catfish on the fly

[schnip]

wrong season?
what patterns work?
dry flies an option any specific time of year?

 

[FishingNoob]

wrong season?
what patterns work?
dry flies an option any specific time of year?

Umm I would erase that thought from your head. Probably wouldn't be able to hook one on a fly unless you know a great bread/rotting fish fly recipe.

If you really wanted to catch a catfish on the fly I would use a fly hook and put a piece of worm on it. Let it sink and then wait. More waiting. More waiting. KEEP Waiting. More Waiting. Wait! Was that a bite? Set the hook and get in for the fight of your life.

 

[Dozer]

Sucker meat imitation.

 

[schnip]

i have caught many cats with a bobber--3 ft of line and a worm--i am thinking a san juan worm? split shot line? maybe strike indicator---this method must have a "fly" version

 

[schnip]

Sucker meat imitation.

this sounds like a graw album cover...what do you mean here lol

 

[AaronKrick]

Sucker meat or worm imitation. If the water is more than about 9 feet deep then just go with regular gear, as it's too hard getting a fly near the bottom.

 

[lockport1850]

wrong season?
what patterns work?
dry flies an option any specific time of year?

Channel catfish will take minnow and crayfish patterns. Go in fast water, near turbulence, back eddies. Also, it should be a spot known to have cats. Here is a video...

Channel Catfish on a fly