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According to the catfish weight calculator at huntfishsport.com, a 75 lb catfish is around 49″…
sweet! There’s been 6 fish that I know of caught over 73lbs on the MN this year, including an 80lber 
I would suggest not using that “catfish” calculator. 
The “general” calculator is 100 times better on that site. Which is l*g*g/800
Thanks Brian!
I fish p3 and am usually using Bullheads for bait this time of year. In the fall I sometimes will go to larger, wild caught Suckers.
My avatar photo is me with my 2nd largest fish from p3.
-Pat
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Welcome to Ido Pat!
Very nice first post! What waters are you fishing and what’s your choice of bait?
Pat, you do not need to answer that question!!
I have no problem answering, it’s the answering truthfully that I sometimes have a problem with when it comes to Flathead spots…
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I have no problem answering, it’s the answering truthfully that I sometimes have a problem with when it comes to Flathead spots…
In that case could you tell us where you catch them so we can at least eliminate trying those spots?
Just to be clear, I was wondering if you were fishing the Trinity in TX or someplace closer.
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I have no problem answering, it’s the answering truthfully that I sometimes have a problem with when it comes to Flathead spots…
Everyone knows the correct answer about where you are catching them is right in the corner of the mouth 
I like that….
Question for you Pat. You catch your bullheads at thompson lake in west st paul? I’m the guy who was catching some last week when you were there, we talked catfishing a little bit. Nice first post, Take care and welcome to IDO!
Kevin
Hey Kevin,
Yup, that’s me! I will most likely see you at the bullhead spot! If you ever want to try p3, let me know…
-Pat
Got it. Thompson Lake, your secret is safe with me.
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Got it. Thompson Lake, your secret is safe with me.
That’s what I was thinking too.
I didn’t know that bullheads were so rare that you would consider a place that you catch them a secret. I would be happy to catch some for you if you need help or are afraid of getting stung!
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I didn’t know that bullheads were so rare that you would consider a place that you catch them a secret.
That was part of the joke. I got about 10-20 puddles around my house where I could catch them, unless you guys are catching the rare golden bullheads. I heard those are magic on flatheads and they cannot resist them.
The bullheads from Thompson are just like any other.. they light up in multi colors when spooked and have circle hook shaped pectoral fins, ho hum…
Pfft, those are a dime a dozen.
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The bullheads from Thompson are just like any other.. they light up in multi colors when spooked and have circle hook shaped pectoral fins, ho hum…
Bob Moore feeds them to the good bullheads.
Some from the first half of the season…
Sure met a lot of great folks! Picked up some very good cat information and had a great time.
Remember….
Cat Fishermen, We Own The Night!!
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Bob Moore feeds them to the good bullheads.
I like fishing in his tanks for bait and it doesn’t take away from my precious fishing time.
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How about a picture of a 60lb cat from any year?? Ive never seen one…The guy at bait shop in Newport said a 59lb and a 62 lb were caught this year in pool 3….
I caught this guy a couple years ago on P4.
60″x34″. Never weighed it, but those measurements equal approx. 80 lbs. according a weight calculater on a catfish website.
Caught on walleye gear with 8# test.
Holy _ _ _ _ NICE CAT! 
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How about a picture of a 60lb cat from any year?? Ive never seen one…The guy at bait shop in Newport said a 59lb and a 62 lb were caught this year in pool 3….
I caught this guy a couple years ago on P4.
60″x34″. Never weighed it, but those measurements equal approx. 80 lbs. according a weight calculater on a catfish website.
Caught on walleye gear with 8# test.
According to the general calculator that is 86.7#?
Can I go walleye fishing with you?
I think I had a state record there, but it’s still swimming.
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I think I had a state record there, but it’s still swimming.
This spot is reserved for a photo from tomorrow…Friday nights trip. 
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This spot is reserved for a photo from tomorrow…Friday nights trip.
It’s not like you have much to live up to considering how we’ve been doing on pool 2 lately! 
I told the guys last night while shore fishing that I was taking my wife catfishing but we’re using a guide so if we flop it can’t be my fault!
It got a good … but there’s honestly some truth to it.
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I have no problem answering, it’s the answering truthfully that I sometimes have a problem with when it comes to Flathead spots…
Everyone knows the correct answer about where you are catching them is right in the corner of the mouth
I catch most of mine in the water
On chunks of bratwurst 
Crappy “witness protection program” cell phone photo of a pretty decent fish! This was a few weeks back.
I was out early(12-6am) this morning and zip… 4 spots, one bite, lots of mayflies and high water! Next week should be better. Happy 4th everyone!
A FEW PULLED FROM THE ST CROIX LAST FRIDAY
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