December 3, 2024

Having and beating those ‘winter blues’

Big blue catfish don’t appear to understand the concept of hibernating in the winter. They thrive on baitfish that are dying from the cold and can be caught on a variety of cut baits.

Blue and channel catfish are really turning on for the winter

With winter upon us and cold weather as harsh and brittle as a dried twig, most outdoors-minded people are enjoying warm, cozy fireplaces, while the true fishermen are challenging the cold.

Putting on their cold-weather survival gear and attaching the enclosures around the cockpit of their boats, they continue doing what they do the best: catching catfish on the Santee Cooper lakes.

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