HSO Cool Cats 2013

[eyeguy 54]

I have some left over brats from a wild game feed saturday. I'll put some bbq sauce on them and bring pieces. I don't fish with out venny of some type.

[MikeRaetz]

Getting excited!!! can't wait to see everyone and catch some cats. been out the past couple days targeting them and I have to say Im pretty much hooked!!!!

[eyeguy 54]

maybe 9 on saturday and 30 on sunday. I hope global warming kicks in friday night

[Rick G]

Getting excited!!! can't wait to see everyone and catch some cats. been out the past couple days targeting them and I have to say Im pretty much hooked!!!!

Lol, another catfish addict

Headed out in a few min to do a little prefishing myself

[DTro]

Looking forward to this weekend! Hope some of you can find some time to stop by. Borch's fresh battered cats are worth it!

I rounded up a few small things to give away, so lets do a big fish contest!

I will bring along a digital scale.

Let's do an Adult Division and 16 and under division.

You should be able to find me hanging around Borch or near my Bigfoot Clam Shelter, or most likely close the the food. I will be in my Gray Striker Suit and HSO hat. Just bring your fish over and I'll keep track of the biggest. You can either donate the fish for the fry, keep it for yourself or release it. I would just ask that I can take a few pics.

Noon will be the cutoff time to enter a fish.

[Borch]

Thanks Darren.

I'll have a few goodies to add as well for the big fish.

[Eric Wettschreck]

Borch and DarrEn, That's awesome!!!!!

Pretty sure I won't be in the big fish contest, and that's fine with me. It's a bit of a drive for me so I won't be there until around 8 or 9 ish. Don't wait for me!!! Get yer fish on!!!!

Looking forward to the event. This is a fun one!!!!!!

[masoct3]

Hi all,

So, I have never fished for cats. This is my third year ice fishing and I am still learning all the tactics that come with the sport.

I was wondering, because I do not know anyone and I am actually the only fisherman in my group of friends (can you believe it!!!), does someone want to buddy up and make me not look like a complete fool?

I have an FL-8, Portable buddy, Bigfoot XL2000 and a toyota camry

I live in St. Louis Park. Please respond or PM me if you would like to do this.

Thank you!

Michael

[NKLCOLT1911]

is the plan still.to use the winter access and head towards the meth hole, I have only walked out up there, is there driveable ice all the way to the methole area? any certreeain place to walk and go by foot from there.

[DTro]

I will just say that my plan is to drive out there from the winter access with my 4Runner.

haven’t been to the Meth hole in over a month now I think. Based on reports though I would have to estimate there is at least 20” of ice or maybe more. Everyone needs to use their own judgment on what they feel comfortable with.

It will be one of the few times in Cool Cats history that we don’t have issues with weather and/or ice conditions.

Now hopefully we can catch some fish.

[NKLCOLT1911]

alright sounds good, if you see a silver trailblazer that looks lost thats me flag me down.

[Borch]

Brett,

There are some fisherman who have posted that they will have extra room for folks in their fishhouses. I know that I will do my best to help folks out in icing a few kitties at the event. I'll be near a blue chev 1500HD and or in a Clam Denali fishhouse. Look me up.

[NKLCOLT1911]

Brett,

There are some fisherman who have posted that they will have extra room for folks in their fishhouses. I know that I will do my best to help folks out in icing a few kitties at the event. I'll be near a blue chev 1500HD and or in a Clam Denali fishhouse. Look me up.

cool thanks for the info, i have all my own gear just never been to that part of the lake before, ill pop in and say hi when i get there, ill be wearing a camo striker suit.

[hovermn]

Shawn and I will be making the trip again. Haven't decided yet, but may be bringing the small wheel house.

Does anyone have an ION? If so, please bring it. Thanks

[DTro]

Do i smell an auger race cooking?

[pushbutton]

I will have an ion there, you can play with it all you want if I can drop off jr. in your wheelhouse for the day And to any one new to cats or ice fishing in general, will have some extra space and equipment if you want to give it a shot. Just PM me. Looks like the day is going to start off rather brisk and we might not get there till it is at least 5 below

[Luke_M]

I will be there with my brother around 9. We will be in a red jeep Cherokee. I just got into the cats this last summer and am really looking forward to meeting you guys that got me interested in them .u

[hovermn]

Do i smell an auger race cooking?

Maaaaaaybe...

[hovermn]

I will have an ion there, you can play with it all you want if I can drop off jr. in your wheelhouse for the day

You know, we did that during the kids GTG on South Center a couple years ago with my other house. Had kids movies playing on the TV. It worked out great. Kids used it as a warming house

As far a Cool Cats....I won't be needing yours, but would love for you to bring it.

[pushbutton]

I know you don't need it....you just need to see how it performs against your gator. I won't say its better, but you will have a lot more competition than from the red one

"cough" do think it is faster though "cough"

[Papa Grump]

I'll be up Friday late afternoon grey Silverado and the Grump's Bump shack in tow for the weekend.

Time to get cooking them beans up

[DTro]

I'd be happy to adminstrate an auger competition too and can probably find a small prize to give to the winner of that as well.

"The Grump is back Shack" LOL

[Rick G]

Just a heads up, we have between 18-22in of ice in the meth hole area, so we should be good. There is a visable (road) where trucks have been driving back to the spot. Just follow the tracks in the ice and you should be fine.

It would be a good idea to stop at your local grocery store and pick up a tub of chicken liver. It's been out producing minnows latley. If you can't find any at you local store, the Teal's in Cold Spring should have some.

[nielsencod]

How late does this event go?

[Borch]

No set ending for the event. Usually a few stay all day. Some stick around for the evening bite. I'll stick around as long as my back holds out.