Fishermen on the Upper Mississippi River were HAULING in BIG Walleyes a week ago and then the snow melted and cooled the river water.  Fish quit biting for much of the week. But the water is now warming and many species are moving and HUNGRY.

We check with Jamie at landing 615 who has a fishing barge set in the best spot below Lock and Dam 10.  We also talk with Larry, who runs Murray's Outdoors on Thursdays.  He has great information on fishing, rod and reel selection and Roberta's love life.

Finally, we talk with Chad Dolan from Iowa DNR about the work they are doing in surveying Muskellunge (supercharged Northern Pike)_ and whether you should keep a big female walleye that is ready to spawn.  

Bob loses interest before we finish.  If you have any left over Ritalin or other attention deficit drugs.  Please bring them by the store and administer ASAP.

If you have an opinion on the Question of the Week:  "What is the condition of  the fishery of the Mississippi River as it borders Iowa?" send to [email protected]

Good Luck and God Help Us!