This may be the ultimate ice fishing experience for those brave souls who will go to the edge of the earth and step out on the Mississippi River to fish for pan fish and river monsters.

Murray's Outdoors underwrites this potentially award winning conversation between expert fishermen.  

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There are rules on how many you can have.  Since the number is less than five, Bob can explain it.

Hunting Season gets a salute and Roberta is falling down on the job of selling Christmas Trees.  Al is quietly considering  ending his bachelorhood.  You can't go wrong with a woman who looks like Bob and has the personality of a Wolverine.

Winter's Cold is dreaded by many but Ice Fishermen (and women) live for the chance to walk on water and catch fish that eluded them during the summer.

Murray's Outdoors also website: www.murraysoutdoors.com has EVERYTHING you need to drain your bank account and gather around a small hole in freezing temperatures with a short pole, minnow and light line.

GUN SEASON FOR DEER OPENS SATURDAY SO we also talk about what to do when you harvest a deer this year.  Edgewood Locker handles them in mass   We talked to Luke Kerns about how you should dress your deer so they will accept it for processing.  

Roberta remains a mystery although Larry (who has a great segment on all the bait and lures available at Murrays) talks about her countenance and demeanor.  Al plans to take his December bath and pick her up after work on December 31.

This may be the show that puts us over the top!

A four day "Thanksjigging Sale" at Murray's Outdoors and A visit with Bob's twin sister, Roberta.

She is quite entertaining.  Somewhat like a hungry Muskie.

Larry is in the catacombs working on the ice fishing tents.

Landing 615 will be open through Saturday.  Open water fishing is good for walleye and sauger.

Don't miss Roberta.  Later in the show but worth the wait.

Hell, fast forward if you can....

This is a transitional time of year on the Upper Mississippi near Guttenberg, Iowa.

A sharp cold front came through.  Walleye and Sauger are feeding actively.  

Deer Season for Gun Hunters will start on December 7.

Bob Urbain leads off with fifteen year anniversary of Stickum Tackle

Larry Hubanks tells the back story of the company and its founding.

We speak with Brian from Widowmaker Lures. A very interesting business.

Dress Warmly.  Be safe on water, land or ice.  

Good Luck and Good Hunting and Fishing

Water Temp is 47 degrees on the Mississippi River at Guttenberg.

Wise Men, Larry and Jamie, say that causes the Walleye and Sauger to start feeding for winter.   Landing 615 has seen most fishermen limit out late this week.

Bob's got a new weapon called a "Stinger Hook"   Larry explains how it works.

Bob promotes "Thanks Jigging" with a four day sale beginning on Turkey Day and Going through Black Friday, Leftovers Saturday and "I wish I hadn't eaten so much" Sunday.

Jerry Farmer, enforcement officer with Iowa DNR, spoke to me about his busiest season: Rifle and Shotgun Deer Season.  That comes in December.

We also talk about enforcement and Hunter Safety.

Have a Great Weekend.  Good Luck and Good Fishing. 

Seasonal weather looks like crappie and bluegills will keep biting as the Walleye get interested.

Current Fishing Reports and some jigs that you should buy and try.

We also discuss youth hunting.  Make you comment to me on Facebook

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The rains came to the Upper Midwest this week making life tough for the fishermen but good for fish, especially crappie and bluegills. 

Bob goes fishing with Kevin McCool.  Unknown how much he paid Kevin to read script about how good a fisherman Bob is.

Life on the Mississippi is good.  Have a good week.  

On Wednesday, the election will be over (we hope) so things can get back to dull and normal...

The Fall Season is ON for fishermen, hunters, trappers and predator callers.

Bob lays out the many species of fish that are biting right now.

Jamie at Landing 615 in Guttenberg confirms the fishing activity and tips on how to catch them off his barge.  Best Quote:  "Don't bring the kitchen sink, we have one so you can clean fish!"

Larry talks dip nets to get the big ones in the boat and to keep friends and minimize spousal abuse.

Tanner Spidel is a very active trout fisherman.  He has caught some native brown trout this fall that are HUGE.  He is such a pleasant and informative young man.  Update on Meredith, as well.  (I think she has him hooked)

Lucas Dever with Iowa DNR talks hunting:  landowner tags, seasons and safety.

Bob has a new website:  www.murraysoutdoors.com

You can get this podcast and jewels from the past by looking for podcasts on the site.  

Murray Outdoors is located on the South side of Guttenberg, Iowa.

Look for the BIG Walleye.  If you can't see it, you shouldn't be driving.

Lots of fishermen feel the season changing and hope for a good walleye bite this year.  Bob, Jamie and Larry say the water is in the mid fifties and the fish are biting.  Larry says PURPLE lures are best right now.  Bob says the cash register still works for anything you want to buy.

We also talk with Joshua Bauer, Federal Wildlife Officer.  He patrols our region of the Upper Mississippi.  News about how to hunt the refuge and the change in the Federal Duck Stamp.  

Next week, Tanner Spidel will tell us how he gets big brown trout and the joys of fishing alone and with Meredith.  

Larry Hubanks, long suffering employee of Murray Outdoors is my guest and what a colorful and interesting fellow he is!

He walks the sale tent to pick out special items that are waiting at discount prices through Sunday Afternoon.

Larry also looks toward the weather change and colder water in the next few weeks.

Don't miss it.

Also, we are in negotiations to form the American Hospitality for Fishermen Union.

AH FU will have its initial membership meeting soon.  Larry, Bennie and Scott have agreed to be charter members.  

Down with Capitalists who make them work daylight to dark!  

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