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monster fish biggest i've ever seen

Way to go.

Nice haul there!

Great catches. Would you mind telling some basics of how you fish for them and what bait you typically use?

Great trip, fun to catch too

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Originally Posted by mrdux

Great catches. Would you mind telling some basics of how you fish for them and what bait you typically use?

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I usually slide on a 1/8 oz egg sinker on my main line then tie on a small barrel swivel then a 18" leader and then tie on a #4 wire hook so it will pull straight if i get hung on stumps. Red wigglers seem to do the best for me.

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Wow, those are some fatties! Good job

It sounds like you're using a Carolina Rig or the classic bottom rig for catfishing, just using much smaller tackle. I'm going to try this as I've always straightlined with a simple split shot and #2 or #4 long shank hook. I think your method is much better and more stealth, they may not feel as much resistance with your method?