Passing The Sport On To The Kids

A good friend and fishing partner of mine Roger aka Pawpaw, sent me a video of a few of his grandsons fishing trips from last year.  I really appreciate you passing the sport on to these boys and teaching them the ins and outs of catfishing.  I must add that all of us need to take a kid fishing and teach them about catch and release and the negative effects that overharvest has on our lakes and rivers.  I also believe getting kids into fishing will give them something positive to be into and in turn will help them make right decisions in there everyday life, We have to remember the kids are the future and need to be shown the right path.  Thanks again Roger for sending me the Video.........Smooth

Keeping A Fishing Log

The last few years ive kept a fishing log of my trips, Ive recorded Date, Times, bait, stetch of river, water temp., barometric pressure and moon phase. It really is a good resource to have so you can look back and compare data to increase your odds and pattern fish. It seems like alot of work but really it isnt, If you just jot it down on a pad of paper then log it into the computer when you have time. I use Microsoft Excell for my Logs. The thing about this is that your not going be able to use the info to your advantage right away but with time you will start to notice patterns in activity of the fish. Dont get me wrong though you will have entries at times that just throw all the science out the window. I do believe this has increased my odds Catfishing. Give it a try and see if it helps you!.......Smooth

Changing Flathead bait choices throughout the year

Something that has made me a more sucessful flathead fisherman is change my bait choices throughout the year. At the begining of the year I like to use a more slender bait such as a sucker, shad or even a small bass. I also have figured out that what ever bait is running in the spring is a good go to bait, when the white bass are on the run in the spring that is one of my most succesful baits! During the spawn i like to use Bullheads and gills, they naturally invade a flatheads nest to eat the eggs and by far is my best baits in the summer, I also use what is called a green eared sunfish, They look alot like a gill but with larger mouths and green streaks up the side of there mouth and head, these baits are very agressive and easy to keep alive in the heat of the summer, in the tank and on the hook. Then as the water temp starts dropping in the Fall i start to go back to the slender baits but also use some bass and bullheads also. I also use some cut shad throughout the year but this past year was terrible dealing with the turtles and couldnt keep a cut bait in the water. The type of suckers i have the most luck on is the northern hog nosed suckers. I also believe in the saying "BIG BAIT BIG FISH" I always run at least one monster bait while im fishing and it might set out all nite without a run or it might be the bite to make your year or Lifetime! Good luck to all this year and cant wait t set into the first flat of the year!......smooth

Dillon Lake Bluecat Update!

I recieved a link to a video from Ohio DNR on the release of the Bluecats in Dillon. I really hope these fish take off in here! I imagine they will grow fast with the unreal shad population. I wanted to post this vid to clear up all the talk of when and where they were released.

Blue Catfish Project from Wildlife Matters on Vimeo.