Spring Channel Cats primer

[Cottagebum]

I've found that the frozen sardines found in most supermarkets work great too. Cut and hook them the same as you would a sucker. They're usually oily enough to leave a slick once they thaw out, and I've found that they really draw catfish in. As a bonus, a $5 bag of sardines udually lasts 5 or 6 outings if kept frozen. Gulp! plastics have also worked well for me in the past (my favourite catfish hole also holds a healthy population of Walleye).