what lure to use/how to hook a...

[maniac]

If it's a bass on the bed throw a tube or a worm,past the fish. Then drag the lure in to the nest and leave it there if the fish doesn't suck it in shake it a little. If you pester it long enough it will either swim off or take your offering. And yes channel cats do take lures,especially during the spawn. A c-d 7 rapala was our favorite lure for catching cat's, in a local lake during the spawn in june. most people don't agree with me ,untill they see it for their self. Ive caught cats up to twelve pounds on rapala's. Give it a try you just might be surprised! Good luck on catching those big fish,they can be hard to catch sometimes, even during the spawn!
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