Nick86794

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I was thinking about going south too, and the bridge isnt a bad idea, I would ask how deep is it there, but being that the bottom constantly changes I dont think that would matter much, what would you throw by the bridge though?

Sounds like a plan! thank you! Our tournament is in late may, more specifically the 29th and 30th, and I havent fished the Mississippi as much as I would like to, so any info helps! thank you!

Thank you! I do have a tournament there on may 29th and 30th! I will definitely take what you said into account as well! I havent fished the Mississippi as much as I would like, so anything helps right now!

Hahah! What a coincidence!

Hey y'all! I have this under the tournament forum too, but I was wondering if any of y'all have fished the Mississippi River near Fort Madison, IA? If so could you spare some tips as to what spots to use as well as baits and colors? I would greatly appreciate it all! Thanks everyone & best of luck this spring to y'all!

Hey y'all! I was wondering if any of you have fished Fort Madison, IA on the Mississippi River? If so, would you mind giving me a few pointers/tips on where to go and what to use as bait? I've heard it's a lot of flippin' and pitchin'. What colors do you like to use also? Thank you! Best of Luck this Spring to everyone!

29JMP29! Go for it bud! it's a blast and so much fun, I know for a fact it's growing even bigger and the competition is really fierce but fun at the same time. There's a lot of good sticks out there, but practice your heart out and you'll make it to the top like every one else!! http://blogs.suntimes.com/bowman/2012/05/ihsa_bass_fishing_chicago-area_1.html Like I said earlier, I was from streamwood, and this was my partner and I last year. I practice my butt off for 4 years and thats where it got me going to the IHSA State finals! Just give it your all like any other sport and you'll make it! People used to make fun of fishing in my school but now they support it because we've been to state 4 years in a row, and they realize that it is not easy. Keep it up and if you need help getting started let me know! http://www.lews.com/high-school-program.htm

Thanks everyone! I'm a jig person myself, but I always love listening to different opinions that people have on fishing jigs in the spring because obviously everyone has a different preference, and I always am intrigued by different lures and techniques that people use! I myself usually stick to black and blue and green pumpkin, but I think I'm going to give some of these colors a try too, just to mix up my arsenal a.k.a. weapons of bass destruction! As for trailers I'm 50/50 when it comes to porks and plastics. I usually use Uncle Josh porks and missile baits and reaction innovation. As for my jigs, I still use Boo-Yah, but I am going to start using Intruder jigs just because I'm tired of the silicone/rubber bands breaking, also with paint chipping too.

You can talk about size, weight, shapes, colors, skirts, and trailers too! anything goes! I either use Black and Blue, Black and Blue and Purple, or Green Pumpkin! and usually in 1/4oz or 3/8oz area.

I remember him saying something about that! but then he said the owner, which I assume was you, had something come up! I think i'd be great that you'd volunteer your boat for HS tournaments. There's a lot of knew people that would benefit greatly from that! It is a fun experience as well!

Nice to see a someone from northern illinois! im originally from streamwood, but im attending college in wisconsin. I fished for 4 years for my high school and we were 1/3 high schools in illinois to make it to the IHSA state finals all 4 years in a row. When you get to high school, join the team or make a team!!! it is a total blast and you will enjoy it! I am fishing for my college as well, they went to nationals last year and we are looking to make it again this year! Heres some articles and a video from mine and my partners success! http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120420/sports/704209592/print/ (im the one with the big fish) I really hope you join a team in high school! If you have any questions feel free to ask!!!

Buddy of mine in a tournament on the Wolf River in New London, Wisconsin caught this bad boy fishing a green pumpkin tube with chartruse died tail on a 1/4oz tube jig in 30ft of water! Won our tournament with 13.35lbs. Not bad for a late October Smallie!

I dont know about anyone else, but I've been slayin bass on buzz baits these past 2 months. Just casting it parallel to the shoreline and slowly bringing it in so the blades jsut barely tick the surface.

Went prefishing for a college tournament that I have on the Wofl River in New London, Wisconsin. My partner and I hammered SMB all morning long on black and blue buzzbaits! Water temp was between 38-40.