05-29-2013, 07:49 PM
Like previously mentioned, cats like structure. Blues actually like current where as log jams and such are a great place to find big flatheads.
rather or not you drift or anchor is up to you. Both can be effective under the right conditions. Depending on the lake and how the bottom is will impact that. Typically here, in the Santee Cooper lakes, many people drift the stumps and structure with live and fresh cut bait. You need super heavy gear and drift weights, or you'll spend most of your time tieing up rigs.
cats typically hang around holes with structure during the day, and work their way into the shallows at night to feed. Don't be fooled though. Cats are opportunistic feeders, and i've caught more during the day than at night. With that said, every body of water is different. Their spawning cycle is different, etc... Ask around your local tackle stores, take a charter and make mental notes of depth and such while you fish. The rest will be trial and error. Create a fishing log and record information from each trip. You'll notice a pattern and become more successful.
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rather or not you drift or anchor is up to you. Both can be effective under the right conditions. Depending on the lake and how the bottom is will impact that. Typically here, in the Santee Cooper lakes, many people drift the stumps and structure with live and fresh cut bait. You need super heavy gear and drift weights, or you'll spend most of your time tieing up rigs.
cats typically hang around holes with structure during the day, and work their way into the shallows at night to feed. Don't be fooled though. Cats are opportunistic feeders, and i've caught more during the day than at night. With that said, every body of water is different. Their spawning cycle is different, etc... Ask around your local tackle stores, take a charter and make mental notes of depth and such while you fish. The rest will be trial and error. Create a fishing log and record information from each trip. You'll notice a pattern and become more successful.
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