Blue Catfish

[lonkm]

Any body fishing for blue cats? I understand that winter is the best time to fish for them. I would like to get in touch with any one who is catching them. I would like to start fishing for them and don't know much about how to go about it. Thanks

[rangerman]

Any population of blue cats generally hang below shad schools just like white bass or anything else this time of year. They are a roaming catfish. An exception to this are ones that lurk below the lake dams. These generally stack up together in a deep holes somewhere. I used to fish them with spoons and cicadas below LOZ. Best was 20 pounds and lots in the 10 pound range.

[lonkm]

Any population of blue cats generally hang below shad schools just like white bass or anything else this time of year. They are a roaming catfish. An exception to this are ones that lurk below the lake dams. These generally stack up together in a deep holes somewhere. I used to fish them with spoons and cicadas below LOZ. Best was 20 pounds and lots in the 10 pound range.

That size would tickle me. I am looking for some fun and some good eating. I guess I would have to head down towards deep water. The water up here at Forsyth isn't much above 10 ft.

[EBake]

There is a good article in the current issue of In-Fisherman on cats in MO-KS lakes in Feb/Mar. Covers the migration up on flats chasing shad when they go shallow in the spring. Also covers fishing top water for cats. That would have to be a treat. Now, if the weather would just warm a bit. If you can't find the article, let me know and will send you details.

[ozarkstripers.com]

We catch a lot of blue cats this time of year on norfork right above the bridges useing shiners and fishing in 60 -80 foot of water with 11 foot crappie rods and 6 lb test. It is a blast. biggest was 42 pounds last year. Beauty of it you will usually get some stripers and hybrids while your at it. Light line is a must because of the clarity of the water and the long rods is the only way to get them in plus it is a lot of fun....Check my website and youll see some pics of the blues and the stripers from last year ozarkstripers.com