Kansas City

[erikwells]

Going to KC for work the week of September 16. I was thnking of fishing after work in the evening. Any suggestions on where to try for some catfish? Isn't this area know for big cats?

[DARK30]

I had to whip out the Atlas and check it out.....Looks like you got the Missouri and the Kansas rivers coming together in Kansas City.

Looks like a good area to check out....Need a navigator? I bet they have some Blues to be had down there too!

WET NETS!

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cast,cast,cast,cast......

[Perch Jerker]

If I remember correctly the Kansas state record is something like 120 or 125lbs from a resivour (sp?) in the mid 1990's . You might also try and find a 'local' that will take a northern traveler if you buy the bait or beer. Try looking for a cyber kitty hunter on the 'net'.

Whatever happens, let us know.

PJ

[erikwells]

I will let you know how I do. This is a work trip but when I am not working I try to fish wherever I go. In may I was in Destin Florida and had a great time fishing from a charter and a pier. I caught 20lb king mackeral, spanish mackral, bluefish, hardtail, ladyfish etc.. I feel as though some of the folks that went on this trip and spent their downtime in the bar couldn't have had nearly as much fun as I did.

[erikwells]

Ok my trip is booked. I will be on the Missouri side right by smithville resevoir. There was a 101 blue catch and release in there last year. There is also some success happening on the Missouri river in Parkville. I spoke to a fellow at minnesota bait and fly down there and he informed me that the fish have turned on and he weighed in 2 50lb plus blues and a flat that was 60 plus. When I am done working I will be running for my car to hit the water. I just wish I could convince my boss that there is need to send me to Alaska too.

[Walleye_GFA]

I used to live there... try a lake south of the city called HILLSDALE there is a spillway there, catch some small sunnies or hybrid gills and then throw into the mouth... using them for bait of course.... great flathead fishing this time of year... also find some prepared bait called BJ catfish bait... put on trebble hook for channel cats... email me if you want more info... [email protected]

[erikwells]

Tried Missouri's Smithville resevoir public access 14 on Wednesday evening from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm. I used shiners on one rod and lucky seven catfish bait on the other. I didn't get a single bite. I guess my catfishing skills have a long way to go.