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 Best way to catch flatheads???
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06/12/15 05:47 PM
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Action_Jackson
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Looking to catch a few flatheads as I've heard they are the better tasting of all catfish! Not sure how true it is but I wouldn't mind having a few fillets for the freezer. I'm a beginner at this so the more info(Weights, baits etc) the better. Thanks in advance
Katchin krappie...doin surgeries(filleting)...and givin hott grease baths until krunchy and golden brown is what it's all about!!!
"STAY ready for the THUMP"!!!!
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Re: Best way to catch flatheads???
[Re: Action_Jackson]
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06/12/15 06:29 PM
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Blues
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Post we had going a while back. flathead
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Re: Best way to catch flatheads???
[Re: Action_Jackson]
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06/13/15 12:39 AM
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jmh004
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They like live bait. Perch are your best bet.
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Re: Best way to catch flatheads???
[Re: Action_Jackson]
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06/13/15 02:14 AM
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Chiprat
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Live Bait, Live Bait, Live Bait....did I say Live Bait? ok Live Bait. now, where I come from, Live Bait, is your hand/Arm as well.. this year is strange, but they should be try to get on Nest soon, so find Rocks, Big logs in the water, etc. Good luck.
Lowe 17V Tournament 1990 Evinrude 120 V4
MinnKotta Ulterra 24V 60"
Garmin LIVE SCOPE...Yes you can hate me
1973 14ft Jon Boat V hull 5hp
1996 Mariah Talari 23.5 Fun Boat, and Striper boat at Texoma
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Re: Best way to catch flatheads???
[Re: Action_Jackson]
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06/13/15 02:40 AM
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J.StoneRepairs
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I used to catch quite a few good sized flats on huge chunks of cut shad. That was years ago in a smaller sized lake though.
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Re: Best way to catch flatheads???
[Re: J.StoneRepairs]
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06/13/15 10:08 AM
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Blues
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I used to catch quite a few good sized flats on huge chunks of cut shad. That was years ago in a smaller sized lake though. Almost every flat I've caught was on cut shad, but I'm usually targeting blues. Seems they like big gizzard shad heads the most.
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Re: Best way to catch flatheads???
[Re: Action_Jackson]
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06/13/15 11:20 PM
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Mckinneycrappiecatcher
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Find a bank on a lake or river with lots of rocks, cover, logjams, etc. use a three way rig and some good live baits, I like a 4-6" live perch, but drum, Carp, mudcat(bullheads), goldfish, shiners, and big gizzard shad are all good live bait choices. Just throw your baits out on the bottom and wait them out.
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Re: Best way to catch flatheads???
[Re: Blues]
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06/14/15 12:29 AM
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Magged Out
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I used to catch quite a few good sized flats on huge chunks of cut shad. That was years ago in a smaller sized lake though. Every flat I've caught was on cut shad!
I'd Tack That!!
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Re: Best way to catch flatheads???
[Re: Action_Jackson]
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06/14/15 04:43 AM
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texdanm
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BIG live bait under a large float, fish it near a real hairy log jam at sunrise. On a flathead my favorite cuts are the belly and the head. Their belly is very thick and when removed it is the size of a large brisket. On the head behind the eyes there are soft spots. You want that. Each is the size of a Filet Mignon and about as tasty!
Last edited by texdanm; 06/14/15 04:47 AM.
You know that old saying "Some people march to the beat of a different drummer."? I don't listen to a drum at all and have meandered through life instead of marching.
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