How Do You Use Chicken Livers For Catfish Bait?
The active pursuit and capture of a monster catfish is the dream of many an angler. However, there is more to catching this whiskered bottom dweller than is immediately apparent. The elusive and clever catfish is unlike any other; this is due, in part, to the highly developed sense of smell that can be attributed to the barbels protruding from their nose and upper jaw. Well-informed fishermen can exploit this trait by choosing bait with a strong scent, such as cheese, crawdads, clams or chicken livers, that will attract hungry catfish. Purchase chicken livers at a grocery store. The blood in the liver is a powerful attractant for both channel cats and blue catfish. Cut the chicken livers into bait-size pieces with a small pocket knife. Then place one piece of liver on the hook, running the barb through the meat a single time. Multiple punctures will damage the structure of the bait, making it difficult to work with. Cut a circular piece of nylon about 3 inches in diameter from a pair o
