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
Channel or bullheads? Bullheads can be found in pretty much any pond, while I hear good things about channel catfish in Dunnville Ontario.
(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
Thank u very much
I will try to go soon
I'll let u know how it Goes
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.
(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
Where in Dunville is there a good spot and what time of year?
Thanks
Matt
(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!
(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