09-28-2009, 02:00 PM
That stuff isn't worth two cents, IMHO of course. Sounds like you're targeted Channel Cats or bullheads, based on that choice of bait. So, go to the grocery store, pick up a couple containers of fresh chicken livers, and stick them in the freezer. Take them out on the water, still frozen. Chisel yourself off a chunk and toss out your line. The frozen chicken liver will stay on the hook better, and will thaw as it sets in the water. It will keep it's juicyness longer, since it's frozen, and you can cast longer. Also, you'll get less mess on your hands too.
Use a carolina style rig with about a 20" leader. I prefer Fluorocarbon, but some will say it's a waste. A kahl hook works nicely. Nothing monsterous, 2/0 or so, depending on what size fish you run into. If you're getting bit and not hooking up, drop your hook size a little.
If you really want to catch a nice cat, use a live bream or fresh cutbait on said carolina rig. Make sure you've got the gear to handle 50 lb fish though. 20 lb gear at a minimum, and 50 lb gear if your fishing along lots of snags. You'll find a blue or flathead with this type of bait and gear.
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Use a carolina style rig with about a 20" leader. I prefer Fluorocarbon, but some will say it's a waste. A kahl hook works nicely. Nothing monsterous, 2/0 or so, depending on what size fish you run into. If you're getting bit and not hooking up, drop your hook size a little.
If you really want to catch a nice cat, use a live bream or fresh cutbait on said carolina rig. Make sure you've got the gear to handle 50 lb fish though. 20 lb gear at a minimum, and 50 lb gear if your fishing along lots of snags. You'll find a blue or flathead with this type of bait and gear.
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