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The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr #11881452 10/15/16 03:53 AM
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I have been targeting Blues now for a few years now and have a limited amount of success. I can locate them fine and rarely go home with out any. Average fish caught is in the 4 - 8 lb range with a couple 2 to 3 teens thrown in each year. We go fishing almost every week end. I just can't seem to get over that hump and was wanting to ask you well seasoned fishermen. What was the one thing/things you changed that allowed you to break into that next level. Was it Bait, Hook, Rig, Location, or .....
I can't even tell the story of the one that got away.
I'm just dying for my son or I to hook into something big enough to scare us.

We usually Boat fish anchored with a little drifting thrown in. Santee cooper rig with cigar float and 5/0 to 8/0 hooks

I'm getting old fast and getting a little worried.
Thanks Guys

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Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11881485 10/15/16 04:46 AM
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Location? Cause your rigs sound right and I'd bet you know the right baits to use. But I'm not one of the expert elites that post on here. In fact I pretty much have the same problem you do.


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Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11881486 10/15/16 04:56 AM
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I use to ask my self those exact same questions and always wondered what the one thing was that I was missing, I finally realized it's not one magic thing that makes it all workout it's all of it together .Keep doing what your doing and fish as often as allowed , the more you go the more ya know; ) Good luck

Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11881527 10/15/16 09:09 AM
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Probably reading electronics, not only sonar but your topographical map. Learning to see the whole picture!!!!


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Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11882269 10/16/16 12:18 AM
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When I switched to sidescan electronics it changed the game for me. I primarily fish the same lake for many years and I found fish in areas where I would have never thought they would be.


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Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11882422 10/16/16 01:41 AM
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I definitely need to work on my reading my electronics. I can't seem to spot fish in the shallows, I just wind up fishing the situation.
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Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11883263 10/16/16 07:56 PM
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Electronics!!!!
I never throw a bait until I have scanned (down and sidescan).
Even if I am drifting, I'll scan an area before I start the drift.
Big Sam, 7777 and I always locate fish before even thinking about casting.
Electronics is my answer.
Good luck

Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11885264 10/17/16 06:21 PM
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With that bird you have the right electronics👍🏾


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Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Drawout] #11885378 10/17/16 07:10 PM
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Drawout where in the world did you catch those " twin Towers" ?? I agree electronics is a game changer


Originally Posted By: Drawout
I use to ask my self those exact same questions and always wondered what the one thing was that I was missing, I finally realized it's not one magic thing that makes it all workout it's all of it together .Keep doing what your doing and fish as often as allowed , the more you go the more ya know; ) Good luck
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Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11886364 10/18/16 03:24 AM
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Good Lord Drawout! Those are monsters.


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Good electronics is the way to go. I find I use my chart plotter, then my side image and also my down scan. I use to use the cheap depth finders. Now days, I got two depth finders and use both (Lowrances). You can teach old dogs new tricks, I'm living proof. Get the best electronics you can buy.


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Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11887269 10/18/16 06:16 PM
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I usually land at least 1 20+ every few weeks but I fish from the bank. I have no boat and no electronics. I have to use old school techniques to locate the big ones, and I primarily use a carolina rig with fresh cut shad.



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Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11888194 10/19/16 02:57 AM
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Electronics are definitely an advantage but catfish can be caught poor boy style. I normally play the wind and fish channel edges and flats.

I have been wanting side scan but the last couple years I have live by the old saying. "if you ain't got it, you will get by without it"

I know I can catch more with sidescan and one of these days will pull the trigger. Just got to wait for the timing to be right.

Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11896599 10/24/16 01:06 PM
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Re: The one change that makes the big Kittys Purrrr [Re: Poppa P] #11896810 10/24/16 03:15 PM
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Prime this maybe our first year targeting channel catfish 12 straight months ..,

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