09-09-2003, 06:07 PM
I know I was floored when I caught that crappie. Like I said, it wasn't that big, maybe 5 inches. But I bet some of those smaller bluegill and what not would make good catfish bait . . . If you go upstream a tich from that parking lot, you will find a nice section of grassy bank. Bring your bug spray if you fish from there though. I usually call that grassy bank area "Bluegill Beach." I've had lots of fun with a light flyrod there last year. I haven't trudged through the brush yet this year, but I am willing to bet that they are in there again.
I know what parking area you were talking about now. I live about 3 blocks from there. Tough life, I know. That section of the river is loaded with carp right now, and I mean loaded. I take my girls down there and throw some bread on hook and let it sit on the bottom. The carp will take it like a catfish, tap, tap, tap, tap, take. I have to help hold the rod to help them land the bugle mouths. The smallest we have landed was at least 3 lbs.
See you on the water!
ES
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I know what parking area you were talking about now. I live about 3 blocks from there. Tough life, I know. That section of the river is loaded with carp right now, and I mean loaded. I take my girls down there and throw some bread on hook and let it sit on the bottom. The carp will take it like a catfish, tap, tap, tap, tap, take. I have to help hold the rod to help them land the bugle mouths. The smallest we have landed was at least 3 lbs.
See you on the water!
ES
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