Carp & Cats

Good success with average size commons, muds, and channels over the years. Tried the Mon a few times but mostly small lakes & ponds. Looking for something in the 20 pound range or even bigger. Any tips or suggestions? .. Baits, techniques, locations?

I'll give you this-

1- 4"-6" chub, or bigger, cut trout also is good
2- Big rod and reel set-up with 30 Big Cat Line and hook and sinker to match
3- Allegheny River from Lock 2 to the Point, not everywhere, but you'll find spots- plenty of 20+ lb. cats on that stretch

Creeks especially these southwestern Mudded up one can produce good size carp, the rivers, muddy creek outflow up at Moraine has gotten me two 25 lb carp and 40 inch channel cat last year