Channel Cats in Ponds - Bluegill - Big Bluegill2024-03-29T06:30:25Zhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/forum/topics/channel-cats-in-ponds?groupUrl=the-big-and-ugly&commentId=2036984%3AComment%3A442911&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noAbsolutely Jim. I stocked the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-10-17:2036984:Comment:4429112013-10-17T11:42:25.672ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>Absolutely Jim. I stocked them in one pond so the boys could have fun tangling with something "big", and we've fished it a few times but not like we should. I feed that pond also, and they have grown pretty large. I'm sure there are 8-10 lb fish in there now, from what I see cruising the surface.</p>
<p>I told the boys we need to remove some of those fish, as I have other plans for this pond, but even the limited amount of angling pressure endured by these cats has been enough to make them…</p>
<p>Absolutely Jim. I stocked them in one pond so the boys could have fun tangling with something "big", and we've fished it a few times but not like we should. I feed that pond also, and they have grown pretty large. I'm sure there are 8-10 lb fish in there now, from what I see cruising the surface.</p>
<p>I told the boys we need to remove some of those fish, as I have other plans for this pond, but even the limited amount of angling pressure endured by these cats has been enough to make them very cautious....you might catch one, but then the rest will scatter and it's over.</p>
<p>From here on out, no catfish will be released...just too difficult to get them to bite again. </p> Damn those are some nice cats…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-10-17:2036984:Comment:4429082013-10-17T05:21:24.107Zchris kowaleskihttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/chriskowaleski
<p>Damn those are some nice cats Jim!</p>
<p>Damn those are some nice cats Jim!</p> Tony...I have notice how toug…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-10-17:2036984:Comment:4428382013-10-17T03:05:29.012ZJim Gronawhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JimGronaw
<p>Tony...I have notice how tough these cats are to fool once there has been consistant action on them. Seems they just wise up and get a little line/hook shy. As agressive and powerful as they are, I also think they are a bit smarter than most anglers credit them, especially in pond or small lake venues.</p>
<p>What's your thoughts on these guys?</p>
<p>Tony...I have notice how tough these cats are to fool once there has been consistant action on them. Seems they just wise up and get a little line/hook shy. As agressive and powerful as they are, I also think they are a bit smarter than most anglers credit them, especially in pond or small lake venues.</p>
<p>What's your thoughts on these guys?</p> Fall is great for cats in the…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-10-17:2036984:Comment:4426792013-10-17T00:38:20.694ZJeffrey D. Abneyhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/JeffreyDavidAbney
<p>Fall is great for cats in the tidal rivers of coastal N.C. as well. Good looking fish Jim!</p>
<p>Fall is great for cats in the tidal rivers of coastal N.C. as well. Good looking fish Jim!</p> We have a pond setup for Chan…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-10-17:2036984:Comment:4428202013-10-17T00:36:31.651ZTony Livingstonhttp://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/TonyLivingston
<p>We have a pond setup for Channel cats, should be some good ones in there too......</p>
<p>Nice catches, Jim and Matt.</p>
<p>We have a pond setup for Channel cats, should be some good ones in there too......</p>
<p>Nice catches, Jim and Matt.</p> I may go Friday, up to the bi…tag:bigbluegill.ning.com,2013-10-17:2036984:Comment:4425512013-10-17T00:27:29.862ZDavid, aka, "McScruff"http://bigbluegill.ning.com/profile/david553
<p>I may go Friday, up to the big lake. I have some good spots near deep channels that may funnel a few cats my directio.</p>
<p>Thanks, Jim!</p>
<p>I may go Friday, up to the big lake. I have some good spots near deep channels that may funnel a few cats my directio.</p>
<p>Thanks, Jim!</p>