Friday, August 29, 2014

All About Red River Catfishing

By Marlene Blevins


Fishing is a favorite hobby for many people. It does not involve a lot of capital and can be great fun for the whole family. In addition it is not exhausting and leaves you relaxed. If you are looking for a new experience or challenge in fishing, Red River catfishing is the ultimate challenge.

These species of fish are huge in size and are fighters; it is not easy to fish them. They are unrivalled in size and abundance and are the record breakers in the whole world. The cats average 15 pounds, with the biggest over 40 pounds. The record for the biggest blue ever caught is 143 pounds heavy and 57 inches long.

The Red River spans about 885km in length starting in North Dakota while draining in Winnipeg. Red River and Cat fish are used synonymously. This happens because the river is world renown for the cats it harbors. Red river is always the first and best option with anything catfish.

There are more than seventy species in this River. The species include among others Mooneye, Walleye, Channel and Northern Pike. Various types of baits are used to attract them including frogs, chicken livers and minnows. Baits are very important in catching cats, so you need to be really good at preparing them so as to catch these fishes.

A sinker is used to ensure that the bait stays at the bottom. Protect the knot from the sinker using a bead or surgical tubing. The barrel swivel allows turning for your bait in the current and minimizes the line twists. The hook is the last piece and size is dependent on the size of fish to be caught and the bait. The best time to catch catfishes is between midnight and 6am.

Catfish eat almost anything varying from plants, fish and fish eggs. They also seem to love worms as well as leeches. In adulthood, they are able to eat other bigger fishes. Cats also love dead matters hence are opportunistic feeders and they also love to feed at night time. They can be found along any part of the river; bottoms, depressions as well as ponds.

Cats have strong smell sense and use their whiskers to find food. Night feeding is important to them because their prey is asleep. In addition, they can survive in polluted water with low oxygen. Their sense of taste and smell is top notch. The bait has just to be near the whiskers for them to sense it. Their sense of sight is excellent and can feel noise and vibrations in water.

It is a great family activity your children will find it fun. Even for the corporation seeking to impress clients or investors, fishing can probably help you clinch that deal. There are boats that can be hired at a cheap price so you do not have to bring in yours. Do not miss on the life time experience.




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