How Do You Fish For Catfish In Brackish Water?
Fishing for catfish is enjoyed by thousands of anglers worldwide. Catfish can be found in fresh water and brackish water — a mixture of fresh and salt water. They thrive in rivers, ponds and reservoirs in many areas of the world. Freshwater catfish make for a good meal because they are tender and mild tasting. They’re easy to catch if you know where they like to feed and know how to lure them with the right bait. Choose and prepare bait that will attract catfish. They love oily baitfish such as herring, gold eye and shad. They also like shrimp, squid and soft crab meat, but if these are not available, they’ll eat almost any kind of baitfish. Prepare the baitfish by chopping them into chunks or slicing fillets from their sides with a small, sharp knife or filleting knife. Choose a sturdy fishing pole. Your choice of rod should be determined by what you want to spend, your size and strength, what is comfortable for you and the amount of time you will spend fishing. Fishing poles made of
