Do you enjoy fishing for catfish but dislike the mess and stench of commercial stink baits? Well, get your rod and take some days off from the honey do list. Here are some simple no stink catfish baits that use ingredients you probably already have around the house. Plus, each appeals to some of the catfish’s most basic instincts so you are sure to fill a creel in no time!
Dough bait is a favorite is a favorite among catfish anglers, but most should come with a gag warning. But here is a simple, no stink (except garlic) catfish dough bait:
Mix 2 cups corn meal, 1 tablespoon corn starch & 1 cup corn flakes in bowl. Heat ½ cup grease (any leftover drippings will do – I prefer bacon) until soft. Add grease and 1 can cream corn to dry mixture, stir well. You can either form into bit size ball for immediate use or store in plastic container for later.
Sometimes you do not want to mix dough bait, you just want to fish. If you are itching to go fishing and just need bait check out these grab and go baits.
- French Fries – sounds strange but French Fries are the perfect combination of grease & salt to appear to a wide variety of game fish, especially catfish. Remember, catfish are scroungers.
- Chucky Canned Dog Food – mmmm Alpo! Bite size chunks of meat in scent spreading gravy is just what the catfish ordered!
- Chicken Skins – have any friends who prefer skinless chicken? If so have then save the removed, uncooked skin and you will a perfect tasty snack for your next catfish trip.
- Hot Dogs – what is more American than hot dogs and catfish? Simple, catfishing with hotdogs as bait. Cut into chunks a hot dog makes an irresistible dinner for even the pickiest cat.
- SPAM – this strange combination of meat bits, salt, fat & oils is not only the perfect food for long time survival, it is also perfect fish bait. Plus it is easy to cut and stays on the hook pretty well too.
If you want to add a little extra kick to any of the above baits, or even your own favorite secret recipe, try one of the following ‘spices’:
Red Kool Aid – that right, the same Kool Aid you drank as a kid. I am not sure exactly what appeals to cat fish, whether it is the red color or sweet taste, but it works none the less. It works especially well with raw meats, hot dogs, SPAM or even chicken skins.
Garlic – this is a favorite scent for a wide range of fish species, including bass and catfish. Soak baits in garlic & oil mixture overnight or spray some on throughout the day to refresh an offering. Best thing is it works with almost any bait you can think of, even plastic worms.
Experiment with different baits & additives, see what works for you!
Good Luck, Good Fishing!
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