gengberg September 12th, 2008
This is the Outdoor Horizons radio show from 9-6-08. The show can be heard live on Saturdays mornings at 8:00 AM on WTDY 1670 AM if you’re within a 75 mile radius of Madison, Wisconsin. the shows are also archived on wtdy.com and this web site.
This week’s show features an interview that I did with great Lakes Captain Andy Carrao of We’ll Sea Charters out of Kenosha, Wisconsin and Simmons Marina. Andy has been a Captain for going on 20 years and really knows his stuff. I went out with Andy on Labor Day and did this interview while fishing Lake Michigan for Kings and cohos. I would highly recommend Andy, if you’re looking for a good, quality charter! Be sure to listen to this interview.
Plus the normal fishing reports, hunting openings, and outdoor tips from Gary, Wally, and Tony your outdoor professionals.
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gengberg September 3rd, 2008
Wally, Tony, and Gary give their weekly fishing report and Wally talks about the “Muskie Train” and their trip to Steve Herbeck’s Andy Myers Lodge on Ontario’s Eagle Lake in search of 50 inch muskies.
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gengberg August 25th, 2008
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gengberg August 22nd, 2008
Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery Grand Opening
Anglers and local residents joined Gov. Jim Doyle and DNR Secretary Matt Frank in celebrating new trout and salmon facilities at Wild Rose State Fish Hatchery. The trout and salmon the hatchery produces are especially vital to Lake Michigan’s fishery, which attracts more than a quarter million anglers a year, generates $420 million in economic benefits, and supports 5,000 jobs. Video clips from the event and anglers’ reaction to the renovated hatchery, along with more information about the three-phase project to bring this workhorse of the state’s fish stocking program into the 21st century is available at http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/wildrose/wrrenovation.html
There’s a lot to see and do at Wild Rose.
Come visit the Wild Rose Hatchery Education Center, where you’ll find two large aquariums, interpretive displays, activities, and games that help tell the story of the fish hatchery then and now. You can also take a peek at hatchery production from the coldwater (trout and salmon) observation room, and then stroll down to the historic village where Wild Rose first began and fish still swim in the raceways. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy the scenic hatchery grounds, a tradition since the early 1900s. For more information on hours and tours, visit http://dnr.wi.gov/fish/wildrose/.
gengberg August 11th, 2008
There have been so many local fishing events going on in recent weeks and months that I haven’t talked that much about the local fishing on the Wisconsin River and Lake Wisconsin. 
The Lower Wisconsin River (LWR) has been good most of the spring and summer. The high water in the spring opened up the river a little more and made many areas deeper than previous years. What once was 4 or 5 feet is now 6 or 7 feet. Many areas that weren’t fishable the last few seasons now are good for fishing. Rock bars that were touch and go for fishing are now open and navigable. There also are some new areas of structure, caused by the high water, like log jams, fallen trees, and sand bars.
The water level and current flow have remained above normal (normal has been low the last four or five years) most of the summer and this cannot all be attributed to the heavy rains and Lake Delton disaster of June. Remember, that we also had a goo
d spring for precipitation too. River fish and that includes most species besides walleyes and saugers like a little current and flow to bring food to them while they wait in ambush behind any available structure. But, periods of high water have even prevented many of us from fishing regularly during both the spring and early summer. Continue Reading »
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gengberg August 5th, 2008
This children’s fishing event, that so many people were waiting for, took place this past Saturday, August 2nd, was a huge success for all those that participated and attended the weigh-in. The eighth annual “Take an Adult Fishing Tournament” had over 80 teams which consisted of at least one adult (parent, grandparent, brother, sister, mentor) and one or more child. 
There were numerous teams that had more than one child fishing which brought the total number of participants to over 200 individuals. This is about the same number of teams and families that take part every year in this summer event.
The threat earlier in the week of temperatures over 90 degrees never materialized and Saturday’s sunrise brought a wonderful day with blue skies, lower humidity, and a high temperature of about 80. You couldn’t have asked for a better day for you and your children to go fishing and spend some “quality” time together. This was and has been what this annual event is all about, getting family and friends together on the water in a drug and alcohol free-event and having fun while fishing.
All of the teams were at the Rivers Edge Mall and Wilderness Fish and Game by 6:00 AM and after a brief rules meeting and a prayer by Pastor Dwight Pulsfus, they were all off and on their way to fish the waters of their choice. This event is held on the honor system as long as all of the state’s rules and regulations are followed. A brief discussion of the revised VHS rules was given and all teams were again informed that all fish must be dead and bait (minnows) could not be saved to be used on any other state waters. Gollon’s Bait Farm of Dodgeville came through and donated most if not all the nightcrawlers and wax worms that were used. This great local company continues to come through for most of the children events that I’m part of and should be given a special thank you. Continue Reading »
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gengberg July 25th, 2008
For Immediate Release:
July 25, 2008
Contact: Beth Beard
301/897-8616 x220
bbeard@fisheries.org
John Cooper
519/873-4613
John.N.Cooper@ontario.ca
More than 1,600 fisheries scientists from around the world are expected at the American Fisheries Society 138th Annual Meeting at the Ottawa Congress Centre and Westin Hotel, August 17-21, 2008. Marking the first time AFS has met in Ottawa since 1920, the meeting will include 36 organized symposia, more than 1,100 oral presentations, and over 220 poster presentations. This year’s meeting theme is “Fisheries in Flux: How Do We Ensure Our Sustainable Future?” “Our return to the Canadian capital is long overdue,” said AFS President Mary Fabrizio. “Although AFS has always had a strong presence in Canada, today we are a truly global organization. Each year our Annual Meeting serves as a platform for international exchange on the latest advances in fisheries science and management for experts from over 70 countries.” Continue Reading »
gengberg July 23rd, 2008
Subject: New $10,000 cash first prize in K/D Salmon Tournament July 26-Aug. 3
From:”Kevin Naze” <wildtimes@wizunwired.net>.
With gas prices at record highs, we decided to double the first place prize money while continuing to pay out 200-plus places - farther down than any other Great Lakes contest than I’m aware of - in an attempt to continue to be the largest salmon fishing contest on Lake Michigan. In recent years, we’ve had between 2,200 and 2,700 participants from more than 30 states. This is truly a world-class fishery. Our area has led the state for 12 straight years in the chinook salmon catch, and currently holds five state records!
Feel free to call or write for more information.
July 26-August 3, 2008 - 26th annual Kewaunee/Door County Salmon Tournament: More than $40,000 in cash and prizes will be on the line in the Midwest’s most popular chinook salmon fishing contest. You can cast or troll anywhere in Lake Michigan off the shores of Kewaunee and Door counties, with weigh-in ports at Algoma, Kewaunee, Sturgeon Bay, Baileys Harbor and Washington Island. The tournament annually pays down more than 200 places. That’s in addition to cash and prizes awarded to the anglers who catch the biggest fish each day at all five weigh-in ports. New for 2008, $10,000 cash will be awarded to the lucky angler who lands the heaviest salmon - double the previous top prize money. Tickets are $25 per angler, or $13 for a one-day chance. For more information, visit www.kdsalmon.com or call (920) 883-9792.
P.s. The 27th annual contest will be held July 25-Aug. 2, 2009 and the 28th annual contest is set for July 24-Aug. 1, 2010.
gengberg July 8th, 2008
This past Fourth of July weekend was the nicest weekend of the year. Our area has experienced some “tough” weather, so far this summer. First, we started with a cool spring and high water from the record snowfall of the winter and then June came with some of the worst flooding in decades on many of Wisconsin’s rivers including the Wisconsin River.
This holiday weekend was the busiest that I have seen the Wisconsin River all summer. One could add up the number of people on the river every weekend this summer and the total was less than this past weekend. I guess that people need sun and nice weather to get out on the water! The key is the sun because there can be a nice weekend, but cloudy and people just don’t come out like they do when it’s sunny.
The canoe rental business is a tough one with so many variables affecting your business. There’s the weather, the water level, and the river flow to worry about every weekend and week. Plus, liability insurance isn’t cheap and easy to find these days.
Blackhawk River Runs is just down the highway from me and daily I can see what their business is and the parking lot shows you how many people are using the river. Continue Reading »
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gengberg July 6th, 2008
Here is the local fishing report for July 6, 2008 for some of southern Wisconsin. This is my own info, our guides, or honest sources that regularly fish.
Lake Wisconsin
The annual summer algae bloom has come to Lake Wisconsin. This can make some fishing difficult, but there is still a good fish population to pursue. Switch your live bait fishing to night crawlers and leeches, minnows don’t last now and are not as good as the other kinds of live bait.
Many fish have now moved to deeper water structure like the edges of the old river channel, deep water rock piles, and breaklines. If fishing for walleyes and saugers try fishing water 10 to 20 feet deep. Pulling crawler harnesses and blades is a good way to catch fish. Use a number # 3 or # 4 blade (gold and other metallic work well) along the deeper water structure and the old channel or along the buoy markers.
Live bait rigging (Lindy or Roach rigging) is also working. Use your bow or transom mount trolling motor instead of your kicker motor. The trolling speed you want is about 1 to 1.2 mph.
Trolling crankbaits is also a good way to fish Lake Wisconsin this time of year. Rapala Shad Raps in size # 5 or # 7 in blue/orange belly, natural (shad), fire tiger, chartreuse, and crawfish colors work best. Planer boards get snagged if trolled through the stump fields, so I try to flat line by crankbaits in those areas. If trolling toward the dam, you can use boards then because the snags are limited. Continue Reading »
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