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 Help! Still can't find the blues.
#6143316
05/04/11 02:11 AM
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Joined: Jun 2008
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Water Judge
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I've been hitting it hard this year, and I just keep coming across channel cats and gar; none of the big blue cats I'm after.
I've been catfishing for about three years now and really want to reel in one of those 25lb+ big boys, can't find them to save my life. Any suggestions of places to go in Lewisville are much aprreciated!!
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~Henry David Thoreau
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: Water Judge]
#6143389
05/04/11 02:29 AM
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Joined: Jan 2009
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cathog
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IMO you are a little late for the big blues. Most of the bigguns are spawning now. If you really want to go after big ones you might try from November to March.
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: Water Judge]
#6143431
05/04/11 02:37 AM
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Joined: Feb 2010
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CatfishHunter1963
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It is not your location.If you are working wind blown banks and water between 2'-15'you are on top of the fish.Your rigs or bait may be holding you back.Fresh shad on a santee cooper rig will produce nearly every time on the water.
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: CatfishHunter1963]
#6143494
05/04/11 02:49 AM
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opus
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Book a trip with ol stinkbait tom
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: opus]
#6143520
05/04/11 02:53 AM
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CatfishHunter1963
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+100 on fishing with Tom he really knows lake Lewisville!!!
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: CatfishHunter1963]
#6143535
05/04/11 02:56 AM
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tgravley aka lewisvillecatfish
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I ain't a guide, you need to book a trip with Bobby, he is the one who got me started in this nonsense!! Lol
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: Water Judge]
#6144024
05/04/11 05:06 AM
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Joined: Nov 2008
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fishyphil
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: fishyphil]
#6144029
05/04/11 05:12 AM
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Nibbler The Catfish Ro-MAN-CER
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you are welcome to come and bank it with Ms. Nibbler and myself. Can't promise you a monster fish but i will promise you some fun while fishing 
PB - 12lb Hybrid
PB - 40lb Blue Cat
PB - 10lb Channel
PB - 25lb Gar
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: Nibbler The Catfish Ro-MAN-CER]
#6144066
05/04/11 05:46 AM
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Man, you guys are awesome! Just to be certain I'm coming prepared, I'm running two 7' Berkley cherrywood graphites with basspro extreme reels (used to do a LOT of bass fishing, switched to cat a few years ago as mentioned).
Rods are medium/heavy and I plan on upgrading from 14lb mono to heavier braided.
A big concern is my gear. Based on yall's experience, will these rigs hold up?
Guys, thanks again for all the help! I'll definitely be in touch via PM to get together.
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~Henry David Thoreau
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: Nibbler The Catfish Ro-MAN-CER]
#6144068
05/04/11 05:48 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
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crappiecrzy
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Send me a pm well go Been getting some 30s bunch I'n the 15-20 lb range. Heading to Illinois on Friday but I'll be out tommorow if you don't mind walking I'n the jungle and mud. Lol (moral mushrooms here I come)
Freefell 11.5 kayak with Elite 4 HDI work in progress
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: crappiecrzy]
#6144074
05/04/11 05:50 AM
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crappiecrzy
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Get you a ugly stick or pro angler. Around the same price. When my new reels get here might have a 6500 I'll sell cheap.
Freefell 11.5 kayak with Elite 4 HDI work in progress
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: crappiecrzy]
#6144079
05/04/11 05:53 AM
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Posts: 179
Water Judge
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Well d*mn, I'm working tomorrow through the till next week. I'll get with you down the road to hook up and throw some line. Keep me in mind for the reel though; I appreciate it!
Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after. ~Henry David Thoreau
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: Water Judge]
#6144085
05/04/11 05:57 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
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crappiecrzy
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Freefell 11.5 kayak with Elite 4 HDI work in progress
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: crappiecrzy]
#6146208
05/04/11 08:28 PM
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Joined: Jun 2004
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Bobby-Catfishing
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I'd be happy to help you out with one of my instructional blue catfish trips. If you do book with a guide, book with a CATFISH guide. And specify what you are wanting to learn. I put my customers on catfish year round. There are better times to target the bigger fish, but they can still be caught now. Feel free to visit my website for more information about my services along with photos of lots of satisfied customers holding plenty of big fish.
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Re: Help! Still can't find the blues.
[Re: Bobby-Catfishing]
#6147172
05/05/11 01:12 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
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crappiecrzy
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I'll split a trip with you maby learn a thing or 2 I suck at catfishing from my boat but from the bank I get er done lol let me know I'll split a trip with any one with Bobby.
Freefell 11.5 kayak with Elite 4 HDI work in progress
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