Cool Cats 2008

[DTro]

Yep, I do believe we won't have any issues at all driving out there.

The fish were biting well on Sun. We probably caught about 20 or so.

[Scott M]

I brought my dad out...He had chores on Saturday morning. We get there at 10...end of the good bite. He loses 3 bites, we move around for gills during the 12-2:30 shift, can't find any, come back, he loses another dynamite bite. 4:30 comes, we leave right before the good bite would have started again. I didn't get anything (I was fishing blind; he had my flasher). Moral of the story, we aren't going unless it's when I want to go (e.g. he's getting up super early to do chores). The morning shift had 5 guys on dtro's spot that limited out and another guy was setting up when we left. So I think the bite is good IF you time it right.

Oh well, me and dad finally got out and had quality time. He knows I'm not bluffing when I said it was a good spot, and he had plenty of marks and chances during the non-peak hours.

Get to Cool Cats Early Folks!!!!

[Fishing Freak]

What size rod would you use for ice fishing cats and what pound test i was wondering because i plan on go.

[Tippman]

I use my walleye setups with 6 lb test.

[maddowg1192000]

This thing sounds like a great time, I think I will be there and will be bringing a couple friends. I have never caught a catfish in my life so this would be a first for me. Also I anyone in our group does catch some will people be willing to show us how to clean them?

[Shamu]

will we need to get extensions for the ice augers?

[Ralph Wiggum]

 Originally Posted By: Shamu

will we need to get extensions for the ice augers?

Might want to have one with just in case. As of last Monday, there was 36+" in that area.

[rockman]

Oh, yeah, there will be plenty of hardcore catfisherfolks there to show you how to clean 'em.

[Shack]

I am ready!!!!!!!!

I got a new LX-5 and things are lined up to get out early.

Should be good times.

I can not wait, even if we do not catch a singe fish .

[aanderud]

 Originally Posted By: shackbash

I am ready!!!!!!!!

I got a new LX-5 and things are lined up to get out early.

Should be good times.

I can not wait, even if we do not catch a singe fish .

Sweet! New toy, eh? Sweet! Always makes it more fun if you have new toys to play with!

I'm pretty sure I'll be there too. I have a buddy in Fargo that I've been wanting to get out fishing with, and this would actually be a good place to meet up. I also have to confirm with the better half, but should be good to go.

[Ketch]

I haven't fished that lake in a few years for cats, through ice or open water, I'll definitely be planning on attending.

[rockman]

Only because I had to work Saturday that I had to miss a couple of other HSO/FM events,but not this coming weekend.Vacation days are already lined up for Fri. & Sat. I am already getting fired up about Cool Cats 2008.I hope this week goes by quickly.See you folks on Saturday.

[Shack]

aanderud,

I figured what “the hey”.

I had to dip into my summer line up of new cat rods and reels fund to purchase it, but I feel I made a wise choice. What I did was I gathered and reviewed a lot of iced cat images from Hanson, Dtro, Tom H and others, to find what they all had in common. It was the MarCum. I know some get lucky (LOL), but I think good electronics is the key to getting the fish on the line and up the hole.

I hope to see ya again, I will be their.

[metrojoe]

Well the wife switched her schedule around and it looks like I'll be there. I'm hoping to convince my 2 boys to come out with me.

Is the dawn bite still the best bet or are they going all day?

Also wanted to point out that the smaller gas station/bait shops stop carrying the bigger minnows after the season closes. (something we found out at the last Cool Cats event)We ended up going to Mike's Bait and Tackle in Eden Vally.

[DTro]

I would say the best fishing will be from 8-noon.

Looking forward to seeing you all there.

[Borch]

Generally the earlier the better as far as the bite goes. See you guys there!

[IceHawk]

Just a little tip bring along some chicken liver if you want they have been getting a few cats recently on it!

[harvey lee]

I just found out I have something that came up and cannot make it. Three straight years for me not being able to attend and I really wanted this one bad this year.

You all have a great time.

[Shack]

Tom,

That is too bad. I would liked to meet ya again.

Josh

[harvey lee]

We will meet up this summer or we can get together on the Minnesota and do a night of flathead fishing a few times this summer.

Anytime you would like to go out, you know my e-mail address.

[Shack]

You can bet on that Tom. I can not wait for this summer. It should be a good summer for cat fishing. I will contact ya .

[maddowg1192000]

So am I going to be able to find fatheads or shiners in the st cloud area before i come down?

[harvey lee]

You could also buy some suckers and cut them up in pieces for cut bait also.

[maddowg1192000]

where?

[Tippman]

I wouldn't count on finding any shiners around here then. You might get some fatheads. Best bet would probably be the baitshop right in Richmond. Cut up smelt work well too because they are more oily, and you can get them at many grocery stores.