Nebraska River Gathering Spot

[fmb]

Lets do it this way and see what happens...

[camochris2]

mo all the way baby:big_smile:

[fmb]

forgot to mention the poll will last 20 days.....and include why you made your pick..i.e it's my backyard or I live close by....

and start throwing out dates otherwise this will be next years gathering:smile2:

I picked the blue...just cause it's closer for me to drive...I never fished either one..

[flathead_hunter]

i like the mighty mo myself.... i'm sure mo river man would come down..

[camochris2]

sept 19 20 works good for me and its a good time to fish but just putting it out there

[skawez]

i voted blue cuz its closer i aint never fished it and its down on votes.. as for a date sept 19-20 sounds fine to me.. but in all seriousness it dont matter where it is really if i can afford it when it comes up ill do what i can to get there. fish or no fish its all about having a good time, meetin new ppl, and learnin stuff.

[Huskercat]

I'm gonna vote Blue. Smaller water means potentially easier water to fish for us bank anglers. Plus, smaller water may make it easier to locate some big fish. I have heard good things about the Blue. I have fished it twice near Milford and like what I've seen so far...

[MO RIVER MAN]

If the water ever goes down.:wink:

[flathead_hunter]

If the water ever goes down.:wink:
it will go down.... trust me:wink:

[subcook]

I vote for the mighty mo but i've never fished either so it doesn't matter where but I have to agree if I can afford it I"ll do what I can to get there and have a good time and try to learn everything I can bout the water decided on and toss out my 2 cents to try to help and the dates sound good to me so lets do it

[jrgriffhusker]

Good job Frank. I voted the blue because it's easier to fish from the bank and if you fall in because you're to drunk you don't have to worry about drowning. Wish all the die hard Mo fans would try it. But I know how it is trying to get a mule to change his mind. LOL Just kidding guys I'm as stubborn as they come. Sept 19 and 20th sounds awful for me because I'm getting married the very next weekend. But hey you'all have a good time.

[camochris2]

come on people lets get more votes thene this pick some other places if them to are not where you want them what wroung with us nebraska cat fish guys i think we are the only state that fights with eachother more thene we get along :smile2: so come guys lets get something gooing:wink:

[skawez]

been tryin to tell ya that... so i have to agree with ya.

[fmb]

only 10 votes?????? whats up???? all NEBRASKA members silent????

if this is the case then lets have 2 river gatherings 1 at the mighty mo and the 2nd at the blue:big_smile: everybody wins

[Huskercat]

I just wannt go catch some cats :big_smile: I voted Blue, but I'll go wherever...and if there's only a few people, well, that's what happened at B.O. last month and I still had a blast! At least the people who are serious about going can still meet each other and have a great time. 5 people or 50 I'm just glad to meet some guys who have the same interest as me cause the woman sure dosen't get it :smile2: I am gonna toss this out there though...What about the Elkhorn River? I have never fished it but know people who say there is some damn good fish in there. Just don't know whereabouts to access it though...Anyway, when we get this all figured out, I'll be there and hope to see everyone else there too!

[camochris2]

sounds good to me lets just do that and who ever showes up showes up

[flathead_hunter]

Sounds like there might be one saturday night @ nebrsaka city

[skawez]

ok ya got me thinkin of hittin neb city.. but not tonight but before the 6th of nxt month i hope.. that is unless i can get into nemaha that is LOL.

[fmb]

Sounds like there might be one saturday night @ nebrsaka city

whats going on this weekend?? the planets have alligned and my wife has 2 days off in a row....saturday and sunday and we were thinking about headed out east....let me know

[bownero]

Good job Frank. I voted the blue because it's easier to fish from the bank and if you fall in because you're to drunk you don't have to worry about drowning. Wish all the die hard Mo fans would try it. But I know how it is trying to get a mule to change his mind. LOL Just kidding guys I'm as stubborn as they come. Sept 19 and 20th sounds awful for me because I'm getting married the very next weekend. But hey you'all have a good time. What happens if you fall in face first? LMAO!! Hopefully this gathering isn't another scenario of people " Talking the talk" but not "Walking the walk"! Guessing who ever shows up, shows up!! Lets see some more ideas and comments on this river excursion. Supprised the Republican River was out of the question!! Guessing that's too far for everybody to drive too for the eastern BOC' ers!! Not to be a A-Hole, but I like to see more invasive action on this Gathering!!:wink:

[iluvnevaeh]

wont hear much from me bout it. ill try and make it but thats bout it. i brought food and evrything and only a few of us showed up. theres no point in trying to plan anything with anyone here in NE, just go and if anyone goes too then thats great, other then that its a let down in the end. Just figure out a date and place and ill try to make it.. Good luck all

[Catfishboy1995]

Im in Council Bluffs and went down to the river today as ilive a block from it and it is so high idk if you will have much luck..If you fish by the pedestrian bridge in omaha you might have some luck i just sene a guy pull a #40 flathead out today and i called my uncle and he i see you fishing and i was like did you see the guy pull the biggun and he goes no i didnt see it i reeled it in i wa slooking at my uncle and didnt even know it!!:smile2: He got it on a 6 in bullhead and on a harness rig that a guy from youtube posted and i showed him it is a awesome rig!!!

[Huskercat]

I would drive to the Republican in a minute! I ALWAYS have good luck on that river. My buddies and I fish it every Memorial weekend and always pull nice cats out of there. This year our biggest was 14 and smallest was 4. We got about 25 fish total, all Channels. 3 years ago we even got into some Wipers too so yeah...it's a good river to fish!

[bownero]

To make a long story short, I remember some big Flatheads being caught in the Late 70's. My father's friend had noodle-fished a 40lb. plus Flattie out of the Diversion Canal system near the little town of Guide Rock!! I saw the fish in a horse-tank on his farm. At a young age, all I could think and say was "Holy Chit"!! What a fish!! I remember the scars on his arm, clear up to his elbow!! Guessing noodling was legal back in those days and I can recall many huge catfish coming from this system because of the high water conditions in the Rep. River. My father and I fished this place for many years and have caught some nice cats to boot. Nothing huge, but great channels. I was there last year and fished the place with my mother, because she was egging me to go take her fishing. I was shocked at how the place looked. Kinda gave me a tear in the eye. Pretty rundown and the place wasn't kept up at all. Used to be a great campground there and many people camped and fished there from all around. I'm just throwing another possiblity in the mix for places to fish, and I would like some more diversity in River choices.

Any more takers?
Mark

[fmb]

To make a long story short, I remember some big Flatheads being caught in the Late 70's. My father's friend had noodle-fished a 40lb. plus Flattie out of the Diversion Canal system near the little town of Guide Rock!! I saw the fish in a horse-tank on his farm. At a young age, all I could think and say was "Holy Chit"!! What a fish!! I remember the scars on his arm, clear up to his elbow!! Guessing noodling was legal back in those days and I can recall many huge catfish coming from this system because of the high water conditions in the Rep. River. My father and I fished this place for many years and have caught some nice cats to boot. Nothing huge, but great channels. I was there last year and fished the place with my mother, because she was egging me to go take her fishing. I was shocked at how the place looked. Kinda gave me a tear in the eye. Pretty rundown and the place wasn't kept up at all. Used to be a great campground there and many people camped and fished there from all around. I'm just throwing another possiblity in the mix for places to fish, and I would like some more diversity in River choices.

Any more takers?
Mark

start a new post..see what happens

[jrgriffhusker]

To make a long story short, I remember some big Flatheads being caught in the Late 70's. My father's friend had noodle-fished a 40lb. plus Flattie out of the Diversion Canal system near the little town of Guide Rock!! I saw the fish in a horse-tank on his farm. At a young age, all I could think and say was "Holy Chit"!! What a fish!! I remember the scars on his arm, clear up to his elbow!! Guessing noodling was legal back in those days and I can recall many huge catfish coming from this system because of the high water conditions in the Rep. River. My father and I fished this place for many years and have caught some nice cats to boot. Nothing huge, but great channels. I was there last year and fished the place with my mother, because she was egging me to go take her fishing. I was shocked at how the place looked. Kinda gave me a tear in the eye. Pretty rundown and the place wasn't kept up at all. Used to be a great campground there and many people camped and fished there from all around. I'm just throwing another possiblity in the mix for places to fish, and I would like some more diversity in River choices.

Any more takers?
Mark

I'm glad you mentioned that Mark. My dad and his buddies used to take us down there every weekend to Guide Rock. I remember waking up in the middle of the night and then watchin our tents go down river because it rained so hard. My dad almost got fired from his job because he lost his keys and one of them was his garage key at the telephone company. If you want to go to guide rock I'm down. I like all the little rivers that you can walk. Not a big fan of the MO because I can't run set lines by walking it. Anyways just wanted to say nice post. My dad went down there to our old spot and said the farmer fenced off all access to the river where we used to drive in. So if we're going someone needs to find a spot to access the river from. My old spot is gone. But not forgotten. By the way how's your father in law?

[bownero]

Just a short note saying the Father-In-Law is doing well John. Thanks for the concern!! He's a tough Ol' Brute. Gotta hand it too him!! Has his up and downs, to be expected.

Thanks.
Mark.

[bownero]

start a new post..see what happens Thinking I might do just that. By no means to I want to intrude or offend anybody elses ideas. I just want to throw some more possibilities in the mix and see what happens!!

Alright?
Mark..

Give me some time and I'll toss some more ideas and possible dates on this!! Just post your ideas!! I'll be supportive and go with all the said posts and ideas!!

Thanks Nebraska Cattin' BOC'rs!!

[Huskercat]

If you guys are interested in fishin the Republican, there is a pretty good access point west of Alma, south of Orleans. There is a bridge there (can't remember the HWY #) we usually just park off on the shoulder and if the water is low enough, you can easily walk the river and look for holes. I also have a few other good spots. If you want, PM me and I'll tell ya how to get there. They are all on Corps. of Engineers land so they are public.

[jrgriffhusker]

If you guys are interested in fishin the Republican, there is a pretty good access point west of Alma, south of Orleans. There is a bridge there (can't remember the HWY #) we usually just park off on the shoulder and if the water is low enough, you can easily walk the river and look for holes. I also have a few other good spots. If you want, PM me and I'll tell ya how to get there. They are all on Corps. of Engineers land so they are public.


That means we can get drunk and not worry about the Sheriff. Sweet I'm in that's closer than guide rock. Still a trip but that might be better than going to Beatrice. Any car bodies down around that area. In Guide Rock the canal used to be lined with car bodies and BIG fish.

[Huskercat]

There is a bend in the river near where we camp that is loaded with car bodies for a good 200 - 300 yards or so. It's deep and the current is usually pretty fast there so it can be kinda hard to fish, but it is possible. A few years ago when the water was low we pulled a 18lb. Channel out of there. Just have to wear waders and be careful not to cut yourself. We actually catch alot of Wiper around that area. I think they like the faster current. I would really like to make it back down there this year. Seems like I am always busy lately...If you're in Grant, I have had good luck at Sutherland near the powerplant and also Lake Ogallala and the canal to Paxton also hold some really nice cats. People always fish that canal for trout, not cats. My buddy and I have caught some pretty nice ones out of there using Alewife and Crawdads, and I saw a guy pull a channel out of Lake Ogallala near the hydroplant that was pushing 25lbs. a few years ago.

[jrgriffhusker]

I stopped at the bait shop right there at the damn two weeks ago and saw a picture of a 30 plus lber that was caught from the plant outlet. I'd fish it but I don't have a net long enough to get anything up out of the water.
I'm taking the kids up to the Platte next weekend and we're going to try a night of set lines and see how they work out. The river is way up so hopefully we can get lucky. The canal don't look like it's full enough to hold any fish. Maybe I should try the little lake where it dumps in to the canal. Thanks for the info.
Oh yeah a 10 year kid caught a 21 pound Channie out of Sutherland on a snoopy pole. But that's how we all get addicted right?

[catmanjeff]

I usually don't like to spend time fishing a place where I can't eat the fish. The muddy crappy mo is out of the question for me. Omaha occasionally dumps raw sewage in the MO and anywhere south is a bad idea. The republican river sounds interesting. Last fall I did some work at FT Riley and visited Milford Lake. The water was pretty clean so I figure the river upstream must be clean.

[jrgriffhusker]

I went down to Benkelman to see what the republican looked like way out here. Yikes not much to speak of except a little creek 5 foot wide and knee deep. Oh well I'm actually going to try and run some set lines on the Platte in Ogallala this coming up weekend. With the water up like it is we just might get lucky. I'll let you all know how we do.

[skawez]

anythings possible 2' of water can cover a mighty big fish!! i know that flattie i got came out of 2-3' of water.. GOOD LUCK!!

[fmb]

anythings possible 2' of water can cover a mighty big fish!! i know that flattie i got came out of 2-3' of water.. GOOD LUCK!!

that spot looks good...once all the boaters leave...we fished it too early...you ever fish the trees out in the middle?

[skawez]

yea but ofcourse it was too early too late or too warm/cold or wasnt fishin the right bait LOL..

[fmb]

poll is closed...like it mattered anyways

[skawez]

poll is closed...like it mattered anyways

it matters... matters to those who wont fish the river they dint pick LOL... dont matter i plan on fishin both rivers whether it be at the gathering or not.. well if i cant make the gathering cuz of work im still gonna fish them when i can... in fact im thinkin bout hittin the blue down round wilber or crete tonight... and the MO the next chance i get...