Additional Notes: First, I need to point out that while I am a relatively experienced freshwater angler, and while I also frequently fish heavier/faster rods throwing big streamers and topwater patterns, I am not an experienced saltwater angler, so there was a decently steep learning curve involved on my part especially in the wind
It shows theres good competition across the board, and it proves theres a chance for anyone to do some special things. The entire field will compete on Oct
For those drop-offs into deeper water-like points, I like to use a 3/4 ounce Ikes Flip Out Jig with a D Bomb for a faster fall and a Chunky D to slow the fall
Fish that are commonly used for cut bait for catfish include: Carp (both common carp and Asian carp) Drum (also called Gaspergou) Buffalo Perch Bluegill These baits can often work as well as shad or skipjack but my experience has always been theyre not as consistent
Ethan Albright, a lifelong fisherman and a student at Hempfield High School, took third place at the International Science and Engineering Fair in May, after winning a local science fair with the same project in March
