Eastside Rendezvous: Cats and Smallies

[rasbo]

  Teacherman and myself are bringing our 17 ft alumnaweld.  It has a 60 hp and an 8 hp four stroke  merc outboards on it. It will not hold alot of people but we can ferry some to various locations. There is always a chance of buzz worms in the area, so always be alert.
Da stump

  Ill bring some snake shot for ol no shoulders

[KillBilly]

What day is the Main Social going to take place for those of us that will not stay over?

[rasbo]

What day is the Main Social going to take place for those of us that will not stay over?

I would say sat, dont matter to me

[Gutpile]

That sounds like a good time. Maybe I can drag the wife and kids down for the day doubt we can over night it though.

[BLKBEARKLR]

I'm there if all works out the right way will also have a boat. I have my bassboat now but in the lookings for a 14fter or less aluminum with a 15 on it so I can put it in the toy hauler for trips like this.

Joe

[Da stump]

  I looked up what the WA state records are:

Channel cats             36# 3oz
Flathead cats            22# 13oz
Blue cats                  17# 12 oz

The way I look at it is that we a year later and they are a year bigger.
Lets break a few records guys.

The cats will probably average about 2-5#'s but have gear that will at least give you a fighting chance to pull one of the big ones out from under a bank or out of some rocks.

A slip sinker set up or even a slide sinker set up is great because often the bite can be delicate. A lot of people use a #6 treble hook or even a number 4.  If your going to try dip baits you will probably want a treble. 

There are so many options on bait that all I can suggest is bring an assortment.  We have time to get some things from the net so give it a try.

Hopefully some of the guys that fish within 75 miles of Lyons Ferry for cats can give us some great idea's as to where to go.  That way we are spread out more and will probably overall have better luck.  If we don't it will be like fishing the green river.  Wall to wall people casting in sequence so they don't get tangled up. I'd go crazy with claustrophobia. Not that I'm not crazy already.

Saturday night sure sounds like the time for the potluck, and a few great stories and maybe a few believable ones too.

[TeacherMan]

This is what I'm looking for... 

[TeacherMan]

can you picture noodling for this guy, you would lose an arm... 

[rasbo]

can you picture noodling for this guy, you would lose an arm... 

you first! Ill be right behind ya I promise

[Da stump]

  The attack has began. I just reserved a spot for Teacher man an his family and myself at Lyons Ferry for the 5th and 6th, I figure sunday we will pack up and hunt north. Ummm I mean travel i think. They said that open fires will probably not be allowed by then so plan on other means, or keep it simple and enjoy at the restaurant. I look forward to meeting all of you.

[SpokaneSlayer]

For those in the Spokane area that are not staying over,

What time are you planning on leaving Saturday morning?  Maybe we could meet up at say, the Geiger exit truck stop and convoy over.

[lamar_hunter]

lyons ferry is just down the road from my house. im not much of a fisherman but i might have to stop by.

[rasbo]

The attack has began. I just reserved a spot for Teacher man an his family and myself at Lyons Ferry for the 5th and 6th, I figure sunday we will pack up and hunt north. Ummm I mean travel i think. They said that open fires will probably not be allowed by then so plan on other means, or keep it simple and enjoy at the restaurant. I look forward to meeting all of you.

Im still stoked up cant wait to put faces on those I talk with

[giddyhitch]

Ok, I'm in 5th 6th 7th hook line and motorhome oh ya boat Got my reservations At Lyons looking foward to meeting all of you.

[TeacherMan]

The attack has began. I just reserved a spot for Teacher man an his family and myself at Lyons Ferry for the 5th and 6th, I figure sunday we will pack up and hunt north. Ummm I mean travel i think. They said that open fires will probably not be allowed by then so plan on other means, or keep it simple and enjoy at the restaurant. I look forward to meeting all of you.

Im still stoked up cant wait to put faces on those I talk with

Don't expect them to be pretty