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With the parking situation on Horseshoe I was wondering if Long or North Brown are safe from their access's? Seems to be a pretty healthy cat population in Long is it worth a shot in the winter? Thanks!

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they have been getting on long and browns from there accesses for a while. just dont try to get to horseshoe from there.

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Welcome Eric to FM.  Yes both are safe to walk on and have ample parking accesses to park in. Browns actually has a over flow parking area for the S access on long if it's to full. I've parked at both this year already this year a little rutted and rough but plenty open to park.   There is a decent cat population in  long for sure Places to check out are S bar nice deep edge off it and the W side of the big Island in the middle of the lake  is a nice Mud basin. Both great areas that hold cats with some searching you should find a few and good luck in your search. 

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Thanks so much for the replies! Icehawk you say walk on no wheeler traffic yet that you know of?  My son and I have gotten into the cats a couple of times on Horseshoe and it's addicting to say the least! I've actually been a member since 2004 just don't post much. Thanks again for the tips

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  On 1/10/2020 at 3:50 AM, EricO said:

 you say walk on no wheeler traffic yet that you know of? 

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Yep, they are driving wheelers out there

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Made it out to long last Sunday fished from 2 til about 8:30 only were able to catch 2 cats. Weren't able to move much because of auger issues.About 11 inches of good ice with a couple vehicles out, we did manage to catch a bunch of very nice crappies. We will definitely try it again !

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Eric O thanks for the update may I ask about what depth you found the crappies? More of a chase the school deal? was hoping maybe to make it to long on Sunday weather permitting. Don't want your spot just shallow or over the deep holes?

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We were getting them in 29 ft of the south point, they didnt start til about 5 or so. Plastics out fished minnows by a long shot.  Good luck!

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Thanks EricO!!

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