Willow Cat availability?

  • splitshot
    Rosemount, MN
    Posts: 544
    July 23, 2009 at 1:32 am #1332152

    Looking to purchase a few and try out (for 1st time) – just for fun [HOG Hunting ]. Can anyone point me in the direction of the closest place to purchase them from (for fishing on P4)?
    I’d be driving south from Rosemount towards Redwing (or further) if necessary.
    Thanks.
    Splitshot

    Brian Klawitter
    Keymaster
    Minnesota/Wisconsin Mississippi River
    Posts: 59992
    July 23, 2009 at 2:34 am #792477

    Dean’s noted for knowing where to get hard to find stuff.

    I’m sure he can point you in the right direction.

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    July 23, 2009 at 2:48 am #792481

    When I was at 4 Seasons in Red Wing a week or 2 ago they had a sign out front that said willow cats available so I would check with them. I’m sure they probably still have some.

    Jesse Krook
    Y.M.H.
    Posts: 6403
    July 23, 2009 at 2:54 am #792483

    I also heard of getting them in Winona but I wouldnt know where down there.

    splitshot
    Rosemount, MN
    Posts: 544
    July 23, 2009 at 2:59 am #792485

    I’ll check with 4 Seasons or Dean/Everts. That sounds great. I was hoping that I would not have to drive all the way down to Wabasha or Winona to hunt some down.
    Thanks
    Splitshot

    ripnlips
    Posts: 35
    July 23, 2009 at 6:12 am #792501

    Ace in winona usually has them if you cant find them any where else.

    joeyno5
    Rochester MN.
    Posts: 486
    July 23, 2009 at 12:16 pm #792513

    2 weeks ago I fished a small tourney and had a tough time getting decent cats. The size was poor at all the shops 2 weeks ago, 4 seasons nicer cats had fungus and the smaller cats looked to be ok and they were $15 per dozen. Wabasha had a mix of small/borderline and was getting $26 for 2 dozen. Ace has healthy cats but is getting $16 (Includes Tax) a dozen and out of 13 cats maybe 2-3 are 1.5-1.75 ” max. If West End is in stock that will be your best bet they have them sorted and get $10 for small and $13 for large. Lacresent has some decent cats also and Bob will adjust the price to the quality of bait he has availble.

    duckilr
    Mississippi River
    Posts: 997
    July 23, 2009 at 1:11 pm #792526

    Man 13$-16$ a dozen…better off just buying walleye fillets

    erick
    Grand Meadow, MN
    Posts: 3213
    July 23, 2009 at 1:11 pm #792527

    Winona area cats get picked over pretty heavy by locals before they go into the tanks at times as well. Your going to pay for them either way good luck huntin

    joeyno5
    Rochester MN.
    Posts: 486
    July 23, 2009 at 8:42 pm #792675

    Remember any of the shops have fresh supplies coming in, what we see 2 weeks ago might not be whats selling today. Best thing to do is call the shops and see what the supplies are at a what quality of bait were they able to buy from their vendors. Most shops will tell you the honest truth and you can make your decision from there.

    splitshot
    Rosemount, MN
    Posts: 544
    July 23, 2009 at 9:33 pm #792679

    I just happen to be heading to LaCrescent tomorrow for work. I can stop at each/any along the way to check out.
    ….I just have to keep them healthy/alive for one night then.
    Thanks.
    Splitshot

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