Does anybody have any catfish bait recipes or any tips on how to catch them better?
TIGHTLINING is a method that allows the fisherman to accurately control the lakefloor to bait distance. The rig for this method is as follows: Loop a baitholder (hooksize is dependent on the size of the bait) or a treble hook (depending on the bait used) onto the line a “preferred distance” from the end. Then tie a weight on to the end of the line (weight size depends on the current i.e. use a weight that will allow the rig to remain stationary in the water. Movement of the bait is not required and is often undesirable. Then using split shot, peg the hook the “preferred distance” above the weight. Experimentation will determine the “preferred distance” but a good starting point is about 18″ to 24.” This rig is productive when the foliage on the bottom of the lake may interfere with the catfish’s attraction to the bait. For some reason, I seem to catch more flathead’s with this method. Maybe it’s just luck! Hint: It is very important to keep the line taught since many strikes, especiall
