03-04-2006, 01:32 AM
Ah man, I'm so glad you rang in on this. Let me know what you think of the terminal tackle. I'll describe the setup I have in mind. I am thinking about the baitcasting combo, with a 4/0 heavy wire Gamakatsu Octopus hook (Circle hooks in 4/0 are another possibility). After hearing your thoughts on trotliners and their method, I doubt I'll tie in a mono leader... just go braid the whole way. I don't know whether to go with a 1/2 oz egg sinker or just go like you do and toss the bait weightless.... do you think that weightless will still be heavy enough for me to pitch without getting snarls in my line? These rods that I'm planning on using are either MH or Heavy. Will a 7.5 foot MH have enough backbone? I figured it probably would... also, I read that these rods are made of a material called "E-glass" thats supposed to be the cats meow for catfishing (no pun intended..... ok, maybe a little bit) [cool] Anyway, I need to run down to Cabelas and see what they have in stock. I also have a trip planned to Vegas with my girlfriend this month so I can check out BPS while I'm there. You know, just kinda feel the goods and see if I like it all. Am I going too stinkin heavy for the cats?? I'm kinda concerned about that too Dude.... Or is that even a concern in this game? I just really want to get into some good fish this year and be able to provide written and visual enjoyment for the folks to see after I get off the water. I really hope I don't stock up on these things and then fall flat on my pile of cut bait. [pirate] I, for some reason, hadn't thought about the Cyalume light ruining my vision... I was thinking about using a red or green light and then tucking it in a pocket on the tube or down the front of my waders when I didn't need extra help with tying knots or adjusting bait. I agree with you TubeDude, there isn't much better than hearing the night noises on the lake under a pale patch of moonlight. Thats been some of the best nights of my life. Oh, by the way, I've printed out your instructional writeup on Utah Lake catfish... Its getting pretty worn from being studied... LOL. Oh and you might get an email or a PM from a guy on the DWR forum.. he asked my advice on cats in Utah Lake and I gave him what I could and then told him about your writeup and this site. Said to talk to Tubedude and see if you could give him more info. He was asking about getting into some good cats with his kids and what would be a good time to take them out. Thanks for providing your thoughts Pat, I really respect your advice and consider it very seriously, knowing that you speak from experience when you give your advice. Its nice of you to give me your thoughts on the matter.
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