Still Hot

Man has it been hot, in mid 90s constantly. I have moved from Big Spirit to West Okoboji. Spirit is a foul stinking algae bloom mess and the bite is off, for walleyes anyway.

We have been chasing bluegills on Boji and catching yellows for the most part. We catch four or five big gills on our main spots and then the yellows move in. This invasive species is everywhere. I am a little scared about this, I don't know if they are taking over bluegill habitat or what? I know there are still big schools of gills out there but now there seems to be a competitor for that habitat. Lucky the yellows are very good eating. The bite has been deep weeds with a bare hook and a piece of red worm or a pilkie and maggots.

I recieved a bunch of press via email regard Minnkota and Humminbirds new collaboration, more on that at a later date.

I had a great weekend. Old friends Joe Cuttell, Mike Buckley, Dave Chapman and Tim Horstman, got the Lakes Patrol Band back together. Spent Sunday afternoon listening to them play at the Ritz. Amazing how those guys can be so tight just playing together a couple times a year. Friday night Joe played with Bob Dorr and the Blue Band at a free concert on the green at the Amusement Park in Arnolds Park. Another amazing band that has been together for 31 years.Old rockers don't fade, they just get tighter and better. Joe and the boys will be back in August for the Blues RocknRoll Jam at the Pearson Lakes Art Center August 30th.

All for now stay cool.