Theyre loadin up on shad this time of year. Due to the shad dieoffs. Caught a 21 pounder yesterday on tha arkansas river here, blue cat.The high temp was 33 degrees.He was in only 16 feet of water.Imo you cant get a batter time than now for big blues, but it doesnt last all winter for me, usually peters out for me by Feb. Get out there youll getem