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