03-04-2011, 06:12 PM
That's interesting. I'd like to see some more info about it. I see the state record is listed (DWR) at 32 lbs and 8 oz. and was taken in Utah Lake in 1978, I was reading in a book about the history of Utah Lake about a cat Mr. Loy caught in one of his carp nets that was 48 inches long and weighed 50 pounds. I'm guessing he estimated the weight and length but I think he would be pretty close given all the poundage of fish he has taken from the lake.
I posted last year on this forum and asked if anyone thought there was a 40 pounder cruising around in Utah Lake. I believe Tube Dude advanced the opinion that he doubted there was one that big out there but that it certainly was possible. If there is a 40 plus pounder out there I plan on having a little altercation with him this summer and I will be sure to post pics here.
I love to go after the cats on Utah Lake. Always looking for that really big one which for me would be anything over 15 pounds. Best I have done so far is a 13 pounder. I had one at the boat last year that surely would have gone over 15 but all I saw of him was his
. Maybe this year.
Not to hijack your post but I would be interested in reading about some of the biggest cats some of you guys have caught. Seems like I have seen some pics on the Sportsmans pic wall in Provo of some cats that were in the 20 pound range. I believe some of the guys up north that hit the BRBR get some big cats. How 'bout it?? I'd like to see/hear about some of your best cats. Will the present 32 pound record be broken? Where will that new record come from -- UL, BR, or maybe Powell??
Bring it on! I'm ready for some warm weather catin'.[fishin]
I agree that a 56 incher would cause everyone to re-evaluate the safety of skiing and swimming in Utah Lake.[
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I posted last year on this forum and asked if anyone thought there was a 40 pounder cruising around in Utah Lake. I believe Tube Dude advanced the opinion that he doubted there was one that big out there but that it certainly was possible. If there is a 40 plus pounder out there I plan on having a little altercation with him this summer and I will be sure to post pics here.
I love to go after the cats on Utah Lake. Always looking for that really big one which for me would be anything over 15 pounds. Best I have done so far is a 13 pounder. I had one at the boat last year that surely would have gone over 15 but all I saw of him was his
. Maybe this year.Not to hijack your post but I would be interested in reading about some of the biggest cats some of you guys have caught. Seems like I have seen some pics on the Sportsmans pic wall in Provo of some cats that were in the 20 pound range. I believe some of the guys up north that hit the BRBR get some big cats. How 'bout it?? I'd like to see/hear about some of your best cats. Will the present 32 pound record be broken? Where will that new record come from -- UL, BR, or maybe Powell??
Bring it on! I'm ready for some warm weather catin'.[fishin]
I agree that a 56 incher would cause everyone to re-evaluate the safety of skiing and swimming in Utah Lake.[
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