Where to catch catfish?

Fishermen-professionals are happy to share with fansThis hobby is real secrets for catching catfish. Forums and online communities are full of this kind of information. As a rule, for comfort and life, catfishes choose pits and whirlpools, where they swim at night - for feeding. Gulfs and estuaries of small rivers are also often inhabited by this large fish. Even in shallow waters catfish can be found - here they rub against sand or pebbles and are released from parasites. So, where to catch catfish?

1. An average or small river. Here the giants can swim:
   • In the pits behind the bridge supports (the habitats of large fish).
   • In the pits formed at 50-100 meters from the bridge (young and medium soms).
   • In the washed ground behind the bridge in case there is a reverse flow (medium soms).
   • In a long pit, which, as a rule, was washed by the flow of the inflow.
   • In the deepest place in the riverbed is the "catfish boulevard."
   • In small pits in a muddy bottom, about two or three meters in size, and a depth of at least a meter. Such places still bear the name "City of Som".
2. The Great River:
   • In the pits at the junction of rivers.
   • In a place where the tributary flows into or merges with a rocky ridge.
   • In the dams that strengthen the shore.
   • At the edge of the channel.
   • At the approach to the boat pier.
   • On the outer edge of the thickets of aquatic flora.
3. Lakes and reservoirs. They are considered a favorite habitat of a predator and an unquestionable answer to the question of where to catch a catfish. Here the fish likes to settle:
   • In the pits formed where there is a drain of a large influx of water.
   • Between small islands.
   • In the old riverbeds.
   • In old trees that have fallen into the water, or flooded houses.
   • In streams or small tributaries.
   • In the thickets of aquatic plants.
   • In the floating islets of severed grass.
   • On the pier.
   • Under a dam on muddy soil.

But the knowledge of frequent habitats of fish does notmeans that the catfish will be caught immediately, as soon as you throw the gear. According to experts, a successful catch of 50% consists of research and observations. For example, in order to find the above places and pits, orientation at random will not work. It is better to use an echo sounder or a marked cord with a load.

In addition, catfish do not like the sun, so, in choosing a place, the shadow above it plays a significant role. Only considering all the above factors, you will be able to determine where the catfish lives.