First time fishing in 15 years. I'll be attempting channel cat around the dam.
Maybe scouting the run off north west. Any pointers or suggestions y'all can offer?
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by EasyE82
I murder channel cats on raw shrimp from the grocery store. The shape fits a circle hook nicely, and you can always re-freeze what you don’t use for the next trip.
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by Physalia-Physalis
Added to the list. Thanks, all tips help.
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by EasyE82
Carolina rig or Slip bobber setup Shrimp + catfish scent is what I use.
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by longarowana
Any fresh cut bait cut in strips gets the big guys.
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by kvin402
Carolina rig, 20# line, octopus hook, dead mackerel or chicken liver.
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by Satans-pretty-cool
Chicken liver or frozen shrimp.
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by janon013
I am not a cat fisherman but last fall I was fishing a small [55 acres] lake that is 10 to 12 foot at its deepest. A young man on shore told me how he catches catfish off of his dock. He then told me the best and only bait to use was bear fat. He had just got a bear in an early season in another state. He went inside to get a piece. It was cut into a cube shape of maybe 1 or 2 inches.I thought you might find this interesting.Good luck fishing.
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