Mac Byrum

The number (10 to 20) of cats being caught remains the same as last week but, the quality of the catch has improved. Suffient number of cats in the 6 to 15 pound class have been netted to make your fishing trip interesting. As the weather cools, along with the water, we should move into the trophy size fish by October.Fish are deeper than normal and this is all due to the bait fish (blue backs) seeking cooler water.

Fish Species: Catfish
Bait Used: Cut bream, crappie, shad & white perch
Tackle Used: Bait casting reels, 6.5 to 7 med. rods & 25 pound cajun line.
Method Used: Wind drifting and slow trolling (1/2 MPH)
Water Depth: 20 to 40
Water Temperature: 80
Wind Direction: Northeast
Wind Speed: 5 to 15

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Mac Byrum

About The Author: Captain Mac Byrum

Company: Fishing with Mac

Area Reporting: Lake Norman, NC

Bio: Mac Byrum started fishing on Norman in the early eighties from his camper at Wildlife Woods campground. In 1986, he and his wife (Frankie) acquired a little piece of haven on the lake where they retired to in 1999. Mac has been fishing for catfish and stripers ever since, with a little time spent working at his part time job at Denver Sportsman (formally Rob and Don's Sportsman). In the mid eighties Mac joined the Lake Norman Striper Swipers and has been a member ever since. Also, Mac is a charter member of the Carolina's Catfish Club and a past president. His love of fishing and his willingness to share his knowledge of fishing is well known among his peers and those he comes in contact with. If you want to catch fish and also learn the latest techniques, Mac is your guide and teacher.

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