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 Where are all the cats?
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09/25/12 03:22 AM
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Adam94
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Hey guys relatively new to the forum but not new to angling. Past couple of months I haven't been able to locate the catfish like I used to. I've been trying everything from Secret 7 to stink bait in every depth column and I am stumped. I try local ponds that used to produce consistent results sometimes even landing double now they are gone. Trying nearby lakes is an option but I wouldn't know any spots y'all got any pointers? They would fall on eager ears!
P.S I do not have a boat at the moment but guys I'm saving up for one!
thanks
Love God, Love Family, Love fishin'
Collin College Fire Academy #59
Brookhaven Paramedic class #49
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Re: Where are all the cats?
[Re: Adam94]
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09/25/12 03:27 AM
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Crago Jr
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Not sure about your area, but i know the local ponds around here that are stocked regularly get fished out within the first couple weeks.
Hopefully someone will chime in soon on a good bank spot close to you! Good luck
I thank God for each day!
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Re: Where are all the cats?
[Re: Adam94]
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09/25/12 03:40 AM
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chikenfrie
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im sure the lavon guys can help point you in the right direction
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Re: Where are all the cats?
[Re: Adam94]
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09/25/12 03:43 AM
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big daddy double digits
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about 12 miles down south around the bend 200 paces to the left 4 miles north and 30 feet to right and back again
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Re: Where are all the cats?
[Re: Adam94]
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09/25/12 03:56 AM
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Adam94
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Does Lavon hold good cats? I've always been told that is the crappie lake that would be great though.
I used to fish Twin lakes (Coit and Campbell) north side but it seems after they did the renovation it hasn't been producing much.
Love God, Love Family, Love fishin'
Collin College Fire Academy #59
Brookhaven Paramedic class #49
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Re: Where are all the cats?
[Re: Adam94]
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09/25/12 04:05 AM
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chikenfrie
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lavon has good cats in it, buy you a cast net and catch fresh shad and throw out some lines.
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Re: Where are all the cats?
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09/27/12 04:29 PM
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Adam94
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Y'all use circle hooks? I work at academy and picked up some 4/0 I use shad usually. Since I'm from the bank should I go on the bottom? Or suspended?
Love God, Love Family, Love fishin'
Collin College Fire Academy #59
Brookhaven Paramedic class #49
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Re: Where are all the cats?
[Re: Adam94]
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09/27/12 06:04 PM
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CatfishMike82
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Def bottom...lavon is hittin pretty good, especially at night. Yay circle hooks!
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Re: Where are all the cats?
[Re: Adam94]
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09/27/12 06:37 PM
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Grasshopper (Frey1488)
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I'd go with a larger hook size to hold bigger bait. I'm using 8/0 Gamas right now. Santee or 3-way rig 1-2 feet off the bottom.
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Re: Where are all the cats?
[Re: Grasshopper (Frey1488)]
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09/27/12 07:24 PM
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Bluehunter
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I'd go with a larger hook size to hold bigger bait. I'm using 8/0 Gamas right now. Santee or 3-way rig 1-2 feet off the bottom. +1
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Re: Where are all the cats?
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09/27/12 09:50 PM
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Adam94
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well my hook size pretty much determines what size cat I'm going for right? and those 8/0 are huge which would require huge bait no problem I have a cast net but my pole wouldn't handle anything over 15 pounder. What kind of pole do y'all recommend and what strength and type of line
Love God, Love Family, Love fishin'
Collin College Fire Academy #59
Brookhaven Paramedic class #49
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Re: Where are all the cats?
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09/27/12 09:55 PM
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DEERSTRANGLER�
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Pro Angler Tackle. The designer Tex Elliot is a resident of Plano. Look them up you'll be glad you did.
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Re: Where are all the cats?
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09/27/12 10:02 PM
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young cat
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You can get his fishing rod. The 10 footers are great. And get his ne circle hooks. He has them in 6 to 9/0.
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