MN River Cat Gathering

[rushing]

I thought I would try to get some ideas rolling on one of these.

How about some thoughts on sat June 17th???

St. Peter campground?

Land of Memories campground(Mankato)?

I think Land of Memories has better shore fishing for the people without boats.

If you are new to catfishng or the catfishing forum its a good way to put some faces to names and to pick the brains of some dedicated catmen. If you are an old member of the board its a good time hanging out with your friends, making some new ones, and getting a night of fishing in.

Any ideas welcome!

[blacksportsman]

I haven't got any ideas to contribute as of yet, but I'm interested in participating. As far as I can tell, that date works perfect for me. I must admit though, the Minnesota River on the whole is still unfamiliar territory for me. I've only fished it a dozen or so times, mainly at Black Dog or 35W and I've yet to catch a flathead out of there.

Sounds like a good time! I'm assuming it would be sort of a dusk-to-dawn thing??

[Ralph Wiggum]

I'm in a wedding that day Hope you guys get something worked out, though! Sounds like fun.

[jtk15]

Rob,

Dont make me have to decided on either the Heartland Open or a gold old weekend of fishing and talk'in! June 3rd???I know you work every other weekend-

jk

[hanson]

Waaaay Cool Rob!

I think either of those dates works for me and either location too. I'll fish from shore unless someone has a boat they'd let me hop into!

[rushing]

I'll probably will be moving the weekend of the 3rd so I wouldnt be able to go.

[rushing]

blacksportsmen...Usually guys show up in the afternoon hang out talk for a few hours then towards the evening head out on the river and fish through the night or untill whenever. Hope you can come!

[blacksportsman]

Oh, I'm definitely planning on attending. I'll also be a shore-bound angler, unless I get a boat invite, I'm comfy either way. I'll be watching for changes or addidtional info in regards to the proposed gathering.

I'm guessing there'll be a barbecue grill goin' before the fishing starts?

[Dan Thiem]

Depending on the whens and wheres this catfish novice would like to attend. Iffin you wouldn't mind a greenhorn tagging along.

[Kurt Paulsen]

I would definetly vote for land of memories. There is alot of shoreline and I have caught many goldeye there if anybody is looking for bait!

[Dennis Steele]

I'm in as long as the dates work. I'm pretty busy until mid June.

How about the weekend of 24th? Its a new moon, and thats always good for cattin!

I like Land of Mamories as well. SOme good spots both upstream as well as downstream.

Manny, you got a ride if you need one.

[DTro]

I'll go ahead and throw a vote out for St.Peter. First since it would be a little shorter drive for the "city folk", but mostly since the big ones cooperated there last year

I would be with boat, with one or possibly two open seats, unless of course there's a "shuttle service" available

[DARK30]

All you can do is pick a date. All I can say is the usual... "If I maybe can,I possibly will"

The Le Sueur landing is a good area too...

[rushing]

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I like Land of Mamories as well. SOme good spots both upstream as well as downstream.

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Who couldn't like that place? Sounds like a strip club!

The 24th would prolly work for me. My boss told me today to take some vacation time.

[DARK30]

Ah to be eighteen again and living in the land of mammaries....I remember well!

LOL

[AQUAJOE]

The 24th works for me. 17th is bad due to the SE MN get together on Tetonka.

Hanson I have a boat if you can put us on some fish. You are more then welcome.

[harvey lee]

Iam going to try and attend,but I have the SC get-together on Tetonka on the 17th.Otherwise I would be there.

[rushing]

OK How about the 24th at Land of Memories park in Mankato?

Far as I know I am boatless as well so I can help with shore spots if needed.

[Ralph Wiggum]

Well, glancing at my calendar, my June looks very full Darn.

[blacksportsman]

Marked my calender...I'm in!!

Dennis, I think I'll take you up on that ride

See you guys there

(Ryan, are you really that busy, dude?)

[hanson]

AQUAJOE-

I can try to put us on fish.

I have more than enough cattin' knowledge to tip the odds in our favor but never fishing that stretch of river before makes us have to do some good scouting beforehand during daylight.

I've got more than enough flathead gear for 2 guys during daylight hours.

[AQUAJOE]

Well we should be good to go then.

I have a 2000 Crestliner 1750 FishHawk so there should be plenty of room.

I have rods a reels that can handle it(I think) but nothing else. (For Cats)

Good opportunity to see if my new Quantum Energys can handle the heavy stuff.

What lb test do you run for cats? Would 30lb.PP due?

[rushing]

Yeah you should be able to get away with 30. I use the 16/65 or I might have the 18/80. I still have the same line from last year.

[Ralph Wiggum]

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Marked my calender...I'm in!!

Dennis, I think I'll take you up on that ride

See you guys there

(Ryan, are you really that busy, dude?)

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Sorry, Manny. I'm in a wedding on the 17th and the 24th is my little sister's graduation party. Looks like it's not in the cards for me. Good thing there are plenty of flatheads in these parts

[jtk15]

"I have a 2000 Crestliner 1750 FishHawk so there should be plenty of room."

You may want to check the area and the launch before you put to much planning in bring this rig in the MN. Depending on the water level, you could be in for a costly weekend to say the least. I have never seen this big of a "lake boat" out there. sometimes it gets a little difficult with a 14ft mod V Lund, with a 15 horse. The closest boat in this strech I have seen is a 17ft job, with a 40-60 hrs Johnson with tilt/trim.

I dont think I have seen anything comparable launch this area, but others may feel free to chime in here. Consider yourself warned is all.

River level may be key.

Rob, thats cool. It be a good excuse not to trek out to South Dakota-weather will be my determining factor I guess. Let me know if you need a hand moving-I still consider myself a profession-stong back/weak mind, as I spend a summer doing it while in school....

jk