|
Forums59
Topics1,057,443
Posts14,284,539
Members144,609
| |
Most Online39,925
Dec 30th, 2023
|
|
 Does this look right?
#11029115
08/08/15 07:21 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 40,946
Dan90210 ☮
OP
Jr Deputy Dan
|
|
OP
Jr Deputy Dan
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 40,946 |
Figuring out this catfishing thing. I'm new so be kind, bass fisher by trade haha. Is this about right? I was super tempted to use my hands to mold this onto the hook but I refrained and followed instructions. Caught two turtles at my local pond and nothing else. Fished the same pond, same spot a week ago today, same time of day (noon-130pm) and had 4 channels on raw gulf shrimp. My first time trying punch bait. Any tips are welcome. 
|
|
 Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
#11029130
08/08/15 07:27 PM
|
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,121
taterpop
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 1,121 |
Coop, If you don't mind a little stink on your fingers mold the bait a little tighter on the hook with your fingers It helps in hot weather.
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: taterpop]
#11029293
08/08/15 08:53 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 40,946
Dan90210 ☮
OP
Jr Deputy Dan
|
|
OP
Jr Deputy Dan
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 40,946 |
Coop, If you don't mind a little stink on your fingers mold the bait a little tighter on the hook with your fingers It helps in hot weather. Good tip! I felt like since everything I've read about "punch" baits suggested not touching it... I would refrain lol We fished for cats and stripers on Lake Mead with frozen anchoveys and if you touched them; it was 5 showers and 10 hand washings till the smell left you.
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: taterpop]
#11029422
08/08/15 10:05 PM
|
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 4,712
Txmedic033
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 4,712 |
Coop, If you don't mind a little stink on your fingers mold the bait a little tighter on the hook with your fingers It helps in hot weather. Don't listen to him. Your hands will stink for a week if you get that stuff on there. I grab the treble hook with an old pair of pliers and make circles in the bait. The fibers will wrap around the hook and stay on just fine w/o compromising your hands. That stuff will gag a maggot and I don't want that on me. All I use for channels now is cheese bait that you can find on this forum that doesn't stink so that you can mold it with your hands.
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
#11029448
08/08/15 10:18 PM
|
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,658
Jared Nic
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,658 |
That's how your supposed to do it. No need to touch it with your hands.
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
#11029453
08/08/15 10:25 PM
|
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,104
mjmetro0719
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,104 |
I've always pushed it down with a stick and pull it out at an angle, the way it comes out is how I use it
Mike
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
#11029469
08/08/15 10:37 PM
|
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 24
BcAveritt
Outdoorsman
|
|
Outdoorsman
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 24 |
i use a paint stir or stick or something like that to push the hook in the bait then just pull out at an angle. if the bait is to dry add a little vegetable oil, to wet add some flour
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
#11029523
08/08/15 11:07 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 499
Cat finder
Angler
|
|
Angler
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 499 |
X3 stick of some sort and pull out at an angle.
If the fish don't bite your not baiting right...
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: BcAveritt]
#11029524
08/08/15 11:08 PM
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,701
SALLYSUE
TFF Team Angler
|
|
TFF Team Angler
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,701 |
i use a paint stir or stick or something like that to push the hook in the bait then just pull out at an angle. if the bait is to dry add a little vegetable oil, to wet add some flour That what I use to you can put a raw egg in also and it will add to smell to your bait
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
#11029575
08/08/15 11:43 PM
|
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,082
K.G
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 2,082 |
As mentioned pull at an Angle and don't be afraid too downsize to a #4 or #6. 
Fish To Eat. Eat To Fish.
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
#11029593
08/08/15 11:55 PM
|
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 11,570
Fishin' Nut
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 11,570 |
Great for chapped lips as well (it keeps you from licking them after application).
Waiting on Bob Davis' next selfie
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
#11029670
08/09/15 12:36 AM
|
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 16,691
Magged Out
TFF Guru
|
|
TFF Guru
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 16,691 |
I'd Tack That!!
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
#11029951
08/09/15 03:38 AM
|
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,315
wupbass
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,315 |
If it is wet, I have always used cattails or dryer lint.
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Dan90210 ☮]
#11029974
08/09/15 03:53 AM
|
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,432
Fooshman
Extreme Angler
|
|
Extreme Angler
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 2,432 |
I use some wooden sticks I made out of some scrap wood.
|
|
|
Re: Does this look right?
[Re: Magged Out]
#11030166
08/09/15 12:59 PM
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 40,946
Dan90210 ☮
OP
Jr Deputy Dan
|
|
OP
Jr Deputy Dan
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 40,946 |
It'll make you go blind! Hey serious thanks for the tips. Might get out again today and try again. Sucks I'm only free at midday but I know they'll bite even then. I've got a perfect pair of old needle nose pliers to try "swirlling" the hook in the bait.
|
|
Moderated by banker-always fishing, chickenman, Derek 🐝, Duck_Hunter, Fish Killer, J-2, Jacob, Jons3825, JustWingem, Nocona Brian, Toon-Troller, Uncle Zeek, Weekender1
|
![[Linked Image]](https://filedn.com/lueWmb5Q4dR5HbLjYC8Moxp/smallersig.gif)