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 Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/06/14 07:43 PM
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dmunsie
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Just starting a thread for those that want to chime in and ask questions or post pics, tips, etc, etc. 
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/06/14 07:45 PM
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dmunsie
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My first question is, how windy is too windy for bank fishing? I know you're supposed to fish with the wind in your face, but for me the sweet spot if around 8-12mph, anything more than that and I get skunked.
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/06/14 09:51 PM
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uncle_bagster
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I'd tend to agree with you. If the wind is blowing above a certain mph, it starts to get on my nerves, and I can't concentrate on fishing.
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/06/14 10:55 PM
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tonyp
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Wind only bothers me in very shallow water...I tend to tight line with heavier weight so the wind doesn't bother me too much, plus it keeps a lot of other anglers away 
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/07/14 06:10 AM
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dmunsie
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Tonyp, what size weight do you use? I've been using 5oz weight all the time now regardless of wind speed and it seems to be working. I'm also using live bait all the time now and I want to make sure 5oz is enough to hold the fish in place, thx.
Speaking of using live bait, wow... it's really fun. lol.. I've caught 2 flatties the past week or so, and get strikes often, usually every 15-20min. I'm sure it's sometimes gar, smaller fish, etc, but the action is pretty consistent. Just need to increase my hooks up more. I was hooking the fish through the eyes, but I'm also hooking them below the dorsal fin. But seems like the fish are coming off the hook more when I hook at the dorsal fin compared to going through the eye sockets. At least when I reel in to cast again, they're gone more often.
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/07/14 02:21 PM
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DAMFISHERMAN
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In the winter, there is no such thing as to much wind!
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/07/14 03:05 PM
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kdub#1
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I have had my best nights when the wind has been holwing around 30 mph.
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/08/14 12:24 AM
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King_Fisher
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When you're bank fishing, no such thing as too much wind.
Heavier weight, live bait and #7 circle hooks. Make sure you snell your hook.
If you're looking for eaters, #4 treble hook, baited with some Stubby's Cheese Bait or some Sure Shot.
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
[Re: dmunsie]
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05/08/14 01:05 AM
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tonyp
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I use much lighter weight, 1 oz at the heaviest...I also let them run for awhile before I set the hook, but still miss a few here and there...
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/08/14 01:06 AM
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tonyp
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I definitely like to use live bait too
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/13/14 11:18 PM
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kodys'papa
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Gotta be tawakoni..lots of good bank spots
Hooking a fish is like playing string with a cat. The exact size, shape, color of string matters less than how you wiggle it- and little cats are easier to fool than big ones. John Gierach
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/14/14 09:57 PM
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Fish_Stalker
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Any spot you like to suggest at taiwonki ??
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Re: Bank Fishing For Large Catfish
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05/23/14 05:22 AM
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Hook in Finger
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What kind of banking areas do you look for when targeting catfish?
Catch and Release fishing is a lot like golf. You don't have to eat the ball to have a good time. 
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