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Catfish - matko1309 - 04-13-2012 05:45 PM
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
RE: Catfish - bettercallsaul - 04-13-2012 07:33 PM
Channel or bullheads? Bullheads can be found in pretty much any pond, while I hear good things about channel catfish in Dunnville Ontario.
RE: Catfish - OldTimer - 04-14-2012 02:04 PM
(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=e5gtTEBxvI0&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sHXY6208c8&feature=relmfu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqocOWL47rQ&feature=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.com/bait_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
RE: Catfish - matko1309 - 04-15-2012 09:41 AM
Thank u very much
I will try to go soon
I'll let u know how it Goes
RE: Catfish - MichaelAngelo - 04-16-2012 08:56 PM
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.
RE: Catfish - bettercallsaul - 04-16-2012 09:42 PM
(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
RE: Catfish - matko1309 - 04-17-2012 02:05 PM
Where in Dunville is there a good spot and what time of year?
Thanks
Matt
RE: Catfish - MichaelAngelo - 04-18-2012 02:35 AM
(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!
RE: Catfish - OldTimer - 04-20-2012 02:39 PM
(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