Cool Cats get together ?

[Randy Kato]

Hi there was just wondering If there is plans for a Cool cats get together this year Thanks Randy

[eyeguy 54]

@Borch

[Tom Sawyer]

48 minutes ago, Randy Kato said:

Hi there was just wondering If there is plans for a Cool cats get together this year Thanks Randy

 

There has been some behind the scene talk about a multi-specie event on an area lake. Stay tuned

[Borch]

We don't have any solid plans at this point.  The way the winter started out with the snow, slush and no parking available on shore I've been hesitant to try to set a date before late Feb or early March.  

 

Like Tom mentioned we might be considering something new where cat fishing would be and option.

[nytelyter]

i am in. please . has been a slow year for me to be getting out Annie had her ankle replaced new years eve and been "nursing her" keeping her offf her feet. she is doing great now and i need some ice time.

 

oh and i have "pie" ready

 

Edited January 26, 2020 by nytelyter

[IceHawk]

Nytelyter We are trying to figure some things out with some form of a gathering. Will let you know if it falls in place . Definitely enjoy that pie. 

[eyeguy 54]

Loved the pie but my heartburn hated it lol

[Borch]

Looking at the calendar 3/14 is an option so go ahead and pencil this in with more details to come.

[Rick]

37 minutes ago, Borch said:

Looking at the calendar 3/14 is an option so go ahead and pencil this in with more details to come.

Go to the Calendar on the menu and add it in please.

[DonkeyHodey]

3 hours ago, Borch said:

Looking at the calendar 3/14 is an option.

If we keep up with 30+ degree weather in January and that might be an open-water get together!

Here's hoping there is solid ice (and not a lake covered in slush like last year), because this was great time/great people 2 years ago.  Kudos to anyone planning.  I'm hoping to come and bring the kids.

[chaffmj]

I have put this on my calendar! Hopefully the weather holds and I can make it.

[mrpike1973]

Would this still be around the central MN area? I hope I can make it

[JustinN]

21 hours ago, Borch said:

Looking at the calendar 3/14 is an option so go ahead and pencil this in with more details to come.

 

I'll be there!

[IceHawk]

 

2 hours ago, mrpike1973 said:

Would this still be around the central MN area? I hope I can make it

I would say Yes as Jeff talked to me earlier in the week and wants it to be a Cat Panfish gathering and we all know the Chain is catfish central.

[smurfy]

hoping to make it.....kinda far drive though!!!!!!!!! its also about that time of year when the wild game feed is in town!!!!!!!!!!

[Borch]

On 1/28/2020 at 6:25 PM, DonkeyHodey said:

If we keep up with 30+ degree weather in January and that might be an open-water get together!

Here's hoping there is solid ice (and not a lake covered in slush like last year), because this was great time/great people 2 years ago.  Kudos to anyone planning.  I'm hoping to come and bring the kids.

A lot of winter left.  Warmer temps will settle the remaining snow.  Hope we don't get dumped in with 40+ mph winds like last year.  That sucked!  Always a good time when we get together. 

[Horseshoe_Don]

Why wait until march?  What wrong with february.   Plenty of ice and temp will not be an issue.

 

Don

[Borch]

It's when I can work it in Don.  That and past feedback I've received ou s guys like it after the walleye season closes. 

 

 

[IceHawk]

My hats off to Jeff for doing what he does with this and whatever works for him is okay by me. Don it's not a easy gig trying to get one of these on plane. Many are all for it and when the time comes  they always have other plans come up. On the second side two years ago me and Jeff busted tail all day, morning till dark on a freezing cold day at that trying to dial in a good location for the gathering. . We cut and fished how many holes and areas  searching for a active pod of cats to put the people on so there  chances and hooking percentages increased. We  have asked for volunteers to help in the search and for some reason there never seems to be any willing Fortunately the school was still where we found them and the people caught them and had fun exactly what FM is about we have more fun!   So its not like just set a date and jump to a random spot. There are people to contact for prizes etc. Some members even took hard  earned money out of there pockets to donate tackle etc you know who you are Thank you!.  The catfish are getting fished a bunch last few years certain guides are chaseing them all season, so staying on active pod takes hard work and preparation. I just want to say Thank you to Jeff and any others involved for doing what you do for this! Its appreciated. 

Edited January 30, 2020 by IceHawk

[mrpike1973]

I don't think it could be said better IceHawk. I have been involved with contests like this they are hard and a lot of work.

[Rick]

@Horseshoe_Don, I like your thought and we certainly are open to more get-togethers. 

 

You can plan one out for February if you want.

 

Jeff and Chris do a very very nice one in March.

[Rick]

Here's a video of part of the 2018 Cool Cats by @DTro.

 

[mrpike1973]

Because of DTro I have 3 seconds of fame!! Cool Video I had a lot of fun that day!! I hope to make it if I don't have to work to early into the morning.

[eyeguy 54]

Bass stew time!!

[Rick G]

First off, thank you to Jeff for doing this again. Your hard work is much appreciated Looking forward to the longer days of March just a bit more now

[EricO]

Been wanting to do this for years! hopefully the stars align and we can make it. Thanks for the effort of putting it together!

 

[Coleman]

I haven't been able to make this before because I'm normally on the road for work. But, would love to this year. I have a few brand new rods, still in the bag (open water) I could throw in for gifts from my old job. Who handles all the swag/"door prizes"? 

[nytelyter]

On 1/26/2020 at 7:39 PM, IceHawk said:

Nytelyter We are trying to figure some things out with some form of a gathering. Will let you know if it falls in place . Definitely enjoy that pie. 

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[nytelyter]

1 minute ago, nytelyter said:

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and thank you

 

 

1 minute ago, nytelyter said:

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[Rick]

4 hours ago, Coleman said:

I haven't been able to make this before because I'm normally on the road for work. But, would love to this year. I have a few brand new rods, still in the bag (open water) I could throw in for gifts from my old job. Who handles all the swag/"door prizes"? 

@Borch and @IceHawk