Well now, if you’re headin’ out to Lake Norman for some catfishin’, lemme tell ya, things been a bit slow lately. The water’s gettin’ colder, and that always puts a damper on things. The fish, they ain’t bitin’ as fast as they usually do, but don’t you worry none! We’re still catchin’ some nice blue cats when we head out for a full day of fishin’. Just gotta be patient, that’s all. And if you’re out here in March, now that’s when things really start pickin’ up. The bite will get a whole lot better then, I promise ya that!
Now, when you’re fishin’ in Lake Norman, it’s not just the catfish you’ll be after. Oh no, there’s all sorts of fish to catch, ’cause this lake’s got a wide variety swimmin’ around in it. You’ll run into things like Black Crappies, Striped Bass, White Bass, Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Bluegill, and even Yellow Perch. Plenty of choices, ain’t there? You just gotta figure out what the fish are in the mood for that day!
But hold on just a second! If you’re thinkin’ of makin’ a big ol’ feast out of your catch, you might wanna be careful ’bout a couple things. You see, the lake has had some issues with mercury and PCBs, and that means you don’t wanna be eatin’ too much of certain fish. They say it’s best if you don’t eat more than two meals a month of Largemouth Bass or more than one meal a week of Striped Bass from Lake Norman. And a meal of fish, well, that’s usually about six ounces of uncooked fish. You’d be better off stickin’ to them fish that ain’t been known to pick up too much of that stuff.
And here’s somethin’ you might not know: Bluegill, they’re everywhere! I swear, they’re the most common sunfish around here. If you’re fishin’ at Lake Norman, you can almost guarantee you’re gonna catch a Bluegill or two. They’re just so plentiful, it’s hard not to catch one! But don’t let that fool ya—there’s plenty of other fish to go after too, so don’t be shy ’bout castin’ your line for whatever bites.
Now, as for how to fish, there’s a few things you gotta keep in mind. When the fish are bitin’ good, I like to use a whole dead shad. That’s when you can pull out the bigger baits. It works wonders, let me tell ya. But when the bite slows down, don’t be too quick to give up. Sometimes them fish won’t take a big ol’ 5-inch shad. When that happens, you’re better off usin’ something smaller, like a crappie or bream filet. The fish are a bit pickier when the water’s cold, so you gotta adjust to their mood!
Overall, Lake Norman’s a good place for fishin’, but like I said, you gotta be patient. It ain’t always easy, but with a little time and some good bait, you’ll be reelin’ in some good catches. March’s lookin’ like the best time for catfishin’, so mark your calendar and get ready for a good ol’ fish fry. Happy fishin’, y’all!
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