Weather was anything but what I like to fish, it was windy cold and lots of waves but the cats didn’t care. Had my best night in a long time. Caught 8, half over 26" the others were 22-24" and fat nice fish. Had a pair of 27’s to help my score, it was a fun night, but nothing like the south is catching. Later J
Hey Jeff, the weather sure ain’t slowin’ you down. Nice cats you just entered. The weather has most of us southern catters sitting around just waiting for fishable water. I think most of us fish Utah Lake and the weather has been cold and windy. I’ve been out twice now and I have only caught one cat, a good one at 28 inches but we should be making some hefty catches by now. Top fish(s) entered so far are 28.5 inchers. I’ve been expecting John to post up a 30+er any day now. Better weather coming so watch for the south to rize – fast! 
And another thing; last time I checked there were a dozen or so more southern catters than northern. All the more reason for you nothern guys to be looking over your shoulders. This is the year for the south! 
Hey Lynn, it might be the south’s year you definitely have us out gunned, but with John and Paul and the rest of us misfits and a little luck, I expect we won’t make it easy. Been saving all my 30 plus fish for this year. Let’s hope the weather will cooperate soon. I was a little surprised to see so many big fish out of Utah Lake this early. Hope we start finding some better fish up here soon. Be a shame if we have to play catch up. Later Jeff
Where are the Fish? The bird refuge has always been good to me this time of year. This year I can’t even catch bait.
The southern boys are pulling out some nice fish, catrat with a nice 29 inch tieing it up with Jeff 81 inch total.
I don’t know what it is, but you are right, the fish just aren’t biting. I haven’t seen many carp acrobatics either, which usually gets going when the river starts to warm. Water is still pretty cold right now. There is snow on the ground at work this morning and the Bear runs just to the east of here on its way down to the refuge.
Me To Forest But I had to change PW again.
Anyways glad it did now if I could only find some catfish. See the south is tearing them up. Nice 29.5 from Ben (ice sled).
**Well John glad to see you made it back on. Wife and I hope to put the boat in t he river Saturday. At least maybe get some carp. **
Was real slow yesterday. only a few tugs on the line for me. Seen Forest think he was doing about the same. I found that the santee rig works best later in the season when the big boys (30+incher) are out.
Yea, I did just as good…or bad :sick: Did start seeing carp splashin just off the far side bank. Tried to cast a worm rig out in their general area. But even with a 3 oz. pyramid weight, couldn’t quite get the line far enough out. I had 2 lines in, 1 with a 5/0 circle hook on 50lb. braid, and a new (for me) bait. Stopped at Kents on the way out yesterday looking for some chicken livers. They were out, but saw a small bag of “gator” tail meat. Now I have eaten gator tail, deep fried in south Georgia / Florida. But never tried it as a bait. It’s tougher than chicken liver, stays on the hook better without a bait bag. Think I may have had some nibbles on it, but nothing wanter the wole chunk. Will try it again this Saturday. 2nd line was a smaller bait hook with worm and changed it up a few times for a medium flig, small Santee rig, and no float just on the bottom. Got my worm back a few times with evidence something had been biting it, but again, not taking hook. If this nicer weather holds to Saturday, wife and I will try putting the boat in and work up the river on the far side bank.
I did land a big 60 inch plus…tree limb…:rolleyes:
I know my wife is a little happier now that I sold my little old boat yesterday. Birthday present from his dad for an eleven year old. Fun.
The North side of reeders is closed past the fence.
Dang them be some nice cats Cookie
Good luck on that patent… What did it say about yesterday afternoon? I took my FIL out to relieve his stir craziness and we picked up two little 17 & 22" cats and Rich got a nice mid 20’s carp that about pulled him in… It was so breezy that when we pulled in to go, our lines had all been pick pocketed and no bait was left on any of them, but with the wind we didn’t recognize any bites… except the three that about pulled the poles in the water… I was kind of surprised we caught anything with the wind and cold, but I guess they still want to eat sometimes… Later Jeff
Ran out after work last night, mostly because I had a free minute to try… Well nothing was biting and I seen some carp raising their fins in a protected slough about 200 feet from where I was fishing, so I took a pole with a crawler and went to cast for a carp… As soon as I casted out, I noticed my bobber on my other pole, that was still casted out in my first spot took off, I ran for it, but was too late… That was the only bite of the night… luckily I had the free spooling lever flipped so it didn’t take my pole… So much for my timing, should have stayed where I was… Maybe tonight will be better, hopefully warmer and less windy… Later Jeff
Was not on the hunt for Cats today but rather some bait. Hit our little honey hole with some carp rigs (hair rigs) and bottom worm rigs on small hooks. Chubs, Carp, and Suckers were on the agenda.
Suckers cooperated - Cookie picked up 8 and I added a few when I was not taking a nap. Also got a few chubs and carp. Then little Cats started to show up to entertain us. No size but added some fun to the day (I posted them in the contest just so I had some points).
maybe some fresh bait will improve our bite in the morning
Nice job on getting some great bait. Good luck on the cats.
Early morning run at BRBR was a zero. Did get to talk to John as he headed past to try his luck. Hope his lines were tighter than ours. If I get all Cookies yard work assignments complete she may let me escape for an evening try
I only found one Cat and one crap. But it sure was a beautiful day
