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     Walter Husak II (Wally_jr)  BOC SQUIREPost Number: 153 Registered: 1-2003  Rating: N/A |
Alright, I have never targeted Flats before, however i have caaught one or two. I am going out this evening and tomm morn, and tomm evening. Going to be fishing off a dam. the water isn't very deep. I am planning on using goldfish. Are there any suggestions. I have some chicken livers, i am going to put out some dog food this afternoon, the lake holds some not huge, but some pretty big fish, lake record for flats is around 70lbs. Open to all suggestions, hook size, rig, location of the hook in the bait. open to all. " Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgement will always be in demand under all conditions. Roger Bapson | ||
| Justin W. Cantrell (Justin)  BOC ROYALTYPost Number: 1580 Registered: 4-2002  Rating: N/A |
Walter fishing for flatheads is alot easier than most people think. I like fishing for other cats, but I hate sitting and watching the tip of my rod to see when I get a bite. When your fishing for big fish, you don't have to do that. Just put your rods in good holders and tight-line or turn the bait-clicker on if you happen to have it. We throw out live perch or giant gizzard shad heads that are too big for most of the cats in the water. That way when a fish takes it, you will definitelly know about it. We'll just sit back, relax, and talk quietly. Then out of nowhere one of the rods starts thrashing or the bait-clicker starts singing. Doesn't get any easier. But your gonna need atleast a 5/0 Hook, but a 7/0 or 8/0 is your best bet. You didn't say whether you were gonna be fishing above the dam in the reservoir or below in the tail-race. But I like to use a slip-rig in calmer water and a 3-way in current, using a 2oz weight most of the time. The rig we use most of the time when we fish on bottom in reservoirs is a slip rig with a 2 oz weight and a sturdy swivel, a 12 inch leader, and a 7/0 Owner SSW Circle. This works well for us, but you don't have to use a circle hook, just use whatever type of hook your most confident with, in about the same size. But other than that all I can say is just be patient and good luck. Yes Uncle Remis......I Know The Catfish Are HUGE!!! | ||
| Rex Garnett (Mrtwister) BOC INITIATE Post Number: 85 Registered: 6-2003  Rating: N/A |
Walter. I think Justin has you fixed up. Let us know if you catch a mule. Proud Member of "Team Whiskers". | ||
| Walter Husak II (Wally_jr) BOC SQUIREPost Number: 154 Registered: 1-2003 Rating: N/A |
well, i took a gander, but thee is no visual current leading to the dam. You can't get to the water by the dam it is fenced off. But there is some old pier pillings to the right and nothing to the left i plan on fishing...smack dab in the middle. Didn't go fishing last night i needed to study.Tonight i will give'er the ol'try. Thanks for the input.here kitty kitty kitty! " Property may be destroyed and money may lose its purchasing power; but, character, health, knowledge and good judgement will always be in demand under all conditions. Roger Bapson | ||
| Walter Husak (Wally)  BOC PROTECTORPost Number: 342 Registered: 1-2003  Rating: N/A |
Study Boy!...Just Study! Wally I still love my blue Horseyeven though I got a New BOC Double Edged Light Saber. Team RIVER CATS Love that Juggin' Wichita Falls, TX  | ||
| demetrius kinnis (Flatheaded) BOC INITIATE Post Number: 7 Registered: 5-2003 Rating: N/A |
hey justin, have you guys caught any 30-50lb fish this year, haven't heard much from you lately. is fishing around underwater stumps and brush a good spot for bigger flats? I fish Barkley and Kentucky lake but seem to have problems finding the big fish, of course it would help if I owned a boat. if you were bank fishing what would you target? | ||
| Bud Still (Bud1110)  BOC KNIGHTPost Number: 222 Registered: 5-2003  Rating: N/A |
Welcome Demetrius, to the best Catfish site around. Bud Wish I could go fishing everyday.... | ||
| Rex Garnett (Mrtwister) BOC INITIATE Post Number: 93 Registered: 6-2003 Rating: N/A |
Demetrius. Welcome to the BOC, you are going to love it. I believe this is the best and most informative catfish site on the net. Proud Member of "Team Whiskers". | ||
| demetrius kinnis (Flatheaded) BOC INITIATE Post Number: 8 Registered: 5-2003 Rating: N/A |
thanks guys, wish you guys lived around here. I need somebody to fish with, everybody around either commercial fishes or fishes for baitfish(bass, crappie etc). if you guys have a urge to fish the barkley and kentucky lakes let me know. | ||
| Vince Copple (Teamwhiskers)  BOC PALADINUsername: Teamwhiskers Post Number: 493 Registered: 12-2002  Rating: N/A |
Hey Rex.. When did you become a member of Team Whiskers the 2002 World Cup Pro Catfishing team? Vince Copple See ya on the water... |
