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Author:
NorthEastFisherman
Date:
Jun 09, 2012
Subject:
Catfish tips?
Message:
I think im going tomorrow at a friends pond for some bass but i think there may be catfish in it and would rather get one of those because im getting bored of the bass. What are some good ways to catch catfish in smaller ponds (max 5 acres)? Im bringing nightcrawlers and we may buy shiners. Should we use something else like hotdogs, soap, stink baits? I just need some start off tips for medium sized catfish or bullheads. Any help would be appreciated THANKS!! Oh and the only background info i know is that there are perch, sunfish, catfish and/or bullheads, lmb, smb, and trout but the trout probably died. Its about 15 feet at its deepest point. Theres weeds, an island with rocks and sand in the middle, and random submerged pillars. Most of the bottom is a mud/sand substrate. I'll be fishing from shore too.
Author:
Michael
Date:
Jun 09, 2012
Message:
Anything stinky, dead, or natural on the bottom works.
Big nightcrawlers on the bottom work very well. Dead shiners heavily salted are killers. Rotten raw shrimp works. Berkley Power Bait too. Meats such as sausage, hot dogs, ham, pepperoni, and salami are nice. Even chunks of a small panfish or a live or dead crayfish will work.
Author:
Michael
Date:
Jun 09, 2012
Message:
One specie you have to watch out for when bottom fishing with meats for catfish is snapping turtles.
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