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The best thing about this sport: no equipment. This method of fishing has been around for who knows how long. It has really become popular, however, during the Great Depression, when nobody had money. It costs nothing and brings large amounts of meat to feed the family.
where to look and when
I had the most success in the big boat ramps. I feel around with my foot for a big hole if I have to dive and stick your hand down. If you find a good private boat ramp, which is hardly ever used is not perfect. There is sometimes a hole just borrowed all the shallow part of the lake, but they can sometimes be difficult to find. Your best bet is the sights, ie: boat ramps and banks. Noon is the time I had the most luck in. Fish generally move to deeper water during mid-day, while catfish will go on their usual holes.
How to bring 'em in the
Once you have your hole, all you need to do is slowly run your hands down there until you feel Chomp! Then grab your lower jar and pull 'em out! Your hands actually works as bait. Wiggle your fingers and attracts catfish to bite. Yes it is pretty crazy, but it's a rush. You can get a catfish big enough to fight there is almost a thing from there.
be careful
Now as unsafe as it sounds ... yea it's not really a safe place. Although chances are good that the hole has a huge catfish laying in it, there May be some other toothy critters waiting on the inside. Loggerhead snapping turtles, snakes, and depending on where you live, alligators also like to inhabit the former catfish holes.And some people will dive a few feet to the hole. I personally do not recommend it and I've never tried it. I will only go a few meters underwater just in case something were to happen. There is always the chance that fish will be too attached to swim with your hands. I want to swim with them and they want to swim down, it can turn out beautiful. I'm just in the water where my feet can touch the ground for leverage.
alternative to
If you really want to try it, but they fear the consequences of choosing a bad hole, I recommend using long, thin plastic tube with a line going through the center attached to a treble hook. This allows you to make sure you have som and not risking losing my fingers. It's a win-win for you.
This is basically what it is! Good luck and be careful!
