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Salmon guts for catfish bait?

Post by CLEARLAKE » Tue Oct 27, 2009 11:58 am

I've saved alot of the guts from the humpys I caught this year. Will they make good catfish bait or should i throw them in the trash? They have been kept frozen by the way. Any info will be apreciated. THANX

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RE:Salmon guts for catfish bait?

Post by Bigbass Dez » Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:06 pm

I dont see why it wouldnt work ! In the south you can purchase Gizzard Guts in the can , great for cats ..My advise would be too take a cleaning rag this is a messy deal !! :batman:


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RE:Salmon guts for catfish bait?

Post by CLEARLAKE » Tue Oct 27, 2009 12:25 pm

Yeah messy for sure.I allways have a rag though!

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RE:Salmon guts for catfish bait?

Post by Rich McVey » Tue Oct 27, 2009 1:13 pm

Frog guts worked well for me in Kansas/Oklahoma when catfishin. They will work great for Crayfish also. Ya got a few more days to catch them, they close Oct 31.

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RE:Salmon guts for catfish bait?

Post by Toni » Tue Oct 27, 2009 2:57 pm

If the catfish don't like 'em use them on crabs in the salt.
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RE:Salmon guts for catfish bait?

Post by fishaholictaz » Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:28 pm

The most productive are the hearts and livers. Those are what I would try....
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RE:Salmon guts for catfish bait?

Post by G-Man » Tue Oct 27, 2009 4:39 pm

I'll second what Toni mentioned, they'll work great for crab. Also, don't forget to check the regs to see if you are allowed to chum in the waters you fish. If you are, chop or grind some up for chum and improve your chances!

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