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.
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
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Try fishing near lilies and weed for catfish success.
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