catfisherman hibernation

[Gordie]

well the cat fish season for me has ended I might get a couple of channels fishing for eyes but I probally wont target flats unless I happen to take a trip to the deep south and I dont see that happening.

Just want to wish everyone a happy fall and a long winters nap with dreams of monster flats

Its been a great season and I'm glad that I was a part of this cat forum met a lot of great people and I still have the LOL moments with the things that happened on the river.

I hope to see you all again next spring for the flat flury that I hope to be apart of.

I will be checking in from time to time to see if anyones alive I think we should start planning a get together soon so we all can be apart of it. I was also thinking of possibly if there is enough intrested I would roast a hog for the GTG

Any Ideas would be great.

SEE YA later ELWOOD aka Gordie

[pureinsanity]

I like that Idea! When would you be thinking would be a good time for a GTG?

[Gordie]

I was thinking the end of june and then have an alternate date so if the rivers to high and no sandbars available it could change to that date.

[Shack]

I am not sure if Cool Cats is happening this year or not, but I know I am planning on spending some time up on the Chain and towards Wis. for channels. I would say Mille Lacs, but I always hit that.

Down south could happen for me at any time (or if I want to go). I need to go down to MO and then Alabama for work and the boss is putting the pressure on. Just got asked this morning. I might actually set aside a day for cat fishing down around KC.

Short of that this year should see some major trail riding (if snow happens) up by the north shore. My wife and I are planning a trip.

Have a good winter all you KOTC'ers

[howellcanufish]

I've called it a year for myself as well. Other than trying for a few channels through the ice I'm in a holding pattern until May. Last Sunday we were out and it was pretty emotional thinking it was the last outing in the boat. Have a great winter guys!

[Loose]

Im gonna give it a shot tonight see if I can catch one, gonna try to catch a walleye or two while im at it

[Float tube guy]

are fishing for wintering flats a no no?

[pureinsanity]

I am gonna go get a temp on the river tomorrow. Gonna give it one more shot if we get another nice day. Once pheasant opens up I will do a weekend or two of that. Than I wait till everything freezes and than start to chase them again. Hoping to get some grouse hunting and probably some ice fishing on mille lacs as well.

[MinnesnowtaWild]

are fishing for wintering flats a no no?

It's not against the law but it seems somewhat stupid to me to do it especially since they are all bunched up together and vulnerable.

[pureinsanity]

[MinnesnowtaWild]

Sweet video...just shows how truly vulnerable they are. Where is the sport in that?

[pureinsanity]

Just because they are lethargic doesn't mean they are going to bite.... Besides if you had the opportunity to fish in a river with that many fish in one spot vs a spot that has one or none. you'd pick the spot with more fish...

Kinda like. Hunt the public WMA or the private land next to it you have access too...

I doubt they would bite unless they truly were hungry or feeling like they want to use some energy.

[MinnesnowtaWild]

Never said they were likely to bite but I just don't see the point at all targeting wintering Flatheads.

The vulnerability comes more from the people that harvest Flats out of their winter holes.

[Scott K]

I want to know where this spot is! I wouldn't mind giving this area a try in the summer.

[DTro]

I can show it to you 4WE

[Shack]

I even think BK would say try this spot during the summer, but no way do flatheads stack-up like that after the spring time wake up

[howellcanufish]

I absolutely love that video. I wonder if one of those ever snapped at his transducer?

[DTro]

I think at times he was banging the things in the head with the camera, and they weren't even moving.

[MinnesnowtaWild]

That video is a good representation of what I do in the winter.

[A.W.Wolfram]

Thanks Dark:)

[MinnesnowtaWild]

Cool video.

[Slowhand]

Why do I even take the bat off my shoulder ? I wonder if we'll see any targeting of slumbering kitties this offseason, and subsequent photos of said prized catch?

[pureinsanity]

I went out tonight to see if I could get a last min flattie. Had some stuff messing with my bait. I am assuming some eyes. Had some nice teeth marks on the tail. spread out way larger than a gar. It was a cold one tonight and the river is way up from last time I went out. Fish and Wildlife were out doing something in a boat this afternoon as well.

[MinnesnowtaWild]

Why do I even take the bat off my shoulder ? I wonder if we'll see any targeting of slumbering kitties this offseason, and subsequent photos of said prized catch?

It would not be an easy catch unless you found where they are stacked up. Just gotta remember those big fish need to be very quickly released in the cold winter months.

[Slowhand]

I wont be targeting them...it was more of a satirical statement.