Dog days of summer fishing test patience and timing
A writer recalls a strenuous Wapsipinicon river outing in dog days heat with 75 degree air and dew point, noting altered river beds, dense thickets, and fish that feed in narrow windows. Local anglers Mike Jacobs Todd Reed Tanner Speidel and Davis Horton explain bite windows open at dawn or dusk and urge swift, decisive fishing to beat lure-shy fish.
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Sirius
Mike Jacobs
Monticello
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Independence
Tanner Speidel
Vinton
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Hardin County
Wapsipinicon
Orlan Love
Minnesota test grounds fuel new trout and lake apps
OnX Maps expands from hunting to fishing with TroutRoutes in Minnesota. CEO Joel Nelson and Bloomington founder Zach Pope lead the two Minnesota based apps that map streams and lakes, offer water conditions and regulations, and provide GPS waypoints while avoiding hotspot fishing. TroutRoutes aims to go global with CarPlay support and tiered pricing, while current users enjoy a free basic version.
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Montana
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Onx Maps
Twin Cities
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Missoula
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Nelson
Minne
TroutRoutes
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Bloomington
Pope
Academy of Holy Angels High School
Richfield
University of Minnesota
Traction Capital
Wayzata
Onx
U.S
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Iowa DNR Fishing Report Highlights Strong Smallmouth Action
The Iowa DNR reports strong fishing in many waters with smallmouth bass described as excellent. Black crappie are good near Nashua, bluegill and brown trout show positive conditions, and rainbow trout are good with various lure suggestions. Water levels are falling or stabilizing while pools 9 to 11 see rising water and accessible ramps.
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la Porte City
Chuck Gipp Decorah Fish Hatchery
Manchester
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