Uncommon Catfish Fishing Techniques

Catfish fishing techniques are broken down into the three main species

, which includes the channel catfish, blue catfish and the flathead catfish. You will use a different technique to catch each fish. However, keep in mind that just because one technique is for one species, does not mean that it won't work on another.

The big difference is in the size of the fish verses the bait and presentation. Before you set out for fishing the catfish, decide which one you will fish for and try the technique for that species and se how the day goes and how many bites you have before deciding if another technique might be needed.

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish inhabit warm water areas such as reservoirs, lakes, ponds and rivers. You can catch a channel catfish with cut fish, meats from the refrigerator, chicken livers, hot dogs and even McDonald's chicken nuggets.

Catfish will eat just about anything because they are a scavenger. You will need a 2/0 circle hook that has been sharpened and a 20 pound test line, a sturdy reel and some muscle to last through the fight after you catch the fish. Set up the bait on the hook and present it about six inches up from the bottom of the water, but if the water temperature is cold, suspend the bait in the water half way between the bottom and the surface. The channel catfish are smaller, but some have weighed in over 50 pounds.

Blue Catfish

The blue catfish can weigh in over 100 pounds. The blues will feed on the top of the water on insects or if they come across a small animal, frogs and smaller fish. Cut fish and chicken livers will work very well for baiting the blue catfish. You will need a heavy rod, 20-pound test line and some help from a fishing buddy bringing the fish into the boat. The best technique is to cut larger chunks of bait for the hook. Make sure that it is something stronger smelling with a 2/0 circle hook that has been sharpened. Present the bait around deeper waters around slower running rivers.

Flathead Catfish

The flathead catfish can weigh in as much as the blue catfish. The flatheads live in the deeper waters of reservoirs, ponds and lakes. The flathead is the hardest of the catfish family to catch because they do prefer live bait more so than the dead or smelly bait.

by: Daniel Eggertsen

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