The rain in the Carolinas has been completely dreary lately. Rain, cold, wind…even some snow has fallen on waterways in both states in recent days. And while it’s easy to stay home and let the fishing wait for sunnier days, it’s not at all necessary.
Staying home right now is actually a horrible way to spend these bleak days. The catfish are biting like made all across the Carolinas. They either don’t mind the cold, or the cold makes them especially hungry. Either way, days like these can be some of the best fishing days of the year for anglers willing to brave the elements.
Capt. Jason Wolfe of Wolfe’s Guide Service recently had a stellar day at Santee. He and his clients caught big numbers of Arkansas blue catfish that ranged from 5 to 25 pounds. The bite was non-stop.
“We caught them steady throughout the day. The majority of them were from 15 to 25 pounds, with a few smaller ones that would make great nuggets. We were just fishing for fun, so we released them all. We didn’t get into any truly trophy-sized fish, but that is always a possibility this time of year,” said Wolfe.