| We can successfully catch catfish by following some | | | | diameter of a quarter, wrapped in a piece of |
| of the fundamental methods. It should be clear that | | | | pantyhose with a tag end is attached. The following |
| each and every rule or method couldn't be applied to | | | | can also be considered good baits: blood worms, |
| water of all types. The reason is that, techniques and | | | | minnows, catfish paste, night crawlers, snails, living or |
| baiting mixtures vary from one target to the other. | | | | dead small fish and dough baits. Natural baits are best. |
| List of simple yet effective methods: | | | | Chumming - Through this method the fishermen are |
| Rigging - Loop the bait holder or the treble hook from | | | | able to catch more catfish. Just throw in the fishing |
| the beginning of a line towards the end, to a distance | | | | area, balls made up of a combination of natural recipes. |
| of choice ideally between 18" to 24". The choice of | | | | In this way more and more catfish get lured. |
| distance should be according to the bait that is being | | | | Remember to throw enough mixture so that the |
| used. You must use a weight to keep the rig still | | | | catfish can feed completely. The same recipe should |
| because any movement of bait is not advisable. You | | | | be attached to the hook, which will be used for fishing. |
| can also use slipweight to keep the bait stable. The | | | | Use of a pleasant smelling flavor in the mixture will do |
| purpose of the weight is to just be able to slide in the | | | | wonders. |
| line. This way the weight will not be felt by the fish and | | | | Tackling - Through this method a great amount of |
| by the time it would sense that the bait is not real, it | | | | catfish get attracted. The tackle should have a spinning |
| would be too late. Through multibait technique multiple | | | | real and it should be about 6 feet long. Use of heavier |
| catches can be made at the same time. Just place | | | | lines mean longer time to catch the fish. Cost should |
| three- way swivel along the line, simple. The more it | | | | not be the concern as experience drawn from both |
| strikes the more are the chances of catching catfish in | | | | cheap and costly tackle is the same. Always try to |
| huge quantity. | | | | remove the hooks with the pliers after the catch is |
| Bait - Chicken livers or medium sized shrimps from the | | | | over. Ensure that the grip is secure. Some fins are |
| groceries are the ideal choice of experts. Body of the | | | | poisonous so completely get rid of them. Simply slide |
| shrimp should be large enough to slide up in a no.6 | | | | your hand up to the fish's stomach from its tail. Place |
| hook. Its tail and skin should be taken off. Here it | | | | your fingers on one side and your thumb on the other. |
| becomes easier, unlike in the case of chicken where | | | | Then remove the catfish from the hook without hurting |
| use of pantyhose is essential. To the treble hook, a | | | | yourself. All the best for successful catfishing. |