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  Freshwater Catfish

  2020, Catfishing - Techniques for Heavy Current

  Catfishing dam spills is a great way to boat some really impressive fish. The south is loaded with hydroelectric dams, so the opportunities are plenty. The volume of water being released from any given dam is directly related to power usage and the most usage takes place in the cooler months, due to heating demands. This is coincides with a metabolic change in catfish. As the temperatures drop, fish are triggered to fatten up for the coming winter. The main contention with fishing the transition into the cooler months is dealing with the spill rate. To generate more power, you have to release more water. This creates really heavy current. This is both good and dangerous. Dealing with current is not childs play. In this catfishing video, Tennessee angler Marc Cooper shares his keen insights on how to fish for giant catfish in this heavy current. You will learn how to position and anchor your boat in heavy current. You have to get you boat positioned right in order to drop baits on your spot. This is not always easy with 40,000 cfs of water pushing your boat. Marc will demonstrate how to do this with his crude anchoring system. Once he gets staged, he will show you the bait he uses, emphasizing the critical importance of freshness. With good fresh bait, you will see how to hook it and set out a spread of food for the catfish. His catfishing prowess is on full display for your use. In this video he catches a slob flathead catfish and a slob blue catfish back to back. It almost seems too easy. But, if you follow the methodology Marc demonstrates, you will be boating similar pigs. Catching big fish comes down to having a system that pays close attention to the small things and executing it with sound fishing skills. Take what Marc shares and incorporate it into your fishing program. You will be fishing smarter and catching big catfish.

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  Freshwater Catfish

  2020, Blue Catfish Fishing Techniques - Fall Transition

  With less light in the day and cooling temperatures comes a big change in blue catfish behavior. Catfishing during the fall transition can be some of the best fishing you will experience. This change in nature sets off a metabolic trigger in blue catfish that they need to start fattening up for winter. With the feed bag on, the fish are aggressive. Knowing how to sort through a given area to find where the big catfish will be setting up is critical. Captain Scott Manning is here to show you catfishing techniques to will pay off really well during this fall transition time. He will articulate several points to include the importance of structure, current, boat staging, catfish baits and rigs, your spread and the importance of patience. Structure is a super critical factor you must understand. You will learn what to look for on your bottom machine and how to discern which points of bottom topography are better than others. There are all sorts of points, rock piles and ledges in the Tennessee River system. They are not all going to hold giants. Some are, so learn what to look for. Current in the waters of the Tennessee Valley play a tremendous roll in when and how catfish position themselves and feed. You have to know how to read the water and where to position your boat, if you hope to have any chance of success. Being on the wrong side of a current seam or too far away can be detrimental. Know how to stage your boat. Scott goes into some real detail on this, for you to add to your knowledge base. Having you boat in the right place will be key to dropping baits on the strike zone. You need that scent to waft towards the fish. You need the right amount of bait out, at the right depth and in the optimal places. The bait you use in catfishing for blue catfish or flatheads is so important. Scott has some great advice for you on what baits work best and the critical nature of quality in the baits you use. The size of the bait is also key, when targeting big catfish. Captain Scott Manning will show you the rods and reels he prefers and why it makes a difference. You don\'t have to spend a ton of money, but you do need an outfit that can handle 80 lb or larger fish. He will also discuss his catfish bait rigs. Your rigs play a vital roll in making sure the fish eats your bait and doesn\'t spit it out before you can set the hook. So many times, fishermen end up pulling the bait out of the fishes mouth. Scott has some interesting advice for you on this. There are a lot of valuable catfishing techniques and fishing tips in this video. Take advantage of this information to increase your knowledge and build your confidence. The fall transition is such a great time to be fishing. Get out there, use what Scott Manning is sharing and put some pigs in the boat. Good luck and fish smarter.

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  Freshwater Catfish

  2018, Blue Catfish - Best Techniques

  There are a few places in North America that hold giant catfish. The Tennessee River system is one of those fisheries. Capt. Scott Manning has made catfishing one of his specialities. Targeting giant blue catfish and flathead catfish is right in his wheelhouse. This In The Spread video features Scott sharing his catfishing techniques geared for drag, drift and anchor fishing. If you want to learn more about how to catch big cats, Scott is sharing his knowledge and experience for your fishing benefit. Learn about how to locate areas that hold big fish, his best catfish bait, boat driving, how he utilizes the catfish demon dragon lure, how he sets up his spread. See how Scott Manning uses the current to both locate fish and set up his drifts. You are going to get intel on tackle, hooks, rigs and deep philosophies. Scott is a humble fishermen with an unassuming demeanor. But, he is a fishing ninja. The guy catches big fish year in and year out. You can learn a heck of lot from the ways he fishes and take your program to another level. We are honored to have Scott as one of our instructors. Learn from the best and fish smarter.

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