catfish, bait, and catfishing techniques
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Catfish, Bait, and Catfishing Techniques. Aquaculture. Objectives. Identify three major breeds of catfish on a quiz with 100% accuracy. Describe each different catfishing techniques learned in the lesson on an exam with 95% accuracy. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Aquaculture
ObjectivesIdentify three major breeds of catfish on a quiz with
100% accuracy.
Describe each different catfishing techniques learned in the lesson on an exam with 95% accuracy.
Identify catfish anatomy terms discussed in class on a test with 95% accuracy.
Compare and contrast different catfishing techniques in a paper with 90% accuracy.
Just a few questions before we get started….
Catfish terms
Catfish Species
All three species can be commercially grown in the United States
Catfish (general)Catfish do not have scales, but have smooth
skin
The fins have venom in themWhen you are poked you have severe pain,
possible swelling, and stiffness in jointsBe careful when handling catfish
Blue CatfishLargest of species
Can reach 120 poundsBlueish gray coloredHave a forked tail
Blue Catfish
Mainly reside in large rivers and lakes
Like deep areas and secluded holes
Mainly eat gizzard shad
Flathead CatfishAlso called: Yellow Cat, Opelousa Cat, Pied
Cat, Mississippi Cat, Mud Cat, Shovelhead Cat
Second largest speciesDark brown coloredVERY FLAT head
Flathead CatfishPrefer slow current and very
cloudy waters
Prey on live fish only, like shad and sunfish, they are not scavengers
Nest in logs, rocks, and dense covering
Channel CatfishThird largest speciesYellowish colored with definite spotsLike swift gravel covered areasSmall fish and crawdads
BaitsGizzard ShadCrawdadsSunfishStink baitWorms
Catfishing TechniquesPole fishingTrotlines/TroutlinesJugs/floatersLimb linesNoodlingOther techniques
Pole fishingCan be as simple as a
stick with a line, hook, and bait
Modern poles have line on a reel where you can reel in your catch
Trotlines/ trout lines
a long heavy duty fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)
Jugs/ floatersA main line is tied to
the jug or floater
Leader lines with hooks are tied in the middle
At the end of the main line there is a weight tied on to keep the line to the bottom
Limb linesA line is tied to a limbA hook is tied to the
end of the lineChoice bait is put on
hookPerch, sunfish, or
bluegill
NoodlingBare hands and feet
are used to catch fish
Can dive or stay above water
Fish bite and full the fish out
Other techniquesDo you use a different technique?
ReviewThree main species of catfish?Main parts of a catfish?Major baits used to catch catfish?Do catfish have scales?What are some different catfishing
techniques?
SituationIt is around July 4th and you and your
teammate have a boat to go fishing on. Your goal is to devise a plan to catch those crazy catfish! Pick out your targeted species of catfish, bait, and technique to be used… You can use noodling, but it will have to be used alongside another technique.
Catfish BaitsBlue catfish shad wormsChannel catfish sunfish
crawdadsFlathead catfish stink bait
TechniquesPole fishingTrotlines/TroutlinesJugs/floatersLimb linesNoodling