This Is Why Red River Catfishing Is Fun

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.

Red river is 885km long with its source in North Dakota and draining into Winnipeg in Mannitoba. Catfish and Red River are almost synonyms. This is because this place is famous all over the world for its cats. Whenever anyone thinks about catfish, this River is the first and best option available. Some are located in the bottom while others are located in ponds. Others are also found in the holes of the river bank.

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.

Sinkers are used to ensure that the bait remains at the bottom. The knot is protected from the sinker by the use of a bead or tubing. The swivel is to allow the bait to turn in the direction of the current and also to prevent twists in the line. Use the correct size for the hook depending on the fish to be caught. Along all spots in the river you will find cats. For some they prefer the bottom while others are in ponds. Yet others are found in depressions and holes in this river. Catfishes are best caught between 12 and 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 strong smell sense and use their whiskers to find food. Night feeding is important to them because their prey is asleep. In addition, they can survive in polluted water with low oxygen. Their sense of taste and smell is top notch. The bait has just to be near the whiskers for them to sense it. Their sense of sight is excellent and can feel noise and vibrations in water.

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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