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Post by mastercatter on Oct 25, 2008 2:36:49 GMT -5
When fishing at night for cats there are a few simple things to remember that will greatly improve your chances of hookups. First and foremost no bright lights as this is not natural to the waters at night. It is alright to have some light as long as it does not reflect into the water, just keep the light / lantern turned down low. While setting up your rod it helps to attach a small (about 11/2 inch) glow stick to the end of the rod tip. This will help to detect bites . Any color will work ,however the green are best. These glow sticks will last 10 to 12 hours and are very inexpensive. Next , I can not stress this enough , NO LOUD NOISE, this includes talking ,radios ,chopping fire wood etc...A tin can with a small round stone inside hanging from the rod or a small bell will also sound the alarm of a bite. Next set the rod's drag light enough to keep the bait in place but allows the cat to run once it takes the bait. A reel with a clicker is very good in place of the can or a bell...By setting up this way will greatly improve your chances of landing the cat of a lifetime.... If you have any helpful tips please share them with us ...GOOD LUCK!!
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Post by bobberguy on Oct 26, 2008 23:20:29 GMT -5
When fishing for cats and some other fish on the bottom instead of hooking a crawler on the hook cu it into three pieces and hook each piece one time. The blood attracts more fish! If you have a dead sunfish or minnow cut the stomach open slightly and you will be suprised! Leeches make a good bait for channel cats! I like two small red worms on a hook! Good small worms can be bought at a pet store that also carries wax worms. I buy a thin red type worm that is very long but thin that cost 50 worms for $3.99 and is excellent for all fish! I caught a 22 inch channel on a wax worm when jigging with the BWAB at a paid lake last year!
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Post by mastercatter on Oct 27, 2008 0:18:49 GMT -5
Very good info there that you posted Thanks
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Post by papa on Dec 10, 2008 15:43:39 GMT -5
When I set my lantern up on the bank at night, I always hang it right by the edge of the water and cover the side facing the water with aluminum foil that way there is no light on the water. Make sure the shiny side is facing the shore that way it lights it up real good for you to see but the fish can't see the light., I use light sticks that I can just clip on the end of my poles using a clothes pin, easy on and easy off and I can clip it to my clothes while reeling in or casting out then put it back on the tip. I always use some homemade rod holders so I don't lose my rigs and they work with a lot of different size rods. I will try and post some pics of my rod holders which cost very little to make, but it's to cold and nasty right now to go out and do it. I also carry a small cutting board for cutting my bait as it saves the edge on my knife.
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Post by mastercatter on Dec 11, 2008 0:56:17 GMT -5
I also carry a small cutting board and use the attachments that come with the glosticks that I use when I can get them..The are Rod-n-Bobs from Wal-Mart. Otherwise I use scotch tape to tape them on...The rod holders I use are good in most soil..
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Post by olhillbilly on Dec 11, 2008 14:59:35 GMT -5
I use headlights that fasten to yer head or cap. And have gotten away from using a lantern of anykind. I have a spotlight that I flash around quickly to make sure there aint no new logs in the area and thats it. It goes back in the truck.
If bugs swarm yer face with yer headlight on, just switch over to the red light an the bugs go away. The red light also uses less power an last longer. Otherwise I just sit in the dark an wait for a bell to ring or a clicker to go off.
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Post by bobberguy on Dec 11, 2008 18:35:53 GMT -5
Iuse my latern about 5 feet from the water and set it in front of a white 5 gallon bucket, The light lights the whole shore line but does not shine in my eyes! If there is a picknic table I set it on top of the table with a bucket behind it and stand at the back of the table but keep the baits and tackle box in the front of thetable so its easy to bait up. I also use a head light or a cap light with three light settings! I like the single mantle propane latern since it burns longer on a low setting than the double mantle and seems to be almost as bright! The light on the water seems to attract the fish especially bass and crappie at night!
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Post by mastercatter on Dec 12, 2008 1:54:08 GMT -5
The only light that we use is the small headband or ball cap lights Have a lantern for emergencys and a small AA camplight to fix leaders or replace tackle. Otherwise we use no lights on the bank.
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