It is a good idea to fish in a lake or that area of the river where the fishing has not been commercialized yet. You will find that it is harder to catch bigger cats in the commercialized zones. The cats in these zones have likely become over-cautious and avoid biting.
Take a good rod with you. A 7 foot long graphite and fibre-glass rod will do just fine. This way, you'll be ready to pull in the trophy cat, if it does take the bait. Too many fishermen have lost their prized cats because their rods broke in the battle.
What is the supreme quality expected of a good angler? It is patience. You must hang in there even after being ignored for twenty minutes. Persevere. If you don't get a fish in a half hour, move to a different spot. It is important to remember that the cats come out to play only when they can smell your bait. This might take a while.
Learn to set up the rig right. You will find more information on the subject in my other articles. A transparent line is a must and so is a roll weight. The hooks need your careful consideration too.
Catfish love cut up fish bait. They also fancy chicken liver. Look up my baits articles for more information on the subject.
Which season is the best for hooking catfish? Why, summer, of course. But I have seen some really good fishermen get trophy fish in winters when all of nature goes into sluggish hibernation. The cold water forces the fish to hide near the banks. This information can come in handy to an expert angler who is looking for them that time of the year. In truth, for the patient fisherman, every season is a good season for cat-fishing.
The tradition says that you ought to go fishing for catfishes at night. And most times it is good to follow protocol and fish at night, but some men have fished out some really huge cats even during the day. You just need to figure out where the fish hide to get a good haul. Look under the stones and broken bones. Forget the tired metaphor; you need to look under the logjam and the dams. You'll find them hiding wherever there is cover from direct sunlight.
Join a fishing club or an online forum to discuss your tactics with other fishing experts. It is always a good idea to take a friend with you when you go fishing!
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