You are right by the mighty Joe. Haven't fished S Bend dam but I fish Mishawaka dams. I would start at the dam with cut shad. Drift a jig or bobber or hang on the bottom. No shad - try cut bluegill, rockbass, suckers or chubs. Personally I avoid buying bait, it makes it all the more challenging to catch the bait they are feeding on naturally. Adjust weight with the current and bottom conditions. I can bet they will be stacked at the dam during spawning around May-July. You will get more info from other members if you post specific questions (ie. boat, bank, river, lake, channels, flats). There are more methods to catching cats than any other species in my opinion. As for locations get google earth, its free if you don't already have it. Zoom in on the rivers and lakes. Look for boat ramps, parks, bridges and other public access. If you find an area you want to fish but can't find access, post the question here. Chances are someone has figured out how to access it. This is a great site and a wealth of information.... and the Bros are willing to share. Search the archives its all there. WELCOME ABOARD!!!
