| Catfish are popular amongst many types of | | | | catfish quite an easy task for beginner and advanced |
| fishermen. There are 37 catfish families and these | | | | fishermen alike. |
| species are found in both freshwater and saltwater, | | | | The catfish eats a variety of foods which come |
| depending upon the type of catfish. Perhaps one of | | | | within its reach. Items such as smaller fish, water |
| the most distinctive traits which catfish possess is | | | | insects and more all make up the eclectic menu for |
| their catlike whiskers, or barbels. It is hard to mistake | | | | the catfish. For the avid fishermen out there who |
| a catfish for another type of fish due to this visible | | | | target catfish as their selected catch, there are a |
| attribute. | | | | few tips which make fishing for catfish that much |
| Catfish are creatures of habit, during the day they | | | | easier. The first tip is to fish for these varieties at |
| tend to hide around submerged rocks and logs where | | | | nighttime when they are out and about. |
| they can shelter themselves from any possible | | | | Since they tend to hide during the daylight hours, |
| predators. It is at nighttime when these unique fish | | | | fishermen who are looking to catch catfish should do |
| seek out the open water to find food. Catfish are | | | | so when night falls. As for bait, there are a few |
| plentiful in number with regard to family and species | | | | items which catfish are more drawn to than others. |
| type. They are found in various areas throughout the | | | | Tantalizing items for the catfish include live bait such |
| world although certain types of catfish stay within | | | | as shrimp, chicken liver and worms whereas lures in |
| certain regions. | | | | the form of spoons, jigs and spinners will all do the |
| Catfish vary in size, depending on their age and | | | | trick of catching some catfish. |
| what variety they are. They can range anywhere | | | | Catfish are a unique type of fish which many |
| from a few inches to a few feet and come in a | | | | fishermen look for when they are out on the water. |
| variety of weights as well. One unique trait which a | | | | Fishermen who desire to reel in some catfish are sure |
| catfish possesses, in addition to the familiar barbells, is | | | | to find that the previously mentioned tips may help |
| the lack of any scales. This also makes identifying a | | | | them to land that perfect catch. |