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Comment by Ken Spielvogel on March 5, 2014 at 13:08

Yes, we live in Southern Ohio, about 25 miles from Kentucky. Usualy don't have such bad winters but this one, whew. I think it was bad all over.

Comment by Howard P Reynolds on March 5, 2014 at 12:53

Robert, I used to think that I could beat the early states of the coming ice age by moving down south, but given this winter, I think I need to move to central Mexico, give up apple pie and plant guava trees.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on March 5, 2014 at 12:16

We had ice all over everything yesterday. It had been warming up but a front came through and chilled everything again. I usually try start fishing in March but the weather has been too bad, most of the time.

Comment by Ken Spielvogel on March 5, 2014 at 6:52

I'll be glad when it gets warm enough to fish. Yes, bring them on.

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on March 4, 2014 at 12:45

These are correct answers, Alex. I usually have a weight at the end and 1 foot above that a hook.

  Let's talk about weights; It depends on the depth and speed of the current, as to how heavy the weight should be. In the river, with a strong current I use a one ounce weight. In slower bayous, I may use a 1/2 ounce weight and so on. You will have to use trail and error to see your proper weight. You could get 1/2 ounce weights and if one won't hold your line to the bottom, just add another one.

   Lets talk about hooks; Well it all depends on the size catfish you are fishing for. A catfish from 1# to 3# a #2 long shank hook will do. If you are fishing for larger catfish, I suggest anywhere from a #2-00 to a #5-00.Hook.

   Bait; The type bait you fish with may determine the size catfish you catch. If you use say worms or small fresh water shrimp, you most likely will catch catfish from #1 to #3 pounds. If you use cut bait [ small pieces of a cut up fish, such as shad.] the chances of catching larger fish is much greater.

   I sometimes fish with two poles, one baited each way. I mainly go after the smaller fish because I find them more plentiful and bite more often. I might also add the young fish, in my opinion, are sweeter and better tasting.

   Good luck, and don't forget that camera.  

Comment by Tobias Gibson on March 4, 2014 at 8:29

Alexander, it also has to do with the way you rig the line.  Often the sinker is at the end of the line and a hook line is attached a little above that to keep the bait near the bottom but not sitting on the bottom.  The type of rigging is called a catfish rig.  Some people also use a crappie rig which typically employs to hooks suspended above the sinker.  Another way is to adjust your float so that the hook rides near the bottom of the lake or pond.

Crappie rig

Then there is noodling, which involves getting in the water finding a likely sink hole or sunken log where a catfish might be lurking and grabbing it by the mouth with your hand. I believe that is illegal in most states.

Comment by Stephen L. Corley on March 4, 2014 at 4:40

For catfish, you should use a med/heavy to a heavy rod. I recommend a minimum of 20ld test line. They like to eat off or close to the bottom.

Comment by Alexander Noot on March 4, 2014 at 1:29

Just wondering. Is Catfishing done through special means or simply with a rod like normal fishing?

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on March 1, 2014 at 17:50

Well the catfishing was slow. We still managed a dozen and a half, everyone had fun and it could have been even slower. I think the water was high and then went down a little too fast. We hope things will improve soon. I really thought things would have been better, oh well. That's why they call it Fishing and not Catching....lol

In Memoriam Comment by Robert Burris on February 27, 2014 at 19:27

I use to guide a little, years ago, but have become to old and disabled. Well I have one rich friend that is the sole aerie of a privately owned Cajun food producer company. She is the only person I guide for now days. She understands  my disability and she will wait on me to get better. Well, enough about me.

  She called and wants to come catfishing with us Saturday. Yahoo! Boy I hope I can catch them some fish.  

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