James river catfish 12-13-05

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12-14-2005, 07:25 PM
Ranger690

James river catfish 12-13-05

Local boy Capt. Neil Renouf but a client on a nice 81 pound blue cat yesterday. Somewhere on the James (of course he won't tell me). Neil is a well rounded fisherman. Guides for cats, crappie, stripers, flounder, togs, trout etc. A cool guy. Tried to talk some info out of him last night, but no go. Thought you guys might enjoy the pic. The blues will bite all winter, even with ice chuncks floating. You might just have to try it.

http://images.snapfish.com/345778%3A...9%3A3%3Cnu0mrj

May the winds die down.

Dayton
12-14-2005, 09:58 PM
horseshoer

That's a heckuva fish

Wonder if they can be trained? That one could easily power my little jonboat.:) Jeff
12-15-2005, 07:10 AM
HOTGREASE

Da Man

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger690

Local boy Capt. Neil Renouf but a client on a nice 81 pound blue cat yesterday. Somewhere on the James (of course he won't tell me). Neil is a well rounded fisherman. Guides for cats, crappie, stripers, flounder, togs, trout etc. A cool guy. Tried to talk some info out of him last night, but no go. Thought you guys might enjoy the pic. The blues will bite all winter, even with ice chuncks floating. You might just have to try it.

http://images.snapfish.com/345778%3A...9%3A3%3Cnu0mrj

May the winds die down.

Dayton

I dont know how capt neil does it and have never persoanally talked to him. But he catches fish no matter where he goes. He has pictures of awesome catches of flounder ont he bay. Its not just a one time deal either. He catches them everytime!. While we are out there struggling to catch a few keepers, he catches limits of huge fish

I heard he was a good guy and have thought about going out on one his of guided flounder trips to get some tips!

Flounder might be the one fish that is better than the ol crappie to eat!
12-15-2005, 01:44 PM
RACN35

You just need some of those flounder seminars at the pavilion like I went to last year.....I can say I never got skinked one single time this summer floundering. The 26th still a good cat day with you Dayton ? Seen Joes new boat yet ?
12-15-2005, 02:28 PM
horseshoer

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Originally Posted by RACN35

You just need some of those flounder seminars at the pavilion like I went to last year.....I can say I never got skinked one single time this summer floundering. The 26th still a good cat day with you Dayton ? Seen Joes new boat yet ?

Hey man am sure you know all said in fun & games earlier post.:) Tell Joe not to take the pic too hard.:eek: :eek: :eek:
Jeff
12-15-2005, 03:54 PM
Ranger690

Racn, I think we are on, assuming decent weather. Any of you guys want drag your boats up here for a little catfishing on Dec 26th, come on. I will catch the bait for us.

Dayton
12-15-2005, 04:11 PM
Barnacle Bill

That is way far bigger than any cat I've ever caught.
12-20-2005, 03:18 PM
crash14me2

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ranger690

Racn, I think we are on, assuming decent weather. Any of you guys want drag your boats up here for a little catfishing on Dec 26th, come on. I will catch the bait for us.

Dayton

Dayton we will be out there monday also. Anyone interested I have a slot on my boat and can meet us there. Just email me. [email protected]
12-20-2005, 09:59 PM
ReelFun

Would love too but, I'll be out of town. Hope ya'll have a blast!
12-30-2005, 04:21 PM
Ranger690

Well, Neil put another client on some big fish this week. He had a 67 and a 77 on thursday 12-29. Here is a pic of the 77. Compare the 81 above to this 77. Guess, just like people, they come in all shapes.

http://images.snapfish.com/3458%3B42...B%3C%3A6nu0mrj

Going out tomorrow to see if I can find one.

Have a great weekend everyone. Be safe.

Dayton
12-30-2005, 04:23 PM
Barnacle Bill

What a fish!
12-30-2005, 04:44 PM
RACN35

psssst sshhhhhh i am going fishing as a guest with Capt Neil on Jan 8th Dayton. i still wanna fish with you too. and will in january with joe on the new catfish cadilac, joes boy (bigcat) offerd to take me too- he is coming down for some monster spades and cobia this spring/summer too.
12-30-2005, 04:51 PM
Ranger690

RACN, for goodness sakes, don't mention Joe, Scott or Me to Capt. Neil. If he knows we talk, he will never take you to the good spots. He knows we will pump you for info!

Now, pay good attention and take notes. But don't try the old GPS trick, they are keen to that one.'

Good luck and have fun. Neil can fish.

Dayton
12-30-2005, 06:06 PM
RACN35

My Lips Are Sealed .........i Know Where My Priorities Lay !
12-30-2005, 08:59 PM
ReelFun

Racn, I would have thought the way you talked before January was too cold for your bones? Course 70lbs-80lbs wouldn't stop most people.;)
12-31-2005, 12:14 AM
RACN35

YOU SIR ARE RIGHT ABOUT THAT INDEED !! I HATE THE COLD AND CANT STAND IT.....ITS GONNA BE 50 SOME TODAY AND YOU CAN BET I WILL HAVE 2 HEATERS GOING IN MY BOAT WHEN WE GO OUT FOR MORE STRIPERS TODAY........I PUT THOSE HANDS WARMERS IN EVERY POCKET AND ORIFICE I CAN STICK ONE WHEN I AM NOT ON MY BOAT OR A BOAT THAT DONT HAVE CURTAINS AND HEAT........NOW THAT FELLA THAT I WILL MORE LIKELY FISH WITH THE MOST IN JAN AND FEB UP THERE CATFISHING HAS A BRAND NEW BOAT ONLY 2 WEEKS OLD AND THERES NO DANGER OF GETTING COLD ON IT FOR SURE - WARM AND COMFORT,PLENTY OF ROOM, PLUS WITH 115 HORSE I WILL HAUL A$$ TOO !! HERES IS JOES NEW BOAT "THE CATFISH CADILAC"
24 foot Sweetwater w/ 115 4-Stroke Yamaha
Lowrance 102 color depth finder
Dual batteries
Bimini Top with full cutains
vinyl floor
L shaped couch
2 bench seats
2 pedestal seats
6 Rod Holders across the back

http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/085128.jpg

http://www.myfishingpictures.com/img/085127.jpg
12-31-2005, 03:38 PM
ReelFun

Looks like a very nice very warm ride. Good luck to you all.
01-08-2006, 08:37 PM
RACN35

http://www.crappie.com/gr8vb3/showth...7386#post87386