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This Is Why Red River Catfishing Is Fun

By Marlene Blevins


Fishing is a favorite past time activity among many people. This is because it is not expensive and is also great for the family as a whole. Besides, it is not physically engaging and is great for relaxation. If fishing has been a little boring of late then you have not been Red River catfishing. It is the ultimate challenge and experience.

Size and ability to fight characterize these fishes, hence it is not easy to find or catch them. They hold the world record for largest cats and do not have any rival world over. The average size for a normal cat is 15 pounds while the monsters can weigh anything above 40 pounds. The biggest blue ever caught was 143 pounds and 57 inches long.

This river measures around 885km and has North Dakota as its starting point and ends in Winnipeg Lake in Manitoba. It is very common to hear Red River and catfish mentioned in the same breath. This arises because the river is the most famous source of cats. When anything comes up about catfishes, Red River comes into mind and vice versa.

This river has more than 70 dominant species of fish. Among the cats are Channel, Sauger, Mooneye and Northern Pike. Others are Walleye and Bullheads. Baits are used to attract fish to the hook. The best bait to use with cats is chicken livers, shrimps or frogs. Its crucial that the bait used is well prepared and often smelly.

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.

The diet of catfishes is anything from small plants, to fish and their eggs and also minnows. They also love worms and leeches. Upon reaching adulthood, they can eat other fish usually bigger than those they fed on earlier. These fishes do not seem to mind eating dead matter and for this they are called opportunistic feeders. . Their preferred feeding time is in the dead of the night usually at the bottom of water hence are called bottom feeders.

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.

When going fishing for cats, this is an exceptional and memorable experience. For the family, it is a time to bond and have fun. For corporations its a chance to make an impression to potential clients or investors. For whatever reason you go to fish, hire a boat and equipment instead of carrying your own.




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