hanson Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Spots picked?? I don't know about you, I'm just following dtro and Hanson out there. Not sure if you want to follow too closely. Last years gathering, Rob and I navigated squarely into a snag in the fog. You know its bad when you have the snag marked on your GPS with a skull & crossbones icon, you know its there, you are looking for it, and you still crash into the thing. Talk about some soup. That was nasty fog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceintheHole Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 At least you made out in one piece!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wastewaterguru Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 I used to fish this stretch quite a bit. Lots of places to fish. There used to be a really nice sandbar above the tressle that has produced for shore fishing. There is another sandbar about 1.5 miles up from there as well on a big 180 degree bend in the river with a deep hole in it. That was where most of the shore anglers were set up at the last gathering a couple years ago. Unfortunately both those sand bars are currently under water. Shore spots will be very limited to say the least. Good luck to everyone and remember.....if it looks fishy, it probably is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted June 18, 2008 Author Share Posted June 18, 2008 Shore spots are always tough with high water. In a month, the river could be so low we could all be on shore spots too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushing Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Not sure if you want to follow too closely. Last years gathering, Rob and I navigated squarely into a snag in the fog. Was a good thing we had Capt Morgan and Sailor Jerry to help us navigate that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry FlatCaster Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Originally Posted By: hanson Not sure if you want to follow too closely. Last years gathering, Rob and I navigated squarely into a snag in the fog. Was a good thing we had Capt Morgan and Sailor Jerry to help us navigate that night. Can never go wrong with Mates like that on board. But...... to much of a good thing can and will affect your sea legs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushing Posted June 18, 2008 Share Posted June 18, 2008 Can never go wrong with Mates like that on board. But...... to much of a good thing can and will affect your sea legs... I think there will be alot of a good thing considering July 19th is about smack dab in the middle of the flat spawn. Maybe that would be a good night to hook up Larry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted June 20, 2008 Author Share Posted June 20, 2008 Looks like we are going to have a great crowd with all the people attending. This looks to be a very fun event and one will be able to mingle with many of the better cat dudes on FM.Maybe I should bring a pen and get some autographs from guys like DTRO and Hanson and EC30-06, LFC and Papa Grump and the Shuttle service.many others will be there that really know what to do on the river in search of these cats.Rob, with the way things are going with the weather this season, who knows as the spawn could also be done. If not, we will fish channels and [PoorWordUsage]. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AceintheHole Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 It's the mid-season classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Wettschreck Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Maybe I should bring a pen and get some autographs from guys like DTRO and Hanson and EC30-06, LFC and Papa Grump and the Shuttle service. I'll definately be bringing the sharpie marker, and a camera. I have the gut feeling that with this roster, some monster sized cats are gonna be boated. For the record, this will be my first real cat outing. I'm fine behind the camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourBobersDown Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 anyone got a seat open for this let me know, I would love to go to another get together I had a blast at cool cats even if I didn't land a fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ec30_06 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Shore spots are always tough with high water. In a month, the river could be so low we could all be on shore spots too. Shore fishing, yeah right. When it gets too low for me to run the boat it will be too low for the flats to swim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ec30_06 Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Should be a good time meeting up with everyone again. I got some practice at the super shallow stuff today too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Here-Kitty-Kitty Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 I might be bring out two boats we just got another one for only 1350 dollars what a steal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Pearson Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 I would like to go if someone has an open seat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew chadwick Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I too wouldnt mind going if I am not working and some one has an open seat. Ive never fished flathead and Id love to give it a try! Ill be getting geared up shortly.email me at [email protected]thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shack Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 chadwick, Good to see you checking out the Cat Forum. Do not let Bella's ride you to much . The one good thing about this park the GT is at, shore fishing will be good. I plan to just toss out a line and sit on shore with fellow F.M.'ers. We will see every one at Carver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 I agree Josh, if the water is low, there will be good shore spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 I know you guys said the fishing has slowed due to the spawn. What are your thoughts on if it will pick up by then or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted June 30, 2008 Author Share Posted June 30, 2008 I would make a guess that the spawn should be over and yes, the fishing should pick up. One can catch fish now, maybe just not the size as a few weeks ago. They will be back.I need two 40# plus fish for the KOTC and will be fishing hard for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted June 30, 2008 Share Posted June 30, 2008 Yes, the bite should be better by then.Let's just hope the water doesn't come down drastically. I think it will be fine.The sandbars are starting to appear in that area, so there will be ample shore fishing spots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 The conditions seem to be shaping up real good for this gathering. Now let’s hope it’s one of those “good bite” full moons and not the other kind Either way it should be a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harvey lee Posted July 3, 2008 Author Share Posted July 3, 2008 We will have a great time no matter what the bite is like. The way I have it figured is, if you are there Darren, the bite will be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTro Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 I was thinking just the opposite. If I stay home you guys might actually catch a few fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aanderud Posted July 3, 2008 Share Posted July 3, 2008 My wife works that night, so I'll be watching my 7 month old, but since it's only a mile from home, we'll probably stop down to say hey at some point. No boat, just walk around shore and Bee.Ess. a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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