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Missed out on Cinco De Mayo, so today I had my own kitty fiesta out at Cutler.
Arrived at 10:30'ish and right away a decent Channel wanted to play- so I obliged. Soon after landing her, I missed a hammer-strike (that will learn me to text and fish), and then another Cookie Kitty. Even a carp decided to join the party. I was happy to now have kitty bait.
My buddy Ben showed up just in time to help me with a nice 25" that I released. Not too long after, Ben had a real nice one that decided to generously give back the hook- this one could have easily been 28" or bigger. Of course the wind picked up and the bite slowed wayyyy down. Only a couple more the rest of the way, with a little Mud Cat even joining the party.
Coyote showed up (finally) and launched his boat in the wind. Hopefully he got into a few.
Funny how the wind can affect the bite. I plan on having another fiesta out there soon.
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[cool][#0000ff]Nice work HGS.[/#0000ff]
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It was fun, and look forward to some more tomorrow and in the weeks to come! Below is mine from last night. Just over 25" and the scale said 7 lbs. Who knows just how accurate the scale is, but when you catch one of those on an ulta-light, it's a hog, no matter how big! It had some nice meat on it, and got us a great dinner.
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This place reminds me a lot of Utah Lake. The breeze, the color of the water, the variety of species and the size of the Channels.
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This is an historic moment - Lavaman makes a post! Nice on! But it's a secret where you were at right? [blush]
It was good to see you guys out there. Looked like you'd been into some good tugs on them kitties.
So - how'd the filleting go? Shoulda brought you my 'lectic knife!
Man - Wormsinker - I see what you were talking about - shirts - it's like a good 1 ft abrupt drop off that launch. At least I just put the trailer tires over the edge. Keep the truck tires ON the ramp. That seriously needs some work. Where do I complain?!
Water sure is low. I was happy to have fired up my "new" 9.9 - got her running good. Success to the outing! Though I didn't hook up any fish, I did have fun tooling around. Went down-river towards the dam. LOTS of Geese, and floppy carp all over. But geeze - so much shallows. Ended up in 1-2 ft of water time and again.
Played by some 'cars' - but didn't find any takers. Hoping for some bass or crappie, but not this time.
Dragged some bottom bouncers, and carp strips - pitched some tubes, worm under bobber... I need to find some reeds.
Thinking I'll try from Benson next time. But sure the kids wanna see the new boat get some action. I think Mantua is calling me. Maybe Willard even....
oh, and btw: I think this officially puts you in the lead Lavaman! I got some work to do!
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[quote lavaman]This place reminds me a lot of Utah Lake. The breeze, the color of the water, the variety of species and the size of the Channels.[/quote]
[cool][#0000ff]Everything but the view. No Timpanogos.[/#0000ff]
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[cool]Ya...it may be a short-lived lead, though. One never knows. I'm just glad we didn't have this same bet with Ben or TD!
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Nice work Lava.
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Nice job guys nothin like cats in the marsh!
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This week has been the first time that I have caught something other than the little mudders in Cutler. It has been fun. Now this stinking weather needs to get back on track so we can enjoy some more!
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Ben, like I told you the other day- you're one of 3 people that consistently out-fish me (the other two being TD and my brother).
I'm still learning, and love the whole process. I just like being out, and if I catch something, it's a bonus.
We need to grab my friend Shaun and go hammer some more Kitties. Coyote can come with if he promises not to spook the fish haha
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Awesome fish both you guys.....
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nice work man the cats have been pretty tuff to catch this year. Ive been out a few times and not many channels landed. Good on you. Maybe ill see ya out there one of these days
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What - you don't think dragging around buckets of bolts counts as a rattle-trap? I just spook the Carp with my big snagging treble hook/weight! I do try to sneak up on the kitties? But I think they can smell me coming!
Went out from Benson Saturday afternoon. Went a bit north, then went a bit south - ended up playing with a bunch of mudder fudders around the wooden bridge. Brought home a phat ugly carp for some "fresh meet".
One BIG chunk of carp got picked up by something a lot heavier than the usual little mud-buddies, but didn't get a look before she released. Talked to a fellow that almost landed a nice 2ft Walleye by the bridge the night before.
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[cool]Nice job, Derek!! I haven't had fried catfish in way too long... Gonna have to change that soon...
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Thanks Geoffrey!
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I'd take staring at the Wellsvilles over Timpanogos any day!
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I was thinking the same thing, but I'm a little bias being a Cache Valley boy....
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[quote catmaster23]I'd take staring at the Wellsvilles over Timpanogos any day![/quote]
[cool][#0000ff]Just takin' a poke at Derek. He used to live in that area and still has a fondness for Timp.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There's an old saying that "Trout don't live in ugly places". Seems like we can say that about most of the Utah kitties too.[/#0000ff]
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Nice work, lavaman. Looks like fun.
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