[cmckearney]

Does the Yadkin hold blue catfish above Idols? I plan on targeting cats a lot more, so I'm curious. I hear about channels and flatheads above Idols all the time, but haven't found anything about blues.

 

[sundrop]

I don't lead folks away from the best fishing forum on the planet but you might chat with the folks over at catfish1.com some of them are on here as well. http://www.catfish1.com/forums/forum.php

 

[cmckearney]

I've lurked over there a few times before. If I don't get an answer here maybe I'll ask there. Thanks!

 

[wademaster]

I haven't seen any large blues where you speak of but there are some blues in that section.

 

[Fishscalz]

I have not seen many Blues caught above Idols, but I have seen a few, less that 6 I would guess.

I would target cats below Idols, not above.
Fish for the Flatheads with livebait, Channels and Blues with cutbait and chicken liver. Use "J" hooks for the liver, circles for the other baits. Fishing for cats below Idols is not a dainty affair, use decent size line and equipment. Use heavy wire hooks, not the light wire stuff. Don't be surprised if something with stripes shows up......below Idols.

Good luck, there are some big strong fish there in the Spring.....

Fishscalz