toughest species of catfish in the USA?

**slikk03** · 04-11-2012, 04:07 PM

judging on size, pulling power, aggression, jaw power, low oxegen waters.....what is the toughest

**zixer636** · 04-13-2012, 08:46 AM

I've never caught a Flathead so I voted Blue Cat

**Khal** · 04-13-2012, 08:49 AM

The flathead has to be the prize fighter of the three. He is picky about bait and can grow to impressive size. Once he is hooked a 10 pound flathead, fights like a 20 pound blue.

**BUDMEISER01** · 04-13-2012, 11:31 AM

Originally Posted by zixer636

I've never caught a Flathead so I voted Blue Cat

Same here, Greg but I vote channel because I have caught some high teens and low 20lbs that fight like you would not believe. Flatheads are on my radar this year, so my opinion may change soon!!!

**zixer636** · 04-13-2012, 11:43 AM

This year I plan on going after some flatties too

**Nathan Sampson** · 04-13-2012, 12:10 PM

Pound for pound the channel is a fighter like you would never believe the little guys could ever possible be.

**bigchooch58** · 04-13-2012, 12:13 PM

i like all three but pound for pound ill give it to the channel cat / as far as tough ive seen channels live for days in the bottom drawer of the refridgerator that my brother caught back when we were younger /with just a wet towel over them and no water

**Mickey** · 04-13-2012, 12:46 PM

I voted for the blue, in open water.

**Welder** · 04-13-2012, 07:59 PM

Its got be the ol Channel cat. He can live almost anywhere. Can get to good size. Puts up a good fight no matter what. Has a mean temperment about him to other fish. Crunchs ol crawdads like candy and can eat helgramites with that awfule bite he has for his size. Can take low oxygen in the water. Lives in some of the toughest areas in the USA. ECT ECT.

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