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Post by katfish on Jul 17, 2014 17:20:07 GMT -5
Flathead are playing hard to get again this year
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Post by katfish on Jul 11, 2014 8:28:53 GMT -5
Matt, I definitely knew I had a big fish. This fish was weak from spawning and did not put up the fight as long as the female in May. It was close to full moon so my baits were fish Ohio sized bluegill and this hungry cat engulfed it and was headed out looking for more food. As I weighed and photographed the fish I noticed the top jaw had been broken in the past. Probably due to improper handling or escaping a limbline. I documented all his wounds and scars on the off chance that I catch him again. Because of warm weather, warm water, and spawn, I was a bit worried about how long the fish could be handled. I released him quickly although I wanted length and girth measurements and a picture with Bandit the flathead dog. Fish like this make all the skunks and long waits and frustration worthwhile.
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Post by katfish on Jul 10, 2014 13:14:35 GMT -5
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Post by katfish on Jul 8, 2014 10:23:32 GMT -5
Seems like you have to work for any flathead.
Lake flathead are often a greater challenge.
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Post by katfish on Jul 3, 2014 13:29:10 GMT -5
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Post by katfish on Jun 23, 2014 9:26:17 GMT -5
Morgan
You should not consider forcing big catfish with any tackle. Instead I would advise relying on the drag to wear one down. Flathead can and do pull hard enough to tear hooks out of themselves.
Many people use 2 piece rods but I have nightmares about the rod coming apart mid fight and enraging a big flathead as I try to fight it with half a rod.
Get your gear and start fishing. You will need some experience because luck is a very small portion of the equation to monster catfish.
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Post by katfish on Jun 19, 2014 6:17:39 GMT -5
You had just exposed him for being ignorant and/or a liar. Some people would rather tell everyone an exaggerated weight than weigh fish. A few fish will actually grow as story telling goes on.
I was bait fishing at my dock one day and a fella was telling me that he saw a 70 pound flathead caught last week. I asked by whom?
He said I don't know the guys name but he fishes with that pontoon (pointing at my boat)
I said that is my boat and I haven't caught a 70 (or claimed to) He quietly walked away.
He may have seen me with a large flathead and started the rest of the story in his mind. I sure hope he doesn't evolve the story into a version that has me saying I got a 70.
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Post by katfish on Jun 12, 2014 22:20:28 GMT -5
I do sometimes think catmen are mental. They fish at night in any weather and often have no chance of catching anything. Perhaps cat guys are willing to help others because they have received help in the past or feel they can rely on other catters if problems arise
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Post by katfish on May 26, 2014 11:05:27 GMT -5
Only one flathead run but a hookup and Chinese rodeo to get her. Released after photos to spawn, grow, and maybe fight again.
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Post by katfish on May 21, 2014 6:57:19 GMT -5
Some large flathead have already been caught here. Still searching for an elusive 80# flathead.
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Post by katfish on May 9, 2014 11:35:48 GMT -5
Wednesday night we managed just a couple of channel cats. Thursday night I found a couple of channel cats and a matched set of small flathead. 28 pound female and 29 pound male. Hoping the larger fish will soon be found.
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Post by katfish on Apr 28, 2014 22:59:14 GMT -5
Maybe a busy day but sounds like a good time!
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Post by katfish on Apr 24, 2014 20:50:39 GMT -5
As far as I know that is the largest flathead caught in Ohio since the record. Great job!!
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Post by katfish on Apr 2, 2014 2:16:53 GMT -5
Now you can really get after flats!
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Post by katfish on Mar 26, 2014 12:56:07 GMT -5
That will keep ya busy pluckin!
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