Using Catfish for catfish bait....

Discussion in 'LOCAL SOUTH CAROLINA TALK' started by bellymeat, Feb 22, 2008.

  1. Feb 22, 2008 #1
    bellymeat

    bellymeat New Member

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    I've got about a 10lb pack of catfish I forgot about in my fridge outside... I know shame on me.. But has anyone used catfish for bait?

    thanks
    Ron
     
    bellymeat, Feb 22, 2008
    bellymeat, Feb 22, 2008
  3. Feb 22, 2008 #2
    Reel_Blues

    Reel_Blues New Member

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    I have never done that and i dont think i would ever do that. I dont know if it would work or not. I would have to think it would'nt work but i could be wrong. But good luck to you either way.:big_smile:
     
    Reel_Blues, Feb 22, 2008
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  5. Feb 22, 2008 #3
    bellymeat

    bellymeat New Member

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    I know... if I had a cat I would feed it to him. Probably make him sick. But I'll probably freeze it again and put it in my crawfish trap. Or maybe grind it up and make some sort of dip and serve it for a cookout. HA!:wink:

    later..
    Ron
     
    bellymeat, Feb 22, 2008
    bellymeat, Feb 22, 2008
  6. Feb 22, 2008 #4
    Mac-b

    Mac-b Moderator Staff Member Supporting Member

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    On Lake Norman, several of us started using fresh catfish filets (skin on) last year while drifting. Some nice blues have been caught on these filets.
     
    Mac-b, Feb 22, 2008
    Mac-b, Feb 22, 2008
  7. Feb 22, 2008 #5
    WylieCat

    WylieCat Well-Known Member

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    Yes, they will work for bait. You will be better off with a fillet that has the skin still on it.
     
    WylieCat, Feb 22, 2008
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  8. Feb 22, 2008 #6
    brother hilljack

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    This is an interesting concept that I have never considered. Thanks for the good info.
     
    brother hilljack, Feb 22, 2008
    brother hilljack, Feb 22, 2008