| There are a few basic methods that are | | | | catfish paste, night crawlers, snails, living or dead |
| effective in catching catfish. Bear in mind that | | | | small fish, and dough baits are also good choices |
| specific methods are applicable to specific kinds of | | | | of baits. Remember that the best baits are |
| waters. That is because techniques and baiting | | | | always those that nature produced. |
| mixtures are formulated for specific targets. | | | | 3) Chumming - Fishermen catch more catfish with |
| The following methods are simple, yet proven | | | | this method. This is simply throwing balls of |
| successful when used: | | | | mixtures of natural recipes in the fishing area. This |
| 1) Rigging method - Depending on the bait used, | | | | attracts more catfish; the trick is that the |
| loop the bait holder or the treble hook from a line | | | | mixture should be right enough for the catfish to |
| to a preferred distance to the end. Bait | | | | feed heavily. The hook that will be used to fish |
| movement is not suggested; therefore, a weight | | | | normally must have the same recipe for the bait. |
| must be used to allow the rig to be still. A good | | | | Adding a good smelling flavor into the pasty |
| distance shall be about 18" to 24." | | | | mixture attracts catfish more. |
| Same as the first method, using the Slipweight to | | | | 4) Tackling - Although the technique involved in |
| make the bait stable is also effective. The weight | | | | this method is by far effective, it's still the bait |
| does not matter as long as it can slide in the line. | | | | that attracts and brings the catfish in. As simple |
| The fish will not feel any weight and it will be late | | | | as it is, the tackle should be about 6 feet long |
| until they realize that the bait is fake. | | | | with a spinning real. |
| Multibait technique allows multiple catches at once. | | | | Choose heavier lines to allow more battle |
| Simply place three-way swivel along the line. As it | | | | between the fisherman and the catfish. It doesn't |
| draws more strikes it makes a great choice for | | | | necessarily have to be expensive. The experience |
| catching more catfish at the same time. | | | | you get from a cheaper tackle is no different |
| 2) Bait - Experts opt for chicken livers or medium | | | | from an expensive one. |
| sized shrimp from groceries. The shrimp's tail and | | | | Make sure the grip is secure hooks are removed |
| skin must be removed and body should be big | | | | by pliers after catching the fish. Avoid being stuck |
| enough to slide up in a number 6 hook. This is | | | | with the fins as some are poisonous. Just simply |
| simpler than the chicken which necessitates the | | | | sliding the hand up to its belly from tail, placing the |
| use of pantyhose. | | | | fingers behind one side and thumb behind the |
| A diameter of a quarter is wrapped in a piece of | | | | other can remove the catfish from the hook |
| pantyhose leaving a tag end then attach it | | | | without any harm. Happy catfishing and good luck! |
| through the treble hook. Blood worms, minnows, | | | | |