Icehouse Bob Memorial Cool Cats 2012 Discussion Thread

[Borch]

I'll sweeten the deal a bit. As a tribute to Icehouse Bob I'll add a nice set of forceps. Bob was the guy who handed out hundreds of forceps at our Cool Cat events. They always came in handy for unhooking those tough jawed channels. I'll also add some Lindy tackle

[BSG]

Me + Girlfriend (Summer) and fishing themed cupcakes. They're gonna be sweet.

Also, I'll be there on a wheeler +trailer also. Also can be used for shuttlin' people and/or stuff at the end of the night. I prob wont be there right away in the AM but ill be there till dark. And my auger full of gas. 10inch hole so no excuses when the big boys come to the hole....

I was out on long a few weeks back and got 1 nice kitty but fishing a different area.

Should be a blast!

[pushbutton]

1 1/2 people for my part, hope he does not step in a hole right away again this year Will bring a cooler and name tags, some sort of food.Think I read earlier that Harvey was bringing plates/utensils/bags, is he still coming? If not can bring those items as well.....or whatever else is needed. I could bring an old smelly shoe as a door prize.......thanks to the guys offering rides!!!!

[Gordie]

Harvey Lee as far as I know is not going to make it PB and I will be making trips back and forth from parking area to fishing waters in the morning.

Pushbutton you gona bring the mac&chesse again kids are asking about it.

gonna be great time guys ...

HERE KITTY,KITTY,KITTY

[pushbutton]

Was going to try to come up with something else weird to deep fry....was thinking salad....but suppose the kids would not like that as much...ok deep fried mac n cheese it is.

[buzbunni]

I found plenty of hungry cats on my short scouting trip Saturday so hopefully with a number of people out we'll get on them.

Didn't mean to imply that the fish aren't there, and that everybody won't latch onto a kittie, more like I don't know how to catch fish on Long.

In the words of George Costanza: "It's not you, it's me."

Bringing Mom's World (well, maybe just local) famous Ranger Cookies. May have an item to contribute to the big cat contest.

Put me down for 2 attendees. Right now it's just me, myself, and I, but am going to try to track down a buddy to bring along.

See ya soon!

[Borch]

No biggie Buzbuni. Just letting you know that there were some cats there and we'll have a starting point. No guarantee they'll still be there though. But if they're not we'll look until we find some. Looking forward to seeing you out there.

[Modern Ice Angler]

My crew has dwindled to just myself and one other guy. Still can't wait to be there though!

Count us in for 2.

Thanks!

[Brad B]

Was going to try to come up with something else weird to deep fry....was thinking salad....but suppose the kids would not like that as much...ok deep fried mac n cheese it is.

don't forgot the catfish balls. they were so good last year. if you can't bring them atleast can I get the reciepe.

[pushbutton]

Ahhhh, the catfish balls.....only been out on LOW, Red, and Mille Lacs so far....not so many kitties there. Not one of those who will not share recipies, but never really cook with them. So it goes like this.........

1) cook fish, flake, and set aside

2) cook onion, garlic, carrots, bell peppers,celery.....blend...add spices...cajun would be fine

3) dump in a bowl and add beaten egg, bread crumbs, and a little milk till it forms a ball

4) chill in fridge about an hour

5) roll into balls, dip in eggwash, bread, deep fry

6) if that does not work...google fish cake and roll into balls instead

[Eric Wettschreck]

Deep fried salad sounds.......yummy. I'm down for something new!!!!! Toss in fish balls and it sounds like heaven.

It'll be cool to see ya again, Chad. Who knows, maybe this time we won't be face down.

[DTro]

OK

I'm turning my "backup" cat fillets into cat balls.

Game on!

[DTro]

You know what that means. Y'all better catch some cats so Borch has something to do.

[Gordie]

You know what that means. Y'all better catch some cats so Borch has something to do.

so do you want me to bring extra chicken liver

[Borch]

so do you want me to bring extra chicken liver

There will be no eating of the bait unless it's by a cat

[harvey lee]

That bait is great deep fried Borch.

[pushbutton]

DTro, by all means go and whip up some balls, I have some back up rough fish to fry up if needed( walleyes, sauger, crappies, perch)..... although have fished around that area before and have usually done well.

Eric, cool that you and Justine are coming up. We should be ok, provided no one brings the corn hole game

[DTro]

I'll tell you right now. I'm no cook, but I got an A+ in You Tube viewing, so I think I have a plan for some Schweddy Cat Balls.

If not, we can have our own impromptu episode of Fear Factor.

[Archerysniper]

Jalapeno with cream cheese stuffed in it and cat fish on the outside MMMMMMM mouth watering,better wrap a few with bacon for Eric and Gordie

[Borch]

That bait is great deep fried Borch.

I seem to recall that a few really enjoyed it covered in beer batter fried to a golden brown. Just gotta stand back a bit as it likes to "POP" when you fry it.

[Gordie]

LMAO

[T.O.W]

Count me in guys. I'm a rookie at this event so if I need to eat some cut bait for initiation please let me know so I can choose a proper beverage to wash it down with it. I'll bring some tortilla chips and homemade salsa.

[NKLCOLT1911]

im a maybe, if i can find a sitter i can make it, since i have a work christmas party that night also i may only be able to fish for a few hours, if i can make it what can i bring.

[Borch]

What ever you like to NKLCOLT1911. Snacks, dessert, main ope you can make it.

[Borch]

Count me in guys. I'm a rookie at this event so if I need to eat some cut bait for initiation please let me know so I can choose a proper beverage to wash it down with it. I'll bring some tortilla chips and homemade salsa.

Esting bait is very, very optional.

I'm planning on eating fresh catfish or maybe a crappie or two.