How To Catch Catfish

Learning how to fish for catfish isn't hard, but it takes a little know how and luck. The first obstacle to tackle (no pun intended) is trying to figure out what type of catfish you want to fish for.

The most popular catfish to catch are channel, blue and flathead. Determining what type you want to catch will also help you determine you're fishing location.

Here in Missouri, you can catch just about any type of catfish you want. The most popular is the channel. Channels are the most popular because they're the most abundant.

They're the most abundant because they're found in most lakes, rivers, private ponds and even small creeks. Blue and flathead's are predominantly found in large rivers.

After figuring out what type of catfish you want to catch, you need to get the right equipment and the best catfish bait you can get your hands on. Personally, I never fish for cats with anything less than a heavy action pole, and heavy test line. They're aggressive fish, and will fight until completely exhausted.

You want to make sure you have the right equipment because you don't want a monster to break your line, or even worst, break your pole or reel. Another great catfishing tip is to either use a pole holder or hold your pole. You definitely want to anchor your poles down. I've literally had poles snatched from the bank by hungry monster cats, and it only took a split second.

Some people would also suggest that you can't learn how to fish for catfish without a cooler full of beer. The saying used to be, "if you don't catch fish, at least you'll catch a buzz." You must always remember to be safe and alert when fishing.

If you catch a monster catfish, you really should try eating it if you never have. They're great tasting fish, and the most common dressing method is skinning the catfish and either filleting or cutting the catfish into steaks. The catfish is a mild tasting fish, and can be fried, baked, smoked, poached or even pickled.

So now that you have the basics on how to fish for catfish, you just need to decide what type of catfish you're going to fish for. Personally, I love fishing for cats because it's one of the best ways to pass time. It's also a great way to spend time with the family, and you can pass on a tradition to your kids.

But be careful, catfishing can be like a drug -- addictive. In the beginning, you'll find yourself fishing whenever you can and thinking about catfishing -- every waking second. You might also find your checking account is a little smaller because you're spending money on poles, reels, and the latest stink bait to hit the market?

If you haven't tried your hand at catfishing, go ahead and try it. Like I said, "learning how to fish for catfish," isn't rocket science, but it does take some know how and a little luck.

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