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    • Takin' Them off the Line

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    1. Rigging Methods

    TIGHTLINING allows you to control the bait in regards to the distance from the bottom. Take a large hook or treble hook (depending what bait you plan on using) and tie it on the line "where you want it to go". Now, tie a weight on the end of the line. The weight size depends on your fishing conditions...in moving water or current you'll need a heavy weight to keep the bait still. If the water area is calm and deep, put enough weight on to get it down to the fish. Don't put a very heavy weight on if not needed. Take a split shot and set the hook to your "fishing distance" above the weight. You'll have to go through a few casts to determine this, so start out with about 18" to 24". Nice rig when confronted with a lot of vegetation. It tends to bring the bait forward from the cover for the fish to see.


    SHALLOW NIGHT FISHING CATFISH RIG-
    The SLIPWEIGHT allows for you to set the bait directly on the bottom. Slide your choice of weight onto the line. Take a split shot and set it an "estimated distance" from the bottom of the line. 18" to 24" normally are good to start out with. Now pick a hook and tie it on the end. This is a modified fish-finder rig, basically. These are deadly rigs to any fish, since it allows for the sinker to slide, while the fish takes the bait without realizing anything for several seconds. That time is crucial for hook-sets, so always keep your rod in your hands.

    The BOTTOM MULTI-RIG will catch more than one catfish at a time. Put a three way swivel onto your line a 18" to 24" leader on the other swivels. Now, pick out hooks. Use big bait and big hooks, with a heavy rod/reel combination. The weight of the bait/hooks should allow for your cast and for the bait to sink. This is great to experiment with different baits to see what's working. Very fun way for anyone to fish. Get ready, hookin' two is a fun fish-pullin'n-in challenge from any shoreline.

    Never recommended for high-up fishing or bridge fishing, unless you have the gear, a buddy, and a drop net.

    2. Bait

    Chicken Livers - These are my top choice. Buy them, separate and put them in small plastic bags in your freezer now! When you head out, just grab a bag...you'll always have fun with these. They are available at your local grocery store (in the pork/chicken fresh meat aisle). They are inexpensive and simply a top catfish getter. Make sure you have some nice sharp treble hooks, and some napkins (more in that later). When fishing, take one liver, lay it on the treble hook and hold the ends. Pull the hook up very easily and set the bait. Make sure it's on tightly and cast out. That's it.

    Remember the napkin, use it now. Clean your hands and the area well. When using these, you have chicken blood on your hands and around you...nice animal/insect attractant it is. Clean up well. I was hit by a hornet after baiting one during June because I left stuff on only my thumb. He landed there and bit me right away. There's a photo of me somewhere on here where you can see the thumb with blood all over it. After the snap of the camera, I was hit.

    Also Try Using:
    Worms (Nightcrawlers or Bloodworms)
    Any type of Minnow (alive/dead/parts)
    Various Catfish Baits (Berkley..etc)
    Crawfish/Crayfish
    Doughballs/Bait
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    QUICK TIP - SLIDING SINKER / SLIP SINKER RIG

    A great standard rig for shore or drift fishing from a boat for them. Generally you used take 12 to 18 inch of leader with a anywhere from a #4 to #2/0 hook. We take a barrel sinker (you can also use a sinker-slide) and slide it through the line. then ad a plastic bead and a swivel (a strong one). We could easily get more technical, but if you just look at the photo and have fished before, you know this rig.
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    The younger the catfish, the less picky. Older ones seem to target the dead stuff...minnow, crayfish, anything as such. Always change up after a while. Never keep throwing out the same bait if nothing's hittin' what you've been constantly using. If you want big catfish...go with cut-bait and big sharp trebles or other curved style hooks. Bottom fish your favorite hole at dusk or dawn. That's it. We could have just written that.

    3. Removing a Catfish from the Hook

    DON'T TOUCH THE FINS! POISONOUS! Vinegar seems to take away the sting if you did get hit.

    Okay, now you have a sweet catfish floppin' all over and it's got your hook in it's mouth. Try to be easy here and take it out without hurting you or the fish. Always carry some pliers (long-nosed) with you for such circumstances, and use them to gently pull out the hook while controlling the fish gently on the ground with a rag (avoiding any touch to the fins).

    If it's gut-hooked (the hook is swallowed), then just cut the line as close to the hook as possible and release it. The hook will rust out, and the fish will be in better shape then your pullin' and tuggin' on its intestines.

    REMEMBER -
    BIG CATFISH HIT THE BAIT EASY. ALWAYS KEEP CATFISHIN' LINES TIGHT!
    IF NIGHT FISHING FOR CATFISH, THEY HEAD FOR THE SHORE TO FEED!

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    4. Tackle

    When catfishing, just think terminal tackle, heavy rod/reel, and sharp hooks. You don't need to spend hundreds to have a great day at any fishing spot. Just pay attention to the quality of these items.

    The terminal tackle (swivels, weights, snaps) should all be strong and of average-large size depending on what you're going after. The rod and reel should be able to handle a large fish (just look at it and see if you think a 6lb catfish is going to steal it away from you if hook it). The rod should be at least 6', and of medium-heavy action. Avoid ultralights or anything small. Use sturdy equipment. Get a nice reel that can take a beating. Your favorite will most likely do. I use a Daiwa Hypercast. Never a missed hook set opportunity. This is a tough reel and highly recommended if you can find one. I had to buy parts for mine on eBay. If you're looking for a part, contact us. We may have it.

    Fishing line...use Stren Magnathin or Triline XT - 12lb Test.
    Or, if you are into the braided ( I am occasionally), get out the Berkley Fireline.


     
     
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