Night Fishing For Catfish: Tips On How To Select The Right Catfish Baits At Night!

By Mark Fleagle

If you have not been catfishing at night you are missing
out on some intense fishing action! It is not uncommon for
me to come home with 20 to 30 2lb plus ready to fillet
catfish. If you love to eat catfish you know this size of
fish makes a mighty tasty meal. Catfish will eat just about
anything at night but I found out through experience that
some baits work better then others and I would like to
share those with you in my article today.

1.0 My number one favorite night fishing catfish bait is
the chub.

There are many different types of chubs that are local
throughout the united states that work well for catching
catfish. A chub is any one of a number of ray-finned fishes
in several families. I will only include information about
creek chubs commonly called horned chubs, these chubs are
fond mainly in creeks and small rivers. I am referring to
the creak chub which is of the family of Cyprinidae
(Minnows and Carps). The creek chub is also commonly called
chub or horned chub. Creek chubs have a thick body and a
broad head. Their mouth is large with the back end of the
upper jaw extending beyond the front edge of the eye. They
also have a small flap-like barbel that is often hidden in
the grove between the upper jaw and the rest of the head.
My first choice of creek chubs are small chubs that are 3"
to 6" long. The best way to fish with creek chubs is to cut
them in 2 to three inch strips, and use a 1/0 bait holder
hook. You can use the fish guts after you cut them up for a
very good active chum, so do not throw the guts away.

2.0 My # 2 favorite night catfish bait is the bream.

Make sure you check with your states department of natural
resources to make sure it is legal to fish with the
bluegill. The bluegill is also common referred to as the
sunfish, and bream. The bluegill is actually classified in
the family of sunfish. If you want to catch larger catfish,
I have found that the bluegill are the best bait to use. I
always set up one heavy duty catfish rig with a bluegill
for bait. The best size gills to use are small 3 to 4" in
size. I will put a four / zero bait holder through the soft
flesh just under the dorsal fin, you do not want to kill
the bluegill it needs to be able to swim freely. I Use a
slip bobber set so the bluegill can roam just off the
bottom. You won't catch a lot of catfish with bluegill but
the ones you do catch will be of the large variety. I have
caught many 10lb plus catfish using gills. You can also use
them to catch smaller catfish cut up in strips just like
fishing for chubs.

3.0 My #3 favorite catfish live bait is the gizzard shad.

When I use shad as a night fishing bait my preference is
the threadfin shad because they are small and you can use
the entire fish with a 1/0 bait holder hook. The threadfin
shad is normally only 3 to 6 inches in length and a perfect
size for fishing for catfish. another type of shad that I
have used on occasion is the gizzard shad. They are much
larger in size normally 6 to 15 inches in length and must
be cut into to strips from 3 to 6 inches in length. For
larger catfish you can use much larger strips to fit on a
4/0 bait holder hook. You can catch your own shad with a
minnow seine, or you can purchase them from a local bait
store.

I hope the information I have provided about night fishing
for catfish,catfish live bait,catfish baits,fishing with
gizzard shad for catfish,catch catfish with bluegills,catch
catfish with chubs,catch catfish with horned chubs,catch
catfish with creek chubs will help you on your next fishing
trip! God bless and a good day to you.

About the Author:

Mark is a dedicated fisherman who has published 100's of
fishing articles. Check out his website to get some amazing
fishing information and fishing articles loaded with
fishing tips about fishing with gizzard shad for catfish
that really work! Also get your free special night fishing
for catfish report at:
http://www.oldfishinghole.com

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home :: Night Fishing for Catfish Night Fishing For Catfish: Tips On How To Select The Right Catfish Baits At Night! By Mark Fleagle If you have not been catfishing at night you are missing out on some intense fishing action! It is not uncommon for me to come home with 20 to 30 2lb plus ready to fillet catfish. If you love to eat catfish you know this size of fish makes a mighty tasty meal. Catfish will eat just about anything at night but I found out through experience that some baits work better then others and I would like to share those with you in my article today. 1.0 My number one favorite night fishing catfish bait is the chub. There are many different types of chubs that are local throughout the united states that work well for catching catfish. A chub is any one of a number of ray-finned fishes in several families. I will only include information about creek chubs commonly called horned chubs, these chubs are fond mainly in creeks and small rivers. I am referring to the creak chub which is of the family of Cyprinidae (Minnows and Carps). The creek chub is also commonly called chub or horned chub. Creek chubs have a thick body and a broad head. Their mouth is large with the back end of the upper jaw extending beyond the front edge of the eye. They also have a small flap-like barbel that is often hidden in the grove between the upper jaw and the rest of the head. My first choice of creek chubs are small chubs that are 3" to 6" long. The best way to fish with creek chubs is to cut them in 2 to three inch strips, and use a 1/0 bait holder hook. You can use the fish guts after you cut them up for a very good active chum, so do not throw the guts away. 2.0 My # 2 favorite night catfish bait is the bream. Make sure you check with your states department of natural resources to make sure it is legal to fish with the bluegill. The bluegill is also common referred to as the sunfish, and bream. The bluegill is actually classified in the family of sunfish. If you want to catch larger catfish, I have found that the bluegill are the best bait to use. I always set up one heavy duty catfish rig with a bluegill for bait. The best size gills to use are small 3 to 4" in size. I will put a four / zero bait holder through the soft flesh just under the dorsal fin, you do not want to kill the bluegill it needs to be able to swim freely. I Use a slip bobber set so the bluegill can roam just off the bottom. You won't catch a lot of catfish with bluegill but the ones you do catch will be of the large variety. I have caught many 10lb plus catfish using gills. You can also use them to catch smaller catfish cut up in strips just like fishing for chubs. 3.0 My #3 favorite catfish live bait is the gizzard shad. When I use shad as a night fishing bait my preference is the threadfin shad because they are small and you can use the entire fish with a 1/0 bait holder hook. The threadfin shad is normally only 3 to 6 inches in length and a perfect size for fishing for catfish. another type of shad that I have used on occasion is the gizzard shad. They are much larger in size normally 6 to 15 inches in length and must be cut into to strips from 3 to 6 inches in length. For larger catfish you can use much larger strips to fit on a 4/0 bait holder hook. You can catch your own shad with a minnow seine, or you can purchase them from a local bait store. I hope the information I have provided about night fishing for catfish,catfish live bait,catfish baits,fishing with gizzard shad for catfish,catch catfish with bluegills,catch catfish with chubs,catch catfish with horned chubs,catch catfish with creek chubs will help you on your next fishing trip! God bless and a good day to you. About the Author: Mark is a dedicated fisherman who has published 100's of fishing articles. Check out his website to get some amazing fishing information and fishing articles loaded with fishing tips about fishing with gizzard shad for catfish that really work! Also get your free special night fishing for catfish report at: http://www.oldfishinghole.com