I’ve never been catfishing. any tips? i’m fishing in ceteral FL. would a lake or river work better i got some chicken gizzards at the store and i have some circle hooks. i don’t have a...

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I’ve never been catfishing. any tips?

Sep 12, 2021 09:27:48 #

FS Digest

i’m fishing in ceteral FL. would a lake or river work better i got some chicken gizzards at the store and i have some circle hooks. i don’t have a boat so i can’t go that deep (that’s what she said). thanks!

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by sirsam827

Sep 12, 2021 11:19:03 #

flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!

FS Digest wrote:

How stiff is your rod?

Sep 12, 2021 13:02:35 #

Don Fischer

I've never tried gizzards. Anymore My favorite bait is chicken breast mixed with strawberry jello and garlic powder. I have caught a lot of bull heads in lakes but never have caught any other kind of catfish in a lake. Know a lot of people seem to though.

Sep 12, 2021 13:05:05 #

Sarl Loc: Cntrl. FL

Also try chicken liver left to spoil a couple of days. Fish after dark. Take small towel to help hold the slippery fish.

Sep 13, 2021 08:58:48 #

Fish4fun Loc: Clinton, NJ & Venice, FL

Chicken skins work well too and they don’t easily come off the hook.

Sep 13, 2021 12:02:40 #

Don Fischer

Chicken skin has never occurred to me. Have to try that!

Sep 13, 2021 12:22:47 #

nutz4fish Loc: Colchester, CT

Stiff rod is actually required. If you have bass gear, use the stoutest you have. Cats are not sissies.

Sep 13, 2021 16:28:35 #

Jakestake83 Loc: Mooresville NC

Lakes or rivers, Makes no difference as long as you can find some deeper holes. In rivers where there might be more current use a heavier weight, lighter ones in lakes. You want to keep the bait a foot or two off the bottom, you can do that by using a small bobber at that distance from the weight, closer to the bait. Just be patient.

Dec 11, 2021 13:50:48 #

Sarl Loc: Cntrl. FL

Either a lake or a river can be productive. I suggest you speak with local tackle shop owners and see what species are available in your area to fish. My preference for big 15lb cats in Lake Champlain in VT is well aged i.e. stinky chicken livers. I generally use 8 lb mono, but many would say that is too light. I like the fight. Good luck.

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