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By PeachyHans
Hey all! Tomorrow (Apr 3rd) I'm taking some friends out to do some fishing. We usually target rivers, and live around the metro, but I'm willing to drive a ways to find good spots. No boat, so this would be shore fishing.
We aren't after anything specific but would be nice to get something to fry up later! Which of course means targeting legal fish like carp, suckers, cats, panfish, etc.
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By Grayson Everett
Does anyone has tips or tricks on how to remove this special hooks for catfish? I'm having such a hard time removing these particular hooks.
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By The Chemist
So as i got a Cabelas CC, I will be able to get a new locator. Currently have 2 FL-8s but want an upgrade. I basically spend the winter for Cats. Have over $500 in awards.
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By simonmichel
Hi, I already use squarebill cranking and am looking for a good normal Crankbait. What is the best one?
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By PeachyHans
I've heard this river has plenty of catfish. I've tried my luck a couple times at the canoe launch but nothing (lots of carp here). Are there any spots that are tried and true? I use a carolina rig with whatever weight I have on hand, circle or octopus hook, usually crawlers but have also tried fresh cut sucker.
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By teeeeelr
do you guys have any reccomendations for rigs and baits to use for catfish at lake st. croix? ones that work well during the summer.
thanks!
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By PeachyHans
Good morning everyone! I hope you all have had better luck than me recently. I'm beginning to think I need a wise mentor to guide me because the kitties continue to elude me... I have been to Peninsula point park in Anoka, Crow river near Rockford, Coon Rapid's dam (BP side), and a handful of metro lakes (Harriet, Bde Maka Ska, lake of the Isles, and Wirth).
I have the following areas picked out for my next trips:
Gray's Bay on lake Minnetonka Hidden falls Minnehaha where it meets the Mississippi I have been using crawlers or cut suckers on a carolina rig. Sometimes I'll switch it up and lighten the weight for a float.
I suspect a possible gar sighting on one of my trips, but it cut the line (40lb test braid) with a fierce head shake. A clean cut right at the hook. I wish I could have gotten a better look at it 😩 It hasn't all been bad though! I caught some other species in the process and met some awesome people.
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By Daniel Hayes
looking to try cut bait for catfishing. Usual use nightcrawlers or stink bait, but am looking to filter the Rockbass and small cats.
I'm gunna buy a couple decoy suckers and use. But am wondering how to humanely kill and cut up? Or do I just cut umm alive while flopping like a serial killer?
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By Decanno1
So tomorrow the 29th I’m headed over to the ford dam for some flatheads or channel cats. This is a free invitation to anyone who would like to join me for some relaxing time on the river!!! Feel free to message me for more details!! Planning on heading out at 10 and fishing until dark.
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By F/M member
Catfishing the Red River? In the F/M area?
What works best for catfishing in the F/M area?
Whats the contour of the Red River like for someone to see where to fish?
Are any of the dam spots good for catfishing?
What has worked for you?
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By gimruis · Posted
Absolutely. Although they are technically considered a "rough fish" by the DNR, they play a critical role as a food source for many game fish. In lakes and rivers that lack tulibees, they are often the top forage for muskies too. Additionally, they are native to our state whereas the carp species which look similar, are not. -
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By SkunkedAgain · Posted
I remember counting just shy of 50 boats in Black Bay around Memorial Day last weekend. It's more than I've ever seen even at Fishing Opener when the spawn is timed perfectly. What I love about Black Bay is that once the walleye and crappie runs finish up in the spring, the fishing pressure calms way down. -
By DonkeyHodey · Posted
Brag Alert***: Got a PB white sucker. With tail pinched it was just at 26 inches. 1.) This Fish is almost certainly a post spawn female (she was pretty flattened out in the egg section). probably 20-30 years old (maybe more). 2.) A big fish drops ~10,000 eggs per spawn (give or take 5000). With that said, this lovely lady has probably (through her babies) directly provided >200,000 fish meals for the predatory fish (and birds) in the river. 3.) Many of her offspring will have grown up to spawn and continue the process; If a mere 5 of her babies grew to spawn for 20 years then Statistically >1 million baby suckers will have come from her to feed the game fish in the Mississippi river! However, playing the statistics/numbers game: if ~0.1% of her babies grow to spawn and their babies (with a similar 0.1% chance) grow to spawn, you are looking at 100 million baby suckers descended from this one fish! Next time you catch a nice plump Smallie or Wally in the river, realize that they grow and thrive because of "grocery getters" like this. Preachy Alert***--Too many "fisherman" think these are trash fish and fail to recognize their critical role in a healthy fishery... NEVER throw these on the shore! (notwithstanding the fact that it's also illegal...) -
By Rick · Posted
Dry conditions mean very high fire danger persists in north-central and northeastern Minnesota. Spring outdoor recreation activity is increasing, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources urges outdoor enthusiasts to limit the use of campfires and use caution with off-road vehicles that could spark and start a wildfire. Discuss below - to view set the hook here. -
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By Pat McGraw · Posted
Getting so excited for 2021 walleye season! -
By CigarGuy · Posted
Ya, not much you can do about it. Still enough lake to get away from most of the crowds. My son and buddies will be all weekend, we'll be following each other around. They're were about 12 boats in Black Bay last night and didn't have to play bumper boats. -
By leech~~ · Posted
Might be able to do some shore fishing by the boat launch on near by Trout Lake as well. Good Luck!
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