Cool Cats 2010 - Sat. March 6, 2010 - Starts 8 am

[harvey lee]

This is one event to make. Typically pretty good channel cat fishing.

[RumRiverRat]

My 8 year old son told me last night that in 2010 he wants to either catch a catfish or shoot a mountain lion in Nevada (thanks a lot Outdoor Channel)I've never done either myself, so it looks like the Cool Cats outing may be our best shot at getting him his goal!

LMAO

Gotta love kids!

Sounds like a fun trip, let me know when you are going!

[carpmanjake]

im gonna try and be there! would be great to catch some cats through the ice!

[firejumper]

i will be their again this year. I have had a blast the last two years that I have been their

[HotPocket]

Sounds like a good time, Im in

[rushing]

I will be there if I don't have to work!

I'm thinking of picking up one of the 6 man hub style houses so I'll have plenty of space for cooking/cleaning fish if need be.

not positive about the date yet but if I do make it..we should car pool, nick.

[Borch]

For those who are looking for some good info on catching cats thru the ice here's lots of it.

Horsehoe Cat Icefishing Info

[steve n]

do these cats bite at any certian times of the day?

[riverrat56]

do these cats bite at any certian times of the day?

The two times I was up there this year it was better at night, but they bit all day.

[riverrat56]

Rob, we can sure carepool if it works out, I think I'm in as of now.

[archeral566]

thinking of maybe heading up there this weekend to try for some cats. i see the methhole is a popular spot. any depths in particular to look for? first time trying for catfish and would love to get on them, so any info would be greatly apprecited.

thanks

[Borch]

Check out the St Cloud forum. There's pages and pages of great info there regarding cats on the chain thru the ice.

[TruthWalleyes]

Can't wait, I'll be there with KMR85 and his wife. Got a itch'n for cat fish'n! Any suggestions on where to pick up golden shiners?

[tsande00]

I plan on attending this event as well. I've never caught a catfish before so this should be exciting!

[Borch]

Shiners are very tough to find that time of year as walleye and pike are closed. Buy them in advance and freeze what dies.

[TruthWalleyes]

I know where to find big shiners right now, but they’re not gold shiners. I can probably keep them alive until the event, should I buy them even though they aren’t gold? Not sure of the difference between gold and silver when it comes to winter cats.

[KMR85]

Can't wait, I'll be there with KMR85 and his wife. Got a itch'n for cat fish'n! Any suggestions on where to pick up golden shiners?

The wife has to work, so it will be you and me. Her and I might drive to the chain tomorrow for a scouting trip. She didn't sound to enthusiastic on the phone today though.

[pushbutton]

I know where to find big shiners right now, but they’re not gold shiners. I can probably keep them alive until the event, should I buy them even though they aren’t gold? Not sure of the difference between gold and silver when it comes to winter cats.

cant imagine the cats would really care, if they are biting they will hit almost anything alive or dead. cut frozen sucker is my favorite bait, usually the larger fish like that better, live fatheads also work well, things like chicken livers and stink bait also work, but for whatever reason usually catch smaller fish off those..

[Rick]

Tip a Go Devil with the head of a fathead and you will be fine.

[DTro]

I would strongly suggest picking up a tub a Chicken Liver . We caught 40+ cats this evening and 90% were caught on Livers. The average size was a bit smaller, but the steady action made up for it no doubt, plus we managed several over 20".

Also, make sure it's the Golden Plump brand, the cats prefer the "local" flavor

[scoutWBL]

count me in, I'm working on getting a buddy or two to join me.

[bonefish]

My kids are dying to catch a catfish and this looks like a great way to do it. I'm a rookie at this myself. I'm setup for walleyes, but I don't know that that is heavy enough. What type of setup do you need and what are some basic tackle choices? Is it jigging?

[harvey lee]

One can jig or use a deadstick. When I use a deadstick, I will use a bobber like the Ice Buster bobber or the newer Venom bobber. These cats can bite very light and one at times needs some light tips on the rods and or a bobber. Spring bobbers also work very well for the jigging rods.

As far as joigging spoons, there are many that will catch some channels.

I really like the Lindy Flyin spoon in the 1/8 oz size in red. The Go-Devils work well also. I have also use some Lindy Slick Jigs and a few others.

As Dtro stated, bring along some chicken livers. For the jigging spoon, I tip mine with fatheads and maybe sonme cut bait in smaller pieces.

Walleye gear is fine but make sure it has a fast action tip or use a spring bobber also. 4# test is plenty for the channels.

[icehousebob]

Borch, You and I have some discussing to do about getting this circus on the road. Keeping in mind that an army of fishermen moves on its stomach, we have to do logistics planning. I work tomorrow and my work number is 952-993-5104. After 3pm, I'll be home and my no. there is 952-933-4929. Give me a ring.

[nytelyter]

with the recent snow amounts. i am wondering about travel to the area from the winter landing. will we need wheelers with sleds or is it ok for trucks and 4wd. this is a must do event that i look forward to every year. hope to see many of you there. it is LOADS of fun and a great way to celebrate our sport. ... paul