Archive for May, 2010
Tricks and Tips for Catching Flatheads?
I recently got into cat fishing just for the fight. I did an all nighter at a local river. I know there are flatheads and channels in there. My buddy and I caught 30 channels all around 25-30 inches on chicken livers. I have friends that caught some monster flatheads that are almost as tall as them. There is an old canal the runs parallel to the river. You can fish either side but I fish the river. There is a big dam and lots of places to fish along with shore. People usually have bonfires going. What are some tips and tricks to catching these monster flats? I plan on buying two rods just for this. I heard flats like fast moving water and prefer live bait. I don’t really know how to find these deep pools where they like to lay. What type of tackle should I purchase? What size hooks, line etc. Is there a rig I use? I also was told catfish don’t like the feeling of weight so I usually use a sliding sinker.
I’m primarily a bass fishermen, along with muskie, carp, walleye and trout. So this is new to me and I really want to learn more about it and get into it. Any help is much appreciated. I plan on going out this Friday with a few friends for another all nighter.
no, flatheads do not like fast moving water. you will find them at night cruising the shoreline in calmer water. but they DO prefer live bait. shad, bluegill even small bullheads.
during the day, find deeper pools of quiet water just outside the current like scour holes behind jetties or pilings. the first one or two deep holes below the dam are likely spots. particularly in the winter when big cats pile up in those spots waiting for hand outs from the dam’s turbines.
this time of year, also search out smaller feeder creeks and rivers. the most tree filled, deep (relative term… may only be 4 feet deep) holes on the outside of turns and washed out banks full of roots are great spots to locate big flatheads.
hang a couple limb lines at night with just enough line to allow your live bait to submerge only 6 inches. use the heavy 100lb nylon braid from a hardware store with a 5/0 to 8/0 circle hook. no weight. tie it to a strong flexible branch or sapling.
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Carp fishing in Raduta lake 2
Carp fishing in Raduta lake Romania. Fisherman Darius Surgautas president of LKA (Carpfishing association of Lithuania) and Audrius Barisas. Sponsored by SALMO Ltd (Latvia)http://www.salmo.lt
Duration : 0:7:34
John Wilson, Go Fishing – Big Carp
John Wilson Carp fishing in 1988, he produces a really nice fish on reasonable tackle, classic Wilson stuff.
Duration : 0:3:12
Croix Blanche – Carp Fishing Lakes in France
Croix Blanche Lakes: http://www.croixblanchelakes.com NOW DRIVE & SURVIVE
Carp Fishing lakes in the north of France that offers French angling Holidays for big carp with a choice of 2 lakes only 150 miles from Calais. Carp to over 50lb & catfish to 100lb.
Duration : 0:7:25
BACK OF THE LANDING NET – EPISODE 28 – WHITEMOOR LAKES – WIMBORNE DORSET – CARP FISHING SESSION
CHRIS AND JAY’S FIRST FISHING SESSION TOGETHER THIS YEAR SEES THE LADS HEAD TO WHITEMOOR LAKES IN WIMBORNE FOR A SHORT 4 AND A HALF HOUR SESSION. WITH TIME AGAINST THEM, THEY WILL HAVE TO ACT FAST TO CATCH THE CARP!
Duration : 0:9:57
Shimano Tribal – Carp Fishing – Feature Finding part 1
Shimano Team Tribal consultant Steve Renyard explains how he finds features when fishing for carp. Steve talks about swim location, how to find features in large lakes and how, unusually he uses his Shimano Beast Master spod rod to find features rather than a marker float rod.
Please watch Feature Finding part 2 to complete Steve’s advice on swim location. This video in its entirety is featured on the Shimano Tribal – Guide to carp fishing DVD.
Duration : 0:3:58
How to Spool line onto your Reel
Shimanos Jan Porter guides you through how to sppol your mainline onto your reel.
Duration : 0:3:20
FOX GUIDE TO CARP RIGS – 1° PARTE
I Rig più importanti del Carpfishing.
In questa prima parte il nodo senza nodo, il basic illusion rig, l’advanced bottom bait rig, ed il 360 rig.
Duration : 0:7:39
5th Annual Carp Fishing Holiday 2007 – Bait Making
So what did you do last weekend?
Question: How long does it take to mix, roll, boil and dry 10 kilos of bait?
Answer: Too bloody long!
For more information visit http://www.thecarpcatcher.co.uk
Duration : 0:0:31
Smart Wife!?
A man called home to his wife and said: "Honey I have been asked to go fishing over in Ireland with my boss and several of his friends. We’ll be gone for a week. This is good opportunity for me to get that promotion I’ve been wanting so could you please pack enough clothes for a week and put out my rod and tackle box? We’re leaving from the office and I’ll drop by the house to pick my things up. Oh! Please pack my new blue silk pajamas."
The wife thinks this sounds a bit fishy but being the goo d wife she did exactly what her husband asked.
The following weekend he came home a little tired but otherwise looking good. The wife welcomed him home and asked if he caught many fish? He said, "Yes! Lots of Salmon, some trout, and a few carp. But why didn’t you pack my new blue silk pajamas like I asked you to do?
You’ll love the answer……..
The wife replied, " I did. They’re in your tackle box…"
Cheater, Cheater Pumpkin Eater!!