FISHING REPORTS
from some of the BEST PLACES TO FISH !

5th June, 2008: FISHING REPORT:  Wausau, Central Wisconsin Area
by Joel DeBoer of Wisconsin Angling Adventures

Musky season opened for Wisconsin waters North of Highway 10, including the
Wausau area, and thus far the fish have been consistently active.  The best
action has come from shallower water containing weeds or wood in close
proximity to the shoreline.  Points, especially those extending further out
into the lake or river and adjacent to shallow bays and backwaters are also
holding fish.  The best producing lures have been on the smaller side, with
in-line spinners such as the Mepps Musky Killer an excellent choice for
fishing over and around heavy cover.  Downsized rubber style baits such as
Suzy Suckers and Killer Eels have also been working well.  Fish these lures
along the emerging weed lines or adjacent to shallow wood.

The walleye fishing has been excellent with big fish being caught during the
daylight hours on a regular basis.  Anglers looking to score on marble-eyes
should stock an assortment of weedless jigs and probe the plentiful logjams,
blow downs, and submerged wood in the area.  Jigs have been the most
productive when tipped with minnows such as large fatheads, and will also
score a variety of bonus fish such as largemouth bass, northern pike, and
the occasional musky.  The better developed weedbeds will produce walleyes
on slip bobbers when fished during early morning or evening as well.  Again,
rig your presentation with a large fathead and small hook to present as
naturally as possible.

Smallmouth bass fishermen are experiencing some fine action while working
shallower areas containing rocks, gravel, or sand.  Search these areas with
a lipless style crankbaits such as the Bucher PT Rattler in the 2" or 3"
size.  For fishing close to stumps or other heavier cover, utilize the
weedless abilities of a Mepps Black Fury Combo or a weedless rigged 3" tube.
Weedless rigged tubes are dynamite lures for scouring the array of woody
structure currently holding smallmouth bass.  Fish have been active in as
little as a foot of water so be sure to not overlook the "skinniest" areas
while attempting to locate these bronze battlers.

Although many of the bays and backwaters frequented by the resident
populations of bluegills and crappies are becoming heavily vegetated, good
numbers of fish remain accessible to anglers.  Work small floats rigged with
tiny jig and tubes or live bait alongside downed timber.  Look for pockets
and lanes in the weeds to also offer avenues for scoring on good catches of
panfish.  For sparser areas, try a tiny Aglia spinner or crankbait as these
will often provoke strikes from the largest panfish in the area.  

And remember, that unlike so many lakes further north, that have daily
walleye bag limits of two or three fish, the walleye bag limit remains at
FIVE (5) fish on most of the waters of the Wausau/Central Wisconsin area.

With such a wealth of opportunities, it's important for anglers to practice
catch-and-release for everything but a few for the frying pan. This simple
and mindful conservation will insure that the legendary fishing in the
Wausau/Central Wisconsin area will continue for generations to come.



For more information

Contact:

Joel DeBoer
Wisconsin Angling Adventures
 
Tel: +1 715-297-7573
joelthemuskyman@charter.net
"Fishing's our business... and business is good!"