Ultimate Fun In Red River Catfishing
Saturday, August 30, 2014
By Marlene Blevins
Fishing is a favorite hobby for many people. It does not involve a lot of capital and can be great fun for the whole family. In addition it is not exhausting and leaves you relaxed. If you are looking for a new experience or challenge in fishing, Red River catfishing is the ultimate challenge.
Cats are big in size and strong too so catching them is really difficult, in addition they are fighters and will not give in easily. In Red River, these cats hold the world record for size and abundance. On average they weigh 15 pounds but the largest can weigh up to 40 pounds. The record for the biggest cat is a blue which weighed 143 pounds and its length was 57 inches.
Red river is 885km long with its source in North Dakota and draining into Winnipeg in Mannitoba. Catfish and Red River are almost synonyms. This is because this place is famous all over the world for its cats. Whenever anyone thinks about catfish, this River is the first and best option available. Some are located in the bottom while others are located in ponds. Others are also found in the holes of the river bank.
This river has more than 70 dominant species of fish. Among the cats are Channel, Sauger, Mooneye and Northern Pike. Others are Walleye and Bullheads. Baits are used to attract fish to the hook. The best bait to use with cats is chicken livers, shrimps or frogs. Its crucial that the bait used is well prepared and often smelly.
A sinker is used to ensure that the bait stays at the bottom. Protect the knot from the sinker using a bead or surgical tubing. The barrel swivel allows turning for your bait in the current and minimizes the line twists. The hook is the last piece and size is dependent on the size of fish to be caught and the bait. The best time to catch catfishes is between midnight and 6am.
The diet of catfishes is anything from small plants, to fish and their eggs and also minnows. They also love worms and leeches. Upon reaching adulthood, they can eat other fish usually bigger than those they fed on earlier. These fishes do not seem to mind eating dead matter and for this they are called opportunistic feeders. . Their preferred feeding time is in the dead of the night usually at the bottom of water hence are called bottom feeders.
Cats have strong smell sense and use their whiskers to find food. Night feeding is important to them because their prey is asleep. In addition, they can survive in polluted water with low oxygen. Their sense of taste and smell is top notch. The bait has just to be near the whiskers for them to sense it. Their sense of sight is excellent and can feel noise and vibrations in water.
Cat fishing is an awesome experience for families and even the corporate world. It creates a sense of bond and fun for the family. For business partners or companies keen to influence a client or an investor, it can also be very handy. It is best to hire a boat when you go fishing and also get a guide.
Cats are big in size and strong too so catching them is really difficult, in addition they are fighters and will not give in easily. In Red River, these cats hold the world record for size and abundance. On average they weigh 15 pounds but the largest can weigh up to 40 pounds. The record for the biggest cat is a blue which weighed 143 pounds and its length was 57 inches.
Red river is 885km long with its source in North Dakota and draining into Winnipeg in Mannitoba. Catfish and Red River are almost synonyms. This is because this place is famous all over the world for its cats. Whenever anyone thinks about catfish, this River is the first and best option available. Some are located in the bottom while others are located in ponds. Others are also found in the holes of the river bank.
This river has more than 70 dominant species of fish. Among the cats are Channel, Sauger, Mooneye and Northern Pike. Others are Walleye and Bullheads. Baits are used to attract fish to the hook. The best bait to use with cats is chicken livers, shrimps or frogs. Its crucial that the bait used is well prepared and often smelly.
A sinker is used to ensure that the bait stays at the bottom. Protect the knot from the sinker using a bead or surgical tubing. The barrel swivel allows turning for your bait in the current and minimizes the line twists. The hook is the last piece and size is dependent on the size of fish to be caught and the bait. The best time to catch catfishes is between midnight and 6am.
The diet of catfishes is anything from small plants, to fish and their eggs and also minnows. They also love worms and leeches. Upon reaching adulthood, they can eat other fish usually bigger than those they fed on earlier. These fishes do not seem to mind eating dead matter and for this they are called opportunistic feeders. . Their preferred feeding time is in the dead of the night usually at the bottom of water hence are called bottom feeders.
Cats have strong smell sense and use their whiskers to find food. Night feeding is important to them because their prey is asleep. In addition, they can survive in polluted water with low oxygen. Their sense of taste and smell is top notch. The bait has just to be near the whiskers for them to sense it. Their sense of sight is excellent and can feel noise and vibrations in water.
Cat fishing is an awesome experience for families and even the corporate world. It creates a sense of bond and fun for the family. For business partners or companies keen to influence a client or an investor, it can also be very handy. It is best to hire a boat when you go fishing and also get a guide.
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