Plenty of big Catfish caught in this short video clip.
Catfishing Great Video Of A Big Blue Catfish Caught On Light Tackle
AWESOME BIG BLUE CATFISH CAUGHT ON WIMPY BASS ROD AMAZING!!!awesome Big Blue catfish caught on wimpy bass rod awesome catfishing video big blue from catfishing Lake Tillery a catfish heaven for big catfish. Its full of big blue catfish one of the best blue catfish lakes anywhere. The average size blue catfish we caught was around 30 pounds. Thats a good size blue anywhere that BLUE CATS swim.This blue catfish was caught as the sun rose with cut shad for bait on a wimpy bass rod in 8 feet of water. A nice blue catfish and we released it to get bigger.Blue catfish can reach over 100 pounds.Now thats a blue cat.
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Massive Wels Catfish Caught In Spains River Ebro
Since being Introduced in the 1970s Wels Catfish have thrived in this food rich Spanish River. This one reputedly weighted 191lb.
Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Americas Most Sought Species
The Channel catfish, Ictalurus punctatus, is probably North America’s most common catfish species. They are native to and well distributed throughout the Great Lakes in southern Canada and most of the United States, reaching downwards as far as northern Mexico. They are not too fussy about where they live and can be found in rivers, lakes, and ponds. The Channel Cat is recognised as the official fish of several US states (Missouri, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, and Tennessee) and they are without doubt the main quarry for US catfish anglers. Given they are also very tasty they are now also bred in fish farms to supply the food industry. Channel Catfish have been introduced into some parts of Europe, where they seem to love reasonably amicably alongside the native Wels catfish.
Channel catfish like most species have very well developed senses of smell and taste which is important as they tend to feed in dark, stained, and muddy waters. This is why most fishermen use big and unnaturally smelly baits to catch them.
Channel catfish can be fished for throughout the year although they tend to stop feeding in extreme cold water conditions. Also if the water temperature is very high (i.e. Mid Summer) they can be sluggish so the best fishing times are spring and Autumn. Their natural diet is crawfish and small baitfish, but being omnivores they can be caught using a wide variety of natural and prepared baits. If using prepared baits “stink Baits” are the way to go using slightly off dead fish or dough balls m\de using strong smelling ingredients such as chicken livers, shrimps, and meaty dog food etc.
Although most anglers use rod and line to catch Channel cats they can also be caught using various hand lining methods or if you are after them for the pot and not as a sport fish then catfish traps work well. These traps tend to be tapered slatted wood or wire similar in principle to a lobster pot. Here the catfish crawls in attracted to the usually very smelly bait enclosed and can’t find its way out. This as stated is hardly a sporting way to catch them, but it can be very effective.
Channel catfish can grow quite large and specimens in the 40-50 pounds (18–23 kg) range are caught from time to time; however a more usual size encountered will be less than 5lbs. Currently the IGFA world record for a channel catfish is listed as a 58 pounder caught at the Santee-Cooper Reservoir in South Carolina, July 7, 1964.
Channel catfish are often found in close proximity to their close relatives the Blue catfish, and the Bullhead Catfish (they will prey on smaller Bullheads) although the competition for food between them and the much larger growing Blues would probably force larger Channels to move elsewhere.
Baked Catfish with Mushroom Sauce Recipe
Baked Catfish is a popular dish and the recipe below looks well worth trying as lt is pretty healthy too.
Baked Catfish Recipe – Tips For Baking Catfish
The most searched for catfish recipe on the internet is for baked catfish recipes. Obviously, this means it is the favorite of many catfish “connoisseurs”. While not my favorite, I will share with you my favorite version of the classic baked catfish recipe, which is baked catfish with mushroom wine sauce. Not only is this a dish that tastes great, it’s also quick and easy to prepare, and adds a touch of elegance sure to appeal to even the most picky of eaters.
Baked Catfish with Mushroom Sauce Recipe
The ingredients needed are:
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 tablespoon of butter or margarine. I prefer butter.
1 cup of fresh, sliced mushrooms
1/4 cup of chopped green onions
1 minced garlic clove
1/4 cup of white wine
1 tablespoon of fresh, chopped parsley
2 catfish filets, 4-6 ounces each
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika
Cooking spray or vegetable oil
Lemon slices
1. First, preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Then, heat the vegetable oil and melt the butter or margarine together in a heavy skillet. Next, add the mushrooms, onions, and garlic, and saute’ until mushrooms become translucent.
2. Add the white wine, and bring to a simmer. Then, remove pan from the heat and stir in chopped parsley.
3. Now we’ll clean the catfish by rinsing under cool, running water, followed by patting it dry with paper towels. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and paprika to taste on both sides.
4. Place the fillets in a baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray or vegetable oil. Pour the mushroom-wine sauce we prepared earlier over the fillets. Bake for 10-20 minutes or until the catfish is no longer translucent at the thickest part, and flakes easily when tested with a fork.
5. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices if desired.
Catfish Baking Tips
One of the greatest challenges when baking catfish is dryness. Sauces and basting help prevent dryness by keeping the fish moist, as well as making the fish more flavorful. In the recipe I’ve shared here, the mushroom-wine sauce fulfills this need wonderfully.
The main test for doneness, no matter how long the catfish has cooked, is flaking. When done, catfish will flake easily when tested with a fork, and will be opaque. To gauge cooking times, aim for 10 minutes per pound, or 10 minutes per 1 inch of thickness.
It is important to test for doneness often. Once it’s done, it’s done. There is no “uncooking” an overcooked fish, so pay attention. And remember, some stoves cook at different temperatures, even when set at the same temperature. Therefore, when cooking in unfamiliar territory, pay extra attention.
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Making Catfish Chum For Channel Catfish
Step by step instruction video showing how to make soured wheat catfish chum which can be a very effective tool for chumming for channel catfish or baiting a hole for catfishing.
Fishing for Catfish In Shallow Water Around Lakes
A couple of good videos filled with tips on shallow water catfish fishing with multiple rods.
Part 1
Part 2
Catching Catfish In Colder Weather
Great Video filled with tips on catching Catfish in colder weather. The video was filmed on the Kerr Navigation Chanel near Tulsa.
Tips For Catching Bullhead Catfish
Bullheads do not get as large as the other native American catfishes, with the average one being in the one to two-pound range, although record specimens can exceed 7lbs. There are 3 main species The Black Bullhead, Brown Bullhead & Yellow Bullhead. The Brown Bullhead (Ameiurus nebulosus)or Mud Pout as it is often known is the one most often sought by anglers. It is also now found in parts of Europe and Chile, Puerto Rico and New Zealand.
The Video Below give some great tips on fishing for them.
Night Fishing For Catfish
Useful video showing some handy tips for catching Catfish at night. Night fishing can be one of the most productive times to fish and you tend to catch the big ones at night.
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