07-22-2010, 06:42 PM
In Fisherman has had a couple episodes targetting cats - both from shore, small boat in rivers, as well as drifting and fishing the tailwaters below a dam.
http://www.in-fisherman.com/content/catfish-tailwaters
I'll attach a cheesy drawing showing the currents and structure common around a dam.
I've been wanting to give it a try below Cutler dam here in N. Utah. Seems along the Bear River anyway - where there is a sharp bend in the river, tends to be deeper pools. Seek places where waters come together or where waters narrow - more food flowing in.
I've done ok pulling in some little cats, but am still waiting to land a good 5+ pounder. Not to mention that 30# cat I've got heavy line/rod waiting for! (course that's the one I'll hook on the light tackle!)
So any suggestions how to seek bigger cats, and avoid the little dinks that steal my worms and just keep me rebaiting!
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http://www.in-fisherman.com/content/catfish-tailwaters
I'll attach a cheesy drawing showing the currents and structure common around a dam.
I've been wanting to give it a try below Cutler dam here in N. Utah. Seems along the Bear River anyway - where there is a sharp bend in the river, tends to be deeper pools. Seek places where waters come together or where waters narrow - more food flowing in.
I've done ok pulling in some little cats, but am still waiting to land a good 5+ pounder. Not to mention that 30# cat I've got heavy line/rod waiting for! (course that's the one I'll hook on the light tackle!)
So any suggestions how to seek bigger cats, and avoid the little dinks that steal my worms and just keep me rebaiting!
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