In our freshwater reservoirs fish of various calibers, small and large, are found. And the largest specimens are found among catfish. This freshwater predator leads a sedentary life at the bottom of a reservoir, in some pit or in a deep whirlpool, which is littered with underwater debris. And he leaves his refuge only on a very "serious" occasion. This reason can serve as a feeling of hunger and spawning. Catfish hunts mainly at night, but it happens that hunger drives it to hunt during the day. In winter, his activity also drops. He gets into a deep hole and leaves it extremely rarely. Well, in the warm season he is quite active, and at this time catfish fishing can be quite successful.
But better, he starts to peck after spawning, in June. Here he needs a few days to relax, and then the catfish goes hunting. At this time, there is practically no question of how to catch catfish and for what. He pecks on almost all the nozzles and does it very energetically. In July, its activity decreases slightly, and in August it rises again. And catfish is best caught after sunset, then he hunts most often.
Even experienced fishermen can easily determine the exact habitat of catfish on the river. This requires observation and ingenuity. This place should be deep enough, and the flow in it should be slow. And if there is a shallow or a roll above such a deep-sea pit, then you can with one hundred percent confidence throw gear on the catfish here, fishing will be successful. You can also search for this fish visually. Since young catfish love to hunt in the upper layers of water.
After the habitat of these freshwater predators becomes known, it will be possible to begin their fishing. And here, to the question - how to catch catfish, there are several possible answers. For example, you can catch it on the bottom gear. To do this, put the donkey in the evening, and remove it with the catch in the morning. This tackle consists of a strong cord that ends with a leash. It is made of fishing line 0.5-1 mm thick. Hooks for catfish are taken single, and their size should not be less than No. 10. And if the donka is thrown into the pit itself, where, as you know, very large catfish live, then the hook on them should be taken at least 35-40 numbers. Also, such tackle must be skillfully fixed on the shore. The donka is usually tied to a tree branch or to a peg. This support should absorb the jerks of the caught catfish. Also, special shock absorbers are sold for these purposes. And if you catch a catfish on such a donka, then it will be out of breath in a fight for freedom overnight, and in the morning a weak fisherman will surrender.
As you can see, donka fishing is a passive way of fishing. But those fishermen who want to really feel how to catch catfish should try another way of such fishing - catch fishing. This method is considered the most ancient and well-known method of catfish fishing, which requires certain skills and knowledge from the fisherman. And for catching on a quok (sound decoy) you need a boat and a quok itself, which now can be easily purchased in a store. Still for such fishing you will need a small mallet, a glove, as well as a nylon cord with a hook and a load. During such fishing, you should be quiet and very carefully navigate the boat. After all, the catfish has an excellent hearing, it can be easily frightened off. But this method of catching catfish is very tedious and only true fishermen can appreciate it.
Also, this predator can be caught both on a lapdog and on a spinning rod. Although the catfish comes across spinning by accident, if it is thrown into the catfish pit. Another important point in how to catch a catfish is the choice of bait on it. For donks most often use a bear or a bunch of dung worms. A bear or locust is also suitable for kvoka, which are planted 2-3 pieces on a hook. Not bad also catfish bite on live bait. And when catching catfish for spinning, artificial bait, such as a vibro-tail, wobbler, spinners and various artificial animals, are well suited.