Over the years I have used worms, cut up minnows, and cut up shad.
They’ll feed on live (or fresh dead) bait they like easy meals that they don’t have to work for and they’re driven by their strong sense of smell and “taste”.
One is of 1.5 acre trophy size catch and release catfish that weigh up to 60 pounds, while the other is a 3 area lake stocked four times a week with farm raised fish that weigh 2 to 3 pound. I know this might sound weird, but soap is used in many areas to catch big cats.
If it’s the 10 lb plus catfish you’re targeting avoid the stink baits and just opt for minnows.
Thank you chad, for another great read and write up!this was great your suggestions fit my experiences i`ve caught channels on plugs but that doesn`t mean I use them to catch cats Enjoy your E-mails keep them comingthanks for the real info ! Occasionally I pick up a few flat head cats as well. You won’t need a plan B.Is there any way to keep turtles from stealing my bluegill off limb lines?No but haven’t had any issues running them all night.Great articl on different types of bait.
I might try the chicken/garlic/jello, or gizzard/garlic/jello.Best Catfish Bait: The Top 5 Catfish Baits Made SimpleThe best catfish bait for each catfish species made simple.
These are all very good. When lake fishing on a big body of water for catfish you can anticipate to catch some trophy sized channel cats.
Catfishing tips, techniques and information from professional catfish guides anglers.Several years ago while sifting through questions that had been sent in by email I realized that there was one question that was asked over and over again and that’s people I quit counting emails at 257 before I finally gave up.Theres slight variations in each of these questions based on types of catfish, different bodies of water etc., but they all go something like this……Looking through these questions about the best catfish bait I realized 99% of them provide no species information and lump “catfish” into one group instead of asking about the species they plan to target.The approach to fishing for blue cats is very different than that of fishing for channels and flatheads and that means the best catfish bait for species is very different.While it’s highly possible to be fishing for blues and catch channels, developing a specialized approach and using the right bait for the right species will greatly increase your success and often make the difference between fishing and catching.Make sure you read up on the types of catfish so you have a better understanding of their behaviors, preferences and differences between each one.There’s many variables in fishing and often no absolutes.
Think I’ll try live bait and dip bait. When lake fishing on a big body of water for catfish you can anticipate to catch some trophy sized channel cats. Catching big monster trophy catfish. Bear in mind that catfish primarily find food based upon scent; so use something that is getting their attention.The truly large catfish like to eat other fish.
Ferguson, would a dip bait made of Shad, Minnows, Night Crawlers, Crawfish, and mybe Chicken Liver would workBeing primarily a bay fisherman I fish lake conroe in the evenings when it gets too hot to bay fish. I have always had luck using them.I read your articles on a lot of stuff an I trust your information on what u putting on but what about the people who don’t have boats to catch live shads and other live baits with the net what’s the alternativeI live in Colorado and usually have good luck with chunks of chicken breasts soaked in jello and garlic powder.
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Im the Riverkeeper for two small rivers in southeastern va.
I dish gor catfish at night.
I try shallow, deep, suspended, in the middle of the river, next to shore, slack water fast water, still hardly ever catch a fish oyt there at night.
I seem to have the best luck on fresh shrimp. Catching big catfish in a lake is an exhilarating experience but you have to have the right tackle and setup to land them. This technique works fantastic during the early periods of summer.Where the rivers pour into the lakes is another gem for capturing large catfish.
You can get a stick and “punch” the hook into the bait and pull it out leaving a blob of bait on the hook.
Im using fresh cut bream on the rods. Was thinking about trying to make little packages of it and use some of my wife’s panty hose to contain the bait then thread on the hook like you might some cut bait or something?