crazylegz70 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I was just wondering if anyone uses anything other than bluegill or shad? I have been having a heck of a time finding shad with my thrownet, but im thinking about trying bluegill tonight....any ideas or tips? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 All I use is bluegill, or other fish in the sunfish family. Biggest is 80lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
layin on the smackdown Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 All I use is bluegill, or other fish in the sunfish family. yep...cut the fins off and your good to go. Thats how we do it here in IL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthehuntinman Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Can really use any live fish they work well just long as you know where the fish are at. I use bluegill and creek chubs all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Caught my biggest down in SC using a half bar of Irish Springs soap. 63lbs. Second biggest, 48lbs on a brim. and cant go wrong with a worm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Thanks for all the tips so far...Any tips on location? I live right by a dam and I usually fish above wingdams at night, but im not sure what to look for as far as location... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Flats, timber, that sort of area. We limbline flooded timber. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaseasl Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I've always used bream, but heard of people used bullheads, goldfish seem to be popular too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danthehuntinman Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 The goldfish work really well for the flatheads. I have saw a good number caught on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted July 29, 2009 Report Share Posted July 29, 2009 I prefer limblines too. I tie the bluegill/ sunfish just about 3" - 6" under water so when they swim out they rise to the surface and splash. It attracts a lot of fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazylegz70 Posted July 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2009 KEEP THOSE TIPS COMING GUYS!!!!! loving the help!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otdrzmn04 Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 goldfish work well, this past friday night the only thing hitting them were gar the biggest being around 30lbs. you cant go wrong with bluegill though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Caught my biggest down in SC using a half bar of Irish Springs soap. 63lbs. Second biggest, 48lbs on a brim. and cant go wrong with a worm. Nex time use that bar of soap for your body, you stinky boy lol:clown: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92xj Posted August 10, 2009 Report Share Posted August 10, 2009 Nex time use that bar of soap for your body, you stinky boy lol:clown: I would rather eat than smell good. That is one of the best unknown baits out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitetail22 Posted August 27, 2009 Report Share Posted August 27, 2009 Hot dog weeners and chicken gizards work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 chicken livers, tie piece of pantyhose around it so will stay on longer. I have had good success with chicken nuggets. The precooked kind, just take some out of the freezer & microwave a bit. Tear chunks off, it is hard to keep on hook for long though. I might try the pantyhose with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brownie65 Posted September 9, 2009 Report Share Posted September 9, 2009 One of the best catfish baits is toads/frogs. Catch them at the river all the time. they love them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenOfTheMarsh Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Thanks for all the tips so far...Any tips on location? I live right by a dam and I usually fish above wingdams at night, but im not sure what to look for as far as location... We look for steep dropoffs and cast the bait (bluegills usually) about half way down the drop off. When the flatheads come up from the depths at night to feed in the shallows, they'll smack our poor little gill. Last time we went out it was nothing but gar - those little guys are good at stealing bait. Managed to get one in the boat cause it wrapped the line around its snout real well. They are so tasty, wish we could catch more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backwoods07 Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Bluegill heads are the only thing that's ever worked for me. They're tough to get off the hook and attract cats like crazy. I find using stuff like chicken liver or cheese really doesn't get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rad_112176 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 I guess it all matters what you are wanting to catch. Size or Quanity? For size cut bait, goldfish, sunfish and things like that are the way to go. We fish mainly for 2 to 5 pound cats and mainly use chicken livers. The trick with using chicken livers is you have to keep it cold. As soon as it starts to ge warm the fish can pull it off much easier. Also be sure to use hooks that have bait holders on them. On a average day for 2 of us in the boat you are looking at catching 30 to 50 cats. Skipjacks are real good for bigger cats and they can be caught right by the damn. Just find where your fast water is moving and use a rod set up with 2 to 3 jig heads with white tails tied directly in a row about 12" apart. These fish are real oily so they are great cut bait. Don't get to upset if they hard to catch cause with there small mouths they can be hard to get in the boat. Hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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