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Pondhopper8 · #1 07-16-2019, 11:16 PM

How widespread are flatheads throughout the Delaware? Saw a new record pulled out of the Susquehanna 50 lber!!! How far north is to far? Or are they taking over everywhere like the eating machines they are?!!

AndyS · #2 07-17-2019, 12:31 AM

The Susquehanna is infested with Flatheads, there is NO stopping these eating machines in the new found waters. Guys fish live sunnies at night.

bulletbob · #3 07-17-2019, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by AndyS

The Susquehanna is infested with Flatheads, there is NO stopping these eating machines in the new found waters. Guys fish live sunnies at night.

There are none in the susquehanna here in NY.. I live 15 minutes from the river, and none has ever been caught here yet.. Could be a dam, or some other impediment blocking them.. bob

MudCat08 · #4 07-17-2019, 10:56 AM

I fish for them in the Delaware in the late summer and fall. They are pretty far up north by now.
I would say Trenton and upstream are great places to start looking.

Deep pools with rocks are promising sites.
As mentioned, live sunfish at night works wonders. Also bigger sunfish cut in half sometimes works too. Gotta be fresh!

Pondhopper8 · #5 07-17-2019, 03:54 PM

Thanx for the info guys I appreciate it!! Found some nice deep rocky pools today on a scouting trip!!

MudCat08 · #6 07-17-2019, 05:53 PM

Once you start catching them, post up a report! Pics are always good