Any Big Catfish in North NJ?

[iraevski]

Originally Posted by briansnat

I think they may lock the gate to the main launch at RV at some point in the night, because whenever I camp there they always write down the combination in case we need to get out.

the campers launch closes after 8pm in the summer. that is why you need the lock combo if you want to leave during the night when you are camping. the main fisherman's launch (close to the swimming/dam area) never closes, they don't have a gate and you can launch 24/7

[iraevski]

Originally Posted by Andrushkin33

You can try Spruce Run as well. Last night had a vey good luck with white ones. Nice, clean and decent size. Biggest was between 4 and 6lbs. Come to think of it, it was a first time I actually seen a cat trying to shake the hook in deep waters, so originally I thought it was a hybrid. Seen them do that in shallows never in deep water.

Bullheads, channel cat and white cat are all there and I am pretty sure there are bigger ones lurking.

Andre

Andre, what kind of rig are you using on catfish? i haven't fished for cats in ages, would like to try again. i guess chicken livers seem to be the bait of choice, just wondering about the rig, hooks, line, etc.

[Andrushkin33]

Originally Posted by iraevski

Andre, what kind of rig are you using on catfish? i haven't fished for cats in ages, would like to try again. i guess chicken livers seem to be the bait of choice, just wondering about the rig, hooks, line, etc.

Slip sinker rig for the bottom is rig of choice for me at least. As for the hook I use size 6 circle hook. Just a suggestion when fishing with livers get some small string or a rubber band to secure the liver to the hook and to ensure it stays on. As far as the line goes I just use 12lbs strength line. You know they are not like trout and not line shy.

Andre

[briansnat]

Originally Posted by Andrushkin33

Slip sinker rig for the bottom is rig of choice for me at least. As for the hook I use size 6 circle hook. Just a suggestion when fishing with livers get some small string or a rubber band to secure the liver to the hook and to ensure it stays on. As far as the line goes I just use 12lbs strength line. You know they are not like trout and not line shy.

Andre

Slip sinker rig with a barrel swivel and a 2-3 ft leader is what I use (basically identical to a Carolina rig except for the hook I use). I like hot dogs, or nightcrawlers as bait

I've met a few guys who swear by lighted, slip bobbers for cats, set to keep the bait just above the bottom.

[Andrushkin33]

Originally Posted by briansnat

Slip sinker rig with a barrel swivel and a 2-3 ft leader is what I use (basically identical to a Carolina rig except for the hook I use). I like hot dogs, or nightcrawlers as bait

I've met a few guys who swear by lighted, slip bobbers for cats, set to keep the bait just above the bottom.

Slip bobbers for cats? Lol well in all honesty I have actually tried it but managed to get a hybrid on it.

Andre

[ratherbe]

Always seem to hook a channel in sr, got a good one on a countdown rapala a few weeks back. Was shocked!

The cat out of rv rangers cove last week was a real trophy

[NJ219bands]

I caught one in the Millstone River on my homemade corn meal bait.

[Andrushkin33]

NJ,

That's a fatty you got there good sir. Nice catch.

Andre

[Andrushkin33]

Originally Posted by ratherbe

Always seem to hook a channel in sr, got a good one on a countdown rapala a few weeks back. Was shocked!

The cat out of rv rangers cove last week was a real trophy

Wait, you talking about that 18lbs monsta that was pulled out?

[MudCat08]

Originally Posted by NJ219bands

I caught one in the Millstone River on my homemade corn meal bait.

That is a beast channel, nice!