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Great Lakes Fishing / Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report
« Last post by mudbrook on June 20, 2018, 04:44:32 PM »
Milwaukee Fishing, Whitefish Bay is the Place for Rainbows!

By Capt. Jim Hirt

Report for June 18th 2018

The lake is warming and a thermocline is setting up. The surface action has slowed and the temperature break is at 30 feet to 50 degrees. Rainbow Trout action has been best in the warmer water just above the break in sizes of 4 to 14 pounds. All our action on Rainbows has been on the Reaper Magnum Fish N Chip Silver spoon or Golden Diablo spoon presented on one and two color lead core or Slide Divers with 60 foot leads set to #2 with 35 feet of line out. 150 to 200 feet of water has been best depths With two foot or less waves presentation has been easy. Coho are at or below the break from 35 to 65 feet. We are still getting Coho on 6-inch flashers or OO dodgers with peanut, small hair cut or Mylar flies tied 15 inches long. The Coho are slowing down green or blue flies will work. Reaper Magnum Fish N Chip, Peacock and Vulcan Magnum Silver Leaf, Silver Sky spoons on the downriggers are taking Chinooks and Lake Trout 8 to 15 pounds 90 to 135 down 25 feet behind the ball. The only place you will find Reaper and Vulcan spoons is on their web site at http://www.badgertackle.com The wind has brought the temperatures near shore up to 61 degrees on the surface and that action in has slowed. Start your trip in 110 feet of water and fish out to deeper water. Look for 52-degree or colder water. Our best presentations are planer boards with 1,2,3 or 4 lead cores and downriggers 90 to 130 feet down. Our best speed was 1.7 to 2.0 mph. Have a great fishing season. Let's go fishing!! Jim charters out of Milwaukee, WI. with Blue Max Charters. He can be reached at 414-828-1094 or visit his web site at http://www.bluemaxcharters.com

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Great Lakes Fishing / Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report
« Last post by mudbrook on June 14, 2018, 12:40:37 PM »


Chinooks and Coho on the Golden Diablo

Milwaukee Fishing Lake Michigan Salmon Report 6/13/18

By Milwaukee Wisconsin fishing charter Capt. Jim Hirt

Had limits on Coho Salmon and the Chinook are there if you can keep the Coho off the lines. To get my fish reports and how to videos first go to http://www.jimhirt.com By subscribing you will keep ahead of the other anglers. When I post you will get it fast!

How

Let me tell you about the new Golden Diablo spoon. When I started running this spoon I couldn’t believe how many fish it caught. I didn’t want to release it for purchase on my http://www.badgertackle.com website until all the testing was done. You can run it bare on lead core or 48 inches behind a dodger or flasher in any presentation for salmon or trout. I have had Chinook to 19 pounds on them. Fellow anglers are using them for Walleye and Bass with excellent results. The spoon is genuine Gold plated and comes in two sizes at this time. The Golden Diablo may be trolled, jigged and casts a country mile. Your probably thinking what do I need another spoon for. You won’t be disappointed. If the website is out of them send me a email captain.jim@bluemaxcharters.com and I will let you know when I get more in.

On with the fish report.

The small Reaper Peacock and Fish n Chip has been hot on the lead cores. Six inch flashers or dodgers with green or blue Howie peanut flies must be part of your presentation for Coho. A hot presentation for us was a size O orange dodger with a 22 inch lead to a medium size blue fly. Coho are in the top 35 feet and Chinooks are 60 to 85 down. Steady action on Slide Divers set to #3 no ring and 35 feet of line out. Run 4 and 5 color Cortland lead core and downriggers 60 to 95 feet down. Speed has been very critical with the 47 degree water. I use the Depth Raider to measure speed at the ball. The big Chinook are hitting on the Golden Diablo both sizes. The boat speed of 1.9 to 2.2 has been best. Tie your flies 16 inches on 6 inch dodgers, 18 inches for 6 inch flashers. All orange dodgers and flashers. I hope this helps.

Where!

Fish are from 80 feet and all the way out east of Milwaukee to 170 feet. It can be a zoo in close with all the traffic and it may be better to head out the Main gap Milwaukee 85 degrees. Fish east out to 100 to 140 feet of water for the best action. Have a great fishing season. Let's go fishing! Jim charters out of Milwaukee, WI. with Blue Max Charters. He can be reached at 414-828-1094 or visit his web site at http://www.bluemaxcharters.com Copyright© 2018, James J. Hirt, All Rights Reserved.

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Gun Shows / 3 day gun show
« Last post by mudbrook on June 11, 2018, 09:11:20 AM »
3 day gun show
Turner Hall, Watertown Wi
July 27-29th
July 27- 3-8pm, July 28 9-5, July 29th 9-3pm

Hall is air conditioned as well as heated.  Food available as well. 
Table fee $35 in advance or $40 day of.  Entrance fee of $5 per person
per day or $10 for all 3 days.
Chad 262-443-2278
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Wisconsin Sports Shows / Summer Sportsman Sale
« Last post by mudbrook on June 11, 2018, 09:09:34 AM »
Summer Sportsman Sale
Aurora Ouisconsin Outdoor Club
5691 East Tri Lakes Road
(Between Amnicon and Lyman Lake)
South Range (Oakland) WI 54874
June 16th - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
June 17th - 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Gate opens at 6:00 AM for set-up
Featuring sporting items, blinds, ladder stands, pistols, rifle, bows
and fishing equipment. Open to the public. Want an outside spot, bring
your own tables, awing, Each Vehicle or Trailer is $ 10.00. Inside
Tables are limited. All spots are first come first serve. Contacts: Tom
? 715-816-0287, Jim ? 402-880-3658
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Wisconsin General Events and Activities / Price County Upcoming Events
« Last post by mudbrook on June 11, 2018, 09:07:24 AM »
Price County Upcoming Events

1.  "Respect Life" Breakfast

May 27, 2018, 8:00 AM?-?11:30 AM @ St. Therese Church Hall, 655 S. Lake Avenue Phillips WI 54555

All you care to eat breakfast including sausage, pancakes, French toast, eggs, and beverages. Proceeds benefit Price County Respect Life.

2.  Lawn Mower Races

May 27, 2018, 1:00 PM @ Race Track, N13935 Ridge Avenue Fifield WI 54524

Hot laps are at noon; races begin at 1 p.m.; six classes – IMOW, AP, SP, STOCK, BP, and FX; trophies for top five places; 1/6-mile oval track; grandstand seating; concessions will be available. Proceeds go to the Fifield Volunteer Fire Department. Affiliated with the American Racing Mower Association (ARMA) and the Badger State Mower Racing Association (BSMRA).

3.  13th Annual German Settlement Barn Dance & Silent Auction

May 27, 2018, 7:00 PM @ Darrell & Luann Lind Farm, Town of Spirit / SE of Ogema, N1169 German Settlement Road Ogema WI 54459

Dance in the hay mow of an actual working farm to a variety of music provided by a DJ for young and old alike at this annual event. Gary Edinger will be calling square dancing; free lessons offered to beginners. Sit on benches and hay bales and enjoy refreshments of pie, ice cream, coffee and lemonade. A silent auction is held with bidding ending at 9:30pm. There is a handicapped-accessible ramp so everyone can attend. The Yesterday House, Liberty School and Machine Shed will be open to visitors all afternoon until 7pm. This is a fund-raiser for German Settlement History, Inc., for continued restoration of the Yesterday House, Liberty School and historic artifacts, photos, papers, and books related to the German Settlement. To donate items for the silent auction or make a cash donation, call Luann at 715-564-3340.

4.  Girls' Night Out

May 31, 2018, 4:00 PM?-?8:00 PM @ Participating Phillips Area Businesses

You’re invited to "GET THE GIRLS “together and follow the balloons for an evening of shopping, food, drinks and FUN with special offers at 60+ participating Phillips area businesses. Lots of samples, tastings, demos, special prices, and prize drawings just for ladies. Pick up a “passport”, get it stamped at area businesses, then turn it in at your last stop to be entered in the final drawing. Join the Girls’ Night Out Facebook Event Group – search for “Girls Night Out Phillips 2018”.

 

Price County Tourism Department
126 Cherry Street, Room 9
Phillips, WI 54555
715-339-4505
715-339-3089 (fax)
www.pricecountywi.net
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Wisconsin DNR Outdoor Reports and News / Wisconsin Outdoor Report
« Last post by mudbrook on June 11, 2018, 09:03:07 AM »
Wisconsin Outdoor Report

June 7, 2018

The past week brought some rain and cooler temperatures, but the coming week looks a bit warmer. With the recent rain many river systems especially in the north are running above average. The lower Wisconsin River is running about normal and many sandbars have finally returned. Campgrounds are getting busier, and canoers and kayakers are active on rivers.

Fewer anglers were out across the state this past week in part due to the cooler air temperatures, rain and high winds. White bass on the Wolf River did not make a significant run this year and anglers were having a difficult time catching them with any consistency.



Ruffed grouse have been heard drumming in the north. - Photo credit: Kevin Feind

Some anglers were catching crappie, northern pike, rock bass, smallmouth bass, catfish and walleye on the Menominee and Oconto rivers. On Green Bay anglers saw consistent success at the start of the week with many walleyes harvested out of Geano Beach, the Green Bay Metro launch and Bayshore Park.

Along Door County the Sawyer Harbor ramp was crowded over the weekend with near shore water temperatures reaching up to 70 degrees. Bass fishing has been increasingly getting better. Many anglers were catching fish at Little Sturgeon Bay and Stone Quarry. The warm weather last weekend had the male smallmouth up in the shallows and making beds but the cold front that hit mid-week cooled the water and caused those fish to move back out.

Lake Michigan fishing was mixed. A few parties came back to Algoma with chinook and lake trout. The chinook action picked up at Two Rivers with multiple fish being caught over 25 pounds this week. Anglers fishing out of Sheboygan and Port Washington were having luck catching chinook and coho salmon along with the occasional lake and rainbow trout. Cooler temperatures and 15-20 mph winds limited some boaters from going too far on Lake Michigan out of Milwaukee. When weather calmed down, anglers targeting coho and chinook salmon continue to reach their limits landing fish.

Grouse are drumming in the Northwoods. Black bear sows with up to three cubs are being spotted with cubs starting to go through growing spurts. Elk cows have been making calf scouting moves, looking for a safe and quiet area to have their calves. Many have calved already and many deer fawns are being seen. Remember fawns are left alone for long periods but are not abandoned. If you see one back away and leave it be.

In the forest wetlands, the spring peepers have quieted down somewhat, but now the toads, tree frogs, green frogs and bullfrogs contribute to the nighttime symphony. Turtles nesting season is in full swing. If you see a turtle trying to cross a road, feel free to assist it on its journey, if you can do so safely.

Bird migration is beginning to slow down. Summer residents have settled in for the nesting season, and we are beginning to see young hatching. Families of Canadian geese are being seen all over. Pairs of sandhill cranes with colts are also being seen. Loon chicks are hatching. A number of both glossy and white-faced ibis have been seen on Horicon Marsh, along with black-necked stilt, godwit, white-rumped sandpipers and other shorebirds.

Some of the spring woodland wildflowers are still in bloom but fading fast. Trillium and yellow bellwort still color the forest floor but are now joined by wood phlox, wild geranium, spiderwort, jack-in-the-pulpit, and wild columbine. Raspberries and blackberries are almost ready to bloom, but aren’t there quite yet. Another plant has also made an appearance so watch out for poison ivy!


https://dnr.wi.gov/news/OR/?id=593
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Archery / Re: Hawaii bowhunting blog
« Last post by Rancid Crabtree on June 04, 2018, 05:35:30 AM »
Ive completed the bull mount and have it installed in the house. The back drop is a portion of the tanned hide of the bull.







The Tiki Idol hanging on the skull was pulled from the surf on Hawaii a few days prior to the hunt. Here is that video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULEWr4IqD70
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Archery / Re: Water Buffalo bow hunt blog
« Last post by Rancid Crabtree on May 23, 2018, 06:49:51 AM »
The section of Water Buffalo hide is tanned stretched on the frame I made and now needs a few days to dry.



There is a little more to do but its shaping up.



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General Hunting Dog topics / Verified Wolf Threat in Rusk County
« Last post by mudbrook on May 21, 2018, 05:23:39 PM »
Verified Wolf Threat in Rusk County

On 05/11/18, USDA-Wildlife Services verified a threat to human health and safety on privately-owned property located in the Town of Murry, Rusk County, WI.  A single wolf was exhibiting little fear of humans by coming in close proximity to an individual after attempts were made to frighten the wolf away.  The DNR and USDA-Wildlife Services will continue to closely monitor the situation.

Conflicts with wolves should be reported to USDA-Wildlife Services at 1-800-433-0663 in Southern WI and 1-800-228-1368 in Northern WI.  The DNR partners with USDA-Wildlife Services to verify and manage wolf conflicts.
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Wisconsin Fishing / Winnebago System Sturgeon Enthusiasts
« Last post by mudbrook on May 02, 2018, 04:35:12 PM »
Attention Winnebago System fisheries enthusiasts:

 

As stated in my report earlier today, the 2018 lake sturgeon spawning run on the Wolf River is officially underway.  Fish began spawning at the Sturgeon Trail in New London last evening/early this morning and our crew was out there tagging fish this afternoon.  The fish were not spawning real heavy as there were only a few active pods working, but we were able to handle 45 fish.  We checked a few other spots between New London and Shawano this afternoon and to my knowledge the Sturgeon Trail is the only location with actively spawning fish.  There were some fish exhibiting "cruising" behavior at Bamboo Bend in Shiocton and numerous other sites, but these fish were not yet actively spawning.  Cruising behavior normally means that spawning activity is very close, so I believe spawning will commence at these sites within the next day or two.  New London will be the best location for interested spectators to see fish tomorrow and that will be the starting location for our tagging crew Monday morning.  The weather forecast for the next couple of days looks great, so don't wait too long to get out and see the sturgeon spawn on the Wolf River!
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