Joel Ballweg

Mike Limmex and I spent the morning chasing walleyes. That went kind of slow but we did manage to put three keepers in the boat. I was pretty sure the crappies would still be up spawning in the shallows so we gave up on the walleyes for some easier targets.

The crappie fishing was excellent and it didn't take long for Mike to put a limit in the boat.

Most of the crappies came on a minnow set 18-24" below a bobber but at least a few came on the lines we had set over the side of the boat.

Surface water temperatures in the bays ran as high as 67 degrees today depending on where you were.

Glad we were finally able to hook up and get out together Mike! It was fun shooting the bull with you while we fished!

Thanks again Mike.

Boog

Fish Species: Crappies
Bait Used: Minnows
Tackle Used:
Method Used:
Water Depth: 3' to 10'
Water Temperature: 65 degrees
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Mike Limmex with a good one
Mike Limmex with a good one

Mike Limmex with a good mix of fish
Mike Limmex with a good mix of fish


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Joel Ballweg

About The Author: Joel Ballweg

Company: Ballweg's Guide Service

Area Reporting: Lake Wisconsin, near Madison, Wisconsin

Bio: Hi, my name is Joel "Boog" Ballweg and I run professionally guided fishing trips primarily on Lake Wisconsin. I am a life long resident of this area and grew up fishing Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin river. Ballweg's Guide Service was started in 2003 and has grown every year since. Lake Wisconsin offers excellent fishing for walleye, sauger, crappie, largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, bluegills and white bass. We target walleye, crappie, bluegill and white bass. On average, I will spend between 75-100 days fishing on Lake Wisconsin and the Wisconsin river each year. Lake Wisconsin covers approximately 9000 surface acres and it is the furthest down stream reservoir on the Wisconsin River system. It is located about 30 miles north of Madison, Wisconsin. A strong network of local anglers and several other local fishing guides is an added benefit of growing up in this area. These guys know whats going on out on the water and sharing information helps all of us stay on top of the latest action. In addition, if you have a large group of anglers, we can arrange with the other local guides to accomadate you.

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