I haven't posted anything here for over 2 years. I have been out for several catfishing trips since then, mostly fishing from shore since I sold my boat. When you have limited mobility in some respects, it definitely makes targeting flathead catfish trickier. But, it can be done.
I did realize that there are a few advantages to not fishing from a boat. Inevitably, the whole launch/take-out sequence eats up a good amount of time. About the faster I ever got the boat in the water was maybe 20-25 minutes. Then traveling to the good spots cuts into fishing time. Take out, probably another 30 minutes. I can park the car and have baits out between 5-15 minutes. When it's time to pack up, it's way easier to hit the road home.
Finding good catfish spots, that's much easier from the boat. If a spot isn't happening, it's easy to lift anchor and move. Since I've been mostly fishing for flathead catfish, fishing from shore I've tried to focus on areas where I have a good chance to contact a fish. Luckily, some spots I knew from boat fishing can be reached from the bank also. It's not always as easy, but it can be done.
| Fishing for big fish, it's really about putting in the time. Finding a decent spot, |
having some decent baits, placed in the right area...and waiting. Fishing from shore, it seems to help to fish an area that you spreads baits around. If it's a travel zone, like a neckdown or narrower section of river, even better.
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| Nice one from a couple years ago fishing from shore when I was between tow vehicles. |
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| This summer. Think that was the last night for those pants. I had those forever! Guidewear from Cabela's. Wore them on a bunch of scout trips over the years. |
