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Thriller

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First large channel cat
« on: Jul 18, 2004, 11:26 PM »
I'm too tired after half a day in the boat, then a pool party / BBQ, so this will be surprisingly short.

This morning I headed out to Lockport with Luke (son) and a new friend I met on a local fishing board, a rather generous fellow.  We had a pretty slow day...good thing we brought bait along as we didn't catch any.  Tried a couple of spots and not much action except for friend's shrimp getting chewed up.  After a potty break we headed north...tried a spot Lyn knew of, but anchor wouldn't hold, so we moved across.  Very shortly after putting in line, I was into a 35.5 inch channel cat.  Thanks to Lyn with the net, the fish was landed, photos taken, and released.



It was a slow day on the water, Luke exhibited a lot of patience for a 6 year old, and was ready to tie into a big cat.  Unfortunately, it wasn't to be.  He still claimed to have a fun day. 

I do to....


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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2004, 11:37 PM »
Way to go Thriller that's a nice cat 8)
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #2 on: Jul 19, 2004, 06:26 AM »
yes, very nice whiskers, what a great fight they are. Awesome job.  :D
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #3 on: Jul 19, 2004, 07:11 AM »
Nice fish!
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #4 on: Jul 19, 2004, 08:52 AM »
Good fish Thriller - looks like we're fishing some of the same water.  Maybe see you out there sometime!
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #5 on: Jul 19, 2004, 04:44 PM »
very nice channel cat thriller...keep em coming!!...by the look on Luke's face....i would say he's contemplating changing bait or boat ;D ;D ;D
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #6 on: Jul 19, 2004, 05:01 PM »
awesome fish, my best cat was 30 inches so you made me jealous!! ;D ;D
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #7 on: Jul 19, 2004, 06:17 PM »
Wow great cat!! :o
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #8 on: Jul 19, 2004, 07:31 PM »
meow thats a dandy looking cat con grates
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #9 on: Jul 20, 2004, 04:51 PM »
That cat is great, you sure outdid my biggest ever. (8 lbs :-[) But I guess that's why i'm a troutfishingbear and not a catfishingbear ;)
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #10 on: Jul 21, 2004, 10:30 AM »
Nice fish bud, may I suggest that if you were to use fill on your flash that picture would be perfect. Just my .02 Cheers
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #11 on: Jul 21, 2004, 02:05 PM »
nice big catfish i bet he fought hard
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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #12 on: Jul 28, 2004, 05:05 PM »
thats a nice healthy lookin cat there,maybe next time you can get the boy into some nice fish-he don't look to thrilled
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Thriller

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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #13 on: Jul 28, 2004, 05:45 PM »
If he wasn't happy, it was because he couldn't get around for a good look.  After that, he was back in the saddle himself.  Unfortunately, he didn't get one that day.

I think the flash may have gone...bright sunny day with the sun at my back doesn't make for good photography - the boat setup didn't easily allow us to get around each other though.  Then again, I can probably just brighten it a bit with software too.  There's always next time to get a better shot....

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Re: First large channel cat
« Reply #14 on: Jul 28, 2004, 08:54 PM »
Thriller that picture is perfect. Nice cat buddy. My son would have the same expression. They get over it fairly quickly. Anyway nice job buddy.
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