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Old 05-13-2012, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by StriperFan View Post
That stretch of river you will be looking at Bluegill and his kin, some channel catfish, redeye, and largemouth bass. For starters I would have to say use a #6 hook, with a splitshot placed about 1' up. You can use a small splitshot to get a slow suspended fall, or a bigger one to put it on the bottom, where the catfish may see it. Then bait with half a night crawler. Cast it near logs, and overhanging trees, and the deeper pooles. Also, try throwing one of the small crankbaits, that are only an inch or so long. A small rooster tail is good too. If you see carp and want them, try baiting with canned corn. They are fun to catch either way.
Thank you very much for your advice. I will try it today or tomorrow.

By the way, is fishing after the rain have a better chance to catch a fish?
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