SV1000
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« on: February 18, 2008, 09:56:20 AM » |
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I live on a 52 acre private lake and the HOA stocked Channel cats within the last 5 years. I can't tell you how many or what size but I know they did. My brother used to feed them and he said they would be feeding well at the end of his dock.
We had heavy rain this past weekend so I put out a few lines baited with DK Punch and it was still there this morning. I live on the end of the lake that receives the overflow, the water was muddy but not excessively.
The Bass population is great as well as Redear, Bluegill, Hybrid Sunfish and Crappier are OK.
I would think there are Channels in the lake but could they have all died?
Any suggestions?
I can stock some more but it will be out of my pocket, the HOA does not have the funds. Would 500-750 4"-6" fingerlings restart the school?
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Doug158
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« Reply #1 on: February 18, 2008, 12:53:55 PM » |
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Do you have an Flatheads in the pond? have you tried feeding them at your Bro-in-law's Dock?
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« Reply #2 on: February 18, 2008, 01:16:59 PM » |
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It may be they didnt care at all for the bait being offered.
Toss some live gills out there. They work well for channels also. Cut a few up also
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SV1000
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« Reply #3 on: February 18, 2008, 06:02:33 PM » |
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I have no idea if there are any Yellow Cat, the lake was built about 23 years ago so it's possible that someone put some in the lake. My cousin and his buddy have been out all night with jugs and caught nothing but turtles. They say it's been a few years since they have caught a cat.
I can certainly try some cut bait or live perch.
The water was terrible for bass all weekend but tonight I snagged 2.5, 5 and 5.5 pound Bass so if they are feeding again, should Channel Cats?
I would love to fish some timber or holes but this lake is pretty boring, it's predominately flat from an average of 2ft to the dam at 23ft. Very little timber with the exception of the occasional willow the beavers have chewed down and some weeds.
Thanks for the input, SV
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Doug158
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« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2008, 08:07:48 PM » |
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it you have a couple of flathead's in there and no cover they can clean out a pond is there anyway you can put some cover in like some bamboo clumps or a couple of Christmas trees weighted down sounds like you need some cover for your bait fish to spawn and some where for your smaller fish to hide while growing sink an old boat or 2 :2wink:  |
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« Reply #5 on: February 19, 2008, 03:24:38 AM » |
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Hey Doug,
I am sinking bamboo trees this year, I set 3 last Sunday and have enough bamboo for about 15 more. I was on the crappie board researching condos and thought that bamboo mats would be the only way to add cover in the shallow areas (less than 5') that comprise about 80% of the lake. I don't mind fishing for Yellow Cats either!
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« Reply #6 on: February 19, 2008, 06:35:37 AM » |
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Kool I like bamboo cause it last for quiet a while  |
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« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2008, 07:25:04 PM » |
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I had to put some houses in some tanks outside of Freer and Cotulla because of the same problem. Take several CLEAN 55gal drums, cut i/2 of the end panels off on each end. Roll the drum till the opening is at the top, Drill several i/2 inch holes along the side on top (to let the air out when it is sunk). Next either tie cinder block to the oppisite side inside or place a half full grain sack of dirt/sand inside on what would be the bottom. sink the barrel in the water . DO NOT SINK BELOW THE NORMAL THERMOCLINE of your lake as there will be very low or no oxygen in the water below it. Plastic drums will last forever, steel will only last about 4 to 5 years. At Xmas time tye 4or5 xmas trees together and sink them with a cinder block tied to them. Hope this helps. You may need to restock with cats you catch from somewhere or buy them to restock..... Let us know how it works out.
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« Reply #8 on: April 06, 2008, 03:09:52 AM » |
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One fishing trip with one type of bait will not determine whether or not channel cats are in there.
Change up baits, try some different times and locations, and then you can make a more accurate judgement.
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