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