They are making a comeback in some southern waters. Believe it or not, the blue cat may be among the species of fish who actually flourish in rivers that have been tamed by locks, dams and riprap which direct current into the center of rivers, carving out deep holes. It is in these deep chutes and holes where the blue cat thrives. Blue cats have the same feeding habits as channel catfish. But blues will take cutbait, live bait, crayfish, mussels as well as dip and pasty baits.
Shad is a particularly favorite target of blue cat and anglers seeking blue cat.
Experienced anglers have learned how to use a throw net to catch gizzard shad beneath dams, and then use the shad on hook and line to catch blues.