| Catfish is one of the most well-known species of | | | | have a very keen sense of smell. This means |
| fish around and fishermen from all over the nation | | | | that they eat a variety of different types of |
| look forward to catching them. They are sought | | | | food and they are highly attracted to any food |
| after by anglers of all ages and experience levels | | | | with a strong odor. |
| for several different reasons. | | | | The size of the catfish will affect what they eat. |
| For example, they are a thrill to catch and can be | | | | Larger catfish eat mainly other fish. These can be |
| a challenge to reel in. They live in almost any type | | | | either dead or alive; the catfish are not very |
| of water so you can find them just about any | | | | picky. The smaller ones eat mostly organisms |
| where you live and they are considered an | | | | that live on the bottom of the water. |
| excellent source of tasty food by many. | | | | The different seasons will affect the food source |
| A lot of anglers will tell you that catfish even | | | | because some foods are more abundant during |
| taste better in the winter which is another reason | | | | certain seasons than they are at other times. |
| why winter catfish fishing is becoming more | | | | Frogs, insects, algae, crayfish, worms and |
| popular than it ever has been in the past. | | | | mulberries are also on the menu when it comes |
| There are three types of catfish which are called | | | | to the catfish. |
| the Blue Catfish, Flathead Catfish and Channel | | | | The habitat of the catfish includes inlets, banks, |
| Catfish. Each one of these species has their own | | | | coves, ledges and similar areas. In the winter they |
| unique qualities that make them the most favorite | | | | live closer inland than where you will find them |
| for different types of fishermen. | | | | during any other time of the year. Regardless of |
| For instance, the blue catfish is the easiest to | | | | which season you are fishing in they will be |
| locate and catch in any season so you can fish | | | | located near or on the bottom of the water. |
| for them basically anytime. | | | | Catfish will also be grouped together in schools |
| The flathead catfish are considered the hardest | | | | and can be found in some of the most diverse |
| to catch because of their wide head and flat tail | | | | places so don't overlook any area. |
| so many anglers enjoy the challenge of fishing for | | | | Best Methods to Use for Catching Catfish in the |
| this species of catfish. The channel catfish are the | | | | Wintertime |
| most versatile and can adapt to most any | | | | The winter months can be an angler's best friend |
| environment quickly. | | | | if you don't mind being out in the cold weather. |
| Understanding the Nature of the Catfish | | | | There is less competition and bigger catfish to |
| Before you go catfish fishing it is suggested that | | | | catch which is why ice fishing is becoming very |
| you spend some time understanding the nature of | | | | popular. Since the catfish can be extremely large |
| the catfish a little better. This includes learning | | | | in the winter one of the first things that you need |
| something about their habitat and what they like | | | | to do is add items to your gear that can handle |
| to feed on. Catfish are omnivorous by nature and | | | | the extra weight. |