Eastside Rendezvous: Cats and Smallies

[TeacherMan]

There is a state park at the mouth of the Palouse river. It will be closed but you can park at the gate and walk down to the marina. The cats will be in only 2-5' of water because they will be in the spawn. This protected bay on the river should be a great spot for them from shore. You are looking for large shallow flats. Last year I saw half a dozen cars parked at the top and they where walking down in. I would use a set up that allowed you to use several baits at once. 3-way swivel sets. I would try cut plus trout, squaw fish, shrimp, and of course liver. Night crawlers work as well and you will pick smallmouth up with them. If you get into small mouth you will actually want to move, the cats will be in schools and be chasing the smallmouth away because they are spawning. Don't forget about the little trout ponds in the area also, the best fishing for cats is obviously evening and night time so have fun bring a rifle and go shoots some yotes and ground squirrels during part of your day. I feel really bad guys, this surgery date is actually making me miss the last week of school which is horrible. I feel for my sub that week. I told the doc that my last day of school was the 12th, but i wanted the surgery in June not July or August and this was the date he said he could get me in.

[rasbo]

There is a state park at the mouth of the Palouse river. It will be closed but you can park at the gate and walk down to the marina. The cats will be in only 2-5' of water because they will be in the spawn. This protected bay on the river should be a great spot for them from shore. You are looking for large shallow flats. Last year I saw half a dozen cars parked at the top and they where walking down in. I would use a set up that allowed you to use several baits at once. 3-way swivel sets. I would try cut plus trout, squaw fish, shrimp, and of course liver. Night crawlers work as well and you will pick smallmouth up with them. If you get into small mouth you will actually want to move, the cats will be in schools and be chasing the smallmouth away because they are spawning. Don't forget about the little trout ponds in the area also, the best fishing for cats is obviously evening and night time so have fun bring a rifle and go shoots some yotes and ground squirrels during part of your day. I feel really bad guys, this surgery date is actually making me miss the last week of school which is horrible. I feel for my sub that week. I told the doc that my last day of school was the 12th, but i wanted the surgery in June not July or August and this was the date he said he could get me in.

thanks teach,just get healed up we can always do it again

[rasbo]

anybody camping at lyons ferry

[walt]

rasbo, I will be camping down there for sure.  I haven't decided if I will get a spot at the marina or camping across at one of the unimproved spots on the river between the park and the hatchery.  I will probably set up at the marina unless I can convince any of team unnecessary (YAR drunk and on steroids) to join me.  It is whacker1's anniversary so he is out and many of the others have new wives and baby's.  If any of the rest join in we will need to be as far away from the public as possible.  Regardless, I will be there and I know the area well, I just haven't spent much time down there this time of year chasing cats.  I'm sure that with our combined knowledge and the help of others we will slay them.  There is also a great tackle shop in Starbuck called Darver tackle that has everything including the local insight.  Also I heard second hand that the state park is going to open May 22 this year, we'll see.

http://www.darvertackle.com/

[rasbo]

awsome we are staying  at the marina cant wait,hope we get some good weather

[Pathfinder101]

Not sure how I missed this thread before.  I will try to make it down, I have to look at my work calendar.

[400out]

 

[400out]

Hey guys and gals I had some info I heard of a couple years ago that I thought I would share. I read a article that talked about fishing up there for cats and it said to find back water around 6 to 10 feet deep us minimal weight and bait of your choice let it free fall and attempt to keep it suspended. I hope this helps you folk out I am going to try and make it up there it's along shot though. Another bit of info is it you leave town heading towards Starbuck there is a road/old railway heading back down stream I have had good luck in there picking off rodents.    Hope this Helps!

[Machias]

Well I'm hosed.  I can only make it down on the 7th.  My daughter graduates on the 5th and I got volunteered to be security for the Senior All Nighter.  Then on the 6th I'm riding in the Reardon Mule Days Parade.  I will try and get down there the evening of the 6th, if not I'll be down early the morning of the 7th. 

[rasbo]

Well I'm hosed.  I can only make it down on the 7th.  My daughter graduates on the 5th and I got volunteered to be security for the Senior All Nighter.  Then on the 6th I'm riding in the Reardon Mule Days Parade.  I will try and get down there the evening of the 6th, if not I'll be down early the morning of the 7th. 

Ill save a few for ya hope to meet ya,tell the daughter congrates on the hard work 

[rasbo]

my wife and I are blowing out of here early friday..Ive got some room in the truck if any eastsiders need something from this side..

[buckhorn2]

We are getting close. This weather is getting me ready I have my list of things to take and can hardly wait. Anyone hear any reports.

[rasbo]

We are getting close. This weather is getting me ready I have my list of things to take and can hardly wait. Anyone hear any reports.

havent heard nothing,how many in your crew going??

[buckhorn2]

I plan on leaving the 4th and hitting bonnieville for shad then heading over. I have just one person going with me and will have room in the boat if someone wants. I don;t know anything about that place only what teacherman and stump have said so will be just following there advise wish they could be there but hope the operation goes well. I have a black silverado with a hunt washington sticker josh made me with an elk and a 23 foot black alumaweld we will be tent camping. Holler if you see me.  buckhorn2  DEL

[rasbo]

I plan on leaving the 4th and hitting bonnieville for shad then heading over. I have just one person going with me and will have room in the boat if someone wants. I don;t know anything about that place only what teacherman and stump have said so will be just following there advise wish they could be there but hope the operation goes well. I have a black silverado with a hunt washington sticker josh made me with an elk and a 23 foot black alumaweld we will be tent camping. Holler if you see me.  buckhorn2  DEL

you bet,Ill be at the marina in a comfort trailor and a silverado lic plate erasmus...