And using commercial bait as a nest, I think it is more indirect to lure catfish. As we know, catfish like to haunt at night. Their natural food is aquatic animals such as small fish and shrimp. The real purpose of nesting with commercial bait is to gather the natural food of catfish and attract it.
However, catfish also rely on their sense of smell for food, and these pungent commercial baits can also help them build nests quickly. In order to increase the temptation of nest material, many fishing friends also use animal livers and bones to trick catfish into taking the bait as soon as possible. That's the reason. However, in the spring and autumn when catfish have a strong appetite, in fact, as long as they find a hiding place, there is no need to bother to build a nest; And sometimes playing too much is counterproductive.
What does catfish like to eat? One thing is certain. Catfish feed by organ perception under natural conditions, in other words, they feel whether there is movement around them (all kinds of information displayed by prey, such as changes in water flow). Therefore, it is more certain that whether fish, shrimp or insects are used as bait to lure catfish into taking the bait as soon as possible, live bait must be used.
In addition to the well-known earthworms, worms, small fish, shrimp, snails and so on. My fishing friends and I found that leeches (commonly known as leeches) are definitely the best bait for catching catfish. The reason may be that leeches are mollusks that feed on blood and are very energetic.