Despite an ability to grow to huge sizes and a willingness to chomp many different kinds of bait, cats are accorded respect by too few anglers. The creature I am referring to is the catfish. If more anglers knew what delicious creatures lurk in the depths of North Carolina's waters there might be a run on fishing tackle at sporting goods stores. Which is the tactic used by some of North Carolina's biggest, tastiest fish that hug the bottom of rivers and reservoirs and thereby stay largely under the radar. Access points downstream of there are widely scattered, but the river is generally navigable, especially by johnboats, so anglers can get to the fish.Sometimes the best way to stay unnoticed is to go along quietly, minding your own business-right in front of everybody. Putting out one or two live baits and a few smaller offerings provides anglers the opportunity to enjoy fast action from channels while waiting on the flatheads.ĭecent boating access to the Neuse River begins around Goldsboro, where there is a ramp near the U.S. Flatheads are also highly nocturnal, especially during the summer, so anglers should go out at night if they want to get in on the best big-cat action.ĭespite the good flathead population in the Neuse River, catfishermen shouldn't overlook the river's abundant channel cats.
Geared-down reels and rods that have a lot of pulling power and heavy braided line are needed to get the fish out of the timber. Flatheads spend most of the time lurking in and around tangles of timber, and they lunge for the thickest stuff any time they feel a hook. Flathead anglers often need even heavier gear than do blue catfish anglers.
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