Saltwater Bait in Freshwater

[O'Connor]

gents,
Have any of you ever tried using cut saltwater bait in Freshwater? I moved to so-cal in 2008 and one of the most popular baits out here to use for giant flathead, blue and channel cats is cut mackerel. They throw chunks just like you would for striped bass. I have heard of it in tidal rivers, hudson, raritan, deleware etc, but never in lakes. These guys are fishing this way in freshwater impoundments and catching giants. This is a first for me. Anyone ever try it?