Cool Cats on Ice

[Dennis Steele]

Announcing the Second annual Cool Cats on Ice cat fishing get together sponsored by ICE Series.
The date is January 17th on Horseshoe Lake near Richmond.
We will meet out on the ice at 10:00 and fish until.....

This event is free and for every one. Meet your friends from “FM”. Bring the family, bring your buddies, bring anyone. We will have a grill and a deep fryer available on the ice. Bring some burgers or dogs to grill or fry a cat out on the ice.
Come join us for some catfishing fun on the Ice!

We will also be giving away some door prizes:

Tackle packages from Catch-N Tackle. catchn.com
Free guide trip from Minnesota River Guided Fishing. http://www.mnriverguidedfishing.com/
More door prizes will be announced.

Directions:

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[Mr. Pike1]

Mykal, Alphid, brother of Alphid, Chemist we may want to think about this get together on the shoe. I am looking forward to some nice days on this body of water slaying the cats. Last year was fun even though I did not get out as much as I would have liked but I very much enjoyed the times we did hit the hard water.

[catchin'whopper]

Agree with mr.pike, would be a great time, i was excited seeing this as a place to have an event!

-Brother of Alphid.

[cluelessfisherman]

Catching cats through the ice is something I have always wanted to do!
I may just have to make the trip down for that...

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[Dennis Steele]

I was hoping that the "Shoe" gang would make it.Chemist made it last year but I think some of you guys were up at LOTW last year.We still had a good time without you.
I hope to see you guys this year.

[Guest]

I'll be there Dennis! Cats through the ice are awesome! You'll have to venture out with me on a few Metro Lakes for cats. I'll let you know when I go.

Good Fishin,
Matt

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Catch-N Tackle and Bio Bait
MarCum

[catchin'whopper]

Dennis,
Almost sounds like a patch on the arm or something is needed.

Here's a couple pictures from last year my brother and i each caught.

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[Uncle Grump]

Dennis

I'm definitely interested - will have to check the calendar, etc.

What sort of tackle would a person need to take cats on? Would a Genz Med heavy rod (bait caster style) and a Ambass. 4600 w/
10# test line be in the ballpark?

Thanks

UG

[catchin'whopper]

Alphid and I have used med-hvy 30-36" poles, with spinning gear with 8 pound test. line diameter is not really a big deal from past experience.

we also just use any normal walleye ice fishing jig, but one with a bigger size hook, since we use cut bait like sucker on the hook. bigger hook allows you to have the bait on but also hook the fish when it bites. ...And i guess some sinkers just to get the bait down a little faster. Dead sticking seems to work a little better sometimes, but you are just watching teh vexilar for fish to swim in the area and inhale the bait.

Pretty simple, but fun. The fight is great when the fish are 30+feet down and fighting all the way up. You get to test your abilities at using your drag and back reeling!

-Catchin'

[Dennis Steele]

I have to agree with whopper.Its not too complicated.I just use a med or med heavy rod spooled up with 8lb test.Play them slow and you should have no problem.
I think any walleye sized jig or ice lure tipped with some bait will take some cats.
Last year we had great success with Scenic Tackles Glow Devils in the chartruese/orange.We tipped them with half a shiner.
This year I got a tip from Backwater Eddy that tubes can be hot.I am going to order some Ring-N Tubes and stuff them with Bio Bait from Catch-N Tackle,throw it in the water and see if it flies,swims or whatever.

NIce cats!!

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[Mr. Pike1]

I have yet to see a reply from Chemist. I hope he is still on the board. Wow, I can't believe the ice season almost upon us. I can't wait. I might even bring the old man out to this area on a trip. He turned me on to fishing as a youngster and was the first to take me out on a boat, on the ice, and I did not take him out with me once on the ice last year. I think he would very much enjoy a nice cat on the end of a medium action rod in 30 ft.

[Dan Wood]

Sounds like a great time! Did you guys get some good fish last year? Catfish through the ice sounds cool...

[Mykal]

Sorry, this is a dup.

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[Mykal]

Dennis, Sounds like we will be there this year. We caught many nice Cats on the Shoe last year. Can't wait!

[Guest]

I can't wait. Had a blast last year.I used a orange Pimple and had good success. Hopefully we have good ice!

[Northlander]

How far is Ritchmond from Duluth? Easiset way to get there?

[Poutmaster]

I'm just down the road in Litchfield. If i'm open that weekend, I'm in! I've pulled many open water cats there, but have yet to ice one.

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Love them 'Pout!

[Dennis Steele]

I would like to announce some more door prizes.
Scenic Tackle will also be donating tackle packages.Their Glow Devils and Angel Eyes are hot on the ice.
TSJigs will be donating Stinger Jigs.These jigs have a rigid wire stinger molded into the head.They are great through the ice on larger game fish.
Catch-n Tackle will be donating Ring-N Grubs(a personal favorite of mine )Ring-n Tubes and Bio Bait.I think the Bio Bait is going to a hot item this season.
And of course I will be donating a Minnesota River Catfish trip and a boat ride you won't believe in a River Pro.

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Minnesota River Guided Fishing
"fishhead"
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www.mnriverguidedfishing.com

[Dennis Steele]

Hey Northlander
I would guess that its about 2hrs.Take 35 south to 23 west to Richmond then take 22 south to the access.
I hope you make it!

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