Big Keene Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 i need some advice. ive never been to truman, and would like to try to go and search for blue cats. any info that anyone is willing to share as to where and when to try would be greatly appreciated. Illegitimi non carborundum (Never let the bastards grind you down) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 Rod and reel or set lines? Big Keene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 A friend of mine used to fish for them below Truman dam. Big Keene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Keene Posted March 6 Author Share Posted March 6 4 hours ago, Terrierman said: Rod and reel or set lines? rod and reel, from a boat. Illegitimi non carborundum (Never let the bastards grind you down) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 When there is a decent rise on the rivers, they're on the move. Cut shad or a gob of worms. Anchor and fish the bottom downstream of the boat. No bites in ten minutes = move. The Osage is what I fished most. bfishn, BilletHead, snagged in outlet 3 and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfishn Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 ^^^ that, and if you happen to be there during or right after a gulley-washer, find a ditch or back end of a creek arm that has some muddy inflow. Doesn't even have to be a lot. snagged in outlet 3, BilletHead, Terrierman and 1 other 3 1 I can't dance like I used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 Spend a few evenings watching Mike Baker catfishing videos. He'll show ya how it's done! Big Keene 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted March 6 Share Posted March 6 On 3/5/2024 at 3:27 PM, Dutch said: A friend of mine used to fish for them below Truman dam. That secret is out. And it's no lie either. There has to be a pretty good release for it to get right. bfishn and Big Keene 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terrierman Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 1 hour ago, fishinwrench said: Spend a few evenings watching Mike Baker catfishing videos. He'll show ya how it's done! He's no rookie! Nice gear with the right sized net. Wonder if there's a gaff somewhere on that boat? Like his tackle too. He's got a lot more stuff than little old me. I'm a 50 pound braid guy to swivel or three way. Then 20 pound mono to circle hook(s), weight etc. As often as not, I'll set up with a 3 way, probably two foot dropper for weight. On the hook side of the three way, two feet to first hook and then another two to the bottom hook. Quality 3 way, swivels and circle hooks are a given. bfishn, Daryk Campbell Sr and Big Keene 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinwrench Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 4 minutes ago, Terrierman said: 2 hours ago, fishinwrench said: He's no rookie! Nice gear with the right sized net. Wonder if there's a gaff somewhere on that boat? I'm gonna say "No". I used to service all of his boats until he retired FAT and bought all brand new rigs. He trades with dealers right before the warranties run out now..... because he's smart and can afford to.....so I don't get to see him regularly anymore. He and Charlie are wicked good Crappie and Catfish fishermen. The best I know actually 👍 snagged in outlet 3, nomolites and Big Keene 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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