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Post by morgan on Jan 2, 2015 19:38:24 GMT -5
Hi guys, I haven't posted for a while, but I'm struggling. I have been trying to catch some channels in the winter and I cant. I don't know what to do. I found the deepest hole within an hour of me, and I went there. I fish the ohio river. I had four rods out, with small j-hooks, small pieces of bait, and I engaged the reels and kept the lines tight. I had two VERY subtle bites, but didn't catch either fish. I don't know how to fish for channels in the winter, and I need some tips. I don't know what rig to use, what kind of hooks, what bait, types of places to fish, and if I should tight line, disengage the reels etc.... Any help would be very appreciated, thanks
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Post by mexicanthreat on Jan 5, 2015 0:09:26 GMT -5
Well morgan your not the only one struggling. With channels its not about the deepest hole. Start with a sharp hook. I use a 4/0 with a thin wire gauge in the winter. A soft cut bait Preferably creek chub or similar. A slack water area about 10 feet deep or so. Little or no weight is best. Channels are very finnicky and will drop anything that doesn't feel right. I prefer free spool but stay close because they will run and drop before you can set the hook.
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Post by Smoothkip on Jan 14, 2015 17:42:29 GMT -5
I've increased my odds using braid during the soft bite in winter. Tight line and the slightest bump I put the rod in my hand with my finger on the line. Bass rods or something with a very sensitive tip helps also.
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