Talking about catching catfish for the first time on a lure, I fish a lot of the back water off the Sabine River for crappie. That back water has fantastic catfishing too, but most years I might catch maybe three or four from early spring to late fall on artificial baits. Ha, this year I was targeting crappie with a little one inch pink crappie jigs. Sometimes free reeling it, others on a popping cork. Ha, the catfish were tearing it up this spring on that jig! Targeting crappie and ending up also bringing home half a dozen cats at least in the 18 inch range. I don't like skinning smaller cats. I don't know if it was something unusual about the fish this year, or it could be the bait since this was the first year I used that particular jig. Still catching crappie as well. On a funny note, when you are targeting crappie and hang into a four pound cat, you can't help but think, "Please let this be the world record crappie!" 🤣
It was surprising for me because it was my first time. I think the reason they went for the lure is because they thought it was a live fish or something else.
Don't know if we should hit the lake Livingston dam or Moses lake this Sunday bro. It looks really shallow on your vid. Might be even more shallow by Sunday
It was really good when I first got there. Then they turn off the water to the power house and I had to go to the middle. Most of the huge fish are out of reach because they’re closer to the main dam.
Nice Cats bro. I used to use a small anchor to keep the big fish from pulling me around. that looked like fun. congrats. Loved the video! I'm subbed! tight lines!
Buddy, I saw that you are struggling with the oar on the kayak. You should get a foot paddle for it. It easier to control the kayak while your hands were busy with FISH ON . Plus it helps if you get a small anchor for it. To hold it in place while fish, so you won’t drift into the current. It’s dangerous at the dam. Be careful.
Talking about catching catfish for the first time on a lure, I fish a lot of the back water off the Sabine River for crappie. That back water has fantastic catfishing too, but most years I might catch maybe three or four from early spring to late fall on artificial baits. Ha, this year I was targeting crappie with a little one inch pink crappie jigs. Sometimes free reeling it, others on a popping cork. Ha, the catfish were tearing it up this spring on that jig! Targeting crappie and ending up also bringing home half a dozen cats at least in the 18 inch range. I don't like skinning smaller cats. I don't know if it was something unusual about the fish this year, or it could be the bait since this was the first year I used that particular jig. Still catching crappie as well. On a funny note, when you are targeting crappie and hang into a four pound cat, you can't help but think, "Please let this be the world record crappie!" 🤣
It was surprising for me because it was my first time. I think the reason they went for the lure is because they thought it was a live fish or something else.
@@taitrinh4129 I've just never caught so many on artificial baits as I have this year.
Don't know if we should hit the lake Livingston dam or Moses lake this Sunday bro. It looks really shallow on your vid. Might be even more shallow by Sunday
It was really good when I first got there. Then they turn off the water to the power house and I had to go to the middle. Most of the huge fish are out of reach because they’re closer to the main dam.
@@taitrinh4129 good to know bro
Dang that’s huhe bro! Nice catch
Nice Cats bro. I used to use a small anchor to keep the big fish from pulling me around. that looked like fun. congrats. Loved the video! I'm subbed! tight lines!
Thank you for the subscribe brother. And thank you for the anchor suggestion.👍😎
Buddy, I saw that you are struggling with the oar on the kayak. You should get a foot paddle for it. It easier to control the kayak while your hands were busy with FISH ON .
Plus it helps if you get a small anchor for it. To hold it in place while fish, so you won’t drift into the current.
It’s dangerous at the dam. Be careful.
To get the foot pedal, I would have to up grade to a brand new kayak. It’s very expensive.
Well, at least get an anchor for it you don’t drift into the water current . Good luck.
@@locnguyen777 I just bought a new 10’ kayak with pedal drive. Now I can stay in control when I catch a fish.😎
@@taitrinh4129 nice, congrats. New kayak should be great. Where did you get it from, Bass Pro? I was thinking of getting one too.
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It used to be really good fishing until they made that other dam
Yes, i went there couple of time before the new dam and there was plenty of fish when they discharged enough water.