Creek

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QUESTION: I live near a creek that is probably about "Maybe" 9ft. deep in the only deep pool. It is right under some small rocky shoals. Surprisingly we've caught a few 1 lbs Largemouths. Do you think it would hold catfish? I was wanting to throw some homemade trotlines in and try do you think I would have any sucess?

ANSWER: It depends on the creek. If it goes dry from time to time, I doubt it, but at 9 feet deep you should have some good catfish. Trotlines work as does Grabbling. Do a search on Google for Grabbling, Tickling, or any of several terms used by us southern folks for grabbing a catfish in the mouth and pulling him out of a hole. HOWEVER this is dangerous and should NEVER be tried without adult supervision or a partner nearby to assist you if you get stuck or hurt.
Trot lines are ok. If you know how to use a Trot Line you know to use swivels on the drops lines so the fish do not tangle the trot line. Cats like to roll and when they do they can tear up the hole trot line.
Jim

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QUESTION: Also what do you think those Largemouth would hit? We've always used Redworms but the problem is small bluegill clean the hook before the largemouth get a chance. I've already tried crawdad colored Rat-L-Traps.
         Thanks

ANSWER: Smallmouth really like crawfish. If that does not work use a smallish artificial worm or a soft jerk bait minnow.
Drifting a live worm, or even a live bluegill down the current will also often trigger a strike from a bass or a catfish or any other game fish around.
The Shad rap in orange in #5 is a good bait, as are some of the Mann Baits in crawfish color or shape.
Soft plastics in crawfish shape work good.

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QUESTION: I'm Very sorry I wasn't specific enough I meant for Largemouth. Smallmouth are there too, so you're answer is helpful. But what would you recommend for Largemouth?

Answer
WEll, my fault on that one. Both LM and SM love crawfish. Fish that live in a stream, both LM and SM eat almost exactly the same thing.
You may also be seeing some Kentucky Bass, also known as Spotted Bass. They look like a LM but are more of a stream fish.
A Kentucky Bass, has a tooth patch on its tongue, and the mouth ends even with the eye, instead of behind it like a LM and in front with a SM.
Jim