any one know of good homemade catfish bait that i can make at home that is not too yucky to make.?
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Chicken livers is really good.
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minnows are really good bait for just about anything that swims bass,crappie,catfish walleye trout carp,pike but try  rooster tails ,road runners jigs with minnows on it
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Catfish like the stinkiest smelliest bate there is! About any local bait shop can advise you best.
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Check out www.legalfish.com
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I would have to agree to Markus, try soft plastics.  I caught a 5 lb largemouth on a YUM 4inch "dinger", it's like a senko type stick worm.  I actually let the line loose, and held the worm in my hand, and threw it up into the air.  I found that a certain "kerplunk" made the bass hit the worm like it was going out of style.  I was night fishing in a heavy pressure, over-fished lake in western Pa.  If it is rather hot, I would try a YUM 7 inch ribbontail worm.  They produce great strikes from some nice bass. I would have to suggest a slow retrieve with a few little jerks to make the tail flutter very fast.  It almost imitates a snake.    Of all bass lures, I am the most confident using soft plastics.  As always, keep your line tight when using plastics, and your rod at a 9 o'clock position.  When you feel the bass take the bait, lower the tip, reel in the slack, and set the hook with a good sweep up.  I find that in my area that watermelon is the most productive color at anytime.  I would suggest trying soft plastics in watermelon first, and then when you can use that type of worm efficiently, maybe try other colors.  Tight lines.
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Use skein or power-bait with a #12 treble hook on a 6lb fluorocarbon leader with 1/8oz sinker and an indicater(small bober) try varios depths and allow to flow with current.\nSingle eggs or minnows on a snelled egg hook. as above.\nMaggots on a black mini-foo with split shot 2' above and indicator is my favorite.\nCasting spoons also works.\n\nhttp://steelheaduniversity.com/jigs.html
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Worms work! Grey crickets, Power Bait,(either one) on a chartreuse jig have worked for me in the past when fishing for crappie, blue-gill, and bream.\nGood Luck!
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Check gander Mountain.  i think I bought afew there last summer.  They are great jigs and the fish just love them!  I have to go to the Gander Mountain here and I'll check for them.  If u can't find any send me an e-mail and I might be able to send some to you.
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Are you looking for frozen live bait or artificial??
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Well, word of mouth is a good start.  Go to bait stores, sporting stores, tackle shops.  You will find valuable answers there!
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Oh my dear lord, I thought you would never ask!!!!! YES, and much cheaper, as well as much better!!!  Try the YUM dinger.  They come in 3,4,5,6,7 and a 9 inch splittail model.  I prefer the 4 inch watermelon seed color, with gold flakes.  They are impregnated with LPT, Live Prey Technology. And the scent never washes off.  I have drastically improved my catch ratio per trip using these stick baits.  Technically they are not worms.  Fish them just like you fish a senko.  I prefer to texas rig them and cast near cover.  The tail has an irresistable wiggle action, that draws great strikes.  They are made with a hook slot, that allows for better, as well as more hook-ups.  I should be a spokes person for thier company, because I stand by them so much.  Give thenm a try, and if you aren't happy let me know.  If nothing works, I throw a dinger, and 99% of the time I get several fish. Plus they hold up better than senkos.  Usually I can catch 2-3 fish on 1 dinger, as compared to the 1 bass with senkos.  I have never tried the split-tail models, and I'm sure they are quite different.   You can also fish them wacky style, but I have better results with them rigged texas style without any added wieght.  Tight lines.
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I THINK ROSEMARY. MAYBE A HINT OF LEMON JUICE. JUST PLAY AROUND W/ THE HERBS. YOU CAN'T REALLY GO WRONG. GOOD LUCK. IT'LL TURN OUT GREAT.
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Keep Fishin\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ht4h9XA1zus
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fish fry like you cook and eat or fish frie like baby fish would love to help but be more specific
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vinegar and baking soda. \nWill also be fun experiment for them!
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WOW!!!! Catfish aren't picky eaters they will pretty much eat anything smelly...or just a good size chunk of anything. I found that Chicken hearts and gizards work the best for me and you can buy them at any grocery store for a couple of bucks. They come in a bowl and get about 30 to 50 chunks. Good Luck!!!!!!
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Pinfish are good and so are live cigars, but a cheap easy bait is frozen spanish sardines, or strips off a junk fish (jack, runner, etc.)