Tuesday, September 2, 2014

All About Red River Catfishing

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By Marlene Blevins


Many people love fishing. This is probably because it is a cheap hobby and is suitable for all members of the family. It is not very tiring, nor is it repetitive and is relaxing. When you start to feel like you need something completely knew in your life, it is probably time to try out Red River catfishing. It will give you the perfect challenge and experience.

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.

More than 70 species of fish exist in this river. There are various catfish species that are fund in Red River including Channel, Northern Pike, Mooneye, Bullheads, Walleye and Sauger. The type of bait to use usually depends on what you prefer. Channels are opportunistic and will feed on just about anything that swims by. Bait to use includes shrimps, chicken liver, chicken gizzards.

To ensure that the bait stays in position, a sinker is used. To keep the knot safe from the sinker a bead or surgical tubing is used. To allow the bait to turn use a barrel swivel, it will turn into the right direction usually the currents direction. Remember to use a proper hook size that is determined by the size of fish being fished. To get many cats, the best time would be from midnight to 6 am.

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.

Cats have one of the strongest senses of smell in the animal world. They use whiskers to sense food and swim towards it. They prefer night feeding since most of their prey is asleep. In addition, they can live in water that is polluted or has low oxygen content. They can also taste well. When you place the bait near the whiskers, they are able to sense it.

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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