Black River Kitty’s

  • bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    June 15, 2006 at 5:12 am #1219763

    Now that I have my outboard running good again I finally made it out cattin’
    I made a run to the nursery for bait and the gills were slamming. It didn’t take long and I had a dozen gills from 6-8 inches.

    I set up on an eddy in 5FOW with 20FOW just feet away. The eddy is caused by a good current being pinched off by the tip of an island. There is not much for timber in the area but plenty of good sized rock.

    My first fish pictured here came at 8:00pm. She must be an early riser. There was no hesitation on her part, slam and hooked I was happy to catch and release my first kitten of the year. She was just at 9 pounds.
    After some time without a hit I was thinking that would be it for the night. Time to go home and get ready for work Just then I was slammed again. This fish was at 22 pounds and some change. I had 2 other slams, good enough to crush a gill but not enough that they held on for a hook set.

    I can’t complain for my first few hours out cattin’ this year

    Good luck fishing and good night

    Bret

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    June 15, 2006 at 5:13 am #453897

    The 22, man I’m good lookin’

    steve-demars
    Stillwater, Minnesota
    Posts: 1906
    June 15, 2006 at 11:19 am #453902

    Nice fish. I bet you’ve got the bug now. See you again tonight.

    Whiskerkev
    Madison
    Posts: 3835
    June 15, 2006 at 12:25 pm #453918

    Bret,

    You make a good point on no wood sometimes being a good spot. If I can find boulders and current, that will often hold fish. They park right behind them and use them as a current shield.

    mbenson
    Minocqua, Wisconsin
    Posts: 3842
    June 15, 2006 at 1:27 pm #453938

    You would be a lot better lookin’ without that fish in your face!!! LOL

    Mark

    P.S. Beauty fish, though!!!

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    June 15, 2006 at 1:29 pm #453939

    Pitch black out and trying to take my own picture is not one of my strong points

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18101
    June 15, 2006 at 2:09 pm #453949

    You look a little scared to touch that slimy thing.

    Nice slimer!!

    ratherbfishn
    St Paul Park MN
    Posts: 220
    June 15, 2006 at 2:25 pm #453958

    Nice looking fish! Looks like a great 1st night out!

    brittlab
    North Central Iowa
    Posts: 187
    June 15, 2006 at 2:39 pm #453964

    Nice cats. I need to start targeting flatties rather than just channel cats. Any tips for a new flathead hunter???

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    June 15, 2006 at 2:54 pm #453969

    Tip #1…try to relax while waiting for the flash on the camera to go off in the dark

    If you search around in this forum you will find a ton of very good info.

    Bret

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 15, 2006 at 5:10 pm #454015

    Well it’s about time Bret!

    I didn’t think you were ever going to get out!

    PS you would look better with a ringworm hanging out of your nose… you nancy!

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    June 15, 2006 at 5:53 pm #454034

    How many times do I have to tell you….it was a Catalpa paddle tail

    You didn’t think I was ever going to get out
    You should have been on my side of the fence Night time, motor problems and the river just don’t mix
    Running tip top now

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 15, 2006 at 8:25 pm #454075

    EVEN I couldn’t have kept a straight face taking that picture!

    amwatson
    Holmen,WI
    Posts: 5130
    June 15, 2006 at 9:35 pm #454088

    Nice fish Bret Sounds like the nursery is still holding some good bait this year What is the deal with catching cats in the daylight ?
    By the way, I know a good camera guy if you ever need one

    bret_clark
    Sparta, WI
    Posts: 9362
    June 15, 2006 at 10:26 pm #454092

    It will happen Wats. You have to beat your 30lbr yet
    I was glad to just get out on the spur of the moment. I guess I have a favorite wife also Brian

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    June 16, 2006 at 2:42 am #454109

    Quote:

    I guess I have a favorite wife also Brian

    I hear there’s a few out there. Protect them from snakes!

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