What do you think? (Image from Jordan)

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Originally Posted by greggofish

Something that is VERY common at Jordan now and has been for at least 20 years is the grouping up of White Catfish in the Winter under bait. They did it when there was Hybrids and when there was Stripers. Judging by the bait, depth, H2O temp, that is almost certainly what you see there. I use shad for bait exclusively and that is the surest way to confirm the species. If you were to drop shad alive or dead down there or probably any catfish bait (like shrimp, cut bream/crappie, etc...) your answer would come in a few seconds. You can catch as many as you can stand to pull up when you see them like that. They are 2-6 pounds and not a terrible way to salvage a tough fishing day.

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That is some great info greggo, I could rack up some points in the kayak wars with some white cats, have get my cut bait out.

You can use Crappie for cut bait, or any other fish that has a length limit for that matter. Just make sure that you fillet it and save the carcass with the head and tail attached to the spine. If you are checked, the Wildlife Officer must be able to identify the species (head) and verify the length. It not having any sides makes no difference if it is legal to possess.

Cut Crappie will catch more Crappie than any other cut bait in my experience. White Perch would probably be second.

Thanks for straightening me out on that reg. I was mis-reading that it was illegal to alter the form...period. But, it is only illegal to alter it to make it impossible to ID and measure.

I would like to clean my fish at the lake. Now, I can, as long as I save the carcass.