I’d like to send out a big congrats to Mrs. Redbeard on a new personal best of 88 pounds!!! This was the catch of a lifetime, and she caught it fishing with our very own Austin Sartin! I was out nearby with some customers, so we were able to assist with weighing and releasing the fish. Definitely a day I will never forget!
Month: August 2016
August Report
Late July-August marks the end of the spawning period for most catfish, and it is the beginning of an exciting time of year for cat fisherman…the post spawn period! This is a time of year when fish are looking to replace the calories that they lost during the spawn. This translates to fish being less picky and more susceptible to being caught, as almost everything is on the menu this time of year! Mussels seem to be the go to food for the blue cats, while the flatheads take advantage of the bluegill spawn to fill their bellies. Perch are also schooled thick this time of year, and the cats can usually be found hanging nearby. I hope you enjoy these pics from our August trips!
NC Sportsman
Be sure to check out the August edition of the NC Sportsman! Dusty Wilson wrote an article on Redbeard Cats covering some of the basics of late summer catfishing. A great read if I may say so myself 🙂
