Fox River Fishing Report 3-5-10

Welcome Spring, finally the waters of the Fox River have opened allowing boaters to hit the water and cure the winter-long itch.

Water temp has been hovering around 39-40 degrees on the surface. Thus the fish are moving a little slow, mix that with a lack of current and you have what some would consider tough conditions. Fishing has still been good for those choosing to cast jigs on channel edges, the only question in the top, the middle, or the bottom of the break? To be honest the water is very clear and it depends on the wind. Over the past few days when there is wind we fish the top, 9'-12' of water. When the wind lays down the fish seem to slide off into the channel. Water clarity may have something to do with the lack of fish being caught vertical jigging.

Our best baits have been Odd-Ball jigs 1/8 oz and 1/4 oz, basically dragging the bait across the bottom. Pink and Purple Hot Tiger have been our best colors, gold has also been good for us.

It is key to have a swivel tied 12'' up from your bait with a fluorocarbon leader in between, not only does this make your set-up more abrasion resistant but the swivel eliminates line twist and jig spinning. This small step will greatly increase your catches.

As always we are available for more detailed reports via cellular phone at (920) 660-7275. Good luck and stay safe on the water!