Help with catfish fishing

[fisher12889]

The only thing I would add to above posts is to make sure you leave the bale open on your reel when the bait is in the water. A 30+ lb catfish can easily yank your rod and reel into the water if you are not ready for it. I usually have two lines out at a time, put my rods in a holder or on the ground, open the bale and just watch the lines. When I start seeing the line go out, I close the bale and set the hook. That way my hands are free to hold beverages, snacks or whatever instead of holding my rod the whole time.

This is a good tip...also, if there's wind you might want to put a small pebble on your line so it doesn't get blown around. Pick one that is just heavy enough to hold your line in place. When a fish grabs the bait the pebble will move and it can run with the bait.

 

[RTC GAR TSN]

I've found a really different kind of bait but take those hot dogs that have been in your fridge for a year and get a big hook (trebble or single) then put a marshmallow, red gummy bear, and part of a hot dog. This is the main ingredient! Put the worm at the end so there's some live movement. This will work every single time where i fish. I've gone out 4 times in the past week and each time i've gone out i've caught at least four 20 pound channels and a 32 pound flathead.

 

[Dreamsofpeace54]

^ pics or it didnt happen.

 

[jworth]

that definitely sounds like a tall tale to me too