New member in Florida

[fisherman 4088]

I'm a Fla. native, and grew up as a commercial fisherman son, with 7 brothers.We fished trot lines, usually 8,000 hooks every night, so I've seen many large catfish.I became a carpenter by trade, and never fished for catfish as a hobby.I'm retired now and own 3 boats, mostly saltwater fishing, and have decided to target catfish. I'm sure I have a lot to learn. I live on the Lake Harris chain, which has always been known for large blues, many up to 40 lbs.Mabe your forum know these fish as another name, someone help me get off to a good start, Thanks, Larry

[koakley1]

Welcome to the BOC. I'm not that knowlagable on blue catfish but plenty of the guys here are, and should be able to help you. have fun and good luck !

[Reel_Blues]

Larry welcome to the BOC. And thats what we call them blues or blue cats.

[curdog]

Larry, Welcome to BOC!!!

[Flatheadhunter33]

Welcome to the BOC Larry! From the sound of things, you'll have plenty to teach us all. Im looking forward to reading your posts!

[Plowboy411]

Welcome to the BOC.

[Wabash River Bear]

Larry, Welcome to the BOC from Indiana!

[PhillyCatcatcher4]

Welcome to The BOC Larry. :cool2:

[MRR]

Welcome to the BOC. If your one of 7 and the son of a commerical fisherman I'm sure you can teach us a few good tricks.As stated before looking forward to reading your posts.Again Welcome.

[ozzy]

Welcome to the mighty BOC. Enjoy your stay.

[reeftank]

welcome to boc im in ocala fl there r no blue or flat heads thay r up in the pan handel we have channels whites bull heads look hear http://myfwc.com/fishingcapital/catfish.html

[canepole]

Welcome to the Largest Catfish Club in the world, You'll find good info here and meet some of the worlds best Catfisherman...

[neocats]

welcome aboard Larry.

[Mickey]

Larry Welcome to the BOC.you will love it here. Check out the BOC library for lots of how to info.

[bad apple]

welcome to the boc...

[catfishcrazy256]

WELCOME TO THE BOC LARRY ,WE CALL THEM BLUES IN INDIANA I USE CUT BAIT SKIPJACK, SHAD ,& BLUEGILL SOMETIMES USE LIVE SHAD OR LIVE BLUEGILL LOVE DRIFT FISHING WHEN THE WATER IS RIGHT , GOOD LUCK:0a26:

[CountryHart]

Welcome from Missouri. Glad ya made it here and hope you enjoy it like I do.

[catman fl]

wecome to the boc. great site. a lot of info.

[Budmeister]

Welcome to the BOC.

Any questions bout catfishin....just ask...theres hundreds of years of
experience here at the BOC.

Then you can teach us from your many years of experience

[bluejay]

Welcome to the BOC Larry.

[fisherman 4088]

Hey,fellow fishermen, I liked the welcome.I finished my catfishing project boat this week, test run, waterpump went.25 hp. Evenrude. So I went grouper fishing on the gulf Sunday with a brother, caught 3, foggy, too calm.
Setting up my light system on the catfish rig, what do I need for light to bait by??

[catfishjohn]

Welcome to the BOC!!!:big_smile:

[seacatfish]

Welcome Larry, from another FL commercial fisherman.:0a25::0a25:

[brother hilljack]

Hey Florida man, welcome to the BOC.

[skawez]

WELCOME TO THE B.O.C .. CATFISH1.COM
Glad to have you Aboard!

[rspd507]

Welcome to the BOC from Indiana.

[777]

Larry, welcome to the BOC/SOC :cool2:, best catfishing site on the web! Set up and R&R fish in the same spots you think would be a good place for a trotline.