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06/24/01 More of the same report, good bite though slowed some but the 19 inchers are not an uncommon fish, on a wide range of presentations from Lindy rigs to cranks. Live bait slowly trolled are catching more sheepies but I saw a Crestliner tag a 3 pounder mixed in with the sheeps so, weeding out is good…Best depths have been 15-24 feet near sand points and at the community holes (river narrows). Water is up and after the rise fish are too. Cats are slow talked to two cat guru’s (Martin and Sandberg) and nada…Sonar marks are very prevalent, the rivers got 40 or so fish species so sorry but not all marks are walleye though (LOL). Smallmouth have been a bit less cautious with the darker water, small vibrating lures are best. Keep catchin’ T.

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Who are Martin and Sandberg? I love to catfish, never been successful on the St. Croix. Give me info, so I can get a hold of them.

I know that the river was pretty high last two weeks ago. Fished under the I-94 bridge and lagoon, no fish. All sheeps.

I have just purchased a good set of rod and reed just for the cats, help me out.

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mikey,

ask and you shall recieve is the saying. but the part they left out is the word -please. this give me stuff rubs me wrong- nuff said.and as far as martin and sandberg, they aren't the type that answers questions - to them why would they like to spill life long secrets to some unknown person?

What cats are you looking for channels or flats - boat or no boat.

Keep catchin'
Turk

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I have my 6 year old son up here from TN and would love to know where I can catch some cat fish along the shores of the St.Croix, what type of bait to use, and a approximate time of day. I do not need a pretty sight just with in walking distance from where I park.
Cat fish is all he talks about, want to show him TN is not the only place with nice sized cats.
Also does anybody know if the river has dropped there along Prescott enough to walk out on the peir they have there. Thanks in advance for all tips comments and suggestions would be more than appreciated.
Areas I am interested in are just past Stillwater all the way to Prescott.

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I am easily get sea sick, so I'll be fishing from shore. I love chasing after the flat head, but nice blue or channel will do too. I was down by the river today and it's going down quick. It is the right time for cats?

Thanks,
Mikey

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Here are some Shore catfish (channel)spots that have produced in the past are:

Hudson off the levee (go to the Hudson WI sign and walk all the way down to the end .33 mile there a nice hole made by the levee)

under I94 bridge (Minnesota side) drive as though you we're going to lakeland beach...

Stillwater levee south of the lift bridge...

I like stinkbait, or cutbait (strips of fresh sucker or drum ) fish the bottom on a slip weight set up...

Hope this helps report in on progress, don't put up with dog days go cattin'

Keep Cacthin'

Turk

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I recently got into the catfishing game. I am especially interested in flatheads. I would like to try fishing for them from shore in the Stillwater/Hudson area. I have heard the Stillwater bridge was a decent area to try is this true? Or if you have any other spots which might be worth I try I would appreciate the tips. Thank you in advance for any info you can give me.

Bill

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Tried under I94 MN side this weekend using stink bait. Produced 4 or 5 channels the biggest being maybe 4lbs. Not to friendly on parking had to park in a park in ride spot maybe at the most .5 miles away. There is a nice path that takes you down under the bridge. In the future I would recomend if you want some place to sit bring a folding chair or some thing. Also 10pm is the latest you can stay there. Where do you park to fish at the levee on the Hudson side?

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Sweet home Alabama! got to love it, nice catches! Keep catchin'
Turk

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