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Catfish

 

Catfish
Mainly predatory, the Catfish can be found more frequently in
Carp ponds where  it is stocked in order to control levels of small fish. It's natural habitat is  within larger deep lakes and rivers.
The Catfish has a long, scaleless body, a large head and a huge mouth surrounded by three pairs of fleshy barbules - two  long ones on the upper jaw and four shorter ones on the lower jaw. The dorsal  fin is small and soft whilst the anal fin stretches backwards until it almost  blends in with the tail. Occasionally specimens are found with red eyes and an  almost albino body compared to the normal black eyes and dark green/black body.  The sides are a yellowish/white colouring blending down to a white belly and  have a dark, mottled, marking.
The most favored method is a legered dead-bait - eels, carp, mullet, roach or  skimmer-bream. These can be fished over a ledge, within a channel or cast into the depths in a known haunt. If using live baits, fishing with two trebles is one way also two large single hooks can be used. An alarm system of some description is also advisable.
Fishing with the tip of the rod high in the air with a moving bait is essential. Baits fished on the surface are favoured  methods with river fishing and wire traces are a must in case you have an  encounter with a Pike. One thing to remember when fishing rivers is to keep your  line clear from the waters flow.


Bait to use

Live or deadbaits. Also used is fish meal pellets, fish meal based boilies, worms.

Where to look for Catfish
Marginal Snags
Marginal snags are prime catfish hotspots.
Night Fishing
For best results, fish throughout the night.
Lilies & Weedbeds
Try fishing near lilies and weed for catfish success.
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