Catfish Been Bitting

[junkman]

Yes Mitch f I usually have at least a 7/0 circle hook on when fishing with 3" to 5" perch. But I do have one pole that is a brute that I like to have a 10/0 attached to it as well as a 6"to 8" perch on it. Actually the brute pole was the on I caught the flathead on in the photo and as well the flat Wednesday night.

You will want to remember that flatheads mainly eat only live bait. So in order to catch one you have to cater to one. I must admit I do fish with one pole that is baited with cut bait sometimes, for actually some of the blues I caught two days ago were caught on it. It is nice to have a little action while you wait for the big one to swim by. One more piece of advise for those that want to try catching a brute. this time of year I seam to have the best luck fishing the flats that adjoin deeper water. at night they will come out of the deep in search of food. Actually the cats I have been catching have been coming out of 2 to 3 ft. of water but this can very with the river or lake. Tight lines guys and get out there and catch a brute. PS post a pic of it when you do.

[aarchdale@coresleep.com]

Nice write up, Im interested in some of you guys techniques on cleaning those 20+ pounders..I have caught a few and always got the job done with little waste, but i was wondering if anyone had pointers on how to get the job done a little easier.

[junkman]

Don't ask me about cleaning one for i am a vegetarian. Just catch for the thrill. the ones I have seen cleaned were filleted. Look on You tube for I would say someone will show you the best technique.