My First Catfish

Since Billy’s passing I haven’t been fishing much, but the itch to get back out there just wouldn’t relent. So I’m happy to report that for the first time in almost two years – I got back in the boat and did a little bit of fishing this weekend! And even more exiting, I caught my very first catfish!!

We were on Pool 3 for a bit, and then I caught a couple of smallies and a sunfish on the St. Croix as well, but I was really excited to catch a new species for me. It took me a minute to figure out how to hold the catfish just right and I’m thankful I didn’t get stabbed or cut!

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Picture? We demand proof LOL

Congrats on another new species.

Dad

Picture must’ve been still loading! 😁

Congrats Sharon.

It’s been a pleasure to walk and talk with you on your journey “back.” Good job gathering in your courage, as well as reeling in your fish!

Nice catch!

Now I’m going to have to find you two some stink bait.

Brian Klawitter wrote:

Now I’m going to have to find you two some stink bait.

I already like Spam and Hamms, might as well toss some stink bait in the mix too!

I was going to go catfishing off the back end of a neighbors boat a week ago today. So 3 days prior (Saturday) I put some shrimp in an empty water bottle and placed it in the sun thinking it would be ready by Tuesday.

Well plans were changed and I couldn’t fish. Now I still have those shrimp that have been sitting in the sun for 10 days.

I’m kind afraid to open the bottle…but if I can get one on a hook and into the water without “chumming” first, I know I’ll have a good fish on!

No life jacket Mrs Sharon

I am glad you finally got back into a boat. Keep fishing.

When do I get to meet him / grill him?

Bearcat89 wrote:

No life jacket Mrs Sharon

Well, it’s on the floor right next to me! 😁🤷‍♀️👍 I wear it whenever the motor is running, but set it next to me when we’re just chilling or trolling.

Sharon wrote:

We were on Pool 3 for a bit,

Does Joe know that you have a lot of “big brothers” waiting to have a talk with him?

HRG

Absolutely! And I feel pretty lucky knowing I’ve got about 50 “big brothers” watching my back. 🙂🤗

Hello Sharon,
Congratulations on your first catfish!! If you are anything like me….your first won’t be your last. I absolutely LOVE catfishing. Late night/overnight/early morning trips are my favorite. Nothing like the feel of a big cat trying to pull that rod and reel out of your hands!! My personal best is not huge, but 12lbs of cat can really make a girl work hard. Best wishes and looking forward to pics of your next big cat!

Well done Sharon!

Sweet!

Welcome to IDO, Juanita!

Sharon wrote:

<div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Brian Klawitter wrote:</div>
Now I’m going to have to find you two some stink bait.

I already like Spam and Hamms, might as well toss some stink bait in the mix too!

I’m pretty sure the spam and Hamms IS the stink bait!

Congrats

Congrats on the fish Sharon. Also happy to hear you found yourself someone to share these memories with, lucky guy. Like the others said let me know if this character needs a talking to!

Is he on IDO???
If he is not on IDO he already is off on the wrong foot.

MX1825 wrote:

Is he on IDO???

Yep, he’s been spotted lurking around here somewhere!