The catfish consists of a variety of forms within unique species, as the following information will show. Catfish species inhabit in freshwater and are found all over the world, on every continent except for Antarctica.
There are also a few catfish species that exist in saltwater. Most catfish are small in size, about ten to fifteen pounds, and are easily manageable.
Yet some catfish, if you don't have the right kind of rod, you might as well leave in the water - they can get very large as they age.
The barbells distinguish the catfish from other fish. They are actually lengthy tactile organs used for feeling around - much like a cat. These barbells do quite a bit in raising the fish's sense of awareness about it's surroundings.
These barbells are also different from cat whiskers because they also have the ability to taste - allowing the catfish to eat in the dark. So be ready to use this catfishing information the next time you go out to the lake.
As if the barbells weren't enough, the catfish also carries a cylindrical ray that shoots of its pectoral fin and dorsal fin. Of course, the infamous dorsal ray can excrete a powerful protein when the catfish becomes bothered. The excrection causes a stinging sensation.
Some kids of catfish can carry a protein strong enough to actually harm you. Sometimes a sting will require hospitalization.
One catfish species, the Electric Catfish, are without this hollow leading ray and incapable of protein attacks. But not so fast - they send out an incredible bolt of electrical energy.
Now a really interesting way to do catfishing is to noodle.
Noodling begins by looking in areas such as the logs and tree roots under the water. Usually catfish like to hang out there.
This is not done in deep water, but in water where it is easy to wade. You would need some spotters for this too.
Now how does a noodler know it isn't a serpent or turtle inside of the potential spot - they lay a stick in the hole. The noodler will then cast a hand inside the hole - essentially, using their own hand as bait.
Catfish, being normal, will feel threated when somebody sticks their hand in their living room - so of course the bite. A catfish tends to clamp down and not let go, so the noodler 'noodles' it right out.
When the noodler pulls the catfish out of the water, then the spotters can put the catfish into a boat nearby. A large enough fish will plunge the noodler under water. So the spotters are also there to ensure the noodlers safety.
There are also a few catfish species that exist in saltwater. Most catfish are small in size, about ten to fifteen pounds, and are easily manageable.
Yet some catfish, if you don't have the right kind of rod, you might as well leave in the water - they can get very large as they age.
The barbells distinguish the catfish from other fish. They are actually lengthy tactile organs used for feeling around - much like a cat. These barbells do quite a bit in raising the fish's sense of awareness about it's surroundings.
These barbells are also different from cat whiskers because they also have the ability to taste - allowing the catfish to eat in the dark. So be ready to use this catfishing information the next time you go out to the lake.
As if the barbells weren't enough, the catfish also carries a cylindrical ray that shoots of its pectoral fin and dorsal fin. Of course, the infamous dorsal ray can excrete a powerful protein when the catfish becomes bothered. The excrection causes a stinging sensation.
Some kids of catfish can carry a protein strong enough to actually harm you. Sometimes a sting will require hospitalization.
One catfish species, the Electric Catfish, are without this hollow leading ray and incapable of protein attacks. But not so fast - they send out an incredible bolt of electrical energy.
Now a really interesting way to do catfishing is to noodle.
Noodling begins by looking in areas such as the logs and tree roots under the water. Usually catfish like to hang out there.
This is not done in deep water, but in water where it is easy to wade. You would need some spotters for this too.
Now how does a noodler know it isn't a serpent or turtle inside of the potential spot - they lay a stick in the hole. The noodler will then cast a hand inside the hole - essentially, using their own hand as bait.
Catfish, being normal, will feel threated when somebody sticks their hand in their living room - so of course the bite. A catfish tends to clamp down and not let go, so the noodler 'noodles' it right out.
When the noodler pulls the catfish out of the water, then the spotters can put the catfish into a boat nearby. A large enough fish will plunge the noodler under water. So the spotters are also there to ensure the noodlers safety.
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