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Catfishing in the palouse
« on: June 10, 2013, 08:12:32 AM »
What size circle hooks are you guys using for the channel cats?

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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #1 on: June 10, 2013, 11:22:03 AM »

Nothing bigger than 1/0.  Mostly smaller sizes in #1 #2 and #4 hooks.  Just got back from Palouse yesterday.  Fishing was OK.  11 cats Thurs eve. and friday Morn between thre of us, then it was slow friday night and all day saturday.  We did catch six more keepers on Saturday evening.  Couple buddies stayed over there Sunday night and this morn.  Haven't heard if it's picked up again.  But, it appeared spawn was slowing down for Carp and cats and the cats were moving back down river towards the Snake.

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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #2 on: June 10, 2013, 11:38:35 AM »

Nothing bigger than 1/0.  Mostly smaller sizes in #1 #2 and #4 hooks.  Just got back from Palouse yesterday.  Fishing was OK.  11 cats Thurs eve. and friday Morn between thre of us, then it was slow friday night and all day saturday.  We did catch six more keepers on Saturday evening.  Couple buddies stayed over there Sunday night and this morn.  Haven't heard if it's picked up again.  But, it appeared spawn was slowing down for Carp and cats and the cats were moving back down river towards the Snake.

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I fished the river all day saturday.  Just up from the mouth!  Not even a bite, what bait is everyone using ? We were n a 14 foot aluminum boat. Probably seen you out there! 
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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #3 on: June 10, 2013, 11:55:33 AM »

Yes, I remember seeing your boat.  I was the one in the green 16.5' welded aluminum w/white outboard.  Typically had three people in it.  My buddies boat was the white 14' livingston with a couple people.  We were using mostly cut bait, Carp & Bluegill.  One of the bigger boats hit a big carp and we scooped it up for bait. Works great, when they are biting!

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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #4 on: June 10, 2013, 02:04:43 PM »
Ed,
I had a great time.  Can't wait to do it again next year.  Hopefully I'll find better results..lol


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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #5 on: June 10, 2013, 11:01:58 PM »
I actualy like using a 67or8.the bigger the better catfish are not hook shy. U can use a bigger bait
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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #6 on: June 10, 2013, 11:04:29 PM »
Did u guys notice who won the derby  :IBCOOL:
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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #7 on: June 11, 2013, 09:40:40 AM »
Did u guys notice who won the derby  :IBCOOL:

An 11lb fish for the mens category and 8lb fish for the women's category.  Don't remember any names.  But, 8lb fish was caught while we were there.

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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #8 on: June 11, 2013, 10:41:36 AM »
Must have been jstanley....Where are the pics?

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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #9 on: June 11, 2013, 01:43:49 PM »
Must have been jstanley....Where are the pics?


Not Sure if this photo has his big one in it but here is an evening of Palouse River fishing!

Hey, Jesse is that big one in the middle the derby winner?
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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #10 on: June 11, 2013, 07:23:18 PM »
No it was the next trip that I got the winner. The one u had to wake me up for
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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2013, 12:01:36 PM »
   is there a catfish derby this saturday at lyons ferry?    mike w

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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #12 on: June 13, 2013, 12:13:09 PM »
   is there a catfish derby this saturday at lyons ferry?    mike w
a huntwa one starts midnight friday through noon saturday...its a fun time ....

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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #13 on: June 13, 2013, 08:01:29 PM »
I really wish I could go! That seems like a good time
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Re: Catfishing in the palouse
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2013, 07:16:48 PM »
Has anyone heard how the group is doing down there today?

 


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