Drifting and anchoring are the two main techniques that guide Chris Bullock uses when he’s targeting Kerr Lake’s blue catfish. Which he chooses depends on the weather and surface water temperature.
“Below 48 degrees, use anchors; they want a bait that’s sitting still,” he said. “When it’s 48 or above, drift with the Santee drift rid and use a trolling motor to move at a steady .5 mph.”
The surface temperature can also help determine how deep to fish.
“Below 48 degrees, fish will hold deep, from 25 to as deep as 90 feet,” he said. “When it’s above 48, they could be up in 8 to 10 feet or down to 25 or 30.”
The biggest key, he said, is “to find bait. Fish around schools of shad. Look for a drop-off that will hold fish. They will be on the top and sides of the drop to feed , or on the bottom when at rest.
“If you’re fishing in an area where there’s a lot of current, anchor sideways to the current and fish downstream.”
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