SOLO HUNTER 1998 Report post Posted April 30, 2016 Really what to catch a big flat any advise will help like time of year bait stuff like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stanley Report post Posted April 30, 2016 This is a good time of year for that! In the old days we used to focus on the Salt River arm of the lake.... Use bluegills for bait for the BIG ones! Good luck! S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwhernandez Report post Posted May 1, 2016 we had a little luck last weekend my daughter landed this 28 pounder and we caught a few other 5 pounders all on bluegill 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted May 1, 2016 I'm digging that trap. It would be nice to sit back and actually fish one of these days instead of throwing the net all night. Where did you get it and how much do they run? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwhernandez Report post Posted May 1, 2016 Me and my son make them they work great and they are fun if you would like one I think 50$ is fair if you want one let me know thx Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oz31p Report post Posted May 1, 2016 We have been hammering stripers at pleasant the last 4 weekends. We have been caughting flatheads by accident we also had several in the 5-10lbs range all caught on anchovies. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted May 1, 2016 I would take one for sure. How far down do you make it this way? Maybe I could catch up with you on your way to tucson some weekend. I'd be ok with never seeing morenci ever again. Did the drywall in all those doublewides up there, talk about a nightmare job. It was a heck trying to find halfway decent help up there. However the cafe up there by bowling alley had this breakfast (not officially on the menu) called the carwreck, OMG it was the bomb! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted May 2, 2016 I could be a middle man to get them to you catfishkev, if ole JW can't make it outa morenci. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwhernandez Report post Posted May 2, 2016 Lol good ol Morenci it's a acquired taste Ok we will get it made this week for you we will figure something out on delivery thanks my son builds them to help fund the fishing and hunting bug thx muledeer when are you going to make it down next Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted May 2, 2016 Lol good ol Morenci it's a acquired taste Ok we will get it made this week for you we will figure something out on delivery thanks my son builds them to help fund the fishing and hunting bug thx muledeer when are you going to make it down next I'm up a few times a month and my folks are down here a few times a month. If you and him make a deal then just drop the cages off with my dad and they'll be delivered in less than a week. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted May 2, 2016 Or have your wife Facebook my ole lady lol. I don't have yours or your brothers number anymore. And I'm scared of Facebook myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted May 2, 2016 Well gee wiz thats just downright convenient. Thanks muledeer. OP. Pm me and I will tell you what I know about flathead fishing. Sorry for hijacking the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CatfishKev Report post Posted May 2, 2016 Ya know what? Lets make it two traps.. I've contacted Muledeer to arrange getting cash to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jwhernandez Report post Posted May 2, 2016 Most of the time I use a 8/0 circle hook with a 12-16 inch leader with a barrel swivel bead and a 1oz or bigger no roll weight I try to use live bait when I can I hook my bluegill above the lateral line behind the dorsal fin minnows I hook high mid back with a 4/0 circle hook but the biggest catfish I've ever caught was on a good ol worm I also like berkley big game 15-30 pound test or andes line same weight they have better color selection Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
