Friday, July 23, 2004

Menominee River smallmouths going strong Rivers are where it's at right now. This morning, Mike Mladenik sent this brief report on the Menominee: Hot weather and hot action!!! Lots of smallmouth but no giant fish. Although we are not catching the huge fish we caught in spring the action is excellent. Lots of numbers of fish in the 15-18 inch class. Had some great topwater action fishing the mid river over weeds in 2-5 foot of water. Also found fish along the slough edges. besides top water the new Venom Hot rod has been excellent. This hollow plastic bait can be fished with an erratic action keeping it close to the surface. River muskies are also active in the upper reaches of the river. topwater and bucktails are producing well. No big fish but nice 36-40 inchers. Mike Check out his website. Mike is the top guide in northeast Wisconsin. He fishes the Menominee, the Peshtigo and all the flowages for bass, walleyes, muskies and panfish. Give him a call if you want a guided trip up that way. He also has a TV show, "Fishing with Northwoods Guide Mike Mladenik." Fish when you can; think about fishing when you can't. Later... 9:03:27 PM    comment []