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Minnesota River Channel Cat Report 5/9/08
by Larry Haugh on 05/12/2008
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 Shamu with a 9+ channel Spring has been along time in coming.
Fishing Mate, Shamu and I decided to see if we could find some catfish action on the Minnesota River for Channels. We had been hearing rumors that the fish might be biting if you could find a spot with slow enough current.
The water level is way up with the run off, with lots of large debris floating down stream.
After trying multiple spots out of the main current we finally dialed the pattern in, bringing plenty of steady action.
 Another fiesty channel Water temps were in mid 50s we were showing 55F - 58F depending on where in we were set up.
The cats were holding 6-10 FOW. We had our best luck out of the main current. The fish were holding in log jams, creeks and any other current breaks you could find, and keep your bait down.
Right now the Channels have a preference on fresh cut bait. Using 3/0 Gamakatsu Octopus Circle hooks, 2-3oz weights with a 12inch leader, your standard on a slip sinker rig.
 Larry with a 9.8lb Channel, A night maker. Through-out the evening we managed to boat 8 channels, with 2 over 9lbs. The majority of the fish were in the 3-6lb range.
When they hit they hammered the bait and started going.
As the water continues to warm and the level comes down a little I expect the fishing to get even better.
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Location
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Minnesota
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Water Body
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Minnesota River
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Species
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catfish
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Water Temp
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56
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Stage
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9.99
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Flow
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22000
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Technique
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rigging
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Bret Clark
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Great report and pics 
It might be time for me to switch gears 
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Bret Clark - IDO Ice Pro Staff
"Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway."
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Briank
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Nothing wrong with those fish!
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Wear it...Live with it!
Briank's Trophy Catfishing and Sturgeon Adventures
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Mudshark
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Awww....Now I'm gonna actually HAVE to get the boat out..
Thanks Larry, It looks like an excellent night of fishing!
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"Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do." Ben Franklin
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Briank
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Larry, your report got me down to Everts tonight...but the drizzle stopped me cold.
Tomorrow sounds like a better night.
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Wear it...Live with it!
Briank's Trophy Catfishing and Sturgeon Adventures
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Larry Haugh
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Quote:
Larry, your report got me down to Everts tonight...but the drizzle stopped me cold.
Tomorrow sounds like a better night.
Wish I could make it happen mate...... Wait till next week! 
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Larry Haugh / AKA- Larry Flatcaster / IDO Field Staff
Moore's Bait & Tackle (612)861-7412
EFH Co. General Contractor
There's a reason its called fishing.
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Sportsman's Whse
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Thanks for the report Larry.
There are so many places to fish channels around the Twin Cities. They are one of the most fighting, but under fished species in the area!
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life1978
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Cool beans! Good to hear!
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"We are not put on this earth for ourselves, but are placed here for each other. If you are always there for others, then in time of need, someone will be there for you." -Jeff Warner
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