It really depends on the weather situation and the cats feeding habits in the lake. Certain times of the year I would recomend going to the deepest hole you can find and sitting there. Like winter here in order to catch fish you need to go deep and move often because the cats are inactive. How ever in the summer monthes during the evening and night, the cats move to shallow water 4-6 ft to feed.
As far as bait goes. Try a little of everything. When using cut bait and looking for a big fish though, rig for big fish. Use larger chunks of bait, larger hooks, etc. For instance I always have 1 pole dedicated to big fish.
On that pole I use a larger circle hook and a larger chunk of bait. i also always try and throw that pole away form the others. It often works well for me.
Don't be afraid to move either. I have fished Mendota out here in Califorinia for several years now and every year I seem to get bigger and more fish, the reason is because I explore.
If you move around really explore the area and try different baits it is just a matter of time before you find the 'big one"
As far as bait goes. Try a little of everything. When using cut bait and looking for a big fish though, rig for big fish. Use larger chunks of bait, larger hooks, etc. For instance I always have 1 pole dedicated to big fish.
On that pole I use a larger circle hook and a larger chunk of bait. i also always try and throw that pole away form the others. It often works well for me.
Don't be afraid to move either. I have fished Mendota out here in Califorinia for several years now and every year I seem to get bigger and more fish, the reason is because I explore.
If you move around really explore the area and try different baits it is just a matter of time before you find the 'big one"
