The Secret To Finding The Best Catfish Bait

[@Juanelo1946]

Kris, some of us will pay good money to go to sporting shows to hear talks like this one. So, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your insight! This is very similar advice given by trout fisherman who say "match the hatch." I have a pond where the channel cats go crazy every day in the summer eating at the surface under the electric feeder. The feed consists of hard pellets. I'm thinking of ways how I get those onto a hook. Thanks so much for your incredibly valuable advice my friend!

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

Juanelo1946 Hey Juanelo! make all checks payable to The Muddy River Catfishing Secrets of The Pros Fund. Haha! Just kidding! I'm glad to help my fellow fisherman. Here's a recipe on how to get those pellets on your hook. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXPNg2OJg71jpbM

[@ABIGGZBEATS]

You have one of the top 5 fishing channels(My Opinion) I have learned a lot from your videos and will continue to. I have learned that there is su much to learn even after you have already learned a lot.....GOOD JOB!

[@1earlcatfish]

I'v always been told in the heat of the summer use some cheese and in the cold of late fall use some blood in it. Something I'v used kind of anytime is I get cheap buttermilk biscuit dough in the tube , tear off some dough and make a little pancake then put a dab of cheap peanut butter in the middle then fold it up over a treble hook, dip it in the water before you try and cast it. Have gotten carp and even a couple of bass with this. I guess everybody loves peanut butter samich

[@PaulyOutdoors]

Very insightful information Kris! It was a breath of fresh air to hear you talk about using bread for bait in ponds where ducks congregate. I went to a city pond where trout are stocked. No one was catching anything. We were using spinners, nightcrawlers...you name it. The ducks were being fed by some young kids not far from where I was set up. I had some hot dog buns in the cooler back in the car. I made some small bread balls on the hook, tossed it out away, but not too far from the ducks and started catching trout like crazy. Being mindful of the foods available at that particular time of year works well, just as you said. Well done sir!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

good video Chris, its all about the place they are fishing.

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

Steve Douglas thank you Steve!

[@riverrat6105]

makes sense to me, it's always good to have other alternatives other than cut or live bait.

[@wadeenglish291]

I be living in the Midwest Kansas and I love this part of the country. This month of late summer in August I always use Mud Spiders(crawfish). Some reason they love to munch on mud spiders in August.

[@nadinevillarreal2445]

Thanks Kris I've been following you for a while I use to fish with my husband but he passed away so I finally started fishing again, if course I didn't really pay attention back then so now I'm trying to learn as much as possible and your site really helps my learning process. Thanks

[@YaddaRabbit]

as a kid (I'm 48 now) we use to fish a large neighborhood pond close to the house that had ducks and such and the best bait hands down was a can of cheap biscuits, just open and add some to the hook. we caught bass and cats galore and some crappie...best vid or anything I every watched teaching about baits ty Sir.

[@mmabaddass]

Very nice way to lay it out on bait brother. Scientific as well as first hand experience driven. Thank you

[@IsaacsNatureCorner]

People alway act like its crazy when I fish bread for catfish in urban lakes. I'm glad someone else tries nonconventional baits:)

[@lapuzza1455]

I appreciate your videos. I have tried everything and I started using Sudden Impact or Secret 7 both by TeamCatfish and those dip baits have done wonders for me in Oklahoma. ponds lakes and rivers. I am sold on them but of course I keep everything on hand.

[@jalanaufderheide7192]

Thanks for a great video, Kris. I like the way you think! It is simple and direct but at the same time full of interesting insights. I am in the process of watching all your vids because you are good teacher.

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

JAlan Aufderheide thank you!

[@olenarey87]

Great video sir. Another thing people should consider is what type of catfish they are targeting. Channel cats tend to be easier to catch on the prepared baits, blues tend to prefer cut baits and flatheads tend to prefer live baits. Obviously there are exceptions to this, but if you are just trying to fill your freezer you will use different baits than if you were trying to catch trophies. Just my 2 cents. Again, great video as always sir.

[@joshuarock8223]

Dude, I use the same brand rod holders!

[@name_less7687]

Haha me too. I like the broken branch with a Y on it brand too.

[@joescarpadventures]

Lots of factors to consider when choosing catfish bait! Good primer.

[@josephwood1607]

Thank you for telling us how it is. It might not be what we wanna hear but its truth and I thank you. I struggle with this concept.

[@unipeg4]

The BEST explaination EVER! Thanks for your videos, keep em coming!

[@juniorduarte1298]

Your videos are awesome man! I use your techniques at canals and crazily, it works out great for me! I appreciate your channel man!

[@JMatt425]

Just made my chicken liver chum bait and about to order my muddy river catfishing shirt and hat LOL. Fish better watch out!!!

[@chadjackson222]

I enjoy your videos you have a good way of explaining things. I learn alot from your videos you know your stuff brother keep up the good work

[@hogwilder2198]

Great information and really good video. Thanks Kris!

[@timothymcswain6235]

when I fish with worms the sawdust I throw it out in the water to spread the scents it seems to work , also try slim Jims not quite as smelly to us but works

[@toddmitchell8364]

nice videos been life long cat man myself..fish the Mississippi..and black Rivers around LA crosse Wisconsin..I agree with your thoughts on different baits for different living environments..I use sunfish and clam muscle..I only fish for Bluescats and mudcats..(flatheads)..I also use a mix of beef and chicken liver ..keep it muddy buddy

[@KansasFishingOutdoors]

Very great video its nice to see things from a different perspective thanks again Kris!!!!

[@YaddaRabbit]

O and yeah grasshoppers rock in my part of the country for wade fishing, best to catch them at night with a light (few hours after dark is best so they climb up), get a bottle full and I like them best when they set for at least a day (smell gets better)

[@danieloder5644]

Hey Kris a shout out from Ohio, i saw your filleting a catfish with the knife you had. Have you ever thought about buying a Bubba Blade. i'm not endorsing them or advertising. But i do own 1 the 9' inch Stiffy flexable blade and it is awesome well worth the 60 bux. And man it does not only do good on fish but it's my go to knife now. Anyways thanks Brother for the knowledge you have provided....But God Bless your family and many more HAPPY fishing days for ya.

[@JoshGreenAdventures]

thanks so much for the info kris. I appreciate your knowledge. Now it's time for me to go out there and catch some fish!!

[@madisonbeltran524]

Let me tell you i see your videos all the way from Laredo,TX . girls also do catfishing keep up the great work i love your videos.

[@johnholguin430]

Were u fish in Laredo

[@outdoorsaddiction1085]

Hey Kris, love your videos bro... you're really are an inspiration to my son and I. We just are are own KZbin channel cause of fisherman like you. Thank You for your vids!

[@jonah1821]

Do you have a preferred rig for using live craw-fish?

[@wadeenglish291]

Thought of something else I do. The Texas hookup Mud Spider Homicide rig. 1.Run your line through a 2.oz lead and leave about 6-8 in. of line above the lead.2. Clip on a small bopper half way of lead and end of line.3 Tie on a hook 6 and hook the Mud Spider and throw him out Right or Left 10 to 20 ft. out. The bopper will suspend the Mud Spider while the heavy lead will keep the bopper under water and make the Spider thrash about attracting a fish. Mud Spider Homicide.

[@Larry342516]

Very good video Kris. Thank you

[@chriswalls5831]

Good video I found a lot of things work good for channels I've caught big ones on worms, liver, cooked roast beef, dog food.

[@compzman]

I run throw lines on the Brazos river we bait whole carp whole shad for yellows and cut shad for blues logs for yellows shallow gravel for blues

[@kursk8]

hey man, love your videos, keep the passion alive my friend

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+Luke Kidd thanks!

[@danielmason260]

I really enjoy your videos. But I think I've gotten myself confused as to which bait to try. I fish at Lake Livingston near Livingston, Tx. Not trying anything fancy. I have the works, some hot dogs, hope to find some shad. Don't have z boat, so I have to fish from the bank on a pier. I have used a double hook setup with the Wright on the bottom. This time I want to try something new. I don't know much about slip bombers, but might like to try that too. At any rate I'd just like to have z good day, and hopefully catch a few nice cat fish. Any ideas as to anything I might try to use?

[@wadeenglish291]

He be giving out a lot of knowledge but there is a time of the year catfish will eat only certain type of bait or certain type of bait. He is right. Those new fish in the pond or lake will learn to adopt watching and fighting for different foods when they are hungry. I have my own menu for catfish for each part of the season. I love the two-way bait temptation during early cool spring. Rotten shad is a winner in shallow water as is Chicken Liver in cool weather. I also have other type of bait handy just in case I want to switch up. The bottom and top rule of thumb is you must always have Juicy worms in your arsenal. They all love worms first. Don't forget the worms. No 1.

[@mr.notimportant]

Thanks video helps a lot, you slick make it simple.

[@Cilos21]

sorry had a quick question off topic why when I use perch to fish I try for catfish do I keep catching alligator gar

[@kathyhauck5316]

What would you use if the water was a old boat ramp an the water was a green color what kinda of bait

[@djrindt6035]

I have a question i live in Colorado near a lake or pond Tabor lake is the name . I have tried your chum bait , shrimp , worm all i can think of . Can you suggest something and where can i get one of your shirts . i am a big fan i take my daughter fishing too. thank you Don R.

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+DJ Rindt It might be the location that you are fishing. Look for areas with lots of cover such as fallen trees, boulders, etc. Also try to find drop offs in the water or deep water next to shallow water. My shirts are available on my website thanks for asking! Here's the link muddyrivercatfishing.com/products

[@tharodfather7647]

try hot dogs..always works for me at tabor

[@nickerwin6263]

Get man love your videos keep it up but one question would you think making home made dough bait useing fish or chiken blood 28th chiken liver in the middle of the dough will work for cat fishing or any good river fishing I really need your advice on that muddyriver

[@shanewoosley8303]

Love your content always very informative

[@fishingempire8636]

Simple, but very informative!

[@ryderbodzer3827]

What size hooks do you use and what weight sinker??

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

ryder bodzer it varies on the size of the catfish and the amount of current. If I'm fishing for small cats 1lb or so, then a 1/0 hook. 2lb to 8lb 4/0 or 5/0. Anything over can be caught on 7/0 to 10/0. The weight is just to keep your bait on the bottom or in place if there is current. So adjust accordingly. This is just a rough idea and not set in stone. I've caught 15lb catfish while fishing for bluegill on a #8 hook.

[@mendozaalberto661]

Hey what kind of reel is that? look like a sturdy reel and looks nice

[@mikephelps5292]

Could you make a video of fishing near a dam from the bank and the tips on what to use while fishing for catfish please and thank you. Mike

[@ericvargas3664]

im born and raised in ept, just wondering have you ever been to Hideaway lakes, if so what type of bait would you recommend there?

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+Eric Vargas I've never been, but I have a friend that fishes there and swears by Bar S hotdogs.

[@ericvargas3664]

+muddyrivercatfishing yea I use the hotdogs with cheese in it, that works great, but I get a lot of little ones with that, I'm going to try your chicken liver chum bait I'll let you know how I did, thanks for the reply

[@GAROmx]

I used to catch them on Fajita, I guess the river I was fishing got its fair share of left over Barbecue. It's a camping place, lots of people river float but don't really fish. Had to match the hatch.

[@javiermgtaoism5702]

Great advice. Thank You. Sir

[@SCbeachDude843]

Interesting video! Thanks Kris!

[@manuelramirez5856]

u seem like a pretty cool chill type of guy maybe u can pass me a lil advice here n ept 915 we dont got much here but a few pay lakes but i prefer to fish drainage ditches theres shad also crawdad but i noticed that when i use size 6 hooks and earthworms i have a lil better luck than using bigger hooks with bigger chunks of bait cause da fish bite but dont get caught as much so what do u think which method or bait would be best to use in those areas i also notice that cats such as bull and channel hide in tunnels under streets or canals passing over the drainage ditch . usually i just let da current take da line far inside da tunnel as it can go and i caught more yellow belly even a couple of 15 pounder channel cat which i found it suprising cause its no more than 3 ft deep less than 5

[@SuperFourwinns]

Great info. Thanks for the video.

[@kb0rhv]

WOW! you just answered one of my life long questions! When I was a kid my aunt took us to an amusement park. just outside the park was a pond with ducks, & people were always feeding the ducks bread. one day I walked by the pond & some kids were tying cigarette butts to string & pulling in tons of bluegill! I've tried it a million times but never got a damn bite! the gill were looking for bread being tossed in! Guess I can quit wasting my time on nicotine speeding up their hungry side! THX!

[@kb0rhv]

Oh ya, do soap, onions, or cigarette butts work as bait? NOPE!

[@mynameisjeff9183]

what are the best baits for pond fish???

[@canutomiperro]

I like your vids man and good getting catfish keep it going

[@zackroberson1163]

will you do a video trying out cow tung

[@michaelsoileau1820]

Another great video, thanks!

[@Skankhunt-og5md]

you are truelly a genius

[@ricardozarate4109]

thanks you very much all your tips work bad ass thanks for the great videos Kris !!!!!!!!

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

You're welcome!

[@bearmountain100]

hey kris! looks like your at caballo. I was there saturday, trying for walleye and not even a hit. how was your trip, any luck?

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

bearmountain100 not even a single bite. Water was only about 15ft deep

[@braydendees9583]

+muddyrivercatfishing were are the best places to catch fish to stock a pond

[@joroyamaortiz8723]

Great video!!

[@roybeardjr5635]

thanks Kris I learned a lot from this

[@ethanmontgomery7798]

do catfish bite in the winter in tennessee?

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+TN/VA Outdoors as long as the water temp isn't below 35 degrees you should be able to catch them, from my experience

[@ethanmontgomery7798]

+muddyrivercatfishing thanks man

[@gamingandoutdoors6766]

+muddyrivercatfishing that helps alot

[@himalyanpanther7958]

sir can u tell me what ia best bait for lake cat fish ?

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+himalyan panther try fresh cut bait, shrimp, or chicken liver

[@shermanrichardson2770]

+muddyrivercatfishing what is the best bait for pond catfish

[@aidenjimenez6514]

Hi muddyrivercatfishing do u know any good cat fishing spots at Cochiti lake??

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

Aiden Jimenez unfortunately I've never been there. Maybe one of these days!

[@KevinHernandez-kr6mf]

Can I use worm for bait for catfish in a lake

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+Kevin Hernandez yes, channel catfish and smaller blues as well as flathead will hit on worms

[@asianpride937]

Hey...can u tell me what is the flavor catfish like??

[@corruptgaming9552]

Garlic

[@asianpride937]

Ok thanks.. I'm gonna make right now.. Tomrrw afternoon I'm go fishing lol... I fishing for carp but I hvnt get big catfish. Hope I can get big catfish tmrw :)

[@AJ-kb1kf]

+The Asian Rampage try making pickled shad. Catfish love it.

[@tonyammons3936]

AJ how do you make pickled shad

[@GabolovesPam]

Never thought of it like that. Thanks

[@THCBLADEWORKS]

great video sir . thank you for the info .

[@lpsangel1007]

I've been fishing at sunrise beach lake for a long time in the same spot all the time fishing is good but really slow Wht do u recamend I use to catch more cats its a lake

[@pomanguideservice2279]

Great vid Kris👍

[@emanuelsandoval5442]

thank you chris

[@albertochabrier6476]

you're my favorite youtuber

[@teammh1011]

what is the best bait for wallago catfish on river?

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+TeamMH10 if allowed try using cut bait first then try other things like shrimp or chicken liver.

[@teammh1011]

thanks for reply .,, I MUST TRY

[@jessejamesmcguire]

As you know I carp fish alott and have caught more cats on carp bait than I ever have on stink baits or liver. Have you ever tried maize in your area for cats? It's really cheap too 50lb sack 10bucks. You could add your chicken liver chum to the dry corn for two days or more and the corn will take on that flavor. Boil till soft. And wallah. You got some for chum and some for bait

[@Alexpav2500]

Thank you very helpful.

[@manuelsamano2178]

thank you for ollthe enfo

[@shaunculwell3451]

hot dogs Kool aid packet your choice of flavor and garlic powder or little smokes with the same thing or u can use jello instead of Kool aid

[@JorgeRamirez-tp7kv]

Great video Kris

[@jjmireles66]

great info

[@ReelLocos]

Wow I came in late on this one but great video and information 👍

[@LSeymour]

Great insight!

[@hawk6111]

Chicken liver is my go to bait. Even if I can't catch em on shad I can always catch a fish on liver.

[@niq872]

Never liked it because the first time me and my dad used it we got swamped by wasp it was crazy I got stung 2 times and my dad even got stung on his lip it was funny but we didn't use liver again we like using corn and worms. Hopefully that never happened to you

[@amandapena4111]

Have u ever tried using hotdogs for catfish bait i live in south new mexico this is what i use

[@lisarios138]

Dose gummy worms worck for bate

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

+Lisa Rios not sure

[@TheOregonOutlaw]

+Lisa Rios BINGO! lol... Amazingly I actually target Steelhead in streams using the red or orange worms. Steelies definitely have an affliction to sweets (and I think carp do as well) so use them and have fun with your friends when you slam a big one! When using them, it's been my experience that pieces about 2 1/2 to 3 inches long work best under a float - keep it moving. ~tight lines~

[@mikephelps5292]

hey can you make a video of you fishing on the bank on how to catch catfish with sonnys dip bait and show some best ways to use it and tips and tecniches on how to do it please and thank you and looking forword to seeing it

[@upstateangler9546]

they make special hooks for dip baits that have a sponge or netting in the middle that's your best bet the biggest thing is don't give up you might not catch one the first ten minutes then that turns to a half hour then a hour don't give up!!

[@timbug92]

I would try Babybel cheese that comes in a wax case and it stays on the hook

[@KevinHernandez-kr6mf]

how do you make big catfish hit the worm

[@ireniosalazar6774]

I like using hot dogs but it also attracts turtles & smaller fish. I've been trying chicken gizzards but no luck lately.

[@LonePuppy1]

Have you ever seen the episode of River Monsters - Congo Killer where Jeremy used cut pieces of soap as bait. On his way to the location he wanted fish and didn't have bait. He remembered or was reminded that soap was something he could as bait. I haven't tried it yet, but next time I go fishing I will. I wanted to know if you test it the way you did with the onions an WD-40. :)

[@richardgarcia6610]

INFORMATIVE VIDEO, APPRECIATE YA

[@jamiesmith2625]

Thank-you for the info

[@Tessa_ract]

I like to use small sunfish I catch as bait for catfish

[@theevilempire6935]

does it work?

[@Bloodfang152]

+THE EVIL EMPIRE Let just say it will attrack any catfish in the whole area lol.

[@theevilempire6935]

+Enduro Joe good☺

[@Bloodfang152]

+THE EVIL EMPIRE Just expect biggens and be ready

[@theevilempire6935]

+Enduro Joe always

[@rickrodriguez2231]

Good video!

[@jonathanlaytonproffitt3629]

can you pointer catch big catfish

[@slabseeker4627]

Blue Gills but one of the best baits here in Tennessee is when you catch a catfish split his guts the intestines great for bait and it don't take much all parts work but I told the best one's.

[@ryanmartin7772]

Here in Central California it's all about Live Minnows & HotDogs. At least that's what I've had luck on.