I've had luck in other areas with the same basic setup (non rolling sinker, fresh live/cut bait, and a circle hook) but I have yet to catch a single catfish in almost 10 trips. I live by lake springfield so I frequent there the most but I've tried james river, stockton, and fellows.
Due to certain limitations I fish from the bank, but maybe in a few years I'll get a jonboat. Am I just hitting the wrong spots? Should i try somewhere else?
I fish from 7am-12pm with 3 rods when i go.