Fall Cats?

[kais24]

I've learned a ton from all of you guys and have gotten to the point where I can go out and find some flatheads in new areas. I'm a June through August guy (the last year or two)and I was wondering how late you guys fish cats into the fall. I have my nephew coming in from Vegas Sept. 23. I told him we'd give it a shot but I don't think I've ever fished flats in September (cuz I'm usually bowhunting.) Any general advise on where to find them? Thanks everybody...this site is the best!

[The J-Man!]

I will be flathead fishing the whole weekend of Sept. 23 also. Yes Flatheads do bite then, so don't hesitate to get onto the river. Just bring a jacket, it gets chilly at night.

[hanson]

I'll be fishing them this weekend as well.

Last weekend, pretty traditional cat spots were holding fish - snags & logjams, creek mouths. Both of these places that produced fish had a tremendous variation in bottom structure/depth.

I think we are still looking for areas with decent current and baitfish is a must.

Cut & live creek chubs & suckers have been doing pretty well. Don't be afraid to fish a healthy chunk of cutbait for flatheads.

[DTro]

Falls cats?....Lovin it

Was it chilly? Yes

Were they hungry? Yes

[hanson]

Dtro-

Your a big cat animal now! What are you going to do all winter when the flatties have gone to sleep?

[Larry FlatCaster]

Dtro your the King!

One more like that in my boat during the daylight and I'm gonna make you land your own fish by hand!!!

Nice fish Mate!

LFC

P>S. Oh yea you got to hold the camera

(filming)at the same time while doing all of the above. LOL

[Tim Ellis]

DTRO you should start a guide service.

[DTro]

I really thing a lot of my success this year is has to do mostly with time spent on the water/shore. Anyone who spends that much time fishing is bound to catch fish. For example I stumbled in at approx 2:30 am last night and woke up for work at 5:30

Did I come home and sleep after work today? Heck no, I went out and topped my personal best channel

33" and 14.9lb

also here's a vid of that previous cat:

and about the guiding thing..........I'd really hate to ruin the fun factor by making fishing my job

[DTro]

Quote:

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Dtro-

Your a big cat animal now! What are you going to do all winter when the flatties have gone to sleep?

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I'll be sleeping also

[harvey lee]

Dtro,looks like you hooked into some better cats than we did last Sunday.Did you have your papers with or didnt you find them?

[Gordie]

Dtro nice fish and great video. Your Time on the the water has been well spent and rewarded with fish like that and you truly are a catfisherman. Who needs sleep with fish like that. Good luck in future outings.