Short Notice M-N-G! INVASIVE CATS 8/7???

[MudCat08]

I have work that day at night, otherwise I'd go. Haven't been there since last year!
Just went to the Schuylkill River a day ago in hopes of a 30 pound catfish but returned with nothing..
Will be giving the Delaware a shot next week I hope and then I'll be going back to the Schuylkill R. for revenge! (problem was, the planned spot we were going to fish was already occupied).

30lb flathead goal will be beaten this year!
I wish you luck on this trip Eddie!

[njflyfisher]

Count me in!! What rods you using? I have a couple ugly stick noodle rods I use for salmon. And I also have a couple ocean rods rated 1-4 oz. Never really targeted big cats so not sure what you guys use.
-Adrian

[FASTEDDIE29]

Originally Posted by catfishonthelake

It's funny I read this right now. I'm am totally an over-the-top, heavy gear guy, and I've often wondered how big a reel on actually needs. We landed a 7-foot, 100+ pound blacktip yesterday on a 4500 Penn Slammer III with 30 pound braid and a 25-pound fluoro leader. Fish actually hit a lure and bit it just right. Or it may have eaten a skipjack that ate the lure. My point is, you're probably good with a 4000, 3000, or even a 2000.

Yes exactly! Line capacity is the most important thing here. The cats run for 100 yards sometimes before swallowing the bait! Gotta have something a little on the heavy side to launch he big baits to where they live! Some guys use 3 inch gills! I use 5-8 inch Gills and Rockies! I watched a couple YouTube vids from Pa where the anglers were using stand up Tuna gear!!! WTF? Now that's what I call overkill! The 25+ lber I caught in March on a swim shad was landed on my St Croix Legend elite Walleye rod with 8 lb Fluoro! Haha! That was sketchyyyyyy!!! I'm fishing jagged rocks and boulders, not a sandy soft bottom!

[FASTEDDIE29]

Originally Posted by njflyfisher

Count me in!! What rods you using? I have a couple ugly stick noodle rods I use for salmon. And I also have a couple ocean rods rated 1-4 oz. Never really targeted big cats so not sure what you guys use.
-Adrian

Noodle rods are what I usually use! Just have to make sure the rod tip is strong enough to handle a 1-2 Oz egg sinker and the weight of the bait!

[23cardinal]

I would but I'm working all weekend- tight lines guys- fry one up for me if ur keeping em'.

[bigboy5522]

Il be there! Never caught a flathead before, can't wait!

[Mikey topaz]

Aghhhhh sussex county fair buddy buddy can i borrow the keys to your truck for the demoltion derby,?????

[Chrisper4694]

Absolutely no reason to go light unless you want to temp fate and lose a trophy. You're not casting light lures far, you don't need sensitivity, you're not working a lure. Go heavy! You have been warned!

[MattK]

Regretably i already promised to take the lady to the sussex county fair. Next time eddie!

[FASTEDDIE29]

I like the angler interest on such short notice! Friggin awesome! Guys that are definitely going! Send me a PM with your phone numbers so I can give you the location! If you already have my number send me a text! Don't forget to get out and catch some bait before the trip! 5 gallon bucket, aerator, Gills, Rockies, Chubbs, Fallfish, Suckers and Eels are all river candy this time of year! This should be a good time! Let's see if we can catch something! If you want to play with the little Channel cats you can bring some disgusting chicken livers! I say let's swing for the fences!

P.S. Don't forget bug spray if your one of those dudes that gets eaten alive! Sneakers or water shoes are a must! Flashlights and headlamps! 3/4-2 ounce egg sinkers, 5/0-8/0 River Monster hooks, good leader material...........

See you fellas soon!!!