My first guess is maybe your equipment is not the best. I have had very experienced bass fishermen fish next to me and watch me catch up to 10 fish before questioning why? First thing are you using braided line? If not change I don't care if you don't like it. Braid is more sensitive period. Use a good quality medium action rod. Just fish with one rod
and focus on the tip of your rod and the line itself. You see tip move or line move the fish has it and set the hook. If you are not detecting a bite they are eating your bait. Good catfishing is just like keeping your eyes open and staying still while deer hunting. Know what your bait is doing at all times. Sorry but I can almost assure you that most problems are not with the bait. I would really recommend a guide trip with Littlewheel or Stubby on lake fork to improve the fishing. I got lots of guys who visit to fish with me and really the biggest problem us tgey are not aware of what is happening at the hook.