Minnesota River Cat Gathering - Carver

[Rick]

From: Fishhead:
July 20 is the date. The Carver access is the place. It is centralized and there is a large park for any activities we may have during the day.

From Dark30:
LUNCH AT NOONISH,A LITTLE PREP/BS AND OFF WE GO! MAYBE WE COULD EVEN INCORPORATE A FRIENDLY LITTLE "CHILI COOK OFF" AT THIS EVENT? I WONDER WHAT CHUB CHILI WOULD TASTE LIKE?

WE'LL HAVE TO CHECK ON "OVERNIGHT" STAYS BUT IT SHOULD BE OK. I KNOW PEOPLE DO STAY THERE, BUILD SMART FIRES, AND DRINK LOTS OFF POP.

From Fishhead:
There are some campsites near the area for RVs but not at the site we will be meeting at.Let us know if you need some numbers to call for reservations and we can hook you up.There are areas that you could pitch a tent along the river.We will have some maps of good spots to try overnite for shorebound anglers.
I will be fishing from a boat and plan on making it a night.There are lots of spots that can accomodate quite a few guys and could set up a "CANOPY". (I have a few in mind allready)Guys can head out on their own if they want or can join up.I kinda planned on doing a little spot hopping earlier in the evening then hitting a sand bar as the night went on for a little recreational fishing

I would be more than happy to show you around the river.I love that river and enjoy sharing my "backyard" with others.

[Rick]

Click here for a map to the Minnesota River Cat Gathering

[This message has been edited by Rick (edited 05-07-2002).]

[Guest]

that link is not working Rick.

Monty

[catfish1]

If this is a outing for one and all let me know. I would luv to try and make it. My wife and I love to fish and I can B S with the best of them. Let me know thru the forum or at my e-mail ( [email protected] )

Keep setting that Hook

catfish1

[Guest]

Hi catfish1
Yes this is open to anyone.By your user name I can tell that you must be a seasoned cat man and it would be great to see you there.
This would also be a good event for those who have never catfished before.There will be lots of experianced cat rats there who would be happy to show you there tips and techniques.Stay all day or just show up for the afternoon.This will be a good time.

[catfish1]

Thanks fishhead. I've looked it up on the map and checked the calender. We are both free that week-end. maybe our oldest son can make it to. Hope to see alot there.

Keep Setting That Hook

catfish1

[Rick]

Who is interested in attending?

[catfish1]

Hi Rick
my wife and I well be there. we think it would be a lot of fun and to meet alot of different folks (we hope).Hope to see alot of you there.

Keep setting that hook

catfish1

[CANOPY SAM]

July 20th is scribed on my Palm Vx, written in bold letters on my desk calender taped to the frige at home, and etched in the bowels of my mind. I will attend without question barring "pre-term" labor. If this were to occur we will be establishing a makeshift riverside birthing room within earshot of the clicker reels.
I'm sincerely hoping to have discovered the most choice holes, and caught and released the largest flathead in the river system prior to this date though. I can hardly wait to get after "CATS" again!!!!

[wastewaterguru]

Sounds like the weather was pretty cruddy for the mississippi gathering. Looking forward to this one....maybe the overnight lows won't be in the 30's in July, but who knows....

I'll try to get the father-in-laws boat for that weekend...it's a little better for the river outings.

What's the bait/rigging technique of choice?

(sinker size, setup, line weight, etc.)

------------------
John K., a.k.a. wastewaterguru
Prior Lake, Minnesota

[Guest]

For the flatheads I would pack my biggest badest rod with 50lb lined spooled on my biggest badest reel.Add some sinkers in the 1 to 3oz range and some big hooks,4/0 would be finesse fishing these fish.Get some suckers and or chubs and maybee even some small bullheads.I consider a 20lb flathead an average fish and 30lbs are quite common.
For the channel cats spool up with 17lb to 20lb line on a medium heavy rod.You can get away with some smaller hooks but wouldn't use anything less than 2/0.Baits to bring would be chicken liver ,cut sucker,crawlers or you favorite dip or stink bait.You will get a better size fish on the fresh cut bait.Most channels will average around 3 to 5lbs.A 10lb fish is not uncommon and a few may push into the upper teens.
Don't forget to eat your Wheaties!

[wastewaterguru]

I may not be able to wait that long.

Fishhead, let me know when you're gonna prefish for the cat gathering. I'll provide that smartfire refreshments (we'll have to invite DARK30 and GRABS). I'll bring my cat boat, bug spray, etc.

Grabs has my cell# and work email or you can email me at [email protected] but I don't check it as often.

------------------
John K., a.k.a. wastewaterguru
Prior Lake, Minnesota

[Guest]

I use a basic bottom rig.Weight on the main line to a swivel with a 6"to 12" leader then the hook.There are a lot of different rigs to try but I like to keep it simple.If I am fishing with live bait sometimes I will add a float just ahead of the hook to keep the minnow fighting the float.At the Miss Cat Gathering Canopy Sam was using a float with cut bait and out fished all of us.He said it aided in spreading the scent trail.(keeps the scent trail of the bottom of the river and it disperses further)I think I"ll be playing with that technique also.

[wastewaterguru]

Fishhead,

How do you rig the bait....

Sinker above the hook or below. You use a swivel or three way?

------------------
John K., a.k.a. wastewaterguru
Prior Lake, Minnesota

[Grabs]

Wastewater, if you have room in your river rig,..I am in. Should be a good time,..I had my first taste of river pu... I mean cats,..a few weeks back. And I tell you it was a great fight especially on ultra-light cat tackle!! I am willing to try again,...I am not sure I will be staying the night, but I will be out there if you have room.

------------------

[This message has been edited by Grabs (edited 05-27-2002).]

[wastewaterguru]

Sounds good GRABS, maybe we could get out before the cat gathering to pre-fish......before the bugs get bad. Then again they're probably already bad after the weather yesterday.

[Ozzy169]

the nat's are diffently out, im going to have to bring skin-so-soft with me next time, does anyone have any ideas on what else to use for an insect repellent?

------------------
Get 'er done

[DARK30]

I heard that a nice glob of Sonny's Stinkbait behind your ear helps alot!

Looking forward to this "Catfight" I hope to find a few Flatheads now with the warming temps!

WET NETS!

------------------
cast,cast,cast,cast......

[wastewaterguru]

Dark30,

Let me know if you need some company for some piggy hunting. I can provide the boat/bait/beer/etc. in return for some of your supreme tutilidge in the art of piggy hunting.

I'll try to get out this week/weekend between Chaska and Jordan somewhere. Hopefully I can give a report of good fishing......

[This message has been edited by wastewaterguru (edited 05-29-2002).]

[Guest]

I think Dark30 is very close crosing over into the guiding game?

I sure hope so, I think he would be a great flathead outfiter/guide!

I am trying hard to lure him over to the DARK SIDE.

DARK30..KKKKK....THIS IS YOUR FATHER DARK VADER...KKKKK...THE DARK FORCE IS CALLING YOU...KKKKK...JOIN US & REACH FOR THE DIP BAIT DARK30...KKKK...THE FORCE IS STRONG IN THIS ONE!

------------------
Backwater Eddy..><,sUMo,>

Backwater Guiding
"Ed on the RED"
(701)-281-2300

[email protected]

http://home.talkcity.com/ResortRd/backwtr1/index.html

[Guest]

Just a heads up this event is only two weeks away!

[Ozzy169]

Hey fella's
Would sure like to go but, town festival, parade @100 sat. , working and any other thing that could happen that weekend, is happening, would like to meet some of the faces on the other side of the monitor. might sneak out for a few hours

------------------
Get 'er done

[Guest]

Is this an outing for bsing or tournament? It sounds like alot of fun and a good place to learn about catfishing on this river.

[Guest]

Its just for fun.BSing is expected so bring some tall stories!

[wastewaterguru]

This event starts at noon????

Wow, that seems kinda early for Piggy's.

I have to do some husbandly duties in the morning and then go catch some bait. Probably won't get out there till later.

How many people are going to make it???

Everyone add your name(s) than add to the total...

(WASTEWATERGURU + FRIEND PAUL) = 2

------------------
I fish.....Therefore I grovel.

Here....Fisheeeeeeee!!