I am pleased to announce that there will be a catfish tournament on the Red River in 2003!
Dallas Stevenson of Winnipeg has agreed to organize and manage the event, Way to go "Dallas"!
The following is "some"preliminary information,there will be much more information available in the near future.

The Tournament will run out of CATS ON THE RED in Lockport, MB.
The event will be held on the following dates; August 16th & 17th, 2003.
Entry fee will be $300.00 U.S. per team with approximately an 80% pay-out.
The event will be based on two persons per team.
This event will be "limited" to 75 teams! This will based on a first come, first serve bases.

For more information you can contact Dallas at the following tel.number;(204) 889-7308.

I am pleased to announce that there will be a catfish tournament on the Red River in 2003!
Dallas Stevenson of Winnipeg has agreed to organize and manage the event, Way to go "Dallas"!
The following is "some"preliminary information,there will be much more information available in the near future.

The Tournament will run out of CATS ON THE RED in Lockport, MB.
The event will be held on the following dates; August 16th & 17th, 2003.
Entry fee will be $300.00 U.S. per team with approximately an 80% pay-out.
The event will be based on two persons per team.
This event will be "limited" to 75 teams! This will based on a first come, first serve bases.

For more information you can contact Dallas at the following tel.number;(204) 889-7308.

Got a chance to get guided by Dallas two days this August, and I must say he is a heck of a guide. Knows his stuff, and has a bunch of great stories to boot. If you ever head by Winnipeg on a fly-in really think about a day on the Red.

Got a chance to get guided by Dallas two days this August, and I must say he is a heck of a guide. Knows his stuff, and has a bunch of great stories to boot. If you ever head by Winnipeg on a fly-in really think about a day on the Red.

Hey,is the pay out in US dollars? Why is everything in US dollars? Think CANADIAN we get payed in CANADIAN DOLLARS. This is event takes place in CANADA RIGHT.

Hey,is the pay out in US dollars? Why is everything in US dollars? Think CANADIAN we get payed in CANADIAN DOLLARS. This is event takes place in CANADA RIGHT.

You bet we will be there.

We had a great time in the past 2 events.

A great event folks, I highly recommend it!

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

You bet we will be there.

We had a great time in the past 2 events.

A great event folks, I highly recommend it!

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

Hey Larry!
We've held catfish tournaments on three separate occasions on the Canadian side of the border. Each time these events we're held the majority of perticipants were from the "States"! Why in the world then, would we confuse these guys by dealing in Canadian Currency! Besides what's the deal, if the entry is in "U.S. funds" and you happen to place in the cash, you'll be way ahead of the game.

Question(s) for you Larry:

Do you fish for cats on the lower stretches of the Red River?

Did you happen to participate in any of the three previous catfish tournaments that were held here on the Red?

Fish "Hard" Forever!

Hey Larry!
We've held catfish tournaments on three separate occasions on the Canadian side of the border. Each time these events we're held the majority of perticipants were from the "States"! Why in the world then, would we confuse these guys by dealing in Canadian Currency! Besides what's the deal, if the entry is in "U.S. funds" and you happen to place in the cash, you'll be way ahead of the game.

Question(s) for you Larry:

Do you fish for cats on the lower stretches of the Red River?

Did you happen to participate in any of the three previous catfish tournaments that were held here on the Red?

Fish "Hard" Forever!

HEY "CAT"ILLAC MAN

Question for you when you go south, what currency do you us. US currency does this confuse you, not me.

Is the pay out in us funds, because if pay out in Canadian funds you will confuse them. If 1st. place lets say was $2000.00, which would be more $2000.00 US or Canadian. Confused yet.

I don't have a problem with the tournament. Just feed up with relating in paying in US dollars for goods and services in Canada. After all this is Canada or am I confused.

Yes I fish for cat on the Red north of Lockport.

No I have not fished your previous cat fish tournaments in the past, but have fished cat tournaments on the Red during the 80's. So you say why is he b*&%@%$G. I would like to see a little more catering to the Canadian angler. This is one of the reason we have less anglers from Canada entering tournamemts they are priced out of range. As for me I love to fish, fish for the love of it, not the cash.

Just food for thought a Canadian green back is still worth $1.00 up here not 55 cents. Think Canadian, shop Candian and we have what they all really want. THINK ABOUT IT

HEY "CAT"ILLAC MAN

Question for you when you go south, what currency do you us. US currency does this confuse you, not me.

Is the pay out in us funds, because if pay out in Canadian funds you will confuse them. If 1st. place lets say was $2000.00, which would be more $2000.00 US or Canadian. Confused yet.

I don't have a problem with the tournament. Just feed up with relating in paying in US dollars for goods and services in Canada. After all this is Canada or am I confused.

Yes I fish for cat on the Red north of Lockport.

No I have not fished your previous cat fish tournaments in the past, but have fished cat tournaments on the Red during the 80's. So you say why is he b*&%@%$G. I would like to see a little more catering to the Canadian angler. This is one of the reason we have less anglers from Canada entering tournamemts they are priced out of range. As for me I love to fish, fish for the love of it, not the cash.

Just food for thought a Canadian green back is still worth $1.00 up here not 55 cents. Think Canadian, shop Candian and we have what they all really want. THINK ABOUT IT

Ya, and what about all them darn web sites that list all the fee's and prices in Euros, Waaaaaaazzzzzzzuuuuup with that Eh? Inconsiderate #^@^^&'s!

:D

I suspect he could have listed it in both currencies, I can't see it as any form of disrespect to Canada because he didn't?

Heck I like Canadians, one of my best friends is Canadian, who knows maybe my daughter (or myself) will date a Canadian some day...........(God forbid)?

;)

The predominance of visitors here on WC are likely on the US side of the border, but not all, yes WC is a Canadian friendly web site.

As an Ugly American, I do tend to get confused easily. So I do appreciate the accommodations when I do get them. Thank you.

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

Larry,

I am a little confused mainly with your attitude and negativity towards an event that you've never participated in! If you knew anything about it's history, then you surely would have been aware
that these past events were conducted in Canadian currency! Changing the entry format over to U.S. currency only makes sense considering that the majority of contestants were from south on the 49th.
Besides what do you care, you never have or for that matter don't plan on fishing the event anyway. "Confused", ya just a little!
Another point I'll make now that I've apparently got your undivided attention, "no participant has complained to date about this pending event", I'll be more than glad to address the issue with them "if" it arises! I don't suppose that you'd be interested in identifying yourself, when it's starts to get personnal I like to know who I'm dealing with!? Besides you know who I am, I think it only fair that I know who you are, what do you say, Larry!

Fish "Hard" Forever!

Nyuck..Nyuck..Nyuck

Woo..Woo..Woo..Woo

Eh..Moe..Eh..Mo

Woo..Woo..Woo

:D :) :(

"Cat"illac man

First of all I am not getting personnal and I do not know who you are and lets leave it at that. I do not understand, why you are so up in arms, after all is Dallas Stevenson not the tournament organizer. I was only inquiring in reasoning behind charging US dollars for a tournament, that is taking place in Canada.

Could some explain, why more information was posted about the tournament on Walleye Central US website, than Cat eye Outfitters Canadian website. I think I know why.

No if I have to pay in US dollars for an event in Canada, I will
not take part and I do not think I stand alone on this. After all Wal-Mart's prices are Canadian dollars.

I hope this tournament is a big success for it organizers.

It is to bad, that whole point of this exercise was to stess to, "THINK CANADIAN" was missed.


Have a good day to all in both counties.
Yes and fish hard

The Canadian angler
Larry

It seems to me that Larry is worrying to much about what kind of currency the payout will be. What if Larry doesent WIN...no worrys when that happens.

Green or blue dollars, they all spend the same Eh.

I do not think any more info was posted here then on Cat-Eye? If so it is most likely because things are still developing, the event is a ways off yet. Can't say I see any big conspiracy involved in that?

I would love to see more Canadian anglers fish the event, still baffles me why they do not? Entry fee's is set, we US anglers pay the same as the Canadian anglers, we all get a shot to take some cash home, no biggy Eh.

The event is good for the area. We US anglers spread around a good deal of cash when we are up. We have fun, lots of good folks fishing both US and Canadian, fishing is often outstanding in August, win-win for everyone as I see it.

Much to-do about nothing really, it all spends the same. Even if you are lucky enough to win, odds are good you spend it in Canada, I know I do.

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

Hey Backwater Eddy

If you checked out Cat eye Outfitters website you will see alot less information posted, than on Walleye central.

Lets get one thing straight, I have no problem with American anglers coming up here to fish, nor with the US as a whole.

It will cost you $300.00 US to enter right.
It would cost me $435.00 Canadian to enter, which is equal to $300.00 US at an exchange rate of 45 percent.
You get payed in US dollars, I get payed in Canadian dollars. When I went to school some 30 years ago this would mean, I would have to pay $135.00 more than you.
Now if I bring my $300,00 Canadian to the states I get a whole $165.00 Us for it.
That mean it would cost me $435.00 dollars Canadian to enter this event, if it was held in the states at $300.00 US. You would still be paying only $300.00 dollars. I would be paying $435.00. Remember I get payed in Canadian loonies and you don't take them.

The bottomline is that entry fee should have breen posted in Canadian dollars. If this event was held in the states the fee would have been posted in US dollars. Now tell my I wrong.

Good fishin
The Canadian Angler
Larry

OK, If it makes you feel better Larry, I will pay the entry fee as $435 Canadian, and not $300 US.

Then you and I can enter in the event and I will do my dardest to take your Canadian loonies home with me, with pleasure.

I still see it as they post a fee, you pay to play. Be it in frog skins, loonies, green backs, Euros, beaver tails, clam shells and bead...or whatever...simple as that.

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

Hey Backwater Eddy

Still not equal, because you will only have to fork out $300.00 US to get your $450.00 Canadian. It is not about the money, think about what I am writing.

The understanding of the principle behind this exercise has been missed. So here it is.

As a proud Canadian, we as Canadian's need to THINK CANADIAN. We have our own currency and all prices in our retail outlets across this great country are set in Canadian funds and so should had been this event. I am sure you feel the same way about your country.

Have a good weekend fish hard
The Canadian Angler
Larry

Thanks Stu for making the posting you've made here and elsewhere! Good information helps all of us decide whether we can do it or not!

I was just musing what it would be like to have a few different entrants like Stu Thompson and myself ..... with our fly-rods and waiders. I think you could get the weigh boats over to us but I don't know how long "I" could hold/wrestle a twenty plus fish for the weigh-in. LOL.:)

But seriously, when I had that Saturday morning off to flyfish with Stu T. last year (on the opening morning of the tournament). I was impressed by how smoothly everything ran. I can't say for sure if I'll be able to do it this year but I'd sure like too ;)

I even remember seeing this "viagra-blue", as I believe someone referred to a particular tri-hull boat in front of the curtains.......was that you Ed? I guess that colour even fired up those ol' cats eh!

I'm looking forward to seeing what happens at this years tournament.

Larry?

A question, if the entry is set in "Canadian" coin will you then fish the event?
If you have absolutely no intention(s) of participating in the event
why not chill. You're making an issue out "U.S." dollar vs. our Canadian dollar!

Fish "Hard" Forever!

Thank you Dan,

Hey wouldn't that make for an interesting event, a fly fish'n tourney for big cats or for that matter for any species! I would definitely want to have a front row seat for that one!
Yeah, that was our man Ed, no doubt about it. Ed's kinda hooked on bobber fish'n, right Ed!

Fish "Hard" Forever!

Yup, that "Viagra Blue" rig perched on the rocks very well could have been me. Did "OK" too. ;)

That fly fishing looked might interesting, I watched Stu T (and mayb eyou too CatEye) fish for most of a day. I plan to try to tempt a sumo kitty with a fly myself in 2003. I just need to tie up some "Kirmit" colored flys first. :D

Do you use a 8 or 9 wt rod for cat's? I am a newbie to fly rod'n cats so some advice would be cool.

Stu M has spoken highly of Stu T and his fly fishing skills, he is a guy I need to meet some time.

I am sure I will bump into you in May or June CatEye, for sure in August. I hope you compete in the Cats Event, it's a hoot Eh.

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

Ahhhhhhhhhhh........."Cork'n Sucks"!

http://ed-carlson.fishingbuddy.com/resource/get_file.html?mid=11

:D

LOL!

Nine weight with a good fighting butt, full sink line (taper of your choice), good heavy leader/tippet (I was using 12# that day) Get ready for a few freight trains (who I think don't know they're hooked) who'll break you off and leave you crying .... for more that is. Purples, yellows, olives, blacks, bead chain (brass and nickel) as well as some other colourful weighting options (orange) are essential. Patterns include some marabou type streamers and clousers. Another Guru of the "Cat-on-the-fly" is Gerry Beck from East Selkirk. If I could ever get another tying seminar from that man, I'd be there in the beat of a channel cat's heart. Stu Thompson is the other Guru who has even published just recently in the American Flyfisherman....very interesting article about cats on the fly (Gave me "the rookie" a plug to boot). Of course the fly fishing club is loaded with "expert" anglers (and real gentlemen to boot who'd help anyone truly interested in flyfishing) who are accomplished at attracting/catching almost anything (even the odd walleye) that swims in the river......imagine a day of carp (20-30#) on an 7-8-9 weight.....there's no way to describe it other than you've got to give it a go...
I'm just itchin' to go do some fishin', tomorrow I guess! :) PIKE!

Thanks for the tips CatEye.

Fly rods are a new deal for me, lots to learn. First time I picked up a fly rod I had the basic roll case down in a short while, so there may be hope for me? I am more motivated then ever to learn now.

I would like to target some fish with whiskers first, carp, cats, Buff, fun stuff like that.

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

Way to go Larry It's about time some on sticks up for the Canadian Flag.

I can't see anyone disparaging Canada, just the opposite. I for one love Canada, great place, great people.

Lets not get in a scrap over this deal. The US and Canada are friends the last time I checked, at least I thought so?

Go Canada, Go USA, Go Fishing!


Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

No problem with the USA, just wanted to make a point Backwater Eddy.

Thanks, but no thanks "Cat"illac Man. Just hope the guys get payed in US dollars. Good luck with your event.

Thanks Redneck, glad to see that there are few people, that care about this country. You, me and the guy from Hockey Night in Canada. You know Don.


Chilled out
The Canadian Angler
Larry

Don't worry Larry that exchange rate deal works BOTH ways, this I know very well. If I earn/win any loonies up there, it has to be adjusted to come back to the USA, plus the US tax.

Every event that I have been in, the pay out has been correct, to the cent.

You sure made a lot of stink over something you never obviously intended to participate in, wonder why that is?

Larry I promise you I will think as much as possible "In Canadian", and listen to the appropriate Canadian content on my radio while fishing....Eh.

:D

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

Sure wish you'd display a fragment of "INTESTINAL FORTITUDUE" and ID yourself "Larry whoever"?
If your not up to the challenge maybe should consider getting a life!

Fish "Hard" Forever!

Now you are getting personnal. I can't wait, until I see a fishing tournament held in the USA, that as the entry fee posted in Canadian funds only. Like that will ever happen!!!

I have a life. This will be the last reply to this, because I was just voicing an opinion and you just don't understand it, even when I explained it.

Good fishin
The Canadian angler
Larry Whoever

> Now you are getting personnal. I can't wait, until I see a
>fishing tournament held in the USA, that as the entry fee
>posted in Canadian funds only. Like that will ever happen!!!
>
> I have a life. This will be the last reply to this,
>because I was just voicing an opinion and you just don't
>understand it, even when I explained it.
>
>Good fishin
>The Canadian angler
>Larry Whoever
>
>Larry
Don't beat your head a agaist the wall between Backwater Eddy Cat'illac Man they just dont't get it.

A true Canadian Angler
>
>

I get "IT", I just don't see "IT" as a big deal is all.

Got a calculator, Do the Math

And as Larry says lets see a Derby in the USA where the entry fee is posted in Canadian Currenct

A True Canadian Angler

I can't believe there aren't more true Canadians out there like Larry & Redneck that are willing to voice an opinion and stand up for their country. Way to go, the guy on Hockey Night in Canada would be proud of you. Has Backwater Eddy been taking in to many fumes back trolling? He seems to have an answer for everything but doesn't understand the questions. He must be the U.S. Angler that 'Cat'illac Man was reffering to when he said he didn't want to confuse them. Do we have to go to all the business's between Lockport & Selkirk and have them adjust their prices for that weekend? I wonder if their motel rooms are paid for in U.S. Dollars? Let's not get all STEWed up about this, I do realize that this is a business and you have to do a little catering to make it possible, but why not do a little educating along the way. You never know, after a few years, your patrons may become a little less confused.

It's simple guys, you host the thing in Canada, the business is in Canada, be Canadian and use our currency.

I can't believe there aren't more true Canadians out there like Larry & Redneck that are willing to voice an opinion and stand up for their country. Way to go, the guy on Hockey Night in Canada would be proud of you. Has Backwater Eddy been taking in to many fumes back trolling? He seems to have an answer for everything but doesn't understand the questions. He must be the U.S. Angler that 'Cat'illac Man was reffering to when he said he didn't want to confuse them. Do we have to go to all the business's between Lockport & Selkirk and have them adjust their prices for that weekend? I wonder if their motel rooms are paid for in U.S. Dollars? Let's not get all STEWed up about this, I do realize that this is a business and you have to do a little catering to make it possible, but why not do a little educating along the way. You never know, after a few years, your patrons may become a little less confused.

It's simple guys, you host the thing in Canada, the business is in Canada, be Canadian and use our currency.

I can't believe there aren't more true Canadians out there like Larry & Redneck that are willing to voice an opinion and stand
up for their country. Way to go, the guy on Hockey Night in Canada would be proud of you. Has Backwater Eddy been taking
in to many fumes back trolling? He seems to have an answer for everything but doesn't understand the questions. He must be
the U.S. Angler that 'Cat'illac Man was reffering to when he said he didn't want to confuse them. Do we have to go to all the
business's between Lockport & Selkirk and have them adjust their prices for that weekend? I wonder if their motel rooms are
paid for in U.S. Dollars? Let's not get all STEWed up about this, I do realize that this is a business and you have to do a little
catering to make it possible, but why not do a little educating along the way. You never know, after a few years, your patrons
may become a little less confused.

It's simple guys, you host the thing in Canada, the business is in Canada, be Canadian and use our currency.

I don't backtroll, you missed on that one for sure "Anonymous Guest Bob". :)

What I have seen in the past is the "Official Entry" Cat's event flayers ARE listed in BOTH Canadian and US funds. I suspect they will be again this year.

By jumping all over "Cat" about this now just for posting a early event announcement is just plain nuts! Somebody else is organizing the event anyway, and will likely post the "Official Entry" details very soon. I would also suspect it will be posted in both Canadian and US friendly text, for the participating anglers convenience.

I am sure "Cat" was allowing all us anglers, both US and/or Canadian, some extra time to plan ahead. Most folks do that this time of year, plan for summer trips.

I have tons of peso's left from my trip to Mexico. Can I enter with those? All of my fee's for marlin fishing were paid in US Dollars.

:)

Go Blue Bombers

Besides, are we measuring fish metric or english units?

Is the official tournament language Frenchy?

RTMG - send me some vinegar buddy, my fish and fries aren't the same in Nebraska.

Todd_NE - Semi Offical Canadian Resident and alcohol/cigar tax supporter during the month of October and known by Mounties everywhere!

Yup, got her... feel that head shake!

Mexico....Now that sounds much warmer then ND to me Todd. How was the trip? Them Marlins eyes don't glow green, or have whiskers, but it sure sounds like fun to me.

Maybe save them Pasos for October. ;)

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

Let's just say that a 7.5' marlin definitely makes me wonder about this walleye deal. She hit a topwater squid while we were going 9 mph or so, ripped off 300' of line before I knew what hit me jumping all the way.

Ya, it was the best 30 minutes of my fishing life!

Off Cabo, November '02.

We also stuck some 20# tuna, they really made me wonder about a 200# - omg.

Todd

Yup, got her... feel that head shake!

LARRY AND MIKE;

LARRY MAKES A GOOD POINT ABOUT CANADIAN FUNDS NOT BEING ANYWHERE NEAR THE U.S. CURRENCY. I ASSUME THAT THE TOURNAMENT ORGANIZERS ARE WILLING TO EXCLUDE MANY CANADIAN ENTRIES BY THEIR DECISION TO DEMAND ENTRY FEES IN U.S. FUNDS AT A CANADIAN LOCATION.

What has been explained is that the form for the tournament entry usually has both Canadian and US funds pricing info so that nobody has to take out a calculator and figure it out. Someone just posted the info on the tournament here to help make the event successful, and just forgot to include the Canadian conversion. Big deal. As far as I know Dallas does not own a computer.

Thank you Stewart!

I do that GFKS tournement yearly and almost went north for this one last year but we did'nt on account of low angler turnout. Anyways my question is will prize money be U.S money or Canadian money???

For more information you can contact Dallas at the following tel.number.

(204) 889-7308.

The beauty of the internet is getting information without having to use long distance phone service, but thanks anyways. Is there 100% payback or ????

For more information you can contact Dallas at the following tel.number.

(204) 889-7308.

Someone out there must know, obviously "resident" does'nt, so no need to post that # again buddy!

Read the original post once Visitor.

Then, if you have any more questions call (204) 889-7308.

I did read the original post and saw the "approx 80% payback" but have'nt seen what funds the payouts will be made with. Once again the beauty of the internet is getting info without the long distance phone charges. Hopefully someone can answer my question here.

The fact is, Dallas is the only one who really knows at this point. Save a lot of guess work and just give him the call.

Well it has been a week and still no answers, but lots of bites. Hey visitor, glad to see an angler from the USA, has the same guestions I did. Well if you wait long enough,I am sure Backwater Eddy will have some kind of song and dance answer for you. For someone who is not putting on this event, he seems to know everything about nothing. I still say if the entry fee is in US dollars so should be the payout.

Fish hard US angler

The Canadian Angler
Larry Whoever

Ok Larry, here is my song and dance, much like the increasingly popular song and dance others have stated one should dance to.

Ready Larry...(Ah-one..Ah-two...Ah-Three)...For more information you can contact Dallas (204) 889-7308.

Are you getting the idea nobody wants to argue/dance with you any more?

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

I want to make a really important point here folks.

Like many of you, I get pretty involved in economic development efforts locally and all that jazz. I'm trying to put myself in Larry's position (god forbid) and understand his point of view.

Here goes with an analogy, I think a simple one.

I live on pretty ok Catfish river. Ok in Nebraska means we get 50 fish a day, pretty much all 8-14" with an occasional (ok, once in a lifetime) 30# plus thrown in to boot.

Let's say that Larry wants to have a tourney down here for US and Canada residents, most being Canadian residents.

Would I, or the community, give a rat about what currency the tourney is in or where the people are from? Particularly if it was a border tourney where the money is commonly interchanged?

Heck no.

Fact is, we'd think it was cool, support it, and hope it drove more tourism cuz those big fish (ok, little Cornhusker cats) aren't going to get ate or kept and will probably have a 99% return alive rate. I imagine local cafe's would be stocking up on gravy for fries, vinegar, and Kokanee to make people feel welcome. Motels would have signs saying "Three Canucks per double for the price of Four" (Joke, transpose that)

The $$ conversion doesn't matter either way on the money, most can do that in their head. But I can tell you that Dallas, Stu, and Eddy have done MORE for Canada than Larry ever has in his godgiven life unless I'm wayyyyy off. How much fuel, food, bait, guiding, entertainment money etc. do these guys drive to the Selkirk/Lockport/Winnipeg area? Now take that times how many years in the past. (I know others contributed too and they'd be the first to say it)

Probably MILLIONS in Canuck funds (I couldn't resist).

So Larry, in the words of my grandfather. "You can call it manure or fertilizer, but its still the same thing and you are spreading it where it isn't warranted".

Thanks guys for putting on a tourney, and most of all for all the great INFORMATION that brings tourism dollars in by the bushel loads. I don't remember reading about Larry in the In-Fish and all the great things he's done.

Sincerly,

Moe and Curly

nuck nuck nuck nuck

I need to work on you some more Todd, get you back into cats.

That way we can get you to start a Cat event down your way too. Sounds like fun to me! I think we could can recruit some frog stickers from up our way, and head South.

Like any time after Christmas and before Easter would be great! Sun tan oil and a bucket of Junnie's Cattracker Extra Sticky dip bait, her I come!

;)

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

Search Elkhorn River for cats... not much dude.

HOWEVER!!! My new walleye tourney partner assures me he gets 5 or 6 50# plus flatheads in an undisclosed location on the Missouri river in the Soo City part of the world on rod and reel. He's a former commercial fisherman in his youth and has an idea or two on cats, imagine that.

Bet you'ld be up for that!!! I'll keep you in mind unless as you keep your secret stinkbait to yourself Uncle Sonny. Them flatheads prefer gamefish for bait!

Bring Larry, just make sure he brings dead president money.

Todd (If you are Zacker I'll be Toad)

That's a pretty strong visual Eddy, you and Larry dancing.

Hey TODD_NE

FIRST lets have a understanding about this issue, I never once said I didn't like Americian anglers up here YOU ARE MORE THAN WELCOME.

SECOND you do not know I am, but I put alot of volunteer time into the welfare of fishing and hunting in this country and don't take a PENNY for it.

For the last time I do not have a problem with the event, but it should have been posted in Canadian dollars not US dollars. That is the only thing I see wrong with it.

This has got way out of hand, because some people have to stick their nose in where it does not belong.

The Canadian Angler
Larry Whoever

You have me by a nose.

And you missed the point entirely, how shocking.

Todd

Yup, got her... feel that head shake!

Live bait Eh...I may be able ta help-ya?

Well I have secretly been cloning Afican BullFrogs with a dose of hampshire hog in their genes, I call them "Hamfican Sumo-special-oppers".

You rig them with a horse halter and a tungsten carbide mouth bit, and your set to go. You don't need hooks, they are capable of drop kicking a 2 by 6 with a punt, a 50# flathead will not be a worry.

As long as you keep their body temp below 38 degrees, they are practically safe to handle. (The sudden and mysterious disappearance of the collage kids I hired to feed them may have had something to do with this storage recommendation?)

I'll mail you one Todd, they make good pets too.

Ahhhh...BE SURE to sign the enclosed release of liability statement before you open the cage, ok?

:D

Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson...><sUMo>

"Backwater Guiding"

Hey TODD_NE got your point. It is all about money.
It is to bad you don't understand mine. Canada (Canadian prices!!!!)
It is that simple.

The Cananian Angler
Larry Whoever

Larry Whoever,

I thought you said last week that you were "paddling" off into the proverbial sunset and "WERE NOT" going to comment anymore on this topic?! Now talk about doing an about face, EH!

Fish "Hard" Forever!

I can't beleive how long winded this has become.
Who cares what currency it is in. Who cares if you are american canadian, whatever. They posted the info about the derby.
If you want to fish it, go for it, if you don't want to, don't. Either way it is priced out in US $. Dn't want to pay it, then don't fish it, seems awful simple to this canadian.
Oh and do bring your fly rods, ain't nothing can compare to fly fishing for a lunker cat.
WW

As true proud Canadians we care what currency are posted in this country.

We also as true Canadians don't electral tape a flashlight to our fireamrs to hunt Racoons a nite.

True Canadian Angler and Hunter

DEAR REDNECK,
SO YOU HUNT AND FISH? AS LONG AS I AM NOT BREAKING ANY LAW,WHY DO YOU CARE IF I SHOOT RACOONS AT NIGHT? I ALSO HEAR THAT YOUR GOVERNMENT ALLOWS NETTING ON THE SAME RIVER AS THE CATFISH TOURNAMENT.SO WHAT IS YOUR POINT? JUST WONDERING.

Hey Nightranger

Ever heard of hunting ethics
As far as the netting goes I take it you don't listen or read the news. The netting is being done by certain manorties to which the true Canadian Anglers are totally against.