Big Cats at Utah Lake

[catfishbait]

Ive noticed that it seems you need to go to Lincoln Beach or Bird Island for the big monster mature Channels at Utah Lake. Most of what can be had at Lindon , Provo etc seems to be big, but not as big. Have any of you folks that like the channel cat fishing as much as I, do found any of the spots closer to SLC to produce the nice big dark mature fish ? I hate that drive all the way down to the other end.

let me know your thoughts.

How is the reed fishing at Lindon the past few weeks ?
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[catfishbait]

Tubedude

thanks once again for a very informative reply. I know you have put alot of time into fishing this lake. I would love to find a spot close to Saratoga. Any thoughts ? I am not familiar with that side with the exception of the lake side of the pump house.
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[catfishbait]

Nice write up.

Do you remember the site with the topo map of the lake ? I would like to get a feel for where the New Saratoga Harbor is..

thanks again.[]
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[PrinceFisher]

Read your introduction, Pat. Very nice writing and very informative. Best of luck as you continue.

You should really think about publishing your works. I don't know what kind of market there is out there, but you certainly have the writing skills and experience to compose a fine book on Utah fishing, whatever the specific topic.

Thanks for all you share with us.
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[Carp_Punisher]

[#505000]Don't leave out my beloved 4/0 circle hooks!!! [][/#505000]
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[#505000]I have a few weeks vacation starting today and I have been planning on a preliminary catfish all nighter (in preparation for the Gorilla Floatilla) sometime next week to chase some bigger kitties. I don't think I'm going to open it up as an "official floatilla" since night fishing on the water is a hair more risky than the bright light of day and I'm not really excited about "rescuing" anyone. But I suppose if anyone who is really comfortable with their tubing/tooning skills wanted to tag along it would be fine by me. Besides I need someone to confirm the state record I am planning to catch!!! [][/#505000]
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[#505000]Seriously if anyone is interested though shoot me a PM and we'll "figger" out a night to do it.[/#505000]
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[Kent]

Pat, as always, great material.
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[Carp_Punisher]

[#505000]Thanks for the vote of confidence Pat. I'll try to make you proud! [cool][/#505000]
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[#505000]I think right now the plan is Monday night to Tuesday morning. So far the weather looks like it will be ok on monday. I gots 2 weeks off starting today so if Monday falls apart due to weather I will be giving it several other gos[/#505000]
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