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.

Cats are big in size and strong too so catching them is really difficult, in addition they are fighters and will not give in easily. In Red River, these cats hold the world record for size and abundance. On average they weigh 15 pounds but the largest can weigh up to 40 pounds. The record for the biggest cat is a blue which weighed 143 pounds and its length was 57 inches.

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.

The sense of smell for cats is strong and employs whiskers in search of food. They love to feed in the night because their prey is dormant. They also have high adaptation to polluted water or low oxygen waters. Their sense of taste is as good their smell. The bait just needs to be close to the whiskers for them to feel food close. The sight of cats is top notch and can sense noise or vibrations.

Cat fishing is an awesome experience for families and even the corporate world. It creates a sense of bond and fun for the family. For business partners or companies keen to influence a client or an investor, it can also be very handy. It is best to hire a boat when you go fishing and also get a guide.




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