Prepared & Cut Baits
Processed, manufactured, or portioned natural baits including cut fish, stink baits, dough baits (PowerBait), punch baits, salmon eggs, and chicken liver. These baits rely on scent dispersal and are the foundation of catfish fishing across North America.
Techniques
- Bottom fishing with sinker rigs
- Drift rig
- Float rig
- Long soaks with rod holders
- Bank fishing
Target species
- Channel Catfish
- Blue Catfish
- Flathead Catfish
- Bullheads
- Carp
- Stocked Trout
- Steelhead
Best conditions
Catfish in warm water (60-85°F) from spring through fall, especially at night. Cut bait effective in current. Dough bait (PowerBait) for stocked trout ponds. Salmon eggs in cold, clear rivers.
Skill level
Beginner
