Cold, Windy, and MISERABLE… But the Bite Was INSANE On the Mississippi!

This was my first open water trip of the year—and conditions were not ideal! Cold temps and heavy wind made this one of those days where you seriously question why you even launched the boat. But sticking it out paid off in a big way. I ended up putting together an incredible mixed bag on Mississippi River Pool 4 including walleyes, saugers, smallmouth bass, and white bass—all in some of the toughest conditions you’ll face early in the season. If you’re getting ready for your first open water trip, this is exactly what it looks like when things don’t go as planned—but still come together! Gear and Links: LIVESCOPE POLE: email: wyatt@tysonmachinedproducts.com for details check out the website: https://tysonmachinedproducts.com BOAT: Lund 1875 Impact: https://www.rjsportandcycle.com/ Lures and Tackle: VMC 3/4 oz Mooneye Jig: https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/dpqFR2V5dn Rapala Crush City Mayor: https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/zZDgUiffW7 VMC Tungsten Mooneye Jig:https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/7xLnZTTmYp Crush City Mooch Minnow: https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/Z7TXGthoGM St. Croix Legend X2 7’ 1” Medium Spinning Rod: https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/wJSTCUHFVB St. Croix Physyx 7’3” MLXF Spinning Rod: https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/wJSTCUHFVB HOOKEDUP Piscifun Carbon X II Spinning Reels: https://bit.ly/4q8rUce - Use Code HOOKEDUP18 for 18% off your order! Clam Fortis Rubber Mesh Net: https://app.rockporch.com/mlink/kEooeh1MWj Videos: White Bass Catch and Cook: https://youtu.be/UFnwzSV8zjg?si=bsJnRAxKB3TvwTI9 Dobuque Rig Video: https://youtu.be/5NYhkk5k7LE?si=pAyzwlwm4mgAsNu4