Cool Cats 2006

[Dennis Steele]

Ice Leaders 4th Annual Cool Cats

We have a go!

All are invited to the 4th anual Ice Leaders Cool Cats get together on Horseshoe Lake in Richmond MN. The date will be Saturday March 4th 2006.

We will meet on the ice at 8:00 AM. (see map for location)

At noon we will have a fish fry and pot luck lunch. Catfish will be on the menu along with icehouse bob's famous beans! Bring something to share and join us.

This is a fun,free get together. Come and join us for an exciting day catching catfish through the ice and meet your FM and Ice leader freinds.

From I 94 near St Cloud take hwy 23 west to Richmond.Then go south on hwy 22.

Use the winter access noted on the map if you will be driving on.(2nd access south of 23)

Snowmobles and ATV can use the DNR access.(first access heading south from 23)

This is a fun event for everyone.

Hope to see you all there.

[Matt Johnson]

What an outstanding event! I've attended the last couple Cool Cats and they have been nothing short of exceptional!

This is one of those events where A LOT of laughs and stories are told, as well as one heck of a good feed!

Some very good fishing to be has as well, and catching a catfish through the ice is an experience that is well worth the trip! Catfish are probably one of my favorite species to target through the ice, what a blast!

I'll be there, no doubt about that!

[Ralph Wiggum]

I'm in and can't wait!

[Captain B.R.K]

I agree, this is a GREAT EVENT were lots of people come together and make what this site is all about....HAVE MORE FUN! I had the chance to attend lasts year event and what a turn out we had!

I unfortunately won't be able to attend this years event. I have another trip planned for this weekend. But if things change, I would definately consider being at the Cool Cats 2006 gathering.

[fisherking01]

Barring a tragedy, I'll be there along with my son. I've spent the past eleven months hearing the question, "WHEN ARE WE GOING TO COOL CATS ON HORSESHOE LAKE?"

What a great time this event is. Really looking forward to the 4th.

Dennis if you would like any help from me I will be available, just drop me a note at [email protected]

[MinnesotaMuskie]

This is great...the only thing that can keep me away is the State Wrestling Tny...outside chance we may be there.

What ever happened to the video that was shot out there last year?

[Kylersk]

I'm really going to try and make this event... Never fished cats before, Anything special needed to fish cats?

[Deitz Dittrich]

ky-typical walleye stuff has always worked for me. Go Devil Spoons, Rattle Varmits, Angle eye Jr. and a minnow head.

[Dan Thiem]

With much regret, Young Gun and I will have to miss this one. The Zumbo Zinger is the same day, so unless scientists speed up the cloning experiments we can't be in two places at the same time. Shame too, because this event really is fun! Fishheads catfish fillets are worth the trip alone. Mmmm mmmmm good!

So everybody take lots and lots of picture and be sure to post them.

[metrojoe]

hmmmm...Cool Cats or Zumbro Zinger? Both I'm sure will be a blast. Boy...this is going to be a tough decision.

[Borch]

It looks like I'll be able to make the event. Now I'll have to see who I'll bring along.

[setterguy]

I'll be there, Iceman12 is going to make an appearance also..see you guys on the ice. I can't believe that this will be my first event. Looking forward to meeting you guys.

[tonyjor]

Count me in and possibly my g/f. Last year was fun, even though my transducer broke, the fishing was only a small part of the fun.

Oh, yeah. What DID ever happen to the video shot out there last year?

[Matt Johnson]

My dad will be joining me again this year. He had the hot hand on the kitties last year, hopefully he brings a little of that luck again come March 4

A week from Saturday!

[Deitz Dittrich]

papa johnson.. awesome.. Maybe I'll give my dad a call!

[Matt Johnson]

That would be cool Deitz. It'll be like old days

[Dennis Steele]

Might as well make it a father and son day.

I think my Dad is comming too!

[icehousebob]

Dennis, Since its going to be a father-son affair. I'll one up you guys. My oldest son just got back from Afghanistan so the plan is for me and my four, count em,FOUR sons to be there. Is the fishing world ready for that much rowdiness?? When you see them eat, you'll realize why I'm a poor man. Monetarily, that is.

[nytelyter]

i am going to be there never done the cat thing b4 but hopefully some one will push me in the right direction will haver the wheeler and the otter and am very much looking to my third fm ice get together this year. gota love it. only thing that will get in the way will be if i find a job by then. ..... paul

[icehousebob]

Hey dennis, besides the barbequed beans, do you think anyone would object to my gang also bringing the fixings for chili cheese dogs with everything?? Since its a cat gathering, I don't want to offend people with the dog stuff. If all else fails, my boys and I will eat them all.

[Dennis Steele]

We sure could put the dogs and the cats on the table and see if they get along.

[Kylersk]

Ok, I'm in along with a buddy.

Now to the question I always ask on these get togethers.. Should I bring my wheeler? Or will most be driving on the ice?

[Dennis Steele]

I was on the 'Shoe today and found a good 16 to 18" of ice near the event location. We did drive out to the event location in my 3/4ton truck. If you plan to investigate other areas of the lake, I would bring a sled or wheeler. The Horseshoe system is a large chain with current running between the lakes.

If you decide to drive out to the location, it would be best to access at the winter access marked on the map and stay on the ice road.

I am getting excited about seeing everyone there. I recieved some great prizes to give away from our ICE Series sponsors. The only cost of the raffle is you have to say hello to me!

ALso don't forget the pot luck lunch and fish fry around noon. SOunds like there will be some good digs!

[Deitz Dittrich]

Good ice D... that is good to hear... I didn't see you mention of fish however?... See any fish down der in da hole? And was the Meth hole easy to find or do we have to be very, VERY carefull?

[Matt Johnson]

I plan on fishing out there on Friday. I'll check on a few other areas and see what things look like and I'll have a report for people at the event on Saturday...

I'm excited for this event! Less than a week away!