I totally second what paw paw gene said, come join us and you can get hands onhelp. it is the highlight of the fall for many of us.
I can't help with caney, never fished there. but as far as darbonne goes, the fish are all, and I mean all, in the process of moving to the channel. when they first start moving there, they hang oiut on the edges of the channel. but as the shad move so do they. as it gets colder, they move into the middle of the channel and get a tad deeper, bc that's where the shad go.
if I can help ya in any way about the gathering just holler.
welcome and what part of this great state you hail from?? hope to see ya at darbonne. I've got some extra room in my cabin if ya need a bunk for a few nights. just holler. 318.272.8069
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