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Electric Catfish – Malapterurus electricus

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:22:06 -0400

Africa’s freshwater electric catfish (Malapterurus electricus) can discharge up to 350 volts from an electric organ surrounding its body. Like the electric eel, it uses this high-voltage jolt to stun prey as well as to deter would-be attackers. Interestingly, this species is also very sensitive to the Earth’s magnetic field. In captivity, it responds to magnetic currents generated several hours before an impending earthquake. Malapteruridae is the only group of catfish with a well-developed electrogenic organ; however,electroreceptive systems are widespread in catfishes.

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Wed, 16 Sep 2009 19:03:53 -0400

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Mon, 07 Sep 2009 18:58:37 -0400

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Night Fishing For Catfish: Tips On How To Select The Right Catfish Baits At Night!

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:10:17 -0400

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Night fishing for catfish can be fast action and loads of fun! You would be amazed how active these fish get at night, but you need to know what live baits for catfish are the best at night. Catfish will eat just about any baits you throw at them but some live baits work better then others. I would like to identify the baits that work best for me when I am night fishing for catfish in my article today.

1.0 My #1 favorite fishing at night catfish bait is the horned chub.

There are many different types of chubs that are local throughout the united states that work well for catching catfish. A chub is any one of a number of ray-finned fishes in several families. For my article today I will concentrate on chubs that are commonly found in small creeks and rivers. I am referring to the creak chub which is of the family of Cyprinidae (Minnows and Carps). The creek chub is also commonly called chub or horned chub. Creek chubs have a thick body and a broad head. Their mouth is large with the back end of the upper jaw extending beyond the front edge of the eye. They also have a small flap-like barbel that is often hidden in the grove between the upper jaw and the rest of the head. The best size chubs to use for bait are the ones that are 3 to 6 inches in length. The best way to fish with creek chubs is to cut them in 2 to three inch strips, and use a 1/0 bait holder hook. You can use the fish guts after you cut them up for a very good active chum, so do not throw the guts away.

2.0 My number two favorite night fishing catfish bait is the bluegill.

Make sure you check with your states department of natural resources to make sure it is legal to fish with the bluegill. The bluegill is also common referred to as the sunfish, and bream. The blue gill is actually classified in the family of sunfish. If you want to catch larger catfish, I have found that the bluegill are the best bait to use. I always set up one heavy duty catfish rig with a blue gill for bait. The best size gills to use are small 3 to 4” in size. I will push a 4/0 bait holder hook just under the dorsal fin , so the blue can swim freely. I Use a slip bobber set so the blue gill can roam just off the bottom. You won’t catch a lot of catfish with blue gill but the ones you do catch will be of the large variety. I have caught many 10lb plus catfish using gills. You can also use them to catch smaller catfish cut up in strips just like fishing for chubs.

3.0 My number two favorite night fishing catfish bait is the Threadfin shad.

There are two types of shad I use. If I can get threadfin shad they are my preference. They are small usually 2 to three inches in length and you can use the entire fish hooked with a 1/0 bait holder hook. The other shad I use when fish at night is the gizzard shad. These fish need to be cut into strips. You can vary the length of catfish bait from 2 to three inch strips for 1/0 bait holder hooks , then increase the strip length for larger hook sizes. You can purchase both the gizzard shad and the threadfin shad at your local bait store. If you want to catch your own shad using a minnow seine net is the common method used.

I hope the information I have provided about night fishing for catfish,catfish live bait,catfish baits,fishing with gizzard shad for catfish,catch catfish with bluegills,catch catfish with chubs,catch catfish with horned chubs,catch catfish with creek chubs will help you on your next fishing trip! God bless and a good day to you.

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Catfish Day OR Night

Wed, 14 May 2008 14:43:30 -0400

From my experiences I have caught Catfish In the afternoon and at night and I see people asking the same question all over fishing forums. I have done better fishing for catfish during the day before but I have also down better at night rather than day. What I do is during the day I will cast a lot further out into deeper water and at night I don’t cast that far out and that works for me. Most People would say that they have done better fishing at night for catfish. But you will also hear about people that catch them during the day.

Fishing For Catfish

Tue, 06 May 2008 16:39:01 -0400

I found out a new bait that catfish love. Take hotdogs cut them up and put them in a glad container. Then add strawberry koolaid and garlic and let it sit overnight. The hotdogs will have a very stron

Night Fishing For Catfish

Fri, 02 May 2008 20:01:33 -0400

Night Fishing For Catifsh Article

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Catch More Fish With These Fishing Rigs Part 1, Texas Rig

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:21:50 -0500

Fishing Rigs in this Series

Fish You Can Catch on a Texas Rig

Bass
Walleye
Pike
Muskey
BlueGill
Perch
Crappie

Texas Rig Tackle

Fishing Line
Fishing Hook
Sinker
Bait

How to Tie the Texas Rig

The sinker goes on the fishing line first, usually with the larger end facing the hook and bait.
Next, Tie on the hook directly to the line with a strong knot.
Now that you are ready for your bait, you can use a night crawler, plastic worm, or minnow.

Catch More Fish With These Fishing Rigs Part 1, Texas Rig

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:21:26 -0500

Fishing Rigs in this Series

Fish You Can Catch on a Texas Rig

Bass
Walleye
Pike
Muskey
BlueGill
Perch
Crappie

Texas Rig Tackle

Fishing Line
Fishing Hook
Sinker
Bait

How to Tie the Texas Rig

The sinker goes on the fishing line first, usually with the larger end facing the hook and bait.
Next, Tie on the hook directly to the line with a strong knot.
Now that you are ready for your bait, you can use a night crawler, plastic worm, or minnow.

So you want to start catfishing?

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 10:24:42 -0400

So You Want To Start Catfishing?
Basic Tips For The Beginner Catman.
Catfishing in my opinion is unlike any other type of sportfishing in the U.S. Compared to other fish I would say catfishing is one of the simplest types of sportfishing in theory and concept.
First unlike other gamefish, catfishing does not require multiple tackle boxes full of spinning lures, crank baits, plastic grubs, and buzzbaits. Acquiring all that tackle will take years to do, as well as thousands of dollars in the process. It don’t require $20-30,000 boats and very expensive electronic gadgets. You wont see it on ESPN and you wont see catfisherman wearing colorful uniforms chocked full of sponsorship patches (well not always anyway).