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How to fish for Catfish

Article by Darbleyfish Tackle-stop

<div><p align=”center”><font face=”arial,helvetica,sans-serif” size=”4″>Most Anglers think the Catfish is an ugly beast, and perhaps they’re right, but no one who has ever caught one thinks this way.</font>

<p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” size=”4″>A truly extraordinary animal, no freshwater fish in Britain would fight harder, but yet, on the bank they are the most docile of creatures and can be handled by even a child. Give catfishing a try, you won’t regret it…</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” color=”#660000″ size=”4″>Catfish Territory</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” color=”#000000″ size=”4″>Catfish live in only about 50 waters in England, most of which hold only very small stocks. Nearly all of the best catfish venues for the beginner, ones with large stocks of catfish of all sizes up to 30lb, are in Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire & Hertfordshire. Anyone wishing to start catfishing and learning the techniques would have a much better chance of success by joining clubs specialising in this species, like The Leighton Buzzard Angling Club. Membership with them gives you access to three of the countries top waters, Clayton Lakes near Winslow in Buckinghamshire: Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire: and at Tiddenfoot pit and & Rackley Hills.</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” color=”#000099″ size=”4″>Claydon Lakes:</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” size=”4″>Deffinately the best place to start, holds a large number of catfish, quite snag free and probably the easiest water in the country. Beware of the word easy though, catfishing is extremely slow fishing and you’d have to be prepared to put in a lot of your time to catch very few fish. Catfish tend to go a long time between meals. Unlike most freshwater fish, a catfish has a true stomach. It fills its stomach when it does feed, then lies up for a long time while it slowly digests its meal. Only by putting in the rod hours can you be sure of having a baited hook in the water when a catfish goes on a feeding spree. Night fishing isn’t permitted at Claydon but this doesn’t matter as the water is very heavily coloured and the usually nocturnal cats feed well during the day. If the water is clear in a venue, you can expect the fish to only feed at night, rarely venturing out in the light of day.</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” color=”#000099″ size=”4″>When & Where</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” size=”4″>Like Tench, Catfish is a warm water fish, the best time of the year to catch them is from the beginning of the season until the end of September. Actual choice of swim is not usually particularly important as a feeding catfish is a cruising predator and scavenger covering a lot of water in its search for food. It’s best not to fish close to any snags, however, as its virtually impossible to keep a catfish out of them on its first, extremely powerful run</font><p align=”left”><font face=”arial,helvetica,sans-serif” color=”#660000″ size=”4″>To Tackle up for a Catfish adventure:</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” size=”4″>The absolute basic tackle required for fishing for catfish in Britain is a rod of at least 11ft with a 11/2 Test Curve, sporting a nice through action, A good quality reel with a fixed spool, loaded with at least 10 – 12lb line, and chemically sharpened forged hooks size 4-1/0. Buzzer bars and an electronic bite alarm will complete your set-up.</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” color=”#000099″ size=”4″>Smelly Baits are best</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” size=”4″>Good baits for catfish are 5-10cm live or dead fish. Livebaits are best hooked through the top lip or the root of the tail. Dead fish are best mounted so the hook is near the middle of the bait, with the point facing the tail, as catfish usually pick up deadbaits head first. Pieces of liver and squid are also excellent baits, in fact, anything that smells meaty or fishy could be used, always try to match the hook size to the bait size, and be careful to ensure that the hook point is exposed. You invariably miss the bite if you bury the hook point</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” color=”#000099″ size=”4″>To Strike and Play</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” size=”4″>Catfish will drop the bait if they feel any resistance so light indicators and an open bail arm are essential. When you get a run, strike immediatly to prevent deep hooking, and strike firmly, as a catfish has a tough mouth. Make sure you are able to give line immediately, as catfish fight incredibly hard and are impossible to hold. You can give line by backwinding, but the tremendous speed of the catfish can make this very difficult. The best way to give line is to have the reel open at the bail arm or use the clutch.</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” color=”#000099″ size=”4″>Landing and Handling</font><p align=”left”><font face=”Arial” size=”4″>A big landing net, one with at least 40in arms is essential. Once you have got your catch safely on the bank, use forceps to take out the hook. Don’t worry about the big gaping ugly mouth,

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Pike Fishing Tips You Must Know About

Article by Jacob Turner

Pike fishing tips focus on the fish itself, the fisherman, and the environment as well as other factors.



An interesting behavior of pike fishes is their playful attitude towards baits and lures. Pike fishes are known to play around the bait upon first bite. They tend to be choosy over food as well despite being heavy feeders. So it is recommended to bring as much varying types of bait as possible. This ensures that different choices of fish lure are offered every time until fishes are completely satisfied.



Baits, lures, and plugs can be a combination of the following: spoons of different varieties, minnows, flukes, and shad tails. The latter three may be live or may be made of plastic. Commercial products such as Mepps spinners, Shad Raps, and Husky Jerks to name a few may also be used.



In relation to the playfulness of this kind of fish, the fisherman must have patience when catching them. When a pike bites on bait and swims away with it, struggling against the reel immediately is not recommended. It is best to be patient and give the fish a little time to play. It will be back after fiddling with the bait. Aside from the fish and the fisherman, the environment and other factors are included in the list of fishing tips anyone can make use of. In terms of timing, the best time to catch it is in the early morning, early evening, and when the day is generally cloudy before rain pours or a storm hits.



Another addition to a number of valuable fishing tips includes knowing where these types of fishes dwell. Pike fishes are often located on waters where weeds abound. The weeds function as a habitat, provide protection from prey, and are also a feeding ground. Smaller fish are food for pike fish are also found in weedy parts of the waters.



Pike fishing tips for seasonal changes follow one rule: the warmer the season is; the more active pike fishes become. At which time, the aggressive behavior of these species makes them easier to catch. During fall and winter when temperature begins to cool down, greater patience is required as fishing during this time of the year is less productive than summer and spring are.



As with any other form of fishing, fishing tips also consider the tackle. For pike fishes, the recommended tackle measures between 6 to 8 feet.

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How To Fish For Sharks

Article by Jeff Donaldson

Apparently, the 80s movie Jaws did not deter many people from the waters and fishing for sharks. Shark fishing is definitely in the extreme sports section for the category of fishing. If you are willing to take on this extreme fishing trip, be aware of the following basic information for shark fishing.

June is the season for shark fishing if you want to catch yourself a winner. The temperature is perfect because it is not boiling hot, there is a very low likelihood of rain, and there are not cold temperatures. Sharks tend to be in the cooler regions of the water during the hotter months so keep that in mind while shark fishing.

Shark fishing means preparation. You should write yourself a checklist before you go and do a thorough internet research to make sure you are not forgetting anything and to pick up a few new facts about sharks and shark fishing, particularly in the area that you are going to be fishing in. You should remember the following things to bring on your trip: you will need fishing rods with reels that should be able to handle 300 fish or more, have three to five baits in the water per catch and figure out the ratio of rods, reels and bait.

If you need a good shark fishing rod, a fifty to eighty pound rod is recommended. You will also need safety straps and a harness in case you fall in. If you do not have these, go out and get them now. Also make sure you have your chum and bait since running chum is the best way to snag a shark.

You should also have in mind what type of species of shark you are going to fish for. Depending on the shark, they swim at different levels in the water and also in different temperatures. For attracting and trapping the shark, you will have to tie your farthest bait off the bow rail with a flat line clip. The line should be out of the way and stay in the highest rocket holder on the side of the boat of which you are fishing. You should attach your bait, a weight or balloon onto the line, and have it sink down about eighty feet below the water’s surface. The second rod’s bait should be set down 20 feet above the last one (sixty feet) while resting on the trolling holder. This line should also be attached to the mid ship with a rubber band. The third line is placed half way down from the last or thirty feet down without a balloon but rather with a free bait. Make sure that the drags are loose and that you will be alerted early by the clicking sound of the reel. A fun hint, is to color code your balloons so you know the distance.

Remember you are not fishing for tiny fish, you are fishing for sharks with attitudes, that act accordingly to their attitudes, making shark fishing a dangerous hobby. Normally the shark will drag the bait a bit before they swallow it while others swim alongside the boat. Make sure the harness is firmly attached to the reel and the boat.

Sharks need to be gaffed and roped by the tail. While catching your shark it is imperative that you have someone helping you and that you use hand wires to attach the shark to the boat. The hand wire should not be wrapped around the hand since you may need to let go of it at any time.

Sharks do not need to be killed. They should only be kept for three reasons: a tournament, for food or as a contender for a world record.

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Jeff Donaldson is a successful webmaster of www.alaskaflyfishinginfo.com. He provides more information on TFO Fly Fishing, great fishing vacations, and Fly Fishing Colorado on his website.

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