Biggest I've got spooled on any of the rods I use on my kayak is 30 pound braid, and I generally use 20 or lighter most of the time. I guess I could use one of my boat rods--I don't need to cast for cats on the bottom. I've got a couple heavy action rods and level-wind reels that I hardly ever use, might as well try them I guess.
You've got me excited about catching a river monster. Did you send in for a citation on that cat? Is it considered DC, VA, or MD waters if the launch is under the bridge? DC is supposed to be north of the bridge, so I guess it is Va still?
Are most of the catfish you catch there blue catfish? I was reading that they are an invasive species in the Potomac and, like the snakehead, should be destroyed when caught--and are illegal to transport live. Also, like the snakehead, smaller blues should be pretty good eating because they grow so fast that they don't absorb the pcbs and stuff from that nasty water.
Also, do you anchor by the bridge when you're fishing there?
I assume the 8/0 circle hook on fishfinder rig that I use for drum and big stripers would be good enough. Have you tried big chunks of cut fish for bait, or usually just chicken?
Sorry for all the questions.
You've got me excited about catching a river monster. Did you send in for a citation on that cat? Is it considered DC, VA, or MD waters if the launch is under the bridge? DC is supposed to be north of the bridge, so I guess it is Va still?
Are most of the catfish you catch there blue catfish? I was reading that they are an invasive species in the Potomac and, like the snakehead, should be destroyed when caught--and are illegal to transport live. Also, like the snakehead, smaller blues should be pretty good eating because they grow so fast that they don't absorb the pcbs and stuff from that nasty water.
Also, do you anchor by the bridge when you're fishing there?
I assume the 8/0 circle hook on fishfinder rig that I use for drum and big stripers would be good enough. Have you tried big chunks of cut fish for bait, or usually just chicken?
Sorry for all the questions.
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