Lets do some cattin!

[DROPTINE BUCK]

I'm posting this thread in hopes that some of us might be a bit bored fishing @ the same old spots or just might want to meet some new friends. We live in a freshwater wonderland and have thousands of anglers that can share a wealth of info so why don't we get a group together for a whole day and night of cattin. I'm not sayin just the fellas now, the lil lady and kids too. I myself am stuck in spots that are elbow to elbow most of the time and am ready to do some drivin to hit up some nice cats. :fish2: A cookout, maybe some horseshoes and alot of fishin sounds great to me! What could be cheaper than that and what a way to spend some fine family time together, meet local Michiganders and create new friendships. If anyone is interested then leave a reply and some ideas. If all goes well then we should be able to come up with a plan within 3-4 weeks time. Heck! I've got a good 20ibs of catfish fillets in the freezer to get a small start on the cookout and can have much more by the time this rolls around. I also have a portable coleman stove that can be used to deepfry them fillets.
So what does eveybody think? I know work may cause some issues but we are talkin about 3-4 weeks from now. (time enough to come up with some good excuses for you weekend worriors on the job)
I myself would like to check out the grand river. It is the largest river in our fine state and has many places to fish from what i hear.
BRING ON THE REPLIES......I'M WAITING IMPATIENTLY!!!LOL!:woohoo1::yeahthat::D

[A Fisherman]

Sure, sounds like fun. The Grand would be a great place to host a get together.

[Carpman]

I maybe up for this depending on dates etc, (Can i fish one rod for carp):D

[DROPTINE BUCK]

Brother you can fish for whatever you want. I just want to have a good time and make some friends.:D

[Billm0066]

I would be interested as well. It would need to be within a 1 hour drive of Clinton Township. Its been a couple years since I caught a carp or a catfish so I would happy with either.

[killer]

droptine i also live in lapeer and catch cats right here at home. plenty of carp too. i live on the flint river caught 2 7 or 8 pound cats early in the year when the suckers were running. maybe you can come on out and try if you would like.

[ESOX]

Halloway Resivour has a lot of cats.

[RobFromFlint]

Halloway Resivour has a lot of cats.

Holloway has a lot of cats that think they are walleyes when you pull harnesses.....but hell, I'm down, I'm sure I can use one of my bass reels for cats.

[frzngfshr]

It's a little bit of a drive but there is parks with grills and lots of cats and no snags for the utes. Just an idear.

[ibthetrout]

I've never tried it before, so sounds like an opportunity to me! Maybe one of you can school me on the cats? I even have a cat fish rod that I used for salmon a couple of times. :chillin:

[outdoor junkie]

I would be interested in this little shin-dig. I will drive to wherever to fish with you fine folks. Just throwin one out there, but I have pulled tons of nice channel cats out of the Au Gres river mouth. But I know they get lot of nice ones out of the Grand, maybe even a flathead or two. Keep us updated.

[frzngfshr]

Well Droptine looks like this thread may be petering out, but I think we have a few interested parties what do you think about a vote on location first?

[DROPTINE BUCK]

Alright everyone! I've been super busy the last two weeks since I landed a new job and what not but I've been doin some legwork on a cattin gathering also. I'm going to try to reply to everyones post right now.
I've got a guy that lives in charlotte,MI. who has commited and agreed to let all who want to attend this gathering to pitch a tent or camper on his property. We're talkin food, fun and fishing out of the grand river.
So far we are shooting for august 2nd or august 9th, wich would be a saturday. I am a member on a website called the B.O.C., or catfish1.com, and I've got a few folks from there doing the same thing.
Anyone interested and want's to check it out can go to, www.catfish1.com (http://www.catfish1.com) and go to the local michigan talk forum. You have to sign up to post and all that stuff but it will give ya'll an idea of what I have been workin on.
I am willing to fish anywhere as long as it's not the holloway res. I do 90% of my fishing from there and am tired of all the fuss and frenzy from the many anglers that go there.
We do not have to make the grand river a set in stone idea but it sounds like a good start to me. If anyone checks out the website above, look for michiganwhitetailRLM, that would be yours truely, and look up my post called, A PERFECT TIME TO DO THIS, under the local michigan talk forum.
This gathering is going to happen no matter what so get your gear ready and plan on an entire day of fun with anglers from all over.:woohoo1:
Rick.:D

[Dave Ash]

Can I fish for carp and not catfish:)

[wishbone]

Can I fish for carp and not catfish:)

Im sure you'll be able to fish for carp:hide::lol:

[Tibets]

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[DROPTINE BUCK]

Im sure you'll be able to fish for carp:hide::lol:
I can't wait....maybe the carp will be biting better than the cats...lol!
Spread the word on this everyone....Lets go cattin!

[DROPTINE BUCK]

Looks like my little bro will be back in the states from Iraq just in time for our gathering. He has to go back but I'm hoping he will do some cattin with us and feel like he can RELAX.....
Spread the word folks....Rick.

[wishbone]

Rick probably need to set a date that will work with your brother if he wants to go.

I'm not familiar with the grand river (fishing sites,parking area,bait shops,etc.)
so I'll leave place up to someone familiar with the river

should we set up a time to start meeting? (knowing everyone wont be able to be there at exact time.)

I'm thinking shore sack lunch
(but when it comes to food) oh twist my armhttp://www.catfish1.com/forums/images/smilies/oldforumsmilies/0a14.gif
just my 2-cents

Barry

[wishbone]

quote by droptine buck:
can't wait....maybe the carp will be biting better than the cats...lol!
Spread the word on this everyone....Lets go cattin!

have to bring along a box of my favorite cereal;):lol:

[DROPTINE BUCK]

The date is set and the place will be in charlotte. We have a huge chunk of private property for anyone to set up a tent or camper. There will be food, horseshoes and maybe some texas hold'em. I will post later with an adress and map to the location. Hope everyone can make it on august 2nd....rick.:woohoo1:

[wishbone]

LET THE CASTING BEGIN!!!!!!!!!!:lol:

[DROPTINE BUCK]

Anyone interested in the catfish gathering can mapquest this adress.
6313 Carlisle Hwy. Charolotte, MI. 48813. Ya'll know the date so the rest is up to you!:chillin:

[RobFromFlint]

Any specific time?

[psmitty777]

Is there any specific time everyone is meeting???????