Drifting for catfish

[pomm muskie]

Just wondering if anyone has tried drifting for catfish not even sure of the catfish populations.  Thanks

[pomm muskie]

Just now, pomm muskie said:

Just wondering if anyone has tried drifting for catfish not even sure of the catfish populations.  Thanks

Just because there on your team doesn't mean there in your corner.

[Gumboot]

Yep.  Caught 5 channels in 2 short drifts 2 weeks ago, cut shad on a bottom bouncer.  Kept 3 that were 2-3 lbs and threw back the bigger two.  15-20' flats near deep water.  

There are plenty of channels in the lake, but the bigger ones can taste muddy.  Neighbor caught a 20 lb flathead same weekend.  Now that was tasty.

[MOPanfisher]

I tried digging nightcrawlers a couple times for walleye thinking if nothing else I would catch a few channels, couldn't keep the little bass off of them.long enough to catch a channel.  I used to know a few that drifted for them, most anymore will toss out some noodles and then bass/crappie fish for a while before running them.

[Flysmallie]

It’s been a while but used to have pretty good luck. Stockton is better. 

[Gumboot]

1 hour ago, Flysmallie said:

It’s been a while but used to have pretty good luck. Stockton is better. 

I agree. Fact is, Stockton is better for all species. More of them and much bigger. You should go there. 

[Dutch]

All you need to do is rig an Elaztech worm shaky and you witt find flatheads.  I am getting one every trip.