|
Forums59
Topics1,038,939
Posts13,955,889
Members144,183
| |
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
 Targeting channels now and into summer
#14342479
04/13/22 02:16 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,108
wh2004
OP
TFF Team Angler
|
|
OP
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,108 |
I have some soured milo and some dip bait ready to go and looking to take the kids soon. We’ve been targeting bass exclusively for a couple years but want to have some fish frys.
I do have a boat abs the closest lakes to me are possum kingdom, Bridgeport, eagle mountain, Hubbard creek, etc.
Where should I start on the lake if I’m looking to pattern channels?
Thanks!
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14343412
04/14/22 12:57 PM
|
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,277
Big Hopper
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,277 |
I would go to PK. Check out Stubby's catfish bait. It is amazing.
I'm glad there are wine drinkers in this world ..... it saves more beer for the rest of us.
Hopper
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: Big Hopper]
#14343433
04/14/22 01:16 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 501
shellj22
Pro Angler
|
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 501 |
I have found cj's punch bait is best as it stays on hook when its hot, as most other punch baits will not; and catfish love it!
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14343636
04/14/22 04:42 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,108
wh2004
OP
TFF Team Angler
|
|
OP
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,108 |
No one knows where to target channels? Deep holes, shallow creeks, flooded timber, etc?
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14343746
04/14/22 06:39 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 27,656
Fish Killer
Big Sexy
|
|
Big Sexy
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 27,656 |
take some punch bait and go to Holland Lake right now.
Seriously we stocked 500 catfish in there 2 weeks ago for the kid fish so its full of fish. Slip cork on the south side between the cypress trees in the channel.
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14343781
04/14/22 07:17 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,108
wh2004
OP
TFF Team Angler
|
|
OP
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,108 |
The kids didn’t wipe them out?
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14343796
04/14/22 07:43 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 27,656
Fish Killer
Big Sexy
|
|
Big Sexy
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 27,656 |
The kids didn’t wipe them out? No where close... Most of the ones that were caught during the kid fish were released. They dont stock it till just a couple of days before the event so the fish really aren't acclimated to bite yet.
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14343810
04/14/22 08:13 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,108
wh2004
OP
TFF Team Angler
|
|
OP
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 4,108 |
Nice. I’ll take the kids over there tomorrow.
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14343827
04/14/22 08:37 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 1,405
Catfish Tim
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Dec 2020
Posts: 1,405 |
No one knows where to target channels? Deep holes, shallow creeks, flooded timber, etc? I'd start shallow. Look in shallow timber (less than 5') Look for a wind blown shoreline and I bet you'll get into em. Good luck!
Catfish Tim
🐟🐟"If it doesn't have whiskers, it's just bait"🐟🐟
Romans 8:1
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14343909
04/14/22 10:59 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 27,656
Fish Killer
Big Sexy
|
|
Big Sexy
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 27,656 |
Stopped by today and caught 4 in about 30 min
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14343927
04/14/22 11:24 PM
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 5,588
Mckinneycrappiecatcher
TFF Celebrity
|
|
TFF Celebrity
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 5,588 |
Might be a little early now, but starting soon rocks will be the place to go. Rip rap like dams, bridges, etc are all great places to try. Cut bait, live shiners/Shad/small bluegill, and even nightcrawlers are great baits. I personally do not like prepared baits. A big peg float with a bait suspended about 3’ below it is the way to go when fishing those scenarios. A really good way to catch a limit and usually lasts through June.
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: Big Hopper]
#14346055
04/17/22 11:35 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 3,588
stubby77
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 3,588 |
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14346104
04/18/22 12:27 AM
|
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 952
z289sec
Pro Angler
|
|
Pro Angler
Joined: Aug 2020
Posts: 952 |
Sour some wheat, when summer gets here, throw it out under some docks in 3 to 6 feet, before the sun comes up. Go back to the first dock you chummed, and use a slip cork, with a small treble hook and punch bait, and work the shade. Follow the other docks if the bite slows on that one. Can't miss.
Last edited by z289sec; 04/18/22 12:29 AM.
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: Big Hopper]
#14346125
04/18/22 12:56 AM
|
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,377
crapyetr
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 3,377 |
I would go to PK. Check out Stubby's catfish bait. It is amazing. tried and proven
MERCY - not receiving what you deserve
GRACE - receiving what you don't deserve
America's MESS = God's miracle fixes
I'd rather walk with God with no questions answered than to walk thru life without Him and know the answers
|
|
|
Re: Targeting channels now and into summer
[Re: wh2004]
#14346126
04/18/22 12:58 AM
|
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 73
SFA81
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jan 2019
Posts: 73 |
wh2004, I sent you a PM. Thanks.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
