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2020, Catfish - Techniques for Heavy Current
Catfishing dam spills offers opportunities to catch impressive catfish in cooler months. However, dealing with heavy current and spill rates is challenging. Tennessee angler Marc Cooper shares his tips on positioning and anchoring boats in heavy current, using fresh bait, and catching big fish. By following his methodology, anglers can improve their fishing skills and catch big catfish.
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2020, Blue Catfish - Fishing Techniques for Fall Transition
Blue catfish behavior changes during the fall transition due to reduced light and cooling temperatures. Captain Scott Manning shares catfishing techniques, including structure, current, boat staging, baits, rigs, spread, and patience. Structural factors, current, and bait size are crucial for big catfish. Manning recommends using quality baits, rods, and rigs to increase knowledge and confidence during the fall transition.
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2019, Flathead Catfish - Trophy Fish with Scott Manning
When targeting giant catfish, the change of seasons is a good time to fish. As fall and summer fade, water cools, causing a metabolic shift in freshwater predator behavior. Flathead catfish, like bears, are more aggressive as they fatten up, preparing for hibernation.
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2019, How to Catch Flathead Catfish
Capt. Scott Manning is a top North American fisherman known for targeting giant flathead catfish in the Tennessee River system. His video, "In The Spread," teaches you how to catch big cats with patience and follow cat fishing techniques. Manning shares his program, electronics, transition areas, depths, catfish rig, baits, and tackle. By selectively targeting hogs and waiting them out, you can catch big catfish and become a more skilled fisherman.
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2018, Blue Catfish - Best Techniques
Capt. Scott Manning specializes in catfishing in the Tennessee River system, targeting giant blue and flathead catfish. In this In The Spread video, he shares techniques for drag, drift, and anchor fishing, including bait selection, boat driving, catfish demon dragon lure, and spread setup.
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2021, Flathead Catfishing - Catch More Cats
The musky and flathead catfish are highly effective ambush predators in freshwater systems, known for their coloration, stealthy abilities, speed, and viscous attack. They consume almost any other fish in their domain, making traditional stinky baits ineffective. Catching trophy flathead catfish requires pinpointing singular fish and finding good points of structure, which can be achieved through topographical charts, bottom scanning, and water fishing.
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2020, Catfishing Techniques - Scott Manning
Scott Manning, a seasoned catfisher, has gained fame for his expertise in the Tennessee River system. The waterways were created by the Tennessee Valley Authority's dams in the 1930s, creating a diverse fish habitat. Manning leverages his fishing skills and down-to-earth demeanor to navigate the catfishing techniques, leveraging the predictable water movement and bait aggregation points.
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2019, Catfishing Techniques - Jugs and Trot Lines
Spring camping trips often involve catfishing using jugs, limb lines, and trot lines. Cats are abundant in the south, and setting up jugs, limb lines, and trot lines can be a great way to stock the freezer. Live bait, fresh cut bait, and limb lines are effective for flathead catfish.
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