Stories abound about bizarre, catfish bait 'secrets' sure to bring in the best catches of monster catfish, and though none seem more far fetched to the average person, it seems that catfish soap bait just might be a bizarre secret that works quite well.
One thing to remember, if you plan to try your luck at catching catfish with soap bait, is that not all soaps are created equal. In fact,...
Catching large catfish is, like most other things, a function of knowledge. You need to understand your prey, their habits and idiosyncrasies. You also need to understand their environment.
Let's start with the species. If you want large fish, then only three species are worth consideration in the U.S. in freshwater. They are the Blue Catfish (Ictalurus furcatus). the Channel Catfish...
It is common knowledge that Oklahoma boasts some of the finest catfish fishing in the United States. Taking advantage of just a little know how and a bit of good advice will have you catching a nice mess of catfish to fry up in no time at all.
Try fishing Arcadia Lake near Oklahoma City in Edmund. Many anglers believe that Acadia is one of the best choices for catching even trophy sized...
There are many major lakes and reservoirs found in Pennsylvania that are great for walleye fishing. This species of fish is very popular with anglers everywhere as they can be extremely challenging and their flaky white flesh is very tasty. Normally, the walleye is a cautious species that will stay in deeper water for protection as it makes them feel safer. When fishing for walleye in...
Freshwater fishermen and women love a good challenge and walleye is one of the many challenges they can face if they choose to try their hand fishing in the state of Wyoming. Mysterious creatures, these type of fish loves to hide out in the sandy or rocky bottom of whatever body of water they happen to be in. They love the cold water, yet tolerate the warmer temperatures when summer and fall...
If you are a fan of fishing for catfish then you already know that catfish have an incredible sense of smell. The best way to catch a catfish is to take advantage of this keen sense of smell with the bait you use. This is how catfish punch bait came to be.
Punch bait is characteristically smelly and it can be used in a variety of ways while fishing for cat. The type of cat you are fishing...
If you want to catch really huge catfish, then live, or cut bait is the way to go. But if you just want a mess of eating-sized channel cats, the you might want to try making your own bait. Commercial dough baits are available, but it's more fun to make your own. Most involve ingredients with, shall we say, a pronounced bouquet. Catfish have an incredible sense of smell, and are attracted to...
Fishermen in Ohio have a huge assortment of fish from which to choose during the warmer summer months, but catfishing seems to have gained in popularity especially in the heat of the summer.
Probably the most inviting thing about fishing for catfish is that they are not picky about what they eat, and will bite almost anything you throw their way. Natural bottom feeders, catfish will eat...
Have you ever had the opportunity to go Mississippi catfish fishing? If not, you really should give it a try because it will be one of the best fishing trips that you have ever experienced. Some of the biggest catfish ever caught came from the Mississippi River. In fact, the Mississippi state record for the blue catfish was caught here. This is just one example of the opportunities the lakes...
Some people believe that skinning catfish is more difficult than cleaning other types of fish, but once you get the hang of it, you will be surprised at how much easier it really can be! Catfish don't have scales, but have a quite tough skin, so it is different from scaling other types of fish, but with a little bit of instruction and know how, you will have the catfish sizzling in the pan in...
