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Everything is in Full Swing

6/24/2018

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Many things are coming on strong and quick, water temps are reaching, and some are already in, the 70’s, weeds have exploded in growth, seeing more bug hatches all the time; the big hatches haven’t started yet so hang on. Some mornings I get out and the lakes are flat calm just wishing for a whisper of wind, but finding the green weeds is still the ticket.

Northern Pike:  Fish are being caught while jigging in and along the weeds and by throwing spinnerbaits--bass style safety pin, Mepps #4 and #5, and spoons like the Johnson Silver Minnow.

Walleye: Catching fish still on jig and minnow combos, swimbaits, and slip bobbers. Green weeds are still producing fish and also, I’m finding a few hanging around some cribs. Bugs are starting to hatch, so it is time to start using leeches and crawlers.

Panfish:  Perch are still being caught on jigs and slip bobber rigs alike; depending on the lake, you will need to switch to the mud flats because bugs are starting to hatch. Crappies can be caught in the weeds under slip bobber rigs using a hook and minnow or twitching a small jig tipped with a plastic under a bobber. Bluegills are moving into the shallows and can be caught slip bobbering tipped with plastic, waxworms, or a piece of crawler.

Muskie:  Bucktails, jerk baits and glide baits around the new weeds are working great now.
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Happy fishing!  Selective harvest is the way to go.  Colin Crawford's Guide Service, crawfordfishing@gmail.com (715)891-2715.  Website is www.crawfordfishing.com or you can also find Phelps Outdoors on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram. NPAA #94. Remember, if you hire a guide, make sure the guide is licensed as a guide.

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    COLIN CRAWFORD:

    I’m a Wisconsin licensed fishing guide offering year round multi-species guide service in northeastern Vilas & Oneida Counties.  I previously divided my time between guiding and fishing in several circuits and major tournaments; now my time on the water is as a local guide.  Additionally, I’ve written several articles both on-line and for various publications.  

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