Horseshoe Cats and Crappies

[Rick]

Horseshoe crappie

Dennis caught a BUNCH of nice channel cats too.

Horseshoe Cat

Tom Johnson and Matt.

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Thanks Chris for a GREAT cat trip.

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[IceHawk]

What a day of fishing is all I can say. Our group consisted of a team of the following FMers. I St Croix Boy, Wigeon, Dennis S, Rick, Matt Johnson and Tom Johnson, our target was cats. Well we iced over 100 plus cats!!! and a few bonus crappies. The bite varied throughout the day and presentation and technique were the keys to staying on a consistent bite. Glow devils,Buckshots were the lures of choice for the active fish and small minnows on a hook rig triggered the non aggressive fish. Technique varied alot, at times they wanted alot of movement with the spoons, other times leaving it totally still was the key.

IceHawks Channel Cat

See the Glow Devil in the Cat's Mouth

All in all it was great fishing with all you guys, I am looking forward to it again!!!

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[Wigeon]

Yesterday was a good day cat fishing.There was plenty of cats caught and plenty to be caught.St.Croix Boy,Dennis,and myself all had to take a guess at the depth we were fishing,our locators had too many fish showing to correctly give the depth.I believe it was 32'though.Rick,Tom,Matt,and Dennis it nice meeting you all,let us know if you want to do this again.Tom and Matt enjoy your cats for supper tonight.

[MinnesotaMuskie]

That looks like way to much fun. My boys and I would like to try for cats. If there is ever another outing give us a shout @ MinnesotaMuskie @ aol.com.

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[Dennis Steele]

A big thank you IceHawk,Widgeon and St Croix Boy.That was a lot of fun!I can honestly say I have never seen a concentration of cats like that before.Solid red! If a guy didn't know better he would have thought his electronics were on the fritz.
You guys are welcome to chase some BIG cats with me on the MN RIver anytime.Probably won't see that many cats but it will be a good time.

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[bturck]

Nice reports guys and some good pics. Sounds like a good time was had by all. Bill

[ATM]

I will be heading to the shoe on friday, I have done very well all year here, If you see a black ford explorer and a fish trap voyager stop on over, I ussually have a few cold ones and would love to meet some more fm'ers. Adam

[Matt Johnson]

Yep, an awesome day on the ice! Sure is a blast catching those cats. Icehawk knows his stuff out there and he put us on a stack of those hard fighting cats. Great to see my dad catch some fish, he acted like a little boy once he hooked into one and his drag started going off

Glow Devils tipped with a couple pieces of minnow did the trick on those light biting cats.

Thanks again Icehawk!

Good Fishin,
Matt Johnson

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[Caesarfishinguytoo]

ATM,

Me and my brother are heading to the shoe Friday morning! Maybe we will see you there. Will have Black Ford F150 with a fish trap voyager. Maybe we will stop by for some pointers, will be our first time trying for the whiskered creature through the ice!!

Good Luck

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[SuddenlySummer]

Dennis,

Thank you very much for replying to my question over in the metro forum. I'll have to hire you to take me flatheading this summer. I moved to Chaska recently and the Minnesota looks interesting!

[Dennis Steele]

Hey SS
A fellow Chaskonian huh!
We will have to hit the river in the evenings after work from shore.I can show you a few spots in the "neighborhood" to try.

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[SuddenlySummer]

Count me in!

[ATM]

Ceasar, the key is electronics as alot of the cats will be suspended. I am no expert, all I do is find a deep hole and drill some holes and try a couple spots in that area if nothing happends I look at the map and try another spot until i find where they are holding, some days I hit the mother load some days it has been tough. I typically just use fatheads on a deadstick and also jigging spoon, but have seen on this HSOforum that people have had success on cutbait. I am leaving at about 8am from Crystal if you see me out there feel free to stop by. Adam

[Caesarfishinguytoo]

Adam,

Me and my brother were out there, we just fished off the big deep hole of 50ft or so. We were in about 35feet of water but tried it in 40 and 45 too. Didn't do too well, looked like right when we were set to leave is when maybe the bite was picking up. I was able to catch 4 walleyes - one that went 23" and then I did ice my first catfish throught the ice at about 24", so all in all, not a terrible day, had fun. Will for sure try the lake again and maybe get a little more mobile. We had many a vehicle going by us up towards the river more and maybe we will move that aways, but we try and stay away from the crowds and find our own spot. Are thinking about giving the lake at least one more try this year.

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[Caesarfishinguytoo]

Dennis,

I am a Chaskonian transplanted to Chanhassen, but I always call Chaska my true home. My brother is dying to hit some Minnesota Flats. I fished it a little myself for the first time last year with very little success but we did manage a few 10 - 12 lbers, nothing like can come out of that river, but we are the almighty shore fisherman and that can make it hard. Have tried right there in chaska and then down by carver rapids, any other locals willing to share. Email me if so at
Thanks!

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[Dennis Steele]

Ceasar
email me.

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