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Catch Vicious! Catfish
Catch Vicious! Catfish
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 Catfish are a very assorted group of boney fish. They are named for their outstanding barbells that resemble the whiskers on a cat. These fish range in size and behavior. Blue Catfish: One of the largest species of catfish, these fish are distributed largely in the Mississippi River drainage that includes the states of Mississippi, Ohio, Tennessee and the Arkansas rivers. Catfish are predators that base their catch on opportunities. Their diet contains a wide variety including crayfish, mussels and frogs. Their hunt becomes effortless if the prey they are seeking is dead or wounded, which is a trait Blue Catfish are known for. It is very common to see this fish feeding beneath large schools of striped bass feeding on the wounded. Due to their nature, the Blue Catfish will usually take advantage of any food that is readily available in many different situations which makes dead baits and even stink baits a great choice when seeking these fish. Channel Catfish: North America's most abundant catfish species, the Channel Catfish is the most popular Catfish to fish. These fish are distributed very well distributed throughout the US and thrive in large and small rivers, reservoirs, natural lakes and ponds. Flatheads: Flatheads, also called the yellow cat, opelousas, mud cat and shovelhead cat, are large North American freshwater catfish. Ranging from the lower Great Lakes region to northern Mexico, they have been widely introduced and are an invasive species in some areas. They inhabit areas ranging from the west Appalachian Mountains to the rivers of Mississippi, Missouri and Ohio basins. They dwell in deep pools, lakes and large rivers that are slow moving. They are a very popular fish because many claim that they are one of the tastiest of the catfish family. Like most catfish, the Flatheads are benthic feeders and prefer to prey on live animals and feed mainly on other fish.
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