jcorrales
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| 06 Jun 2010 10:45 PM |
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I want to know the best bait for catfish. |
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slipperybob
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| 07 Jun 2010 02:27 AM |
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I've never settled for "the best" becuase success can change and preferrences can change depending on water conditions. For slip sinker, I will prefer to use fresh cut bait overall. For flatheads, I will prefer to use sucker minnows or bullheads for both slip sinker and slip bobber fishing. For bobber fishing, I've done well with leeches for channels. |
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jcorrales
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| 07 Jun 2010 06:06 PM |
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Cool thanx |
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txdanny
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| 07 Jun 2010 06:45 PM |
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i use chicken liver or stink bait and have a good success with it |
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cmiller13
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| 07 Jun 2010 07:58 PM |
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you know, i've been catfishing for years and the best bait that i've found combines my love for fishing and hunting. beleive it or not deer meat with just a little vanillia favoring has always give me great results in lakes, small ponds, and rivers.
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cmiller13
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| 07 Jun 2010 07:58 PM |
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you know, i've been catfishing for years and the best bait that i've found combines my love for fishing and hunting. beleive it or not deer meat with just a little vanillia favoring has always give me great results in lakes, small ponds, and rivers.
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cmiller13
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| 07 Jun 2010 07:59 PM |
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you know, i've been catfishing for years and the best bait that i've found combines my love for fishing and hunting. beleive it or not deer meat with just a little vanillia favoring has always give me great results in lakes, small ponds, and rivers.
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bass or bass?
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| 07 Jun 2010 09:01 PM |
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If you have an asian supermarket in your area, frozen squid is a great bait. I caught my largest channel on squid in February. For flatheads I use live bluegill or any sunfish.
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JoelW
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| 08 Jun 2010 10:41 PM |
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Magic Bait chicken liver and chicecken blood works really well for me
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jcorrales
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| 09 Jun 2010 05:33 PM |
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mrosch
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| 10 Jun 2010 01:57 PM |
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If i'm fishing for Channels i will use cut bait with a bobber or tight lining off the bottom. Shovelheads live Goldfish and bluegills. Best I can tell you is to find out what the forage fish is in the waters that you fish and use them for bait thats what the fish are eating anyway Carp cut is also a great bait for Channels |
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slipperybob
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| 10 Jun 2010 02:04 PM |
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Too bad we can't use carp, goldfish, or bluegills in our state. I would really like to use cut up carp for bait. I would also really like to use goldeye's too. Then again, I can't seem to catch one when I need to.  |
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JoeB
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| 10 Jun 2010 07:08 PM |
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I mostly fish for channels, and usually use chick liver or crawlers. The largest one came on a bullfrog tadpole, 14 # on 5 1/2 ft zebco 202 outfit. Big fun!  |
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jobu88
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| 12 Jun 2010 03:34 PM |
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In addition to my recent discovery of shrimp soaked in zesty Italian salad dressing, I have done pretty good with Berkely Gulf Alive artifical nightcrawler worms, and also with good ol' hot dogs. |
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JoelW
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| 12 Jun 2010 06:21 PM |
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Has anyone ever cuaght a cat on a strawberry? |
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slipperybob
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| 13 Jun 2010 12:07 AM |
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I've used smelt a few times and they were really into that stuff. They would touch any other cut bait on some occasions. |
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JoelW
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| 14 Jun 2010 12:23 PM |
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Posted By slipperybob on 13 Jun 2010 01:07 AM
I've used smelt a few times and they were really into that stuff. They would touch any other cut bait on some occasions.
What's smelt? |
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ahines18
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| 14 Jun 2010 05:39 PM |
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night crawler's work the best for me i dont have much luck with liver, cut bait, or stink bait. |
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Pegsguy
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| 14 Jun 2010 09:25 PM |
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Smelt is a species of small fish,usually no more than 5" long and on the thin side. Can't imagine using them for bait, they are way too tasty! Tom |
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cavereric
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| 17 Jun 2010 02:29 PM |
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Wow no one has mentioned shad. Live for flatheads and cut for blues |
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| 17 Jun 2010 02:32 PM |
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For drift fishing here in Santee Cooper chain in SC I use herring.....only bait for me. |
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Pegsguy
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| 17 Jun 2010 08:36 PM |
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I'm only an occasional cat fisherman, but I am picking up a thread here. Seems the oilier the bait the better hence the Italian dressing thing. I have heard that bratwurst works, maybe for the same reason? Tom |
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moose
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| 18 Jun 2010 06:10 AM |
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JUST ABOUT ANYTHING FOR CHANNELS= WORMS ,DOUGHBALL,TIGER SHRIMP RAW FROM KROGER'S,BALL PARK H0T DOGS,CHICKEN LIVER,BEEF LIVER,SMALL PCS. OF WHITE BREAD ROLLED UP INTO A SMALL BALL,DIP IN ANISE OIL,STRAWBERRY,VANILE, LIVE MINOWS,DEADMINOWS.
BIG FLATHEADS ,LIVE BAIT OR CUT BAIT, BLUE GILL,SHINNERS,SHAD,SKIP JACK,CARP, .....
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jbanks1
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| 25 Jun 2010 01:19 PM |
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1 Shad 2 bluegill 3 minnows anykind 4 raw shrimp 5 cooked shrimp 6 chicken breast cut up soaked in cherry koolaid 7 nightcrawler 8 can bisquit dough 9 chicken liver 10 crawdad i have caught fish on all of these but i have caught 3 really big cats they were flatheads 24,27,and 29 pounds the fist one i caught on bluegill(dead) number2 was bluegill(alive)number 3 minnow(dead) |
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smithwe
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| 26 Jun 2010 07:11 AM |
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I usually catch a few chubs from a nearby stream, take them to the big river for channels. Cut chubs works great here in MI. Also recently tried pickled bologna and had a pretty good night. |
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skeeter
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STIFFER LIVERS: Take a tub of chicken liver,drain off blood,spread out in high walled tupperware(ask your wife FIRST for you married men), sprinkle with vanilla extract, cover with about a half inch of brown sugar,put lid on tupperware,put in fridge(tell kids "it's what's for dinner if they mess with it"),let it chill overnight,take it out of tupperware,put it back in tub,pour some of the syrup on it or put in a big freezer bag. Take it fishin. Cut it with scissors(take your wife's best sewing shears ((teach her to use super braid for her sewing projects)) to cut bait with) just big enough to cover hook. Ya' can cast it a mile and it won't fall off hook. And for some odd reason they like the taste. Wipers like it too. What you don't use,toss it in the freezer. Keeps for a long time. |
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duckman
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| 27 Jun 2010 07:16 PM |
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if a berry tree like mulberry is hnging over water pick a few berriies put on hook and hold on. not only catfish but i seen a boatload o smallies caught the same way. but the cats really eat it up. also 2-3 crickets on a large hook under a float for stocked catfish |
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jcorrales
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| 29 Jun 2010 02:58 PM |
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with all of this info i got a 4lb channel cat last nite at BV thanx all you guys for all of that info |
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jcorrales
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| 29 Jun 2010 02:58 PM |
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with all of this info i got a 4lb channel cat last nite at BV thanx all you guys for all of that info |
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normgnome
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| 29 Jun 2010 05:52 PM |
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I fish for catfish alot. There tastes change throughout the season.. But Sonny's stinkbait is one of my normals. It is made in farmington iowa. I also like using big night crawlers. Chad and chicken liver also work around here, but like i said it changes throughout the season.. Bait shops are a good place to find out what fish are biting on. |
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JoelW
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| 30 Jun 2010 12:39 PM |
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Posted By cmiller13 on 07 Jun 2010 08:59 PM
you know, i've been catfishing for years and the best bait that i've found combines my love for fishing and hunting. beleive it or not deer meat with just a little vanillia favoring has always give me great results in lakes, small ponds, and rivers.
Do eat alot of dear meat or is there just to much? We end up giving ours away. |
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troutman3
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| 30 Jun 2010 09:24 PM |
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I like to get Chicken livers and leave them outside for a day or two
they will stink to high heaven but it work's,I add some garlic liquid
that you can buy at a bait shop.
Catch a Lot Of CatFish!! Have Fun!
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JoelW
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| 30 Jun 2010 11:21 PM |
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Any body ever tried Magic Bait?
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cmafia
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| 01 Jul 2010 03:42 AM |
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i use salmon eggs let them sit in the sun for a day or 2 make up some spwan sacs they work really good where i fish at |
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moose
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Posted By JoelW on 12 Jun 2010 07:21 PM
Has anyone ever cuaght a cat on a strawberry? I HAVE TRIEDA LOT OF THOSE TYPES OF BAIT AND ALL I GOT WAS STINK FINGERS.  |
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kb5252
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| 02 Jul 2010 12:57 PM |
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I've never used it personally but when I was around 14 or 15 years old (33 YO now) there used to be these two guys we'd run into on the river who swore by Irish Spring soap, they always seemed to have luck with it. Anyone else ever heard of this?
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cavereric
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| 06 Jul 2010 12:17 AM |
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I've heard of people using soap for trot lines but have not heard of any one using it for pole fishing. But I've heard of some weird stuff being used as cat bait over the years and every body swears that you'll catch tons of fish. |
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kb5252
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| 06 Jul 2010 08:03 AM |
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Tried some shrimp this weekend, didn't have much luck, got some bumps but they kept cleaning the bait from my hooks. |
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swygren
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| 08 Jul 2010 06:51 PM |
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in my small pond i give them old bread they love it |
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DonP.(SKIP)
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| 08 Jul 2010 09:23 PM |
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Best for channel catfish is anything that stinks, such as rotting or aged left over bait, kept in glass jar in backyard burial, and besure you leave the lid a bit loose, unless you want it to blow up. Just add some other items to it. I've used vanilla, cornmeal, anise, and like some, you can cook it on stove or electric burner in yard, and get rid of neighbors, draw cats, and help polute the air. Seriously, you should subscribe to North American Fisherman. I've been using their hints for all sorts of fish for over 50 years, and recording your time, tempature, wind, etc. and keeping good records can help you tremendously to achieve your goal of catching fish every time you go to the bank or on the water. Many good suggestions have been made. Don't use anything that's going to polute the water. But still the number one live bait is crayfish, crawfish, or pincer's. Not enough people use them and they are tremendous for all sorts of fish. Why do you think the manufacture's make look alike lures? Have fun, and don't forget, take a child fishing.
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jricherson
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| 10 Jul 2010 04:54 PM |
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i use chicken liver worms crickets and my secret recipe witch i will share mini marshmellows rolled into a sticky little ball coated with garlic powder and salt believe me it works |
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| 11 Jul 2010 12:52 PM |
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keeping a log is key, and all those baits are good, to the fella with the wopper on a 202, nice.... chichen liver set out in the sun for an hour and then dipped in either a touch of vinilla or just allowed to rippen to a green state is awesome....bacon is good as well likes to stay on the hook through multiple bites..... all of which are on a three way,,, i like to use miinows as well on this rig as you can catch anything!!!!! i have a prob. with the lake i have been fishing on for years....seems to be overran with turtles, i have removed and eaten over twenty and therre are still alot...i havenot seen any bigs in awile,,,concerned!!!! |
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dyardley
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| 11 Jul 2010 01:08 PM |
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i got my 8.85 lb channel on raw bacon. they seem to like the fatty oils. no weight a large triple hook and good placement. |
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coorsman
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| 04 Aug 2010 01:15 AM |
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Are any of you from the Denver area? I am goin for cats for the first time ever. I plan on using chicken liver or stink bait I will let you know how it goes. |
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fisherfanatic
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| 04 Aug 2010 12:29 PM |
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I prefer hot dogs and other stinky baits. Dough balls also work well.
TIGHT LINES! |
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jburdette1
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| 05 Aug 2010 02:22 PM |
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try a little chunk of ivory soap on a hook. u might be surprised. an old timer told me about it. |
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jburdette1
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| 05 Aug 2010 02:26 PM |
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if u want flathead, use a small crappie or perch under a log jam just outside the current, in the river.i have had great success with that ! |
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fisherfanatic
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| 06 Aug 2010 11:19 AM |
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jburdette1, I believe it's illegal to use gamefish as baitfish in some states. Might want to do some research on that!
TIGHT LINES! |
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hferguson1
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| 09 Aug 2010 08:37 PM |
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I have had problems with my presntation for catfish can you give me any info that might help me with my problem? thanks Herb. |
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hferguson1
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I have had problems with my presntation for catfish can you give me any info that might help me with my problem? thanks Herb. |
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hferguson1
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I have had problems with my presntation for catfish can you give me any info that might help me with my problem? thanks Herb. |
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hferguson1
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| 09 Aug 2010 08:37 PM |
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I have had problems with my presntation for catfish can you give me any info that might help me with my problem? thanks Herb. |
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hferguson1
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 I have had problems with my presntation for catfish can you give me any info that might help me with my problem? thanks Herb.  |
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fisherfanatic
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| 10 Aug 2010 09:45 AM |
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hferguson1, please only press the submit button once!
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yeah_sure_whynot
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| 11 Aug 2010 10:53 AM |
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well the one in my profile pic is laying in my bathtub. it's 51 pounds and was caught off of live perch in the pecos river but i also have alot of luck with chicken liver and raw shrimp. So basically anything that is bloody |
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fisherfanatic
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| 11 Aug 2010 03:47 PM |
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Why did you put the catfish in your bathtub? Did you release him?
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fishaddict
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| 18 Aug 2010 10:42 AM |
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catawba worms work better than anything i have tried. that is for take home fish of course. big river cats live or cut bait depending on the cats you are after.
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Posted By fishaddict on 18 Aug 2010 11:42 AM
catawba worms work better than anything i have tried. that is for take home fish of course. big river cats live or cut bait depending on the cats you are after.
I agree if you can get them worms. I have always had great luck with Green sunfish. |
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Posted By multispecies101 on 11 Aug 2010 04:47 PM
Why did you put the catfish in your bathtub? Did you release him?
The Classic Michigander Don't most people clean their fish when they take them home ? |
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timwarren350
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| 21 Aug 2010 02:56 PM |
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The best thing i have used is chicken liver or cut up shads. i have tried hot dogs but never really had any luck with them. |
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fisherfanatic
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Posted By timwarren350 on 21 Aug 2010 03:56 PM
The best thing i have used is chicken liver or cut up shads. i have tried hot dogs but never really had any luck with them. I've had better luck with the cheese filled hot dogs. Maybe you should try them.
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jfotopoulos
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| 22 Aug 2010 01:15 PM |
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I typically cut a bluegill (3"-5") in half and hook one of the halves through 1 side onto a #2 red baitholder hook. I add as much weight is needed for the conditions.
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jsanchez3
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| 22 Aug 2010 03:26 PM |
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 I TO HAVE BEEN LUCKY WITH THE HOTDOGS WITH CHEESE IN IT COST MORE BUT WORTH IT . I ALSO USE SHAD BUT I RUN HOOK THRU THE DORSAL FIN AND GUTS BEING THATS WHAT FISH EAT OUT, AND CHICKEN LIVER TUBS I ADD A GARLIC CLOVE TO IT , |
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timwarren350
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| 24 Aug 2010 08:43 PM |
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i've never thought about adding garlic cloves to the chicken live that sounds like a really good idea. i will have to give that a try. |
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rodrigo
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Best bait? What's handy? Ideally, catch your bait out of the same waters your fish. A long time ago, another member wrote this, Catch a green sunfish/bluegill cut off it's head, skin the body, cut off the fins. Hook the head on one line, weightless (in a lake/pond), & hook the skinned body on another line, weightless. If you're not bit in 20 minutes move and rebait. It's durable, and it catches fish. Like several people said, shad are great, use a cast net to get them. Depending on the size of shad, try the head on one line, guts on another, and if you can have 3, the rest of the body on the last.
I've seen channel cats being caught on liver at a local park, like kids can catch bluegills off a bed, and these were all 2-4 pound eaters. I returned the following week and did nearly as well and added white bass to the mix as well.
I've caught cats on crankbaits, spinnerbaits, huge bass jigs, tiny crappie jigs and even top water poppers.
Freshwater clams make a good bait as well as leeches and worms.
In my experience, you can spend money for cat baits, but it's probably just as easy to get your bait from the water you're going to fish. |
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jsanchez3
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| 26 Aug 2010 10:05 AM |
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  I ALSO MAKE MY OWN CHUM FOR CATS, |
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mbaldwin2
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another bait that i havent heard anyone say is fresh water mussels they work very great fo channels, blue, and hybrid cats we have hear in the cape fear flatheads will hit them as well but your looking at small ones and depending on what the cats are in the mood for i have heard cut eel works well to |
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