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Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#694794 - 07/24/08 08:15 PM

I guess that might be like to old joke...where does a bear go in the woods.

I was checking out a new area and putting past a snag. As I went past a log protruding out from the snag, I took a double take. Then drifted back to get some pictures.

Unfortunately, the flat didn't show up as I had hoped. There was a white spot on it's dorsal fin, which (I think) I can see in the photo...and marked with an arrow...but you'll have to take my word for it. There is a 4ish pound flathead in this cavity.

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Lenny Jamison

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#694798 - 07/24/08 08:27 PM

Dang it Brian!!!!!!! Why do you have to show everyone my secret cat spot????????? There is only room in that log for one boat!!!!!

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Mark Johnson

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#694800 - 07/24/08 08:33 PM

Looks like a great spot to start your noodling career. Pull your sleeves up and let us know how it goes

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BriankAdministrator

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#694802 - 07/24/08 08:37 PM

In 18 fow?? Are you trying to tell me something Mark???

Sorry Lenny...at least there's no train bridge in the background. Good ol Photo Shop!

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Larry Haugh

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#694846 - 07/24/08 11:09 PM

hmmm interesting

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Stuart

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#694895 - 07/25/08 08:49 AM

I thawt I thaw a puthy cat,I did I did thee a puthy cat.

Edited by Stuart (07/25/08 08:50 AM)


RB

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#694897 - 07/25/08 08:54 AM

I just spent a day shocking flatheads with the DNR. They all came out of wood or heavy riprap. It looked like there get themselves way into the snags during the day.

Whiskerkev

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#694920 - 07/25/08 10:01 AM

Anywhere they want to is the answer to that.

Catdadmn

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#694961 - 07/25/08 12:24 PM

Weird. I was actually going to tell you about a 5-6 # channel that has been in a log almost identical to that for a couple of weeks. Thought you might want to see it but I guess you have your own pet now. Pretty cool. Chris

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mplspug

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#695011 - 07/25/08 03:17 PM

Quote:

I just spent a day shocking flatheads with the DNR. They all came out of wood or heavy riprap. It looked like there get themselves way into the snags during the day.



I hope you were able to recover all the ones that were shocked. I hate to see some get caught in the snag and drown.

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Mudshark

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#695026 - 07/25/08 04:21 PM

That's an easy question Brian....Anywhere I'm NOT

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MudCatKid

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#696139 - 07/30/08 08:54 AM

FYI - When electrofishing in July/Aug, we tend to see big flatheads in <3' water burried deep within the timber. May/June we do not see this trend as much - but its almost a given during late summer.

RB

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#696542 - 07/31/08 09:53 AM

How many adults do you guys get when shocking?
The crew I was with gets 95% juveniles.


Sean Lyons

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#697547 - 08/04/08 04:13 PM

I've got two hiding in the livewell of an Alumacraft right now. Do you 'spose it'll cause permanent damage if I trim four or five inches off the tail on the bigger one so it'll fit?

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BriankAdministrator

Re: Where do flatheads hide during the day?

#697582 - 08/04/08 06:30 PM

No need Sean. There's a blue Alumacraft about 100 yards from me that has an extra hole in the bottom...I think the whole back floor is now a live well.



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