Gary’s Dispatch

Gary Speicher, NPAA #128, shares his knowledge.

The evolution of the pike.

by Mike Ganzeveld • July 10, 2010

“Only the strong survive” is the usual saying but more often than not the most cunning have the upper hand. I was once told many years ago by a wise, old fisherman that the largest fish are generally the smartest. The rationale was that the more intelligent a fish is the less likely it is…

by Mike Ganzeveld • June 10, 2010

Gary filed this report from the Speicher driveway while finishing some packing for the big boy fishing trip. He got the boat cover on before the heavy rain hit Thursday afternoon. The “boys” are leaving tomorrow but a change in plan. Matt and Jarrod are driving all the way to International Falls to meet up…

by Gary Speicher, NPAA #128 • May 30, 2010

Gary shot some video while Sue went shopping in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota Sunday afternoon. Catch the sights and sounds plus watch some locals fishing on a relaxing Memorial Day weekend.

by Gary Speicher, NPAA #128 • May 30, 2010

Gary got on the water for a couple hours Sunday morning and caught over 15 nice saugers and walleyes plus lots of drum!! He brought in a 19, two 18’s, a 16, and a nice 15-incher to clean. Check out this video if you want to see his technique and baits to catch fish other…

by Mike Ganzeveld • May 28, 2010

It’s Friday and Gary is headed up to Red Wing to clean out the camper and possibly try out a new crank bait or two. I’ll be putting the finishing touches on my Canada gear list. I might also head out to either Pleasant Creek or MacBride to go play bumper boats with all of…

by Mike Ganzeveld • May 28, 2010

Gary met early Friday morning to get some proper tire care tips from Jeremy Tinder, Manager, of the Mt. Vernon Road Goodyear Store in Cedar Rapids, IA. Jeremy provides important information about getting ready to trailer your boat to your favorite fishing hole! Jeremy has helped getting our Lund Explorer ready for the summer trip…

by Mike Ganzeveld • May 26, 2010

Gary caught up with Bob Bruce, host of the Bob Bruce Radio Experience (BBRE), to talk about his new fishing show on every Monday evening from 6-7pm on WMT Radio, 600 on the AM dial. Bob’s show is heard every day with listeners in six states! Bob wants listeners to call in with fishing reports…

by Mike Ganzeveld • May 23, 2010

Gary just let the video roll to catch the exciting conclusion to the FLW Walleye Tour event on Pool 3 of the Mighty Miss! You gotta watch this!!

by Mike Ganzeveld • May 23, 2010

What an exciting finish to the FLW Walleye Tour event on Pool 3! It was just a year ago I had the good fortune to win the top co-angler title fishing with pro Ted Takasaki on Pool 4 out of Red Wing. Watching yesterday’s events from the crowd was a real high for this WW…