Catfishing on the Red River is hot and heavy and in full stride already. With rains from last week bringing water levels up a couple feet the fish have really kicked into high gear. Water temps are in the high 50s right now which is perfect for early May.
They are still running in the middle on the break lines near holes and faster water runs but are hanging on the slower side of the break. Bait is anything fresh. I have been using suckers because I was able to secure and store some. Everything seems to be working for bait however. Sit times have been in that 20ish minutes but don’t be to quick to leave because a big one might be lurking along. I have been running 30-minute sits just in case.
This hot weather that has showed up very early could throw a monkey wrench into things as if the water temp rises to quickly it can shock the bite for a few days. That has not been the issue so far due to cooler nights but it may be a factor later this week or next.
Redrivercatfish.com
They are still running in the middle on the break lines near holes and faster water runs but are hanging on the slower side of the break. Bait is anything fresh. I have been using suckers because I was able to secure and store some. Everything seems to be working for bait however. Sit times have been in that 20ish minutes but don’t be to quick to leave because a big one might be lurking along. I have been running 30-minute sits just in case.
This hot weather that has showed up very early could throw a monkey wrench into things as if the water temp rises to quickly it can shock the bite for a few days. That has not been the issue so far due to cooler nights but it may be a factor later this week or next.
Redrivercatfish.com
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