Strong winds midweek knocked a good number of leaves down, but the colors are still good. Between the colors and the weather, fishing or not, it's still going to be a beautiful weekend to get out and enjoy the Northwoods. As far as fishing goes, warmer weather is on the way, which may change what was working earlier this week and make it feel a little more like summer than fall.

Musky

Musky fishing was good early in the week and got a little more inconsistent as the week went on. With the warmer weather coming, think more summer patterns: early morning and last light might be your best windows. Glide baits and swimbaits saw a lot of action earlier in the week. Look for them in the green weeds that are still alive, and don't skip the inside edges of those weeds. Suckers have been a good option for some, and we have wild suckers in stock all weekend.

Walleye

A lot of guys are still doing well with a 1/4 oz jig tipped with a nightcrawler or a minnow. Depth has really depended on the lake and the conditions that day, so don't get locked into one number. Some guys were still getting fish out deep, but the wind this week had some fish up shallow, so if you can't find them deep, try shallower weed edges, or wood if you're on a flowage.

Smallmouth Bass

Same story as last week: weed edges, rock and gravel bars. Ned rigs, drop shots and creature baits are still getting bit, and with the warm-up coming don't be afraid to cover water with a jerkbait or topwater.Largemouth BassThis can be a great time of year for these fish! Weeds, docks and timber are the places to start.

Crappie

For the guys who find them, crappie have been really good. Most fish are still in the weeds or right on the edge, and they're schooled up, so if you find one you should find more. Early in the week guys were saying slower was better and small hair jigs outperformed plastics. If you're not getting bit and you know you're on fish, try slowing down.Lake levels are still low, so use extra caution on the flowages and channels connecting lakes. Some piers are already coming out for the season too, which can make launching and getting on the water tougher on some lakes.

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We have a good supply of wild suckers in stock, and our musky selection is better than it's ever been, so come check it out.Enjoy your time out there and be safe on the water.

Enjoy your time out there and be safe on the water.

Shane Dorn

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