Rich Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 (edited) Sleded and I had a late start tonight as we headed to the cat hole. On the way down to the spot, there was thousands of worms, so I picked a half dozen and threw them in my pail for the heck of it. I started off by balling like all 6 on the hook, and nailed the first fish of the night which was of course, a bullhead. Sleded opted for the sucker meat, as that has been the ticket in previous years. Good choice. It wasn't too long and he was into his first, which broke off. Not long after, he was into # 2 and this one was a good one. While he was reeling this fish in and I was getting the net ready, I heard a loud SNAP near us but thought nothing of it. After releasing the cat I looked over and realize that I had just had a monster hit. I always thought the Y-Stick was an impenetrable bind of fortitude, but it turns out they don't handle big cats very well. After completely missing this fish obviously, I re-baited with sucker meat. Then the storm hit. We were surrounded by lightning and thunder, and to be honest it kinda scared me to be standing on a riverbank with a 9 foot lightning rod in my hand. As we were packing our things, my rod fired off. Yes, I was into my first landed channel cat of 2008, and a pretty good one at that. We tried to ride it out a bit hoping the storm would fade, but indeed it intensified and I said nope, this ain't worth risking my life. We headed home. Even though mother nature cut our trip short, it was an awesome time and I can't wait to get out again! This is one of my favorite times of the year. Nothing fights quite like a big old cat. Thanks for the trip Sleded. Edited April 12, 2008 by Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snag Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 (edited) Very nice! I love the last pic! Edit: Where's Sugar! Edited April 12, 2008 by SNAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 nice to be out fishing even though the weather wasn't really cooperating. The cat in the last pic, its whiskers looks like christmas-tree-light-cables lol and i'm guessing you can tell everyone that "you risk your life bringing in your first cat of 2008" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danc Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Nice Rich. Agreed. The last shot is great... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatherof3 Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 congrats on the fish and ya that was a nice storm come in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Good job Rich & Sleded! -Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Urban Fisherman Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 nice fish guys! I was in bed early getting ready for this morning's panfish outing when that storm hit thinking those %#%^^$ are nuts. I guess it paid off. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crappieperchhunter Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Too Bad the trip was cut short....but glad to see you got into a few. It sure looks like fun. I gotta work all weekend and I'm real jealous right now!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b2kptbo Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Couple nice ones, good call on the weather thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyk Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 nice looking cats guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsn Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 (edited) Glad you have good time out there. And that you decided to play it safe. I was out recnelty chumming and spot I have never fished before during the thunderstorm is was a weird feeling fireing a bait rocket while there is lightening. I guess the cats knew it was safer underwater while there is storm above. So buffet time !! The last cat looks bigger and I guess she or he was rolling in the bushes dsn Edited April 12, 2008 by dsn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Nice cats! Bad here last night too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerritt Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 w00t! Nice fish man! I agree with the others that last picture is great! G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Great pics guys.. like the other guy's last pic was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepps Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Awesome, those are some big cats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medmart Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Nice cats there Rich i to like the last picture Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setomonkey Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Cool pics, glad you decided not to get hit by lightning... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleded Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 man im glad i went out cat fishing that night looks like its going to be a great year for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickingfrog Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 No worries about the lighting Rich, just use a cane pole, Irish may still have his bamboo pole in his basement. Have you been using that type of headlamp for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
highdrifter Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Sweet lord what a pretty fish! HAHAAH Nice one Rich! HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Great job guys, Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minnow Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Nice Cats Rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Dude thats awesome bro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daplumma Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 Good stuff bud,you are a fishing fiend!Anytime you want to head south for some monsters near Washington DC...let me know,y'all have a place to stay. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishdawg Posted April 12, 2008 Report Share Posted April 12, 2008 so its ok for cats to be covered in grass & mud, but not steelhead? just kidding - nice cats Rich - I hope to set some time aside this spring to target them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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