![]() ![]() A 3/0 hook is a good all-around catfish hook.Īlthough catfish are readily available and prevalent in good numbers, we must understand they are not an endless resource. Hooks need to be big and strong enough for big fish. In a lake or pond where there is no current, you can just use some split shot. In big rivers, a 3-ounce sinker is a common choice. The faster it is, the heavier your sinker needs to be. The weight of your sinker is determined by the current. Most of the time, you are fishing on the bottom for cats. They often hang near drop-offs and deep holes, so fishing near a bridge is one favorite method of locating cats from shore. Scent is an important aspect of catfishing because these fish rely heavily on their powerful sense of smell to locate food. Catfish eat a variety of food, including nightcrawlers, bait fish, shrimp, liver, and more. Since catfish cruise for food, a favorite tactic for catching them is to cast an offering from the bank, then let it settle on the bottom. Your line should be at least 10-pound test, because even if you’re targeting smaller catfish, a lunker could always strike. You want your rod to have a sensitive tip so you can feel subtle bites. Since you’re targeting larger fish, you need a medium or heavy action rod and a reel with a strong drag. A rod, reel, line, hook, sinker, and bait. Most bait shops have plenty of catfish offerings.Ĭatfishing is an easy deal. Shad is often used, and the smellier it is, the better. Blue catfish, which grow the largest, are usually targeted with cut bait. Flatheads, which many regard as the best tasting catfish, prefer to eat live fish. ![]() There are plenty of favorite baits out there for catfishing, but for big catfish, you should plan to use either live or dead baitfish. Anglers can pursue catfish from a boat, but there are countless opportunities to pursue them from public shores. ![]() Chances are if there is a body water near you, it holds catfish. Lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, and streams all hold cats. They’re also fun and easy to catch, and great to eat. ![]() A funeral service was held on Friday, June 16th 2023 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Hammon High School (802 Shockey St, Hammon, OK 73650).Catfish are one of the most prevalent game fish in the Midwest and one of the best table fare fish anywhere.Ĭatfish are one of the most prevalent game fish in the Midwest. Visitation was held on Thursday, June 15th 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Kiesau-Lee Funeral Home (2500 W Modelle Ave, Clinton, OK 73601). He is survived by : his parents, Bobby Gene Collins and Doris June Collins (Smith) his former wife Julie Renee Lodge his spouse Deedra Reeves-Ward his sons, Colt Collins of Butler, OK, Chant Collins of Butler, OK and Coit Collins of Butler, OK his step-daughters, Madison Ward of Butler, OK, Mylee Ward of Butler, OK and Maizley Ward of Butler, OK and his siblings, Nichole Moore (Josh) of Arapaho, OK, Rebekah Scott (Jon) of Weatherford, OK and Shane Collins (Jessica) of Fritch, TX. He was predeceased by : his grandparents, Robert, Thelma Smith, Gene and Ruth Collins and his uncle Gary Collins. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Chad Brandon Collins to pay them a last tribute. It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Chad Brandon Collins of Butler, Oklahoma, who passed away on June 12, 2023, at the age of 45, leaving to mourn family and friends. ![]()
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