CATfish

The slender, elongated catfish has a deeply forked caudal fin and a protruding upper jaw. Adult channel cats are dark gray along the back, grading to light yellow or greenish yellow along the sides, and white on the venter. Juveniles are typically light gray on the back and silvery on the sides and venter. The sides of juveniles and adults have scattered dark spots. The head profile of the channel cat is curved from the dorsal fin to the snout. The same dimension in the blue cat is straight, giving the head of this similar species a wedge-shaped appearance. Small adult channel catfish are confused with blue catfish but are distinguishable by the above characteristics plus anal fin morphology. This fin on the channel catfish has a rounded margin and 24 to 29 soft rays, while on the blue catfish the free margin is straight and rays number 30 or more. The pectoral spine has well-developed serrae on the posterior edge.

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catfish_noodlingTipMasters: Tipping for Catfish
Summertime equates to prime time for catfish. Blue catfish, channel catfish and any other whiskered fish are the focus of a special species page featuring tips, articles and videos that lead to success in rivers, streams and impoundments. We’ve even added a virtual kitchen where you can find a recipe for the backyard fish fry.

 


catfish_02Team Catfish
If you cast a net to gather live baitfish for use as “cut bait” the experts at Team Catfish share the details on the topic in this show. Putting knife to bait is only part of the overall technique. This show demonstrates how to prepare the bait for the hook and where to drop your rig for the best catfish action.

 


catfish_09Sensory Perception
Catfish have a keen sense of smell and rely on that quality for finding food more so than many other gamefish. If you ask Al Lindner and his team of experts, they’ll put a proven scientific spin on the art of applying sensory secrets and tips for putting more catfish on your live or prepared bait rigs.

 


fishincanada_04Manmade Sense
Sense of smell is vital to leading catfish to their food sources. The guys from Fish n’ Canada believe it down to mixing their own homemade brews of prepared baits. Catfish run big and strong north of the border and these experts share their favorite recipes for making strong scented baits for summertime success.

 


billdance_05Urban Catfish
If you think of catfish as preferring the rural stretches of rivers in the middle of nowhere, here’s Bill Dance to prove different. He’s on the Mississippi River with his hometown in the background, catching big blue catfish in summertime. His techniques can help you tangle with the biggest blue catfish in the river.

 


cooking_fish_01Virtual Kitchen
Click inside this virtual kitchen and you’ll meet the Scott Leysath, the Sporting Chef. The nickname is backed up by a professional chef who happens to be a skilled outdoorsman. His page includes a video and written blog, recipes and tips that will make your summertime fish fry a big success.

 


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