by Areeb Khatib
We can successfully catch catfish by following some of the
fundamental methods. It
should be clear that
each and every rule or
method couldn't be
applied to water of all
types. The reason is
that, techniques and
baiting mixtures vary
from one target to the
other. List of simple
yet effective methods:
Rigging - Loop the bait
holder or the treble
hook from the beginning
of a line towards the
end, to a distance of
choice ideally between
18" to 24". The choice
of distance should be
according to the bait
that is being used. You
must use a weight to
keep the rig still
because any movement of
bait is not advisable.
You can also use
slipweight to keep the
bait stable. The purpose
of the weight is to just
be able to slide in the
line. This way the
weight will not be felt
by the fish and by the
time it would sense that
the bait is not real, it
would be too late.
Through multibait
technique multiple
catches can be made at
the same time. Just
place three- way swivel
along the line, simple.
The more it strikes the
more are the chances of
catching catfish in huge
quantity. Bait -
Chicken livers or medium
sized shrimps from the
groceries are the ideal
choice of experts. Body
of the shrimp should be
large enough to slide up
in a no.6 hook. Its tail
and skin should be taken
off. Here it becomes
easier, unlike in the
case of chicken where
use of pantyhose is
essential. To the treble
hook, a diameter of a
quarter, wrapped in a
piece of pantyhose with
a tag end is attached.
The following can also
be considered good
baits: blood worms,
minnows, catfish paste,
night crawlers, snails,
living or dead small
fish and dough baits.
Natural baits are best.
Chumming - Through this
method the fishermen are
able to catch more
catfish. Just throw in
the fishing area, balls
made up of a combination
of natural recipes. In
this way more and more
catfish get lured.
Remember to throw enough
mixture so that the
catfish can feed
completely. The same
recipe should be
attached to the hook,
which will be used for
fishing. Use of a
pleasant smelling flavor
in the mixture will do
wonders. Tackling -
Through this method a
great amount of catfish
get attracted. The
tackle should have a
spinning real and it
should be about 6 feet
long. Use of heavier
lines mean longer time
to catch the fish. Cost
should not be the
concern as experience
drawn from both cheap
and costly tackle is the
same. Always try to
remove the hooks with
the pliers after the
catch is over. Ensure
that the grip is secure.
Some fins are poisonous
so completely get rid of
them. Simply slide your
hand up to the fish's
stomach from its tail.
Place your fingers on
one side and your thumb
on the other. Then
remove the catfish from
the hook without hurting
yourself. All the best
for successful
catfishing.
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