Catfish
(Wells). Siluridae.
Silurus Glanis.
Species info: long anal fin, small dorsal fin with four
or five rays and without a spine, and minus an adipose fin.
The caudal fin is usually round to emarginated. What intrigues
is the small size of the dorsal, (which is common in the
Siluridae family), compared to the size of the body. Predator
lives specially on the water ground in deep waters (big holes),
hunting also at the surface.
Tackle, Bait, Techniques
Rod and reels
8 – 10ft with 3 – 6 lb test curve. Big pit reels
with fixed spool.
Line b.s.
30 to 70 lbs. Used both mono or braided lines.
Hooks
No. 2 to 3/0 singles
Bait
Live and dead-baits (fish, frog, mice), bunch of worms, altered
cow liver, fish organs.
Techniques
Very used is the clonk. Fish mainly from boat. Methods: Pater
Noster, Dyson, Starligh