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6 Highly Effective Baits for Hooking Catfish

So you want to catch some monster cats? Catfish eat much of everything that’s meat. They also are a nocturnal fish. So, if you want the best chance of catching some big ones, go at night.

Now you have to think about what they like to eat. Their list of bait is long and fairly easy to get a hold of, so be happy about that.

caught a decent sized catfish

Cut Shad


Shad are a very silver and shiny baitfish. On top of that, they stink like you couldn’t imagine. This makes them very visible, easy to smell, and all the easier for the catfish to find. This makes them coveted catfish bait. Frozen shad is good, fresh shad is better.

Cut Bluegill


Bluegills are a pan fish, and many pan fish are used for bait. In particular the Bluegills are good bait. If you use the head, their shiny eyes reflect in the often-murky water. That’s why many master cat fishermen will use the head, but the body cuts are just as good.

White Perch


White Perch are basically a mini white bass, which catfish like as well, and more often than not white perch are easy to get a hold of. They are overpopulating many of the lakes that they live in. So go nuts. Bag them, freeze them, eat them, there are enough for everyone.

Chicken Liver


This is an old favorite, and it works great. There’s always a little blood on that liver so the catfish can smell it fairly well, and it must be tasty because they eat it up like crazy.

Chubs


Chubs are a lot like a minnow. They’re small and cylindrical. But they’re quite a bit bigger than minnows. The only problem is you might have a little trouble being able to find them. You might have some luck in a small channel in a river. Most people that use chubs have a spot that they know chubs live in.

Blood


This one is easy. If you know someone that slaughters livestock you could probably get some blood from him or her. Then all you have to do is put the blood in a pan and let it sit until it coagulates. Then cut it into cubes and throw it on a hook. It’s easy as that.

Enjoy fishing for the big cats. I also might add that using blood spray on any of these baits is a great way to help land a monster. Happy fishing!


Random Informative Fishing Tip #1: The Best Locations of Fresh Water Fishing Are Always Hidden

Locations of fresh water fishing can be found all over the place, from local ponds to excellent rivers. But the trick is finding the best locations of fresh water fishing that are available in your area.

So how do you go about finding these awesome places to fish?

a secret fishing spot

The easiest and simplest way is to ask you friends and family. Where do they have the most and biggest catches? 

Be sure also ask them what part of the river or lake they fish on, what time of day, year, etc. All of these factors should be considered.

It might also help to get some local topographic maps to find some unknown locations of fresh water fishing. These are more efficient and showing smaller, hidden ponds and small lakes. 

Be sure to look for valleys or low elevation areas surrounded by higher land. If you’re looking for a certain type of fish, try contacting your local or state natural department of resources. Their websites or local office may offer plenty of information on some good places to fish. 

In addition, they may have statistics of animal life and pollution levels in rivers and other bodies of water, which should help your decision.

Probably the best locations of fresh water fishing are unknown; fisherman find them and keep them to themselves! But by using some of the ideas I've mentioned and brainstorming your own, you'll soon have your own secret fishing spot!


Random Informative Fishing Tip #2: Enjoy the Outdoors with Oswego Fishing

Oswego fishing is definitely one of the hottest fishing counties in the northeast. With year-round fishing opportunities, prize winning catches and a wide range of hot spots, the waters and tributaries of eastern Great Lake Ontario are an extremely tempting draw for both newbie as well as experienced anglers.

Oswego fishing is usually all about the trophy fishing, because they time after time bring in some huge fish. It's just that simple! It’s a never ending hot spot to fish.

fun oswego fishing experience

They have pro-am tournaments all the time. In fact, just last month, a large outdoor recreation company presented a trout and salmon tournament on Lake Ontario. And quite some years ago, the Pulaski Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce managed the tournament and surrounding festivities.

With another huge outdoor recreation and hunting company coming on board as the title sponsor and the tremendous support from local and national sponsors, look for prize money to increase in the future as well.

Also there is the Lake Ontario challenge cup series too look forward too. So look into hitting up some of the best fishing water in the northeast this fishing season.

Tourists never leave these waters unhappy, get a hold of a charter and they will make sure you have a good time and a good catch at the end of the day. Oswego fishing is a truly great experience!


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