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5th Annual Cool Cats Ice Event


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  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

So who's all planning on coming out to the Horseshoe chain for cool cats? It's a great time every year. Here's a link to more details.

Cool Cats

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I'll be there. I'm working on Dan Thiem as well and from the sounds of it he and Alex might be making the trip as well.

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Papa Grump how big is that cat in your avatar?

I'd put money on you if you would catch one of those during the event!! But getting him in would require you to be fishing in a spearhole.

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Flowage should we hit up CoolCats? I think we could bring some of our river techniques to the event and have a good time! 17lber through the ice cough cough.

SA/wdw

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I don't suppose anybody would be willing to give me a ride out to the spot, as I am not familiar with the lake. I would be willing to meet you at the access or in Richmound.

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  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

As we get closer let people know when you'll be there. Hitching a ride shouldn't be an issue.

There's also a map posted in the thread where the link in my original post goes to.

See you there.

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  • Official Fishing Report Team - MN

Wouldn't want to miss it! I am looking forward to this event. Hopefully I'll make a few new fishing buddy's. Maybe I'll have a panfish bite going nearby that some of us can take advantage of in the afternoon. smile.gif See you all there!

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I'll be there for year #5 along with a few of the boys from the BP Cat League


Brian, I guess I have been invited in on your group also by Jim from my bowling league.

What are you guys all bringing? Just portables or should I bring the wheeler too? I have a wheelhouse but that might be a little overkill.

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Dave- just the portable is fine since we will be driving out to the spot and staying for most of the day. I'm bowling this Wednesday and will clue you and Jim in on the plans.

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I will be leaving from Arlington alone, so if anyone will need a ride just holler. You can call me if you like. I believe I will be leaving my house around 5am, but if you would not be able to make that we might be able to change those plans a bit.

507-964-2773-home

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I would really like to come to this event since I love to go cat fishin in the open water but have never done it through the ice before...Is it a alright idea to bring my 13 and 11 yr old boys with or is it more of an adult thing? and also what do I bring for gear as in lures and bait?

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I plan to be there in a few weeks. Working on the wife to have her come out to a Get together. IF the weather is good, I think she'll come...I've got my fingers crossed that she makes it out at least once this year smile.gif

Looking forward to meeting a lot of you for the first time!

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  • Official Fishing Report Team - MN

mpsteckel- Defianately bring the boys along. Family,friends and kids are what this event is all about. Kids are the future of our sport and the more we get involved the better in the long run.

As far as gear I use my normal walleye setups. Glow red spoons always seem good!

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Just watched the 5:00pm news on wcco.com. Sounds like we may get 8-14" of snow. However there is a possible chance a small band could come over us with over 15" of new white stuff. Lucky us mad.gif

Looking forward to the event but the weather , I am hoping, won't put a damper on our day.

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Sounds like the snow will all be on the ground before the event. The problem will be getting out to the spot. We might try to snowmobile all the way from home out to the lake if I am in town, or trailer them to the lake. Com'n guys we are Minnesotans, a couple weak winters seem to have made some of us soft!!:)

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Sounds like the event is officially cancelled. A post from Rick:

Deitz, Joel and I have talked it over using Chris's local info and with the predicted heavy snowfall with the associated issues and safety concerns we have decided to officially cancel the get-together. A number of folks need earlier notice than waiting until Friday and it does sound like we will be getting hit with much more than the 4 inches which would in Chris's estimation be enough to severely hamper attendance to only snowmobilers. Joel will be contacting those sponsors who have donated to see what they want to do.

Sorry all. Next year maybe we can plan on Papa Grump to be our snow plow back-up???

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  • 'we have more fun' FishingMN Creators

That's too bad, given the forcast even if the weatherman is remotely close it'll make travel very difficult.

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