I do a lot of river bank fishing in Nebraska, mainly the Missouri and the Platte river for catfish. My problem is finding heavy structure and deep holes, where the bigger cats hold. How would one find these hot spots without the advantages of having a boat and electronics?
I have noticed vortex pools that apear from time to time in some areas. Are these the areas I need to target or am I reading the river wrong.
In the Missouri we do have rock peirs that look like fingers off the bank that create reverse flow within the coves. I have targeted these areas on the back side out of the current of the main river with no luck.
I have lugged tons of tackle, poles and bait for miles through forests and steep banks stopping every so often and throwin, in search for mr. wiskers. I do fair for anything in the 1-15 pound range but nothing worth getting excited about.
Any advice would be greatly admired.
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