The catfish species comprise of a wide range of sub species. Freshwater bodies is the Catfish's primary habitat and are found all over the world with the exception of the Antarctic continent. There are also a few catfish varieties that inhabit saltwater environments. Most catfish are small, easily manageable and can weigh from anywhere between ten to fifteen pounds. Although, some catfish varieties can grow to much larger sizes and can often prove to be a challenge for many anglers.
How to be Familiar with a Catfish
It is easy to be acquainted with a catfish because of its distinguishing features. The catfish species can be identified through its barbells which are extended tactile organs situated in close proximity to the mouth. Barbells are a lot like whiskers found on cats, dogs and the like. These are useful in amplifying sensitivity to their environment and for eating prey.
Another unique feature the catfish has is hollow leading rays on its pectoral and dorsal fins. A catfish's leading ray is so strong and gives out a potent and stingy protein during eminent danger. There are catfish species that have protein excretions potent enough to harm a human being. An individual stung by a potent leading ray would normally require immediate medical attention and hospital treatment. The electric catfish is the only group that is incapable of these protein attacks due to the absence of the hollow ray. Instead, they give out an electric current of up to 350 volts to protect themselves against attacks or danger.
If you were stung by a catfish's leading ray, be sure to seek immediate medical attention. However, note that the electric catfish variety is the only catfish family that can't do this, but they can cause harm on a more or less equal degree. In the face of danger, they emit an electric current that can reach 350 volts for self-preservation.
Getting a Hold of the Catfish
One of the many ways to find catfish for noodling is to look for rich, abundant habitats around rocks, submerged shallow logs, or other formations in lakes or freshwater. Noodling is usually done on shallow waters for easy and convenient wading. A noodle must have a few supporters who can help from the sidelines to spot a catfish.
Noodling is perfect for catching a fish on shallow water where it is easier to find a fish. Catfish can be found on rocks and logs on lakes.
Once the hiding spot of the fishes are found, it is necessary to insert a stick into the hole. After confirmation that there is indeed fish inside, put one hand into a hole - but be wary of catfish bites. Catfishes bite to ward off danger, so it's important to use the noodler to pull it out.
Spotters will then attempt to get the catfish off the noodler's hand. It is their job to aid the noodler, especially when the catfish is too heavy or large for the noodler. In some cases, a large catfish would even have enough strength to drag a person into the water, making the sport fearfully thrilling.
How to be Familiar with a Catfish
It is easy to be acquainted with a catfish because of its distinguishing features. The catfish species can be identified through its barbells which are extended tactile organs situated in close proximity to the mouth. Barbells are a lot like whiskers found on cats, dogs and the like. These are useful in amplifying sensitivity to their environment and for eating prey.
Another unique feature the catfish has is hollow leading rays on its pectoral and dorsal fins. A catfish's leading ray is so strong and gives out a potent and stingy protein during eminent danger. There are catfish species that have protein excretions potent enough to harm a human being. An individual stung by a potent leading ray would normally require immediate medical attention and hospital treatment. The electric catfish is the only group that is incapable of these protein attacks due to the absence of the hollow ray. Instead, they give out an electric current of up to 350 volts to protect themselves against attacks or danger.
If you were stung by a catfish's leading ray, be sure to seek immediate medical attention. However, note that the electric catfish variety is the only catfish family that can't do this, but they can cause harm on a more or less equal degree. In the face of danger, they emit an electric current that can reach 350 volts for self-preservation.
Getting a Hold of the Catfish
One of the many ways to find catfish for noodling is to look for rich, abundant habitats around rocks, submerged shallow logs, or other formations in lakes or freshwater. Noodling is usually done on shallow waters for easy and convenient wading. A noodle must have a few supporters who can help from the sidelines to spot a catfish.
Noodling is perfect for catching a fish on shallow water where it is easier to find a fish. Catfish can be found on rocks and logs on lakes.
Once the hiding spot of the fishes are found, it is necessary to insert a stick into the hole. After confirmation that there is indeed fish inside, put one hand into a hole - but be wary of catfish bites. Catfishes bite to ward off danger, so it's important to use the noodler to pull it out.
Spotters will then attempt to get the catfish off the noodler's hand. It is their job to aid the noodler, especially when the catfish is too heavy or large for the noodler. In some cases, a large catfish would even have enough strength to drag a person into the water, making the sport fearfully thrilling.
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