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  1. 02-10-2008 06:07 AM #1
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    Default Flathead Catfish?

    Are these monster in your area? I have several friends who target them and have caught fish up to 40 lbs
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  2. 02-20-2008 12:16 AM #2
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    I have several friends who target them and have caught fish up to 40 lbs
    Me too









    Just some of the big fish from last summer.
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  3. 02-20-2008 03:39 AM #3
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    come on those arent even that big, jk. what type of bait do you use for those mosters. Im guess some type of cut bait.
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  4. 02-23-2008 10:34 AM #4
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    I use lively baitfish for bait for flathead.




    I catch flathead on rod and reel.



    Then release them so they can grow up.
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    Very nice. I know how to fish for them, but sometimes don't have the patience for them. I have only caught a few in my lifetime. But once you catch one, it's hard NOT to fish for them. You almost need saltwater gear to manage these beasts.
    Fishing is a lifestyle.....Don't ever forget that!
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  6. 02-23-2008 10:07 PM #6
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    You almost need saltwater gear to manage these beasts.
    You can not overpower them. They will rip the hooks out of their flesh fighting. You can wear them down with finesse and patience



    I have landed flathead up to 52 pounds on 20# mono.
    My preferred line is 36# but keep in mind I am
    searching for an 80 pound fish.
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    True, true, I wasn't implying to overpower them! I am all for the fish, I was just making an overstatement. Nice fish! Nice gear also!
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    those are some nice cats bud...i couldnt agree more about them pulling the hooks...i use 65 lb power pro because of the abrasion resistants but ya still have to let them take some drag if they got some size to them...im a fan of big lively bait regardless of what species the bait is...for blues ill use cut skips or bluegill heads...once ya start to target large flats and blues its suprising how many are in the waters you have fished your entire life...keep on fishing for them fourty plus cats and you will hang into one eventually i promise...keep on castin folks
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    hey katfish what kind of line should i use around aot of rocks and fast water i got some big fish that need catching and i cant seem to do it i live in nc and i fish the tar river but i use the biggest line dicks sporting goods sells 50lb braid but it keeps breaking do you have any suggestions! if so send me a private message please thanks!
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    On those big cats, what else besides the bait- free line it or slip float or sinker?
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