Archive for the ‘Catfishing’ Category

Your favorite catfish setup and bait

Sunday, May 23rd, 2010
I want to get out and go for catching catfish in a lake near my house and was wondering if anyone had any advice for catching catfish (new to catfishing), bait, type of hook, line setup etc. Also, I have seen people use different baits but the most common bait that i see work is dough bait, but the only problem is there are so many different kinds of recipes. if you have a recipe that you have tried and works I would love to try it also. In short, something simple. So whats your favorite catfish setup and or bait?
DT

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Bait advice catching flathead catfish

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Please if you have any insights, tips or great catfishing advice or questions I live in Chicago IL. I do like catfishing and the main question is being a transplant from MO what is a good bait to catch them up here and were can you buy/catch the bait? Whether you are new to catfishing or have been doing it your whole life, I hope you will learn/give something to this great new blog.
Flatheader- Ill

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Please explain some fishing terms

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Hey all could you please explain some fishing terms. What is a jig head & how do you use it & what is tube bait? I am trying to learn how to fish and have no one to teach me. So I am reading all I can and listening. I just moved to Georgia and have time to finally learn to fish. I will be fishing for catfish and bass. Thanks for the help.
Alex

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Fishing reel & rod set up advice

Thursday, May 13th, 2010
Hi Cupid fish I am new here and thought i’d start out with a question and introduce myself. My name is Jim and I am from WV and like to catfishing. Okay, to my fishing question about my fishing reel & rod set up advice. I am not wanting to spend more than $200 and I prefer open face but what should I get what are the leading brands in fishing I fish rivers for bass, catfish I fish in a area of WV were three rivers meet in hinton what would be the best set up and tackle for this type of fishing and I don’t use a boat I wade and shoot the docks and shores- Thanks, Jim

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Catfishing gear and Wal-Mart

Thursday, April 15th, 2010
I have never been a fan of  rod/ reel combs because  the majority of the time, they have a high-quality reel with a piece of junk rod or vice-versa.  Anyway, at Wal-Mart today I seen a very good looking combo. I want another catfishing/carping rod and reel. It’s a medium action, 8′ rod, with a ball bearing reel filled with 12 lb line and for a $25! However, after looking at the combo it look well built and had a nice feel to it. Oddly enough, it was the cheap price that scared me away from it. You know the old saying, anything too good to be true, usually is-Anyone here at Cupidfish have success buying gear from Wal-Mart in the past?
Arky Angler

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Fishing for channel catfish in Spring

Friday, March 19th, 2010
It’s Friday all! Anyway, my fishing pond is still half frozen as we speak and looks like it is  defrosting at this very moment. So how long do you think I can start fishing for channel catfish or possibly largemouth bass? Also, the weather is steady around 45 degrees for the next week and what kind of bait/lure do you recommend for early spring fishing? thank you for your answers!
Scott

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Catfish cast lake fishing

Thursday, March 11th, 2010
Hello all: I am heading out for some catfishing on Saturday in a new location (never fished) and was wondering is there a specific places to look for or cast? Possibly, should I look for a break in the water or something? I am fishing in a lake with absolutely no visible logs just water any catfishing tips also welcome thanks in advance!
Earl

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Cat fishing Massachusetts reservoir

Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Evening Cupidfish members. Alright, here is my situation,  I’ve caught plenty of catfish, all at night, but problem is, there is a reservoir in near my house which is controlled by the state of Massachusetts. It is governed by strict rules, one of which is the reservoir is open only from 1 hour after dawn til 1 hour before dusk. I could probably get away with just going there and fishing at night, but in the off chance I get caught I really don’t feel like paying the fine(s). Are there any special patterns , baits, and depths that catfish use during the day?
Thanks,
KC

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Need a river boat for catfishing

Saturday, February 13th, 2010
Morning Cupidfish! I have a question for catfish fishermen that have boats on the larger rivers. I am my tax return check in and thing about getting a boat, but needed a few tip on what would be safe and practical on  large rivers like the Mississippi. Also, I’d like something economical and reasonably priced. I guess what I’d really like to know is if there is one single boat that would work for me on small, medium, and large rivers like the mighty Mississippi as well as on large reservoirs and lakes? If I could only afford one boat for the next 30 years or so what should it be? V or flat bottom jon? I suppose any boat that would be practical on small to midsize rivers probably wouldn’t be big enough to be safe on the mighty Miss.? Also, I don’t live currently live near a major river like the Mississippi or Ohio but I hope to within the next year or two if things work out & I couldn’t imagine living next to a river like that & not catfishing every chance you can.

Thanks for any advice in advance,

Matt


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Easy homemade catfish baits.

Friday, February 12th, 2010
I love the catfishing and if someone would care to share some of their favorite recipes all share some of mine.
Thanks-Bill

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