05-11-2006, 10:38 AM
[cool][#0000ff]Welcome aboard. You are among fiends...errr, friends. Lotsa kitty chasers on the board. You have already got some good input from Cat_Man. I will add a couple of things and attach a writeup I have done on Utah Lake Cats.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There will be a lot of good fishing in the coming months. The catfish season is just getting really started. Watch for posts on members planning trips and don't be bashful about inviting yourself along. That is the best way to learn the spots and how to fish them. We will have several get togethers over the summer. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Shore fishing for cats can be good in several spots around the lake. This year the high water levels have made some of the better spots kinda damp (under water). But, there is still a lot of good potential both from the bank and wading out around the edges of the reeds.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Fishing bait under a bobber is a favorite way of cattin' for many anglers. It's fun to watch that ol' bobber go dancin' and then plunge out of sight. However, probably more large fish are taken on "fly line" rigs, with no weight and letting the bait rest naturally on the bottom. Fish with an open bail and let the fish run a bit before setting the hook.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Spend some time learning good knots, and use good hooks and line. Cats are tough, and they will take advantage of any weak link in your system. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Stay in touch, and after you get some more basic understanding, feel free to ask your questions on the board, or send a PM to anyone who you feel might have the answers you need. And, let us know when you drag in some kitties. It will happen.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Oh yeah, mackerel is a great bait, especially for big cats at night. Just be sure you have your hook tied on right and an anchor on your leg, to keep from getting dragged in.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There will be a lot of good fishing in the coming months. The catfish season is just getting really started. Watch for posts on members planning trips and don't be bashful about inviting yourself along. That is the best way to learn the spots and how to fish them. We will have several get togethers over the summer. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Shore fishing for cats can be good in several spots around the lake. This year the high water levels have made some of the better spots kinda damp (under water). But, there is still a lot of good potential both from the bank and wading out around the edges of the reeds.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Fishing bait under a bobber is a favorite way of cattin' for many anglers. It's fun to watch that ol' bobber go dancin' and then plunge out of sight. However, probably more large fish are taken on "fly line" rigs, with no weight and letting the bait rest naturally on the bottom. Fish with an open bail and let the fish run a bit before setting the hook.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Spend some time learning good knots, and use good hooks and line. Cats are tough, and they will take advantage of any weak link in your system. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Stay in touch, and after you get some more basic understanding, feel free to ask your questions on the board, or send a PM to anyone who you feel might have the answers you need. And, let us know when you drag in some kitties. It will happen.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Oh yeah, mackerel is a great bait, especially for big cats at night. Just be sure you have your hook tied on right and an anchor on your leg, to keep from getting dragged in.[/#0000ff]
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