First cats of the year

I was not leaving today until I caught atleast one channel cat. I caught two monsters. First fish bit about 15 minutes after I got there. That 9 foot medium action rod just doubled over and when I set the hook the drag just slipped. The fish just started peeling the 20 pound test line off of my 6500c3. After about a 10 second fight I finally got him in. Not much of a fish but it was the first cat of the year. Too bad the weather is starting to cool back down.

Great job, Willy! That is a good eating size channel there, bud! WTG!

Looks like the bite is picking up.

It is not much, but it is a start. I fished all most all day today with only one bite. It was more than likely a little one like the one above because it pulled the bobber under for a couple seconds on let it right back up. the big channels usually try to take your pole.

Man that makes me want to get out there but we still have about 2 feet of ice, sure glad your getting some action fishing it's great to see some fish pics again congrats on the first cat.

About how long does it usually take for all of your ice to thaw out Mike? I just wish I could catch some bluegill or something for cut bait. If I could get some fresh cut bait I could probably catch some bigger channels. Once I can get plenty of bluegill I have to make a trip to Mr. Kerby's. His pond has some blues up in the 50s. If I can get them while the water is still cold I can probably catch some of them big blues.

Yes, it is a start, Willy! Better a little one rather than nothing at all. Sorry that you didn't get any fish today. Hopefully you will have better luck next time!

Tomarrow is going to be in the 40s and the day after that is going to be in the 50s. So, guess where I will be. I will take a few pics even if I don't catch any if the weather is beautiful.

Nice Channel Cat...............i cant wait to get my first Cat of the year !!

way to go on the first whiskers of the year Willy.

Won't be long here Willy before its time to kick into gear.

Thanks guys. Those little bitty fellers are still the biggest cats so far. I had maybe a week of fishing weather and it turned cold on me. Most of that week was spent bass fishing.