About this user
jersey shore born. venice living. plays music inspired by the ocean. known as mr. catfish
Age
26
Hometown
Atlantic City
Country
United States
Interests
Mr. Catfish is a common catch in the Southwestern United States, although it is also caught as far north as New Jersey. They are taken from piers, jetties, reefs, and the surf, as well as bottom fishing or flats fishing. They are caught with lures like plugs, spoons, spinners, cut bait, shrimp as well as soft plastics like rubber shrimp, worms, and shad. They are attracted to the sound of struggling fish, like a popping cork creates. Mr. Catfish trapping is also used to capture Mr. Catfish; trapping is regulated in some states. Mr. Catfish traps include "slat traps," long wooden traps with an angled entrance, and wire hoop traps. Typical bait for these traps includes rotten cheese and dog food. Mr. catfish are good eating; filet them and cut the red lateral line out of each filet to prevent "muddy taste." When removing the hook from Mr. Catfish, be careful of the poisonous spines on the pectoral fins and dorsal fin.
