Finally got my 1st cat last night.

[Northlander]

Get rid of the float and use a #2 hook for minnows and a bigger long shank baitkeeper hook for liver and cut bait. that will increase your catch ratio a lot.

[Skunked-Rookie]

Last night I went to the Hwy 2 bridge and tossed out liver, worms, and chunks of minnows. The only thing they seemed to like was the minnows. The 1st bite I had almost yanked my rod out of y stick, so I grabbed my rod and opened the bail and let it sit to make sure it was still there. Whatever it was did not take the bait, I reeled in my line thinking maybe the bait had been striped and it was still on. So I tossed it back out again and at about 11:10 I figured I would leave since the bugs were really getting to me. I started reeling my line in fast to avoid another snag and it seemed a little heavy. I didn't think it was a fish at 1st because it felt like dead weight, that is until it started fighting. I was really impressed with the fight the cat put up for its size. The cat was probably a little over 2lbs, but I really thought different as I was reeling it in. I used a slip sinker with a floating jig about 2 feet from the sinker. Is there a better set up to use? I see that the other guy with his 1st cat post was using circle hooks, will using those make a big difference? How much space should you leave between the sinker and your bait?

[LETSgoFISHIN]

good to hear you got your first cat. i was there about 3 nights ago and we got four cats in about two hours. pretty slow though. if your interested in catching some cats email me at [email protected] and i can give you a few good spots.