How to Catch a Catfish in Ponds, Pools and Small Water - Technique Used by Pros
Catfishing in ponds is a little bit different from fishing in bigger lakes or rivers.
Firstly, you don't get to drift fish or move a lot; you have to be standing on the bank of the pond or in the shallows to cast your line.
You generally don't get to move a lot when you are fishing in the ponds.
Folks will tell you that you won't get bigger catfish when you are fishing in the pools.
But my experience says that you can get a decent sized catch even when you are catfishing in small water.
You just need to know a couple of things about the pond, that's all.
If it is your pond, you probably know where the biggest catfish were caught the last time you dipped in your bait.
This sort of information can be used to identify the general area where the fish usually feed during that time of the day.
It is important to note the time of the day as well; the fish might be feeding elsewhere when you cast your line, if it was a different time of the day last time.
If it is someone else's pond, you will need their express permission to cast in it.
It is also a good idea to ask the pond owner about things like the size of the fish that hide in the pond and the areas in which they usually found.
Usually the pond owners will be happy to share such information with you.
At any rate, they would probably share some helpful information with you about the pool when you go and ask.
Always ask; you might be surprised at how much of a difference that would make when you are catfishing in the ponds.
If it is your first time casting in a pond, find a shady place on the bank.
The catfish usually do not like the sun and will hide in the shadier region of the pond.
Another good place to cast your line will be the place where a creek or flood water empties itself.
The catfish gather at such places to feed.
It is also a good idea to check out the deeper holes or rock outcrops under the surface; the catfish might be hiding in there somewhere.
Check the underground vegetation too.
You might get a bite in one of these regions.
If you are catfishing in ponds, evenings and nights are the best times of the day to go fishing in.
The bigger cats only come out to feed during the nights.
Don't be disheartened if at first you don't get a bite; wait for a couple of hours to make sure that the catfish get the scent of your bait and come to bite.
The idea is to create a zone or a circle for the fish to zero in for food.
You will get your catch once they come to check out the bait.
It's easy to fall asleep sometimes, but you must keep the line really steady.
Firstly, you don't get to drift fish or move a lot; you have to be standing on the bank of the pond or in the shallows to cast your line.
You generally don't get to move a lot when you are fishing in the ponds.
Folks will tell you that you won't get bigger catfish when you are fishing in the pools.
But my experience says that you can get a decent sized catch even when you are catfishing in small water.
You just need to know a couple of things about the pond, that's all.
If it is your pond, you probably know where the biggest catfish were caught the last time you dipped in your bait.
This sort of information can be used to identify the general area where the fish usually feed during that time of the day.
It is important to note the time of the day as well; the fish might be feeding elsewhere when you cast your line, if it was a different time of the day last time.
If it is someone else's pond, you will need their express permission to cast in it.
It is also a good idea to ask the pond owner about things like the size of the fish that hide in the pond and the areas in which they usually found.
Usually the pond owners will be happy to share such information with you.
At any rate, they would probably share some helpful information with you about the pool when you go and ask.
Always ask; you might be surprised at how much of a difference that would make when you are catfishing in the ponds.
If it is your first time casting in a pond, find a shady place on the bank.
The catfish usually do not like the sun and will hide in the shadier region of the pond.
Another good place to cast your line will be the place where a creek or flood water empties itself.
The catfish gather at such places to feed.
It is also a good idea to check out the deeper holes or rock outcrops under the surface; the catfish might be hiding in there somewhere.
Check the underground vegetation too.
You might get a bite in one of these regions.
If you are catfishing in ponds, evenings and nights are the best times of the day to go fishing in.
The bigger cats only come out to feed during the nights.
Don't be disheartened if at first you don't get a bite; wait for a couple of hours to make sure that the catfish get the scent of your bait and come to bite.
The idea is to create a zone or a circle for the fish to zero in for food.
You will get your catch once they come to check out the bait.
It's easy to fall asleep sometimes, but you must keep the line really steady.
