Seven Days and Counting

[Catmendo]

One week left before all hell breaks loose!
That is for those that will be here for the opener on May 15th.
The Red's in the best shape I've seen her in a number of years. This simply translates into one thing, "those big kitties will be extremely cooperative"!!!!! Those that have been up here in the past for the early pre-spawn bite know what I'm talking about. For those that will be here for the very first time, you won't be disappointed!
I strongly recommend you include some cork'n tackle in your arsenal. See 'em boil, see 'em jump, watch 'em as he bolts for the sanctuary of deeper water, there's nothing more thrilling than hooking up a big kitty in the shallows!!!!!

There should be an abundance of goldeye in the system, so obtaining quality bait shouldn't be an issue. Sucker will also be a top producer for the early season bite.

Seven days and counting!!!!!!!

"FISH HARD"

Stu McKay
www.catsonthered.net

[Wiskers]

Six Days and counting..............................................

Pant pant pant...........Start taking some Aleve now for them sore arm and back muscles.......

FISH ON>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>..

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Wiskers Guiding Service
Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes
Crookston, MN
[email protected]

218-280-0442

[shefland]

Can hardly wait! Glad to see your post Stu, you've been quiet this winter, I'll be up with our group May 31st, for the first of as many as I can cat trips, NOTHING in fishing compares to a Red River Channel blasting a cork! I know things on a river can change overnight, how is the river level flow right now?
Hopefully Whiskers from Crookston will be there the same time, just have to get a ride in that River Pro! See you soon Stu, Dave

[Canuck]

Eddy, Shannon and Rusty: There was a south wind today and that rock island on the east shore was in full view. On Sat the Pelicans got scared off when they (the kitties) went after something.

I got good news today. I don't have to guide until noon on the 15th so will be able to fish in the morning. Any bets where I will be. I may not have a jet prop but have always been able to get in there.

We have lots of flow but the level is about early July so the kitties should be hungry. There were a few bustin out front of the ramp so the usual spots should produce.

My boat, reels and tackle are all ready, FINALLY. There are always so many little things to get ready or am I just picky.

[Wiskers]

Well if you are free till noon.. I will be alone in my PR.. I won't charge much lol .. .but will be taking notes.. LOL.

5 days and counting.. ..............................

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Wiskers Guiding Service
Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes
Crookston, MN
[email protected]

218-280-0442

[Ed Carlson]

Whooo....Hooooo!

Sumo Time....EH!

Yup-Yup..Have Cork'n Stick...Will Travel.

See ya soon boyz.

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Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson

Backwater Guiding
"ED on the RED"
[email protected]
701-640-2796
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[Wiskers]

three days and counting.........pant pant..

Got camera batteries charging, vid cam charging, Line spooled, hooks sharpened, bait chilling, fingers crossed for nice weather, and gas in the boat.......

Now I just have to wrestle the check book from the wife and Im set... lol....

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Wiskers Guiding Service
Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes
Crookston, MN
[email protected]

218-280-0442

[Catmendo]

Hey Shef! I have to agree with you that I have been none existant this past winter, but now that open water is here, I'm Back!

The river is in incredible shape, in fact it truly is in the best shape I've seen her in years. You have no idea how hard I was praying for snow this winter, snow that would help restore the water levels. Although we never received record snowfalls, we did receive adequate amounts.
This massive system that's cuttently dumping
all kinds of moisture on the region is much appreciated! It will only assist in restoring water levels and in turn keep the fishery healthy......!
I know that you and Mike won't be due in here for a couple more weeks.....so we'll do our best to leave one or two for ya!!!!

Fish Hard!

Stu

[fiskyknut]

Well Stu the Roseau river will be pushing a whole lot of water you're way in the near future. Over 6 inches of rain fell around my land along the south branch, and it's still raining. After last years low levels we sure can use it.

Have a great season....fiskyknut

[Catmendo]

Hey, I appreciate the info! I'm also very pleased to hear that you'll be sending all that excessive water this way, because it truly does benefit the resource. The bottom line is "kitties love it" when the water becomes high and a bit turbulant. They become extremely aggressive. The best I've ever seen this river fish for numbers and for "BIG" fish was during the high water summer of '93! The river ran about 7-8 feet above normal and the cats simply went ballistic!!!!!! The largest catfish recorded during that time tipped the scales at 44.7 pounds! I caught my personal best during that time, she weighed in at 39.8 pounds! There were also many other big cats caught between 30 and 38 pounds. This all during a high water period! During these high water conditions the patterns of locating cats couldn't be simplier, all you have do is concentrate your efforts along the shoreline, it's that simple!

Thanks again,

Fish Hard!

Stu

[Wiskers]

2 days and counting..

Stu, ya gonna be cooking up some of the awesome bergers again?? Im thinking we are going to be working up a good appetite on them piggies..

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Wiskers Guiding Service
Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes
Crookston, MN
[email protected]

218-280-0442

[Catmendo]

Yesterday's season opener was about as predicable and as good as it gets!!! Ol'whiskers was on the prowl and were very cooperative! Some guys got a little greedy,(just kidding) take the boy's from Scott County, they called it a day after releasing
an even 100 kitties! The crew from Kentucky thru in the towel at an even 80!
Plus many more folks enjoyed good success.

The river has jumped a couple of feet due to the increase of water coming from Mn/Nd.
This simply swips those kitties into mass feeding frenzy's, they simply go ballistic!
The action will remain hot for the next serveral weeks or up until they spawning season kicks in. so for anyone who's contemplating a trip to the Red, now would be a good time!

Fish Hard!

Stu McKay

[169Sportsman]

Hey Stu was one of the boys from Scott County possibly Opie. I was kind of curious how he was doing. I figured those two would do well. They seem to kind of know how to catch'em.

Tom

[Canuck]

169: Yep, that was Mark and Opie. They shut it down yesterday at about 5:30 as they were beat again.

[Catmendo]

Your assumption is correct! D & M are both here and they're not showing any mercy to those kitties! Then again, maybe I've got that one back asswards, those kitties aren't showing them any mercy!

The river slowly on the rise. It's now risen high enough to allow boats access into the area below the diversion north of the dam. Under favorable conditions like this, you can hammer tons of big "cat's on cork's" and believe me, there's nothing more excitng than catching big kitties in shallow water on cork's, nothing!!!!!

Fish Hard!

Stu McKay
www.catsonthered.net