DTro Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Mark your calendars for what has turned into one of the highlights of the hard water season! When is the event Sat Feb 28th 2009 8am What will we be catching? Channel Catfish with an occasional Walleye,Crappie and Rock Bass mixed in Where is the event? Cool Cats will be on the Horseshoe Chain of Lakes located near Richmond/Cold Spring MN. Roughly 1.5 hrs Northwest of the Twin Cites. From 94 take 23 west to Richmond and then take 22 south to the lake. We will be fishing the Methane or "Meth" hole. There are two popular points of access. The best one to use for vehicles is the winter access. Please monitor this thread closer to the event to confirm current ice conditions. What should I bring? First and foremost, a big smile, because you will be using it a lot Typically we use basic walleye gear for catching the cats. We will set up one pole with an Ice Buster bobber or equivalent and a plain red hook with a cut piece of minnow (Fathead or Golden shiner) set just above the bottom, and then jig with the other pole rigged with a jigging spoon/minnow head. JB Lures Rattling Varmint in glow red is favorite among the catters. A spring bobber has proven to be helpful for the light bite days. Also as in years past, we will be having a potluck at noon, so bring along a favorite food item to share. Hopefully we can work out frying up some catfish as well. Bring along the whole family and stay for a couple hours or stay all day. We will try to get a bunch of holes punched for those that don't have an auger. Click here to see the recap from last year Hope to see you all there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourBobersDown Posted December 4, 2008 Share Posted December 4, 2008 Count me in to help again this year. I can bring the big table again. Once we get closer I will get in contact with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverrat56 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I think Team Otter and myself are going to try to make it to this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Wettschreck Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Mrs boilerguy and I have this one on our calendars. I've never been to this event but I've heard enough stories about it to let me know I need to be there!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 Cats on the ice are great. Bring your walleye rod. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I really want to try to make this one this year. Looks like you guys had a blast last year, I just couldn't make it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Dave2 Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I really want to try to make this one this year. Looks like you guys had a blast last year, I just couldn't make it. I say the same thing every year but something always comes up to prevent me from going. The only year I was set to go, we got a butt load of snow right before and it was canceled. Go figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quetico Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 I'll put it down and try to be there. It'd be great to ice some cats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
so haaad Posted December 5, 2008 Share Posted December 5, 2008 This is always a fun event! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverrat56 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 You can count me in for sure! Although Boilerguy may not show up if I do.....I have a reputation for "shutting down" lakes, especially when he is around... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 For anyone that has not chased those channels with ice gear, its a great time. Bring your walleye gear and you should be good to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ec30_06 Posted December 6, 2008 Share Posted December 6, 2008 I will be there again this year. I will bring my fillet knife this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishing Freak Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 count me in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quetico Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Man I love chasing everything thru the ice with my Tica 500 and St.Croix Avid ultra light. Cats thru the ice on the ultra light, bring on the fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 If you tie into a larger channel, the UL might not be enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SomethingFishy* Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Dang, I will be in WI over this weekend, Hopefully I can make it next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 Looks to be a nice ride in your avatar SomethingFshy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddowg1192000 Posted December 7, 2008 Share Posted December 7, 2008 woohoo, we got a date. I can't wait, after last year I got hooked on fishing cats and got some fishing in this summer. Now lets see if I can pick up one this winter over the 19in mark (all I caught at last years event). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted December 8, 2008 Author Share Posted December 8, 2008 Dang, I will be in WI over this weekend, Hopefully I can make it next year. Bummer dude, sorry you cant' make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Borch Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 It's always a good time! I definitely spend a lot more time talking than fishing at this event. Lots of good folks, fishing, food and stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nytelyter Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 i will be there but am curious as to why not the first saturday in march like it always has been before . no biggie like i said just curious. ... paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted December 10, 2008 Author Share Posted December 10, 2008 It has always been the first Sat after the close of Walleye season. This way, the Walleye people can come too and not miss out on that last weekend.Usually that is the first Sat of March, but not this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shack Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 Can not miss the Cool Cats! This year I am going more the food, than the fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordie Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I have fished for cats out there before and it is a blast I'm going to try and make this yr and it is marked on the calender Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiskers Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 If all goes well, I can make it this year... been a few years now since I have been able to get there.. I miss the fun there.. We bid shifts now and I will know my schedule very soon. Can't wait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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