37, 34, 20 and a couple teens

[catfishcentral]

I had probably one of the best nights I can remember for flatheads. They were big and plentiful. I lost another one that I'm sure went 60+ but I can't complain. Location is undisclosed but will be back again to get back the one I lost in the log jam. I kept the two twins and realeased the other three big ones. What a night I'm still grinning.

[catfishcentral]

a couple of teens

[GaryF]

Wow Chris, that's just awesome! I've never seen flatheads bite like that-5 nice ones in one night is beyond my comprehension. Way to go, and good luck with that one that got away. Let me know if you need some help, lol.
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[okie gal]

Wow Chris,
Flintman and I are both excited for you. Those are great looking fish!

Okie gal

[catchinghogs]

Great night of fishing congrats. Guess you had the hot bait.

[223reload]

Congrats on a great bunch of flatties .

[catfishcentral]

We have had so much dang water that the rivers are running very very fast and for a long time. The lakes all in Oklahoma are way above flood pool and will continue to let lots of water until there normal, which should be around late Aug. Those back water creeks on these rivers the fish will congregrate just to get out of the current. I was just fishing a small creek off a very fast moving river.

[FourWinds]

Some nice lookin fish, bro... thanks for the pics!

[bud1110]

Wow Chris,

You da man buddy.. Those are some nice fish you caught..

Now go get that bigun...

[BIG GEORGE]

Good golly miss molly! LOL! Now that is a days work. I'm happy for ya and thanx for sharein.

[Ol Man]

Great job, Chris... those are the teens that won't get ya in trouble...:smile2: Thanks...

[wolfman]

I had probably one of the best nights I can remember for flatheads. They were big and plentiful. I lost another one that I'm sure went 60+ but I can't complain. Location is undisclosed but will be back again to get back the one I lost in the log jam. I kept the two twins and realeased the other three big ones. What a night I'm still grinning.

congrats and thanks for sharing. I guess we will be seeing you in the fall Fishoff. lol

[Netman123]

Congrats on the fish. Great pics

[catfishcentral]

The big one I believe just got done spawning. His skin was very dark and this head was all swollen up just like a channel cat during the spawn. I think it had been a while since he eaten and was hungry. I was at the right place at the right time with FOOD.:smile2:

[tkishkape]

Nice fish, Chris...

You oughtta get in on the BOC summer/fall fish-off http://www.catfish1.com/forums/showthread.php?t=53589

Turn fish like that into a little spending money for the holidays!

[shelbygt1979]

Congrats, Chris on the wonderful NIght Fishing. Most Night One would be enough, 5:crazy: that has got to be fun.:big_smile:

[Love Them Cats]

Sounds like you had a great time fishing?

Thanks for sharing the pics?
The biggest flatty I've caught was a 5 pounder.

I have to get me a boat? :0a23:

Ken

[WOOD18]

CONGRATS ON THE GREAT CATCH.
JUST WONDERING IF ALL OF THE WATER AFFECTS THE SPAWN? I KNOW THE PLACES I FISH AROUND HERE ARE PREETY FLOODED WITH ALL OF THE WATER BEING LET OUT OF THE LAKES.

[dex]

Great job with those flatties thanks for the pics.

[billcatfish]

them are some nice lookng fish thanks for sharing the pics with us

[Big Sam]

Way to go!!! Every now and then we have a day that surpasses all others...I am glad you let the big ones go:tounge_out: The river is not expected to become close to normal for 30 + days:ooooh:and that is if we dont get more rain:tounge_out:

[dobbie]

Good job Chris.

[CATFISHPAT]

Dang Dog Brother thouse are some nice Flaties.Wish I was with ya..I bet them twins fry up nice:dribble:

[The J-Man!]

Thanks for the pics Chris! Did you catch all those in the daylight? Your pics seemed to be during the day. Kind of unusual for that many flatheads. Congratulations on the fine evening of fishing!

[catfishcentral]

All the fish were caught between 11pm and 8 am. All I had was camera phone with no flash and took the pictures during daylight before releasing the big ones. I actually caught the 37 pounder at 6:30 am after first light. I couldn't have fit him into my livewell with the others...too full.

[TDawgNOk]

Dang, now THAT's what I call a good night of fishing!

With my new schedule, 1230 - 2100 off friday and sunday, it's going to be interesting trying to find time to fish.

[RiverKing]

Man those are some nice flatties, congrats on the fish.

[janzaldo]

Right on Chis! I can just imagine how that 60 + pounder looked.

Jaime

[Phil Washburn]

dang you, Chris! take me fishing!:wink:

[polecatter]

Excellent job Chris.....what a night!

Just out of curiosity what kind of specs on your equipment? It appears to have served you very well.

[catfishcentral]

Excellent job Chris.....what a night!

Just out of curiosity what kind of specs on your equipment? It appears to have served you very well.


Larry,

I bought one ugly stick tiger rod 7 years ago and now have six of them. The reels are a mix of Abu 6500C3,7000C4LD and Penn 310GTI's. Line is 25lb P-line and 5/0 to 10/0 circles and kayles. Nothing special on set up's using either carolina rigs or big slip floats 90% of the time. I have fourteen rod holder bases on my boat and use up to 7 rods at a time.

I just happen to be blessed being located to some of the best populations of flatheads probably anywhere. I don't get many fish over 30 pounds on a regular basis but there's lots in the 8 to 25 pound range. Gear and equipment is important but spending as much time on the water as you can always pays the biggest dividends....at least for me.

[polecatter]

Larry,

I bought one ugly stick tiger rod 7 years ago and now have six of them. The reels are a mix of Abu 6500C3,7000C4LD and Penn 310GTI's. Line is 25lb P-line and 5/0 to 10/0 circles and kayles. Nothing special on set up's using either carolina rigs or big slip floats 90% of the time. I have fourteen rod holder bases on my boat and use up to 7 rods at a time.

I just happen to be blessed being located to some of the best populations of flatheads probably anywhere. I don't get many fish over 30 pounds on a regular basis but there's lots in the 8 to 25 pound range. Gear and equipment is important but spending as much time on the water as you can always pays the biggest dividends....at least for me.


Hi Chris,

Thanks for the reply to my question. It is obvious you are very well prepared for the task at hand and totally knowledgeable in using it properly. I always like to know what others are using when it comes to their particular arsenal and methods. You sure did a great job and I really appreciate the reply about your equipment. Take Care and Good Fishing to ya.

[777]

Congratulations Chris, Sounds like it was a slug fest:wink:. Glad you released the big ones and hope you get another shot at the 60 lber:big_smile:. Good strategy also those fish can't fight the current all the time and are stacking up in the current breaks.

[catfishcentral]

Thanks for all the kind words from everyone. I catch my fair of flatheads but I've never landed two over thirty pounds in one night. The combination of flatheads coming off the spawn and strong current pushing them into the backwaters concentrated them and looking for food after spawning. That's at least my theory.

[FourWinds]

Seems like a pretty good theory to me!

Dave

[Little Mac]

chris, looks like you hit the jackpot. found the right log jam, but I spect your right, those fish are stackin up because of all the water.........Mac

[GUNTZ]

THANKS FOR THE PICS THOSE ARE SOME GOOD LOOKING FISH

[bigjim44]

Way to go Chris. Hope you continue to catch those big ones. :big_smile:

[Flatheadhunter33]

Those are some very nice fish brother! Nice work and thanks for the pics!