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Since it has became such a hot topic, I got a bass boat gps it at 83mph love my bass fishing, but I enjoy the off weeknds with my kids fishing. We are goin out his weekend to enjoy another relaxing weekend at the lake. So here is the question, I want to know what and how to jug/noddle fish. Never done it b4 and we are usually in a cove swimming most the day so I though why not? Any pointers how deep to fish? 2 lt bottles or will like the 24oz do? Just place them around the cove or should it be in the channel?
 
If im using jugs, I opt for a min. one gallon jug.
Bleach jugs (cleaned of course), windhsield washer jug, or any comparable size. Youll find a larger cat will take these for a ride ! A lot of fun to chase, esp when I dont have anything more than a trolling motor. I assume the smaller ones would work, though you might lose them with bigger fish. I also use "noodles" the pool type flotation things, cut into 1'-0" or so sections, tie (2) together if needed. I have a few of these with PVC pipe cut and placed in them to act as "bobbers" with flourescent duct tape on the end. I have mine rigged with 6-18 ft heavy fishing line, 20 lb or so. I also use light rope on some (like trotlines) Set some at each depth to establish depth of action, then set them all this depth. Heavy trebles on the buisness end, heavy ga. wide gaps work well also. Bait with your choice of bait, I use livers, stink bait, or cut bait for cats, although wanting to try the chick breast sugg. by others here. I have also used minnows, and caught every imaginable type of fish/turtle this way.
TWRA rules say that all jugs/noodles are marked with name and address of owner, and some TWRA lakes have special rules on days you can/cant. Good luck and have fun.
 
I am a noodle guy myself, and mostly jug/noodle in the lake, although I am going to be hitting the river hard once the riverhouse in Florence Al gets finished remodeled. If you are in a lake, I'll tell you what has been tested and proven for me time and time again in the lakes that I fish often. For big blues 12ft - 14 ft depth (in 20ft deep water), usually line noodles up across the mouth of a cove, and cutbait seems to work the best although I am going to try chicken breast for them also. Patience works also, as the big blues don't seem near as active as channel cats. For channel cats, especially 2-5 lb... TREETOPS,TREETOPS,TREETOPS... Anywhere you see a sign of a sunken tree in the water, or maybe along the bank where a log or tree has fallen and is submerged is usually a guaranteed channel for us. All of my noodles for this vary in depth 6ft to 10ft, regardless of water depth. I use rooster liver, and have tried chicken breast recently and really pleased with it.. but in the summer time, vary rarely leave the lake without limiting out. The only downside with the treetops is be prepared to have the noodles hang up sometimes. If thats the case and there is a fish on, don't be so quick to break the line as a lot of times I will pull and then give some slack and more times than not the fish will unhang itself. Thats where the 6ft length comes in handy also, a lot less line to tangle. Anyways, good luck to you. My daughter, and my friends kids absolutely love it... and as a result has got me "hooked"
 
Thanks guys, we r just wanting to have a little fun so I figured while they swim why not try to get afish or two?
 
I started with 2 liter bottles but moved up to the noodles.Pretty fun.Cats like different baits at different times of the year but once you figure out what they want,you cant keep them baited.I use certain baits according to water temps.Cooler water I use cut bait or worms.Warmer temps I use Chicken Livers or Hotdogs with Hotdogs my preference.Never have tried the chicken breast but sure it would work with the chicken smell.One other note,your carpet will suck when the slime gets on it so try to avoid that if u can.
 
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Thanks to all! Had a blast today! Ten noodles yelded on cat one big gill and one that got away! We chased the thing for about five min and it finally broke the line but it wasn't in the water five min before it took off.thanks again!
 

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