and resulted in good to excellent fishing. Meanwhile the other half of the month was cold, resulting in an very extended and month-long pre-spawn fishing period
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Northwoods Bass 2017 Early Season Forecast
Thursday, 04 May 2017
My spring return to the Minocqua area was greeted by a major dumping of snowfall and rainfall that has flooded rivers and streams. Despite that, the Ranger is in the shop this week, receiving its finishing touches on 2017 season upgrades. Also, the yard for the most part is finally raked and tidied up. Now
- Published in Fishing Reports, Smallie Blog