[Guest]

im planning on trying lock and dam number 1 when it warms up a little what does anyone here about big cats coming out of there

 

[Topsail Angler]

There are definitely some big blue cats there. Try around March/April during the shad run up the river to the dam. The cats will sit under the large schools waiting for a meal.

If you are fishing from a boat, don't use a good anchor as there is a lot of junk on the bottom and you will probably get snagged. Lots of guys use a cinder block with a section of heavy duty mono between the block and the main line. that way if the cinder clock gets hung it will break off and you aren't out an anchor.

 

[Guest]

cool thanks i just went up there today and talked to a old timer he said the best thing to do is get in a boat and go to the other side and fish from the concrete platform

 

[Topsail Angler]

I have always had the best results right in the middle just at the edge of the turbulence. But I've seen guys getting them from the platform too - well at least the shad.

 

[sundrop]

Blues will keep biting in the cold weather as well. They don't slow down like Flatheads and Channels do. They just won't be as aggresive as they are when the shad are schooling. Bottom fishing with cut bait,liver works well.

 

[ogrefish]

If you go now there may be some stripers up that way. my best day there was in late march with four cats ranging from 8 to 25 lbs on cut shad. good luck

 

[capefearfly]

Definantly big cats in the river. I use eels and small bream hooked on a carolina rig cast out in the middle where the tubulence calms a little. Liver and cut bait are also good choices. Got to be careful up close to the dam more than a few boats have sunk form people getting to close and careless.

 

[Guest]

for some reason i cant see anyones replys to my post

 

[Guest]

no that i replied i can see everyones post but anyway thanks for all the info what do you recommend for wieght of sinkers what will kepp it on the bottom

 

[capefearfly]

3/4 once egg sinker is what I use mostly. Will go up to a two ounce if the current is really strong.

 

[Guest]

cool thanks