Super swings in the barometer and sudden drop in temps on Friday didn't seem to help (though duck hunters loved Saturday morning) but water temps had stabilized, even risin a bit by weeks end (Trout 45*, Minocqua 44*). This coming week should see a continued drop with highs Tuesday to Thursday on in mid 30's.
Musky: Fair to Good. Some sucker action but not as much as the previous week. Should pick up as we close in on Cisco spawns.
Walleyes: Fair. Deep water action still best nice fish to 27" last week from 50' depths on redtails on 3/8 - 1/2 oz jig.
Pike: Fair. Same as in the past weeks. Taking smaller musky suckers, large pike suckers and 7" twitch baits.
Smallmouth: Actually found some deep (35-40') fish relating to hard bottom (gravel, sand) taking large chubs meant for walleyes. Bring up slow due to depth for healthy release of fish 18-20".
Reports will remain quiet with lack of anglers. Will keep tabs on water temps for first ice anglers. Deer starting rut.
Kurt Justice
Kurt's Island Sport Shop
www.kurtsislandsports.com
