Birds Guide Bass Hunters On Mississippi River
In a weekend outing on the Mississippi River Dave Patterson of Atkins and I learned that watching fish-eating birds like gulls pelicans and raptors can indicate bass and baitfish. The piece notes how birds herd baitfish to the surface and advises casting shad imitators while keeping distance for success. The author shares doubles and stealth tactics before concluding with reflections on nature's guidance.
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River ecologist urges removal of dams on Wapsipinicon
River ecologist Luther Radland urged dam removal or rapid conversions on the Wapsipinicon in Buchanan County to improve health and safety, expand recreation, and boost tourism. He cited dams at Littleton Fairbank Independence and Quasqueton, noting sediment buildup and carp habitat issues, and suggested public meetings to address concerns.
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Quasqueton
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Stream Habitat Program
Wapsipinicon
Scott Kinseth
DNR
Bill Versiuis
Buchanan County Trails Group
Fish kill near Sunbury probed in Cedar County
The Iowa DNR investigates a fish kill and 28 percent ammonia fertilizer spill along a three mile tributary of Mud Creek near Sunbury. Hundreds to thousands of dead fish found while River Valley Cooperative halted a leaking line, emptied contaminated soil, and samples were collected for nitrogen and ammonia testing.
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Iowa City Bird Club outing aims to spot migrants at Lake Macbride
The Iowa City Bird Club sponsors a Saturday trip to Lake Macbride. Participants meet at 8 a.m. at the Richard and Nancy Lynch residence then ride a pontoon boat with kayaks available. For details call (319) 624-3141. Mark Frank discusses fossil fuels impacts on national forests at Cedar Rapids Audubon Society meeting at Peoples Unitarian Church at 7 p.m. Refreshments follow.
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Cedar Rapids
Schadle wins final Benton Bass Anglers event
Greg Schadle weighed in 14.94 pounds to win Benton Bass Anglers final tourney of the year held Sept 27 28 at Brushy Creek. Top finishers were Mike Vare 11.34 pounds Joe Bagsby 8 pounds Mike Bideaux 6.34 pounds and Brian Logan 3.18. Day one big bass was 2.64 pounds by Schadle while Bagsby claimed day two best with 3.26 pounds. Separate notices include Lake Darling Restoration Plan meeting Oct 14 at Lake Darling State Park and bass tournaments Lake Macbride Open Oct 11 Bear Creek Bass Club event Oct 11 Cedar Rapids bass tourney results with Lake Macbride wins and big bass details.
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Benton Bass
Brushy Creek
Mike Vare
Joe Bagsby
Mike Bideaux
Brian Logan
Schadle
Bagsby
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Lake Darling
New Lodge
Lake Darling State Park
Brighton
Bear Creek
Lake Macbride
Linn County
Izaak Walton League
DNR
Hunter Education
Great Outdoor Traditions
Cedar Rapids
42Nd St. NE
Thad Takes
Justin Lubbock
Steve Hardy
Bob Heath
Bobby Anspach
Sam Patterson
Dan Bulger
Cedar Rapids pair win Clear Lake walleye event
Steve and Becky Miller of Cedar Rapids won the FCIS Anglers Choice Insurance Clear Lake Tournament with a 6.14-pound walleye earning $1,940 on Sept 12, the final IOWA Team Walleye Tour regular-season stop. Joe Kirk and Rick Eyerly finished second, Jason Lee and David Murray third. Winners used No. 7 Shad Raps at 3.2 mph amid sub-legal bites. the win sets up the State Championship October 11-12 on the Mississippi River.
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Becky Miller
Cedar Rapids
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Anglers Choice” Insurance
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Millers
Joe Kirk
Rick Eyerly
Urbandale
Jason Lee
Denison
David Murray
Carlisle
Becky
Steve Miller
Mississippi River
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