05-12-2006, 09:06 PM
[cool][#0000ff]Ya gotta love it. The moderator goes fishing for the morning and all the other members chip in with the good advice. I guess I'll go back out fishing. Don't need me here.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Just got back from Lincoln Beach. I'll be posting a report and pics later. THE BITE IS ON. Today, I used size 4 strong bait hooks, with extra sharpening before using. I tie them directly to my line, with no weight. Really had to finesse the fish a few times today. They pick it up and drop it several times. If they feel drag or resistance they do not come back. Got 4 channels up to 6.5 pounds, on minnows, and one bullhead on a purple plastic jig.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A slip bobber rig can be deadly in some situations. I like to use a bobber whenever fishing over weedy or rocky bottom. Many people do not realize that cats will sometimes come up a long ways to take a baited hook below a bobber. But, ideally, you should set the bobber to hold the bait within a foot or so of the bottom.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I used 4 different rods and rigs today, including bobbers and corky rigs (bait floated up off the bottom). I got hits on everything I tried, but could only hook up with the "fly line" (no weight) rig.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I fished line from 6# to 14# today, depending on the rig. All 4 of the fish I landed (and three or four I didn't) were hooked on the rig with 8# line. I use the Silver Thread Excalibur and find that it is plenty of line for all but the biggest hairiest old he-cats in Utah Lake. Of course, if you are fishing around a lot of brush, the braided lines or tougher mono will save some fish for you.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Don't let the turned up noses fool you. The little bullheads (mud cats) can be a lot of fun and are good eating too. I know more than a few cat fanciers that would rather have a panful of fried bullhead fillets than some from a big channel cat. I tend to agree.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Stick around and join in on one or more of our get togethers. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Just got back from Lincoln Beach. I'll be posting a report and pics later. THE BITE IS ON. Today, I used size 4 strong bait hooks, with extra sharpening before using. I tie them directly to my line, with no weight. Really had to finesse the fish a few times today. They pick it up and drop it several times. If they feel drag or resistance they do not come back. Got 4 channels up to 6.5 pounds, on minnows, and one bullhead on a purple plastic jig.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]A slip bobber rig can be deadly in some situations. I like to use a bobber whenever fishing over weedy or rocky bottom. Many people do not realize that cats will sometimes come up a long ways to take a baited hook below a bobber. But, ideally, you should set the bobber to hold the bait within a foot or so of the bottom.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I used 4 different rods and rigs today, including bobbers and corky rigs (bait floated up off the bottom). I got hits on everything I tried, but could only hook up with the "fly line" (no weight) rig.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I fished line from 6# to 14# today, depending on the rig. All 4 of the fish I landed (and three or four I didn't) were hooked on the rig with 8# line. I use the Silver Thread Excalibur and find that it is plenty of line for all but the biggest hairiest old he-cats in Utah Lake. Of course, if you are fishing around a lot of brush, the braided lines or tougher mono will save some fish for you.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Don't let the turned up noses fool you. The little bullheads (mud cats) can be a lot of fun and are good eating too. I know more than a few cat fanciers that would rather have a panful of fried bullhead fillets than some from a big channel cat. I tend to agree.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Stick around and join in on one or more of our get togethers. [/#0000ff]
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