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PADavid · 02-10-2008, 06:07 AM

Are these monster in your area? I have several friends who target them and have caught fish up to 40 lbs

katfish · 02-20-2008, 12:16 AM

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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.

slim357 · 02-20-2008, 03:39 AM

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.

katfish · 02-23-2008, 10:34 AM

Slim
I use lively baitfish for bait for flathead.

I catch flathead on rod and reel.

Then release them so they can grow up.

FishingLTJ · 02-23-2008, 01:10 PM

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.

katfish · 02-23-2008, 10:07 PM

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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.

FishingLTJ · 02-23-2008, 10:23 PM

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!

02-10-2008, 06:07 AM	#1 (permalink)
PADavid Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bucks, Co. PA Posts: 454 Rep Power: 43	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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katfish Junior Fisherman Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Suburbs of Green Camp, Ohio Posts: 16 Rep Power: 5	Slim I use lively baitfish for bait for flathead. I catch flathead on rod and reel. Then release them so they can grow up. __________________ Catchabiggun, Robby

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FishingLTJ Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 361 Rep Power: 1	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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FishingLTJ Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 361 Rep Power: 1	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! __________________ Fishing is a lifestyle.....Don't ever forget that!

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02-20-2008, 03:39 AM	#3 (permalink)
slim357 Fishing King Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern Va alexandria Posts: 208 Rep Power: 23	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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