Articles about blue catfish (0-50 of 175)

  • Catfishing In Ponds
    By: Jack Clark | - If you go catfishing in ponds, then you will run into at least 3 different varieties of catfish. The smallest of the 3, and the hardest to catch, are called channel catfish. The other 2 are the flathead catfish and the blue catfish, and these can grow to be big.Channel catfish are scavengers - they will eat whatever comes their way most of the time. This includes things like bugs and other dead fish, which makes them great for rearing. It also makes them easy to catch with just regular catfish b ...
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  • What About Catfish Lures?
    By: Wade McBride | - You know hes out there. Lurking in deep water. Taking his time. Waiting for something unbelievably delicious to drift past . . .

    And you, in turn are floating quietly above him - almost motionless in your boat; you have the finest catfishing gear that money can buy; you know how to attract them because youve done this many times but this time, its different. This time, youre going after the big one.

    Hes down there and youre up here. How are you go ...

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  • Be Prepared With The Right Catfishing Tackle
    By: Wade McBride | - Youve enjoyed fishing trips for years your father used to take you when you were a kid and youd have the greatest time together. And later, you used to go up to the lake in September with friends and see if you could get a salmon or two or some trout which you could cook around the campfire.

    But this is different. A couple of your friends want to go catfishing and its something youve not done before. Youre going to need some catfishing tackle. And because there ar ...

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  • Catfish Bait, Catfish Rigs, Catfishing, Catfishing In Ponds
    By: WoodburyChiro | - Catfish Bait

    Consider this the 101 for catfishing because it will give you a brief description of the entire scope of what catfishing is all about, from catfish bait to Flathead catfish. For more details, you will have to delve deeper into the art and sport of catfishing, maybe by talking to the experienced anglers when you go out each time.

    There are 5 words you have to memorize right now if you’re serious about catfishing: species, gear, bait, technique, and loc ...

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  • Flathead Catfish - Learn Some Tips And Info To Help You Catch More
    By: Robert W. Benjamin | - Flathead Catfish as their name implies have a very large and flat shaped head, their upper bodies are often chalky yellow, colored or light shades of brown, but like bullheads and other catfish, they can be different shades of color depending upon their habitat and other water conditions. Blue Catfish, like Flathead Catfish, can grow to be quite huge, in fact over 100 pounds.

    Flathead Catfish are not at all like Channel Catfish or Blue Catfish when it comes to eating habits, channel ...

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  • Blue Catfish - Learn Some Tips And Info To Help You Catch More
    By: Robert W. Benjamin | - Blue Catfish are as their name implies are chalky blue-grey colored over the main area of their body, and their bellies or underside areas are usually cream to white colored. They are one of the most tastiest of the catfish species, and are a prized fish to catch for many fishermen.

    Blue Catfish can grow to be quite huge, in fact they have been caught weighing over 100 pounds, and they can live over a quarter of a century. Depending upon where you live, and water temperature, blue ...

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  • Best Baits For Catching Catfish
    By: J.C. Banks | - Several species of catfish can be caught with live baits, cut baits or secret recipe catfish baits.

    Live baits for catching catfish include earthworms, crickets, insect larvae and even whole large fish, with the type of live bait usually dependant on the species of catfish. The most commonly used live baits for smaller catfish are usually earthworms and nightcrawlers.

    Earthworms can be dug fresh from the garden while nightcrawlers can be bought at tackle shops. Either c ...

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  • Five Tips On Fishing For Catfish
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Catching catfish isn't rocket science, but there are a few tips that will help you increase your harvest.

    Before we get into techniques, it is important to understand some of the biology of the different catfish species in the US.

    There are 4 main species that are normally targeted. The most popular is with out question, the Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). Not only do millions of anglers seek after the Channel Cat, but they are also raised commercially for re ...

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  • Great Catfish Baits
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Catfish fishing is a sport that is enjoyed by anglers all over for the simple thrill of reeling them in. There are several species of catfish such as the
    Flathead, channel, blue and bullhead catfish and some of these can grow to some incredible sizes. They are considered a predatory fish which makes them aggressive when caught.

    This is part of the thrill of going catfish fishing because when you start to reel in one these monsters, you're doing something challenging and f ...

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  • Tips On Catfish In Texas
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Anglers have been fishing for catfish throughout the ages partly for the tasty meal they make and partly for the fun and excitement of reeling them in. The waters in Texas create the prefect habitat for the catfish to thrive which means it has some of the best fishing you'll find anywhere. You'll find the catfish scattered throughout the Lonestar state in all kinds of water from large lakes and rivers to small ponds making it easy to find a place to enjoy catfish fishing.

    Texas is ...

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  • Techniques For Catching Missouri River Catfish
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - The Missouri River is one of the longest rivers found in the United States stretching 2,341 miles long. It also provides some of the best fishing you can find anywhere in the nation especially when it comes to catfish fishing. The catfish found in these waters are easy to hook and they put up one heck of a fight when you're reeling them in. This makes fishing for the catfish fun, exciting and very rewarding. They are also considered to be one of the best tasting fish around so this is another re ...
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  • Catfish Fishing Line - How To Choose
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Catfish fishing has been around for a long time and it will continue to be one of the most sought out game fish around. Fishing gives anglers a way to relax, enjoy the outdoors and have fun all at the same time. The catfish can be found in all types of waters and there are several different types of catfish such as the white, bullhead, flathead, blue and channel cat. Most all catfish are scavengers or bottom feeders so they stay on or near the bottom of the water and wait for their food to swim ...
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  • How To Pick A Catfish Fishing Rod
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Fishing is one of the most popular sports of today. Men, women and children fish for fun and sport. Some anglers fish professionally and compete for cash and prizes while others just enjoy spending an occasional weekend out on the water.

    Regardless of what type of fisherman you are, you can have a better catfish fishing experience if you choose the right rod and reel for the job. It's more important than many anglers realize.

    In order to make a good decision the fi ...

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  • How To Pick The Right Catfish Reels
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Catfish have been sought after for many years and they continue to be one of the most popular species of fish around and for good reasons. They can grow to some remarkable sizes so if you're interested in seeking out a trophy fish, they're an excellent choice. They can be found in just about any area so it doesn't mater where you live, you'll be able to go fishing for catfish.

    Another thing that makes them so popular is the fact that they'll put up one heck of a struggle once they ...

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  • Uncommon Catfish Fishing Techniques
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Catfish fishing techniques are broken down into the three main species, which includes the channel catfish, blue catfish and the flathead catfish. You will use a different technique to catch each fish. However, keep in mind that just because one technique is for one species, does not mean that it won't work on another.

    The big difference is in the size of the fish verses the bait and presentation. Before you set out for fishing the catfish, decide which one you will fish for and ...

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  • Catfish Fishing Lures To Use And When
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - The mighty catfish has been around for what seems like forever and they can be found in all types of lakes, rivers and ponds all over the nation. Anglers have been seeking out catfish since the beginning of sport fishing and this trend is increasing all the time. One reason anglers enjoy fishing for catfish is because they grow to some amazing sizes that make reeling in this species a thrill.

    They got their name from the whiskers that protrude from around their mouths and there a ...

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  • Catfish Bait: Key Fishing Information About Catfish Edge Effect Click Here To Visit Our W
    By: Mark Fleagle | - To move past the basics of fishing for channel catfish, and blue catfish you need to understand good catfish structure, and realize what edge effects are and what they do. You can expect be an expert at creating catfish baits but if you can't find the channel catfish with any consistency you are just going to be hit and miss on whether you have a good catch of channel catfish. Understanding channel catfish, and blue catfish location is a key component of moving past the basics of fishing for cat ...
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  • Catfish Bait : Search For The Trophy Channel Catfish Details Here!
    By: Mark Fleagle | - Trophy channel catfish over the size of 10lbs are considered rare and quite a catch. Amazingly some the most impressive monsters have come from the red river of the north in the Manitoba Canada basin. If your thinking logically you would think the largest giants of the channel catfish species would come from the southern region of the channel cat's habitat, but that is not so. Habitat location doesn't seem to make a difference when we talk about these trophy catfish specimens. It absolutely amaz ...
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  • Bait Fishing: Catfish Tips For Rivers Near You, Details Here!
    By: Mark Fleagle | - You might be surprised there may be 30lb blue catfish or channel catfish or even a flathead monster in a river very close to you. There are parts of small rivers and large rivers that change on the way riffles, holes, and runs always align them selves within the river systems. The key is being able to recognize a riffle because a hole follows down stream, and a run always follows a hole down stream. This pattern is never out of order in any river system. This seems simple but all three of these ...
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  • Bait Fishing: How To Catch Catfish In Reservoirs Details Here!
    By: Mark Fleagle | - Catfish in reservoirs is not a natural occurrence. Although bait fishing for catfish in reservoirs is booming today because of original stocking and migrations of native river catfish into the reservoirs. Reservoir building during the 1950's, and 1960's and still today, has opened up a vast water areas for catfisherman. The original habitat of channel catfish, blue catfish, flathead catfish, and white catfish have always been in the river systems of the United States and they still thrive there ...
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  • Catfish Baits: What Is The Right Cut Bait Presentation ?
    By: Mark Fleagle | - Catfish have a very tuned sensory system that allows them to taste catfish bait from sometimes 15ft away. They can smell and taste very small concentrations of your catfish bait when it dissolves in the water and can detect them from some distances away. This is definitely an advantage on any waters where there is a current because the smell and taste drift down stream. It is also a distinct advantage in murky waters where sight is impaired. There are many catfish anglers who prefer prepared bai ...
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  • Bait Fishing : Catching Channel Catfish In The Spring, Summer, And Fall Details Heres!
    By: Mark Fleagle | - Channel cats are the most studied species of catfish, but compared to other game fish studies

    the amount of data available is minimal. Most of the data that is available about channel catfish's seasonal movement is based on just a few rivers, lakes and reservoirs that have been watched closely.

    One factor that remains constant when you are talking about seasonal movements of catfish is the fact that the length of daylight effects all species of catfish. Some species suc ...

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  • Bait Fishing: Classifying Catfish Lakes Details Here!
    By: Mark Fleagle | - When we talk about classifying catfish lakes we basically talking about locating different species of catfish such as channel catfish, blue catfish, and flathead catfish at different times of the year. The classifying process is not an exact science because there is not a lot of scientific data that has been collected about catfish like other game fish species. Fortunately there is some data that has be collected about the channel catfish, and we will use some of that history as reference for ou ...
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  • Fishing Rigs: What Is The Right Tackle For Big Catfish?
    By: Mark Fleagle | - There are no set specifications on what tackle you should use for big catfish in the over 20 lbs range, but if you have been a catfish angler for any length of time you understand that big fish like a 30lb blue catfish or a 25lb channel catfish will need some very powerful tackle. Our article today will focus on some suggested tackle.

    When you are fishing big rivers and there is a strong current you need to go big on your tackle. A good surf casting rod and reel combo spooled with 3 ...

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  • Bait Fishing: How To Locate Channel Catfish In Reservoirs Details Here!
    By: Mark Fleagle | - The channel catfish is often thought of as the smallest of the catfish that are sought after in reservoirs. They may be the smallest but you can catch many 1 ½ to 3lb good eating catfish fairly easy. The channel catfish may be smaller when comparing to the other blue catfish and flathead catfish in reservoirs but these catfish can grow to well over 50lbs in these freshwater impoundments. You won't find many of these monsters because they grow very slowly but they are there. Also catfish cat ...
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  • Catfish Bait : What Do Channel Catfish Like To Eat Best?
    By: Mark Fleagle | - There are 10's of thousands of catfish anglers who seek catfish baits that will put them ahead of their competition. Well to find the best cat fish bait you need to understand how different species of catfish such as channel catfish and blue catfish make decisions on what they want to eat.

    Catfish have over 175,000 taste buds all over their bodies. They also have multiple barbels around their mouths that ate used to taste and smell their food. Catfish also hear sounds at a much high ...

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  • Fishing Rigs: Details On The Best Catfish Rigs That Catch The Big Cats Details Here!
    By: Mark Fleagle | - Selecting the right fishing rig when you go fishing for catfish is very important. The type of bait you choose to fish for catfish with will help you with your decision on what type of fishing rig to use. If you make the decision you will be using cutbait to target channel catfish or blue catfish a good choice for fishing rig would be what is called a fixed sinker rig.

    Fixed sinker rigs are easy to make and use. First you will need to choose a sinker type for your fixed sinker rig. ...

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  • 5 Oklahoma Catfish Baits
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Fishing in Oklahoma is very popular and one of the most sought after species of fish in this area is the catfish. There are several types of catfish found in Oklahoma and they can be found in all types of waters from ponds to rivers. You will even find one species of catfish here that spends some of its time on dry land. The catfish is a very aggressive species and they don't give up easily.

    Therefore, you can expect a fight when you're trying to reel them in so be prepared for t ...

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  • Great Places To Catch South Carolina Catfish
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Fishing in South Carolina is both exciting and relaxing at the same time. There are so many beautiful lakes and rivers in which you can enjoy some great catfish fishing while seeing nature at it's finest. This makes South Carolina one of the most popular places to live or visit if you love fishing.

    Catfish are one strong and aggressive species that can put up a struggle you'll never forget. They have been known to snap lines and even break rods into but that is part of the attrac ...

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  • Catifsh Bait: Secret Baits For Catifsh You Didn't Know! Details Here!
    By: Mark Fleagle | - Catfish eat a variety of different foods on a daily basis you may be surprised that catfish feed on such a large variety of foods. Here are a few examples of catfish bait we have identified that work for live bait presentations or dead cutbaits and prepared stink baits. Here a few examples of catfish bait that works well in different fishing situations, nightcrawlers, suckers, chubs, shiners, goldfish, shad, skipjack herring, bluegills, catalpa worms, grasshoppers, leopard frogs, bullfrogs as cu ...
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  • Fishing Rig: Check Out These Gret Tips On How To Make Catfish Rigs!
    By: Mark Fleagle | - Selecting the right fishing rig when you go fishing for catfish is very important. The type of bait you choose to fish for catfish with will help you with your decision on what type of fishing rig to use. If you make the decision you will be using cutbait to target channel catfish or blue catfish a good choice for fishing rig would be what is called a fixed sinker rig.

    Fixed sinker rigs are easy to make and use. First you will need to choose a sinker type for your fixed sinker rig. ...

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  • How To Clean Catfish For A Good Meal
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Catfish are some of the most sought after fish when it comes to eating them. Their meat is considered a deliciously and any angler who wants a challenge will have double the experience. With the increased popularity of this fish and the uniqueness of its nature, you'll find that the catfish is one of the most interesting fish you'll ever have the chance to fish.

    If you're looking for a good meal and a great fishing trip than you've found the fish you're after. There are many diff ...

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  • Popular Missouri Catfish Techniques
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Catfish fishing is popular with many of the anglers that live in Missouri and it's an excellent place for it. The Missouri lakes, rivers, ponds and reservoirs are full of blue cats, channel cats and flatheads of all sizes. It's one of the best places to go fishing for catfish in the nation. The bullhead is no longer plentiful in this state but you can find the other species of catfish located throughout the area. So, no matter where you go fishing in Missouri, you should be able to reel in a cat ...
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  • Virginia Flathead Catfish, How To Catch Them
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Virginia has many lakes, streams, ponds and rivers full of all types of catfish ranging in a variety of sizes. You can reel in a cat weighing as little as one pound and some can weigh more than one hundred pound.

    The Flathead catfish is one of Virginia's most sought after species because it has so much to offer the angler. The flathead catfish is also known as the yellow cat, shovelhead and Opelousas catfish. They are originally a North American freshwater species that is very in ...

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  • Finding The Best Lake Catfish Fishing
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Depending upon the time of year that you decide to visit the lake, catfish fishing results can vary greatly, and you may want to target specific areas of the lake based on the temperature, season, and type of catfish you're targeting. All these factors are involved in determining your level of success when spending time at the lake catfish fishing.

    First of all, the season can have a great affect on your ability to catch catfish. At the lake, catfish fishing will usually be best ...

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  • Little-known Catfish Fishing Tips
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Everywhere you look, you'll find great catfish fishing tips for various types of catfish that can be found in the United States.

    In most areas of the country, the main species available are blue catfish, channel catfish, and flathead catfish, though you can also find white catfish and bullhead catfish in some areas. This article will concentrate on rounding up the best catfish fishing tips for the top three species you'll find in North America.

    To start with, con ...

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  • "super" Catfish Fishing Techniques
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - In most areas of the United States, the main species of catfish available are blue catfish, channel catfish, and flathead catfish, though you can also find white catfish and bullhead catfish in some areas.

    Therefore, when seeking out catfish fishing techniques and other general information on the sport, these are the breeds on which you should focus.

    Channel cats, being the smallest and least picky of these three varieties, require less specialized techniques in o ...

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  • Can You Top These Catfish Fishing Records?
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - Catfish fishing records in the United States are recognized and recorded by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA), which keeps track of records for all manner of saltwater and freshwater fish. While breaking a record for the largest fish caught is always exciting, the variations in typical size between species makes some catfish fishing records seem much more impressive than others.

    For example, channel cats are not the largest species of catfish available, though they m ...

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  • Channel Catfish Fishing Secrets
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - While for some it may seem like a strange idea to read an article that is specialized to discuss channel catfish fishing. However, for those not as familiar with catfish or fishing in general, reading about what is probably the most plentiful catfish on the North American continent can be a true learning experience that can be put to good use.

    Let's start with the basics. Channel catfish are, in fact, an extremely common variety of catfish that can be found in most parts of the ...

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  • Catfish Rods - Recommended Rods
    By: Daniel Eggertsen | - When choosing catfish rods, you need to be quite careful in making your choice. Depending upon the type and size of catfish you plan to fish for, you may need to be especially concerned with the strength of your rod and its ability to hold strong as you reel in your catch.

    As with most fishing gear, catfish rods come in all strengths and price ranges.

    For example, the Berkley Reflex 2nd Generation ranges between $18-23 and is offered with three casting and three ...

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