- Worms. Worms are classic catfish bait. ...
- Shad and Minnows. Like worms, shad and minnows have mass appeal. ...
- Stink Bait. Unlike worms and minnows, stink bait only appeals to catfish. ...
- Anything from the Fridge. Have some questionable chicken breasts in the fridge? ...
- Soap.
Do catfish like sweet bait?
Although catfish are known for going after stinky things, apparently they also have a sweet tooth. Marshmallows float, and are porous enough to absorb other scents – which is why some anglers use them with great success as catfish baits. Dip a marshmallow in your favorite scent, and then put it on the hook.
What are catfish biting on right now?
Many anglers that target channel catfish use what I call “grocery store baits”, things like chicken livers, turkey livers, hot dogs, shrimp, and a variety of other items. While there are times these can be good baits, I steer people away from them.