| Pond catfishing is excellent. Most anglers don't even | | | | cats prefer. Around any kind of obstruction like a pile |
| think about fishing for cats in ponds, because it | | | | of rocks, a beaver dam, tree stumps, logs or humps |
| means not being able to use a boat and other handy | | | | you'll find catfish. Keep in mind that wherever it's dark |
| things. But, it's a shame, because you can catch nice | | | | and cool, that's where they are most likely to be. |
| 10-pounders in ponds all across the nation. There are | | | | If you have a creek that feeds water into the pond, |
| a few things you have to think about when angling | | | | that is a good place to look for catfish. Drop your line |
| for catfish in ponds, but once you get them down, | | | | in the area of the pond right where that creek |
| you're all set. | | | | comes in. This will be a great place for catfish to |
| Pond Catfishing Tips | | | | feed, so they'll be looking there for something to eat. |
| Ponds are small, and that means that those cats will | | | | Some ponds have algae and other vegetation floating |
| hear every move you make. For that reason, you | | | | around, and this is a good place to find catfish. We |
| have to be especially quiet when you're pond | | | | call this "cover," and you can almost always find |
| catfishing. Walk as softly as you can, don't talk too | | | | catfish hiding out underneath cover. |
| much, and make sure your tacklebox and other | | | | A good technique to use when pondfishing for cats is |
| things don't bang around too much. Once the cats | | | | to tightline. This is where you attach a tiny weight to |
| get wind of you tromping around in their pond, they'll | | | | your line, get it way down there, and keep the line |
| get away quick. | | | | extra tight so you can feel those bites. |
| If you can find a good spot to drop your line that's | | | | The best bait to use is anything stinky. Catfish will |
| close to the shore, you don't even have to get into | | | | always go after live bait much quicker than any |
| the water. This is the best situation. Crouch right on | | | | other, and the more it smells the better. This is |
| the shore and get your line out as far as you can. | | | | because they have a great sense of smell, and they |
| This technique sometimes works wonders in ponds. | | | | use it to find most of their food. Earthworms, |
| Same as with a river or lake, put your bait as close | | | | chicken guts, shad and other fish are all great ways |
| to the bottom as possible. In a pond, catfish will be | | | | to catch pond catfish. |
| even more likely to stay close to the deeper parts, | | | | Night time is the best time to find catfish in a pond, |
| so you have to get your bait way down there. | | | | but you can find them any time of day, depending on |
| Finding catfish in a pond is not so different from | | | | the spot. Each pond is different. If you plan to fish |
| finding them anywhere. Look first in the deepest | | | | that spot again, you might try angling at different |
| parts of the pond, especially if there is a hole or dip | | | | times of day. Conduct a little experiment and see |
| in the ground underwater. They love to hang out | | | | when the local cats like to come out and bite. |
| way down in the depths, and this is just the same | | | | Finally, just because you're pond fishing doesn't mean |
| with ponds. If there is a dam or other obstruction, | | | | you won't get a big fish. Pond catfish can be pretty |
| you will often find catfish down under it. At those | | | | big, so there still might be a fight. Never |
| depths the water is nice and cool, and that's what | | | | underestimate your enemy! |