Fishing Frenzy

Catfishing has become more and more popular not only in the United States but as well as in many countries like Canada and countries in Asia. This is because catfish does not only provide a good meal but they are also fun and easy to catch especially that catfish can be found in both saltwater and freshwater. Catfish has a barbell or whiskers similar to a cat which they use for sensory purposes and this makes them easy to be identified and distinguished among other types of fishes. Among the many numbers of baits that one can use in catfishing, some of the most popular are sucker minnow, worms, frogs, cutbait, chicken liver and shrimps.

Catfish are easy to find and it is easy to find a good location to do catfishing because most catfish are found in freshwater. Also, you do not need complicated tools when catfishing since it only requires you to use the most basic fishing equipment. The following are some tips that may be helpful in order for you to catch catfish easier:

-It is good to do catfishing during early fall and spring because water is high due to the melting of the snow and autumn rains and this makes catfish more active.

-Catfish are known t be more active during the night and less active during the night. Most experts in catfishing recommend that you do your catfishing during dusk to be able to catch more catfish.

-During summer, it also recommended to do catfishing since warm water may cause the catfish to be groggy and slow moving. But when you do your catfishing, make sure to do it at night.

-Areas where catfish typically lurk include fallen trees, hollowed stumps, side banks and base of dams.

-Unlike when catfishing during the day, catfishing at night requires you to be quieter because of the absence of daytime noise that can cover up the noise you make.

-Prior to catfishing, it is important that one knows information about catfish like the different types of catfish, the baits that attracts them easily and the habitat of the different types of catfish. These information are vital in the success of your catfishing.

-Using a live bait that is able to wiggle and produce water vibrations is important especially if you are planning to do catfishing in still water like the pond or lake since this will easily catch the attention of the catfish.

-Upon choosing what bait to use, it should be remembered that catfish tends to be more attracted to baits that are fresher.

-When catfishing, make sure to keep the hook on the water and make little to no movements. If nothing happens after 15 to 20 minutes, you can start to look for another location to throw your bait.