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Sometimes the ARPF needs a topic just for fun. One of my favorite topics and activities is catfishing. A political thread herein got diverted with the topic of catfishing, so I started a new thread on that specific topic. Here's some of the previous discussion, edited to remove political and for brevity:
************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | ||
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https://www.treehugger.com/cat...atalpa-worms-5084839 Home and Garden What to Know About Catalpa Trees and Their Worms By Meghan Holmes Writer University of Mississippi University of Alabama Loyola University New Orleans Meghan Holmes is a writer and documentarian specializing in scientific topics such as the environment, invasive species, sustainability, and food issues. She holds a master's in Southern Studies from the University of Mississippi. Updated September 07, 2024 ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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https://youtu.be/yW8Mbr3giR8?si=f_FpyvE-zuRrV9l6 Catawba Worms The Bait That Catches Everything. Casselman Outdoors Jul 8, 2025 catching bluegill and big catfish with Catawba worms. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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You are all just plain amateurs! Our trackers in Tanzania catch catfish by hand. I shot a hippo, we dragged to the shore. The water around it was full of of blood. The catfish were almost biting our feet! The boys got into it, and caught as many as they wanted! All by hand! | |||
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I had a buddy when I was younger that used to concoct the most god-awful stink-bait you can imagine. I don't even know what was in it. He'd mix it up in a bucket and let it sit outside for a few days. It was a gooey slimey foul-smelling mix with the consistency of mayonnaise that we would drag sponge hooks through. We caught a lot of catfish with it. Mostly channel cats, some blues, some flatheads. | |||
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They call that noodling in the US. Common in the south. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0hrYD0p_7Q | |||
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Thanks Saeed. That's interesting. Next hippo I shoot in the river near here, I'll drag it to shore and let it rot. That should provide catfish for several months. The racoons and gators will enjoy it too. ![]() ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Notice in this video he used live bream for flathead bait, and cut bait for the blue. https://youtu.be/YiGTmgzXvQE?si=lomovXCvBnGk1Fyx Sunfish And Flat Head Catfish On A HOT July Morning. Casselman Outdoors Jul 7, 2025 ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Put chicken livers and gizzards in a closed jar and keep it in the hot sun for a few days. I bet used tampons would make good stinkbait. Give me a home where the buffalo roam and I'll show you a house full of buffalo shit. | |||
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When I was a kid, you could buy Catawba worms in bait shops ( not anymore) and used them for bream. Pinched their heads off and turned them inside out with small hooks. Bream loved them! And I’ve used small live bream as bait for the large channel cats in my pond. Only problem is you have to let them run forever to actually swallow the bream and set the hook. Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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Zote soap, eh? Will the turtles leave that stuff alone? I just finished a marathon rabbit butchering series of days. I run the gut bucket out to the pond fish and turtles. The bluegills have a 'community' system of ripping up the intestines to eat pieces of them. I never see the catfish joining in. Nor the bass. ~Ann ![]() | |||
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Experiences vary. Used tampons, yuck. Panty hose - yes, preferably new. ![]() Actually stink baits aren't necessary. But there are so-called dip baits and punch baits. As far as I know they use natural ingredients in the formula. Either way, I use a stick to dunk the bait. I made my own formula using ZOTE soap as the base but haven't tried it yet. Here's a guy with how-to advice who apparently has eaten lots of catfish: https://youtu.be/GZHPmvpTU5k?si=rAm0w2nXExAW_8RO ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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It seems to me like many of these guys who use stink bait talk through their nose. I don't know why that is. ![]() https://youtu.be/1jJKdDHIeSE?si=NfWqskKdTXAof1hk How I catch catfish with punch bait! =========================================== Also, I dislike using treble hooks. Here's why: https://youtu.be/YOasg7LJnqA?si=a58knh0g5bcvdfnO Unhooking a Fish (Dehooking) Here's another video of dehooking without touching the fish. This is why I use circle hooks. This dehooking technique will work with most all size and species fish, including large halibut. It will work with sharks too and no need to bring them aboard. Of course you don't flip a shark, and use a long tool. I hate to see on many youtube videos where the guy pretends to take such care with catch and release, yet he's let the fish flop all over the deck, has his hands all over it, up the gills, etc. I started this video at a particular spot on purpose. I use the specific dehooker shown most often for catfish. Note how small it is. It works great for panfish and baitfish too. Just drop them right in the baitwell. Note how the guy uses his left hand. https://youtu.be/J70D4PSvxl8?s...jIDYa1yX6Igz7B&t=178 How To Unhook A Catfish (Without Ever Touching It) Also: https://youtu.be/y7apVfgyQn8?s...dcclFgF2EFhi5j&t=152 ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Yes. That's part of the point in using ZOTE for catfish bait. As I said before, I figure the soap is slow to draw attention so it needs to soak a while. I've never caught a fish with it on a rod and reel, only trotlines overnight. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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When I was a teen, my uncle had a pontoon boat and we used to anchor or tie it up and fish at night. We caught all sorts of fish that way. I haven't done that for many years, but want to do it again. Night fishing has evolved over the years. Now there's green lights. Very effective. I don't want to launch or retrieve or travel in a boat at night. So, if I do it again I'll just stay out all night and camp on the boat. I missed an opportunity to buy a tri-toon 24' platform for making a cabin boat on. I regret that. But I have something else now but it needs rebuilding. I haven't got around to it yet. Yukon Delta: Like this guy in the short video, I got the boat free, and paid 350$ for the trailer. I barely made it home with it. The boat has hurricane damage but I'm sure the hull can be made good as new, maybe better. Here's a sample: https://youtube.com/shorts/IxS...?si=rLgNQLHahT6vcuFc I think it will be perfect for catfishing at night. Foghorn Melborn https://youtu.be/2Eaw816oN5o?si=Kkmrdxhq-YVkJibZ How to Catch Catfish at Night with Lights ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Try catching one of these by hand, I think there would be a good chance you would end up as lunch. We don't have native cats here but these European Wels cats have been released in a number of waters in the UK for fishing. https://www.livescience.com/an...-largest-ever-caught | |||
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https://youtube.com/shorts/oIq...?si=o2EOckVEewhmvs42 The Giant of European Rivers https://youtube.com/shorts/ip5...?si=uoduRY-Y__RVmmyI ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Here are some short videos which I'm sure are AI deep fake: https://youtube.com/shorts/JJZ...?si=zVExrR9g3VZrPW2Y https://youtube.com/shorts/2XB...?si=N_IaB4I4CDiFBVjJ But maybe this one isn't fake: LOCH NESS CATFISH https://youtube.com/shorts/aWY...?si=2zhkbdC44bwFGmVJ or this one: https://youtube.com/shorts/aLD...?si=QBAFkB1eARvsTDlR ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Supposedly catfish like to loiter in muskrat houses or other dpressions in river banks, etc and back their way in. So you find the hole and jam your hand and arm in and hopefully hit their open mouth. Then just jerk them out. Takes more stones than I have tho. Give me a home where the buffalo roam and I'll show you a house full of buffalo shit. | |||
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Yeah, nothing like that in Loch Ness. Amusing though ![]() | |||
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One of the hazards of being stupid: https://youtube.com/shorts/71C...?si=gS03Xt3TcjORYi2A Man is attacked by Beaver while Noodling! Noodling Gone Wrong Another nose talker: https://youtu.be/FV246hlQIbg?si=T-MLMYUH_KiKJjUZ These critters inhabit the same waters: https://youtu.be/mrFvEgTarDo?s...fkX4R7zP6MvXZO&t=401 Alligator snapping turtle And these: https://youtu.be/f6VDjweHg9M?si=WerhRkJUjZZJXdqT Giant Alligator Chases Florida Man During Tarpon Fishing https://youtu.be/tmJz3AvWzBA?si=IbXsM4nnRs4cpXCW Alligator Attacks in Florida ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Yeah, I don't get noodling but it is a thing here. Best approach to fishing for cats is a farm tank of decent size. And, fried catfish is a damn delicacy. Very tasty. Dredged in egg, milk and then cornmeal. They do have some bones. Some folks say if the oil is hot enough, it dissolves the bones and makes them eatable too. Cats are damn good eating. Lots of folks disagree. They are bottom feeders. | |||
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Fried whole catfish are really easy to separate from the bones using only your teeth and hands.I’ve been doing it for 70 years…. Never swallowed a bone. ![]() Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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Lot of seafood restaurants agree and offer catfish as a regular dish here in Texas. They are delicious. | |||
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Catfish are great eating. 2 cups of cornmeal, 1 cup of flour mixed e my personal seasoning. Dry, egg wash, back in dry. Place on ware rack, When ready deep fry in Canola oil at 375. Hit w sea salt as you remove from oil to wire rack. I’ve brined it in sea salt and buttermilk over night. Rinse off and pat dry. We cut the belly fat off the filets. My fear of noodling was getting needle stuck in me. | |||
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I don’t like eating catfish. One day on our way from Shreveport in Louisiana back to Houston, we stopped at a restaurant on the way. Apparently they only served catfish! My friends started laughing, I asked the lady who owned the restaurant if I could have French fries. She was so kind and offered me chicken! It was not on the menu. She spent most of her time at our table, laughing at stories I was telling about Dubai! I told her we had no catfish in my country, but we had camel fish! I was the only one she kept calling HONEY! ![]() | |||
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The best catfish for eating are flathead. All the others are in competition for 2nd place. Having grown up by the Mississippi, I am somewhat familiar with catfish. Most of our eating places serve channel cat. It needs to be cooked long & hot to get rid of undesirable oils. | |||
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https://www.bing.com/search?q=...&FORM=SSQNT1&PC=DCTS The camel fish, scientifically known as Tetrosomus gibbosus, is a unique species of boxfish found in the Indo-West Pacific, known for its distinctive shape and poisonous properties. Characteristics of the Camel Cowfish Appearance: The camel cowfish is recognized for its hump on the dorsal keel, giving it a camel-like appearance. It typically grows to about 20 centimeters (7.9 inches) in length but can reach up to 30 centimeters (12 inches). Body Structure: This fish is encased in a hard bony shell formed by thick scale plates, with only small openings for the mouth, eyes, and gills. Its mouth is small, equipped with fleshy lips and conical teeth. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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catfish farming: All those catfish in the restaurants are raised on commercial catfish farms. As far as I know, they are all channel catfish. There are advantages and disadvantages for diners. Mostly they are raised in water that's relatively clean. What I mean by clean is far less toxic pollution such as commonly in most rivers. Their flavor is all about what they are fed. Some catfish food is questionable as to quality. It's about production. Sometimes they change the feed a month or so before harvest to enhance the flavor. ??? The fish are mostly harvested when they reach the size to get good filets. Much of what could be criticized about catfish from the commercial harvest could be said about chicken farming and processing too. The problem with wild caught catfish is the water they live in. Pollution is rampant. That's why I don't keep the large catfish. Channel catfish, 2 to 3 lbs, blues and flathead maybe up to 10 lbs. In Georgia there are pubic fishing lakes and ponds, stocked, and according to the brochure published by DNR such lakes rate as some of the cleanest. I haven't fished there yet. https://georgiawildlife.com/AllPFAs https://youtube.com/shorts/mLP...?si=gLX0KTiALpcjZWeZ https://youtube.com/shorts/2Pq...?si=l5bpAgC_2q5VoaFj 2020 Arkansas Catfish Farmer of the Year Terry Kruse https://youtu.be/iGSGmnIH78k?si=qSMwy_xbAKBwrWKd LEE'S CATFISH FARMING MISSISSIPPI https://youtu.be/7AtFOVHAeZM?si=YwGrWDyugwZpkiC1 ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Yes, I agree the flathead are best eating and also fun to catch. From what I've read and remember, the flathead is native to the Mississippi watershed. It was introduced elsewhere, sometimes intentionally. It was introduce in the Altamaha for example. At first DNR tried to control them but gave up. Now it is one of the main targets for fishermen. It is considered invasive and it does impact native species. They are rather easy to catch. https://youtube.com/shorts/n4M...?si=IZtEvI1gFDr1gMd2 When I filet a channel catfish, I cut off all the yellow meat on the edges of the filet. It may not make a difference, but I do it anyway. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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I've never had an issue with bones in these channel catfish fillets. No mud line, no weird flavors. They are fine eating, just too destructive. As soon as things slow down around here I will spend some time at the pond. ~Ann ![]() | |||
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Supposedly the larger channel cats get the less desirable they are for table fare while flatheads are tasty no matter what size they get to. Give me a home where the buffalo roam and I'll show you a house full of buffalo shit. | |||
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That has been my experience with channel cat. But I haven't caught any BIG flathead. Those I've caught so far range 5 to 10 lbs or so. I caught one about 28 lbs, and it tasted good. ![]() I'm planning a camping/fishing trip to the Altamaha River when the weather cools a bit. I plan on staying at the Altamaha Regional Park. https://www.bing.com/search?q=...&FORM=SSQNT1&PC=DCTS Last I checked, reservations need to be made well in advance. It's a popular place for hunters too. The reason for that location is they have an excellent campground, hookups and such, good boat ramp, and for guests they have boat slips, included in the camp fees. So, I don't have to launch and retrieve the boat every time I want to go out. Perfect for tending trotlines, jug lines or rod and reel. It flows through wildlife management areas, so it's rather wild. I have never fished the Altamaha, but have wanted to for many years. I like fishing rivers, but the Altamaha is unfamiliar and it is powerful. It seems that the most popular method of catfishing on the Altamaha is limb lines. I don't do limb lines, not because they aren't effective, but because people steal the fish. I don't go out on the river at night and I don't like going out before sunrise. I do short trotlines, maybe 5 hooks, for flathead. That way I can hide the line, and I put them out in places very similar to where limblines would be good. I suspend the main line off the bottom at least two feet, using weights and submerged floats. I use Sleeve Swivels spaced about 5 ft apart, like these in 5/0, with live bait. https://catchalltackle.com/sleeve-swivels-pack-of-20/ I use clips similar to these so I can detach the drop line and hook from the main line easily. https://catchalltackle.com/lon...query=trotline+clips I use tarred three-strand nylon main line, heavy enough to not be so abrasive on my hands. As I said, I leave the lines all night. The swivels help a lot to keep the fish from wrapping the drop line up in a knot and twisting off. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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If you managed to get them all out what are the chances that they will find their way back in somehow? I have a small pond and it’s full of native silverfish which have never been added to the water. I can only assume spawn came in on aquatic birds maybe? | |||
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Here's something interesting and informative about the flathead catfish as an invasive species on the Satilla River in Georgia: https://georgiawildlife.com/flathead-removal-project Satilla River Flathead Catfish Removal Project Excerpt: In 1996, the first confirmed captures of flatheads from the Satilla River were reported to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GA DNR). When observing these newly-discovered specimens, fisheries biologists noticed distinctive fin-clip markings mirroring fin-clip markings placed on fish released in the Altamaha River the previous year in 1995 (Bonvechio et al. 2009 & 2011). Consequently, it is likely the initial specimens captured in the Satilla were moved from the Altamaha River and released illegally into the Satilla. Since being introduced into the Satilla, flathead catfish have expanded throughout the river, having been documented as far downstream as the freshwater-saltwater wedge (brackish waters of Woodbine) and as far upstream as Waycross. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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I suggested to Ann that it may not be the catfish doing the damage to the shore, such as nutria. But she didn't respond to that. Also, I did this search: https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp One thing stood out: Armored Catfish: Some species, like armored catfish, can cause significant erosion by burrowing into shorelines. https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp ====================================================== oops, I see that she did respond on the other thread:
So, that prompts another search: do channel catfish burrow? https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp ========================================== https://www.instagram.com/natgeo/reel/DFi9J2fg0_B/ (click the X top right corner takes you to the video of the walking armored catfish) If this is the fish in your pond, it explains a lot. ========================================== What species of walking catfish live in Texas? https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Also: what species of walking catfish borrow? https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp There are some pictures of walking catfish on wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...ibution,_and_habitat ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Generally, regarding fishing, stories are told. Here's a good one. I won't say that I don't believe it, but it is interesting. https://youtube.com/shorts/o_d...?si=HSd_0Bmw43Mt72Op The miracle that nearly sank Phil Robertson I presume everyone knows who Phil Robertson is/was. ************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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Ann and jeffe, I copied this quote from another thread where it was off-topic there. It's on-topic here. And I appreciate the informative response. They indeed look like channel catfish. I gave my reasons to doubt that they were channel catfish from the clues you gave. But pictures say a lot. They don't look too skinny. I just never heard of channel catfish burrowing. Learn something new. And jeffee, a few years ago when I checked a trotline, there was a chain and some wire caught up in it. Obviously it had pulled loose from a rig for shocking fish. I kept the chain and now use it as part of my trailer safety chain setup. It's a redneck pastime hereabouts, but it's illegal. I don't appreciate people shocking my catfish. I moved the line. =========================================== Oh, and BTW, Ann, if you read this post, I'm interested in the specs on that pistol in the photo. I like single action revolvers, especially a 44 mag with reduced handloads.
************* “Those who control the present, control the past and those who control the past control the future.” George Orwell, 1984 https://www.google.com/search?...sclient=gws-wiz-serp Degenerate 1:1 1 Then Trump said, "Let Us re-make a Nation in MY Image, after My likeness, to rule over everything in the Nation, and over all the earth itself and every creature that crawls upon it". Degenerate 1:2 2 Then Trump said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay on your behalf." Degenerate 1:3 3 "My Kingdom come, My will be done." "When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross." - Sinclair Lewis O.J. Trump aka Trumpism's Founding Farter, aka Farter Martyr. “When the rich rob the poor, it's called business ... When the poor fight back, it's called violence.” - Mark Twain "Be careful. When a democracy is sick, fascism comes to its bedside, but it is not to inquire about its health." - Albert Camus | |||
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No, they are stocked catfish. They don't even reproduce. If they do, no fry have ever survived the bass, crappie and blue gills (yet I see plenty of their offspring out there). I have never seen any catfish offspring but a few years ago I had added more to the pond before I figured out the damage they do. They start digging in their second/third year. I presume to make nests. I placed several large hollow logs in the pond but they don't seem to use them in preference for collapsing banks. The previous owner also stocked catfish. There is one old bitch that's been there for the 12 years that I have owned the farm. It's very big and too smart. It knows I will swipe the net when they come to feed on fish food. I like a challenge. You should see the stink eye that thing gives me. We have 'fish trucks' that hit the feed stores regularly where you can buy game fish for your ponds here. Sadly, they never have cool stuff like yellow perch. My pond is too warm for trout. They sell channel cats, black bass (largemouth), crappie, a variety of bluegill, redear sunfish, hybrid sunfish, golden shiner minnows, small stuff. I'd like to find one that has bullfrog tadpoles. I don't eat frogs, just like hearing them. There are red-ear sliders and a pair of snapping turtles also in the pond. A few northern water snakes. One of the snappers is relatively tame, I rescued it from a roadside in the local four corners town several years back. It comes to feed with the fish when they hear my tractor coming. Same turtle sits at the shoreline staring at me when I do go fishing. It waits for me to give it treats. I don't eat turtles either. The channel catfish are good eating and if it weren't for the digging issue I would keep adding some every couple of years. The pond will do just fine without them though.
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