Hey Guys,
I plan on taking about 5, 8 year old boys fishing at Irvine lake and plan on targeting some cats. Hopefully catching cats!
Fairly new to catfish fishing here, however, I have done some homework. I've researched and have read quite a few different threads, posts, articles on the web and FNN.
I like FNN in particular as its local to the local fishing holes here in So Cal and appears to have many catfish aficionados here.
From what I've gathered, I'm leaning towards fishing for some mackerel at the local pier(s) and using that for bait. May also bring some shrimp..?
Plan to fly line from shore and using Owner light wire circle hooks. Any suggestions on Circle hook size for fishing from shore @ Irvine Lake?
My question to you guys is, Do you apply any type of scents to the mackerel / shrimp, or do you opt to leave it as is, el natural? If you do use scents, what scent(s) do you use?
Am I assuming right, that mackerel / shrimp is our best bet?
Any tips on best spot to setup from the shore?
Really hoping to get these kids on fish and have them come down with the Fishing Feeva we all got. Any help on tips / suggestions is very much appreciated!
Much Thanks!