AZHunter
Iowa Boy At Heart
No kidding. I miss those days!!
eiowaarcher
Member
Blaster said:
What were you using for bait? Where are the catfish located this time of year? I love to catfish but I had no idea you could catch cats this early!
Blaster
PMA Member
This is the best time of year to catch them. Fish the warmest part of the day and find shallow water. Areas that have creeks flowing into a lake is best. Use cut bait and you will catch fish!:way:
eiowaarcher
Member
Blaster said:
Are back waters good spots? How shallow is shallow for cats? Normally I fish them in 15'-30' of water but that's also during the summer.
Blaster
PMA Member
Yes back waters would be a good spot. 1ft to 5ft of water is what i look for.
Daver
PMA Member
Think warmer water...shallow, mud bottomed bays with as much sun hitting them as possible. I have caught them as shallow as when you set the hook their tail comes out of the water shallow. But 2' - 4' for the most part though is good right now.
Huge key...fish the bank where the wind is blowing into the bank at this time of the year. This stacks both the warmer water and the drifting shad. If you are fishing from shore it is a pain to cast into a stiff wind, yes, but I think 95% of your active fish are going to be on the bank where the wind is blowing into it.
Nice catch Blaster, I wish I could get out there, now is the time to hit the reservoirs!!
horkeymike
Member
Looks like a blast, nice job!!