Catfish

[matko1309]

Hey
I really wanna get some catfish. Can anyone help me with good spots, time of year, and the best bait. I'm new to fishing for catfish

Thanks

[bettercallsaul]

Channel or bullheads? Bullheads can be found in pretty much any pond, while I hear good things about channel catfish in Dunnville Ontario.

[OldTimer]

(04-13-2012 05:45 PM)matko1309 Wrote:  Hey
I really wanna get some catfish. Can anyone help me with good spots, time of year, and the best bait. I'm new to fishing for catfish

Thanks

Hey,

Hope this helps a wee bit:

Bullheads = relatively slow water (ponds , lakes) – worms work great, they will take chicken livers too.

Channel Cats = rivers and a bit of current, cut bait for big fish, worms or chicken livers for smaller fish. These kitties spawn in spring (mid April/May/early June) having big fish enter river mouths. Will hit lures (spinners & spoons as well) with a bottom bouncing presentation.

Most of our larger Lake Ontario and Lake Erie rivers' lower sections have a resident population of channel cats – of a bit smaller size – but can still go 8lbs+ occasionally. (Grand, Welland, Thames, Saugeen)

Watch these videos and you’ll be on your way – they mention their fishing location in Southern Ontario:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bDMeXNLcIc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5gtTEBxv...ure=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sHXY6208...ure=relmfu

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqocOWL47...ure=relmfu


Bait (if yer comin this way - these fellas will have what ya need – call first re cut bait(suckers)

Hamilton:
http://www.billsbaitandtackle.ca/
https://fishingworld.ca/fishing

Caledonia:
http://www.caledoniabaitandtackle.com/cbtjoom/index.php

Dunnville:
http://www.fishmastersultimatecharters.c...t_shop.php

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I use a simple sliding sinker rig with fair size circle hooks (1/0 or larger) for channel cats with cut bait and a wow size sinker. Ultra-light tackle should not be considered as appropriate.

Never really targeted bullheads a whole bunch. But hey………. once ya get’em cleaned and skinned– they actually taste real good.

Cheers,

Old Timer

[matko1309]

Thank u very much
I will try to go soon
I'll let u know how it Goes

[MichaelAngelo]

Nice size channels should be a blast, I've never targeted them yet. If you're happy with small bullheads then a worm on the bottom will get you them in most water.

[bettercallsaul]

(04-16-2012 08:56 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote:  Nice size channels should be a blast, I've never targeted them yet. If you're happy with small bullheads then a worm on the bottom will get you them in most water.

They still put up a fun fight on an ultralight

[matko1309]

Where in Dunville is there a good spot and what time of year?

Thanks
Matt

[MichaelAngelo]

(04-16-2012 09:42 PM)bettercallsaul Wrote:  

(04-16-2012 08:56 PM)MichaelAngelo Wrote:  Nice size channels should be a blast, I've never targeted them yet. If you're happy with small bullheads then a worm on the bottom will get you them in most water.

They still put up a fun fight on an ultralight

I should get me some ultralight. In the meantime maybe I can use a very long straw and some sewing thread lol jk... oh wait that might be interesting for chubs!

Hand-lined chubs FTW! Going to post a report about this when I try it... hold me to it!

[OldTimer]

(04-17-2012 02:05 PM)matko1309 Wrote:  Where in Dunville is there a good spot and what time of year?

Thanks
Matt

RIGHT NOW.

You will catch smaller fish above the Dam....... but there is a lot of easy access just above the Dam/Bridge on the city side.

The larger fish are caught below the dam. Access is a tad more limited and will require effort on your part to discover.

Cheers,

OldTimer