Well, it’s that time of year again. The leaves have almost all disappeared from the trees, the days are getting painstakingly short, and water temps have dipped into the 40’s—which translates to a large portion of the baitfish flushing out of the creeks and moving down the lake to deeper water where conditions are more stable. Mature blue catfish know these baitfish patterns more than any fisherman, and as such they are perched and waiting. Staking out spots along the main thoroughfares that baitfish will travel on their journey to deeper water. And just as we feast for Thanksgiving, the large catfish in the lake do the same….putting on pounds for the winter ahead. November and December are probably two of the best months to catch a citation catfish in Kerr Lake. These big fish come out of the woodwork and are readily feeding on shad or anything else in their path. My partner and I took advantage of such a situation in a coffee can tournament with some friends last week. We caught two fish totaling 82 pounds, which was good enough for a first place finish. If you would like a shot at one of these trophy fish, contact me and let’s book a trip that you’ll never forget!
Month: November 2014
November Report
This has been the best November of fishing that I can remember since I started fishing the lake. Not sure why, but the fish sure do seem to be putting on the feed bags this year! Does this forecast a cold winter? Do the fish know something that we don’t? Only time will tell…but in the meantime I will keep reaping the benefits of these hungry fish! I have caught a citation fish almost every time I have been out lately, with a couple of days producing numerous citations. I have also been able to pattern the flatheads a little better this year as they move out of the rivers and down the lake to deeper water where they will hunker down and become inactive for the remainder of the winter. November is probably your last shot at landing one of these beasts until next spring! Finally, the striper fishing is still hot, particularly on days when the barometric pressure is falling. With the new 24 inch limit, we have seen alot more keepers this year. And I have heard rumors of a 44 inch monster striper caught this month. Could this mark the start of the return of the trophy striper fishery that once existed on this lake? I like to think so, but again…only time will tell! Come fish with me and perhaps we will find out!
