How To Catch Catfish - Catfishing in the U.K.

A simple guide to catfishing in the U.K. Basically, use strong tackle and something wriggly or smelly as bait!

00:00 An introduction to wels catfish
01:00 Identifying a catfish
02:59 Catfish diet
05:53 The best time for catfishing
06:30 Tackle for catfishing
09:32 Rigs for catfish
13:53 Catfish hunting at night

I created Fishing Tutorials to help people learn about fishing and catch more fish!
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[DCDC]

I caught a catfish once. We went for a drink and she looked nothing like her pics without the filters on so chucked her back in the river.

[blackfox]

As everyone else I can only agree guys "You two are becoming the Reference in tutorials about fishing, you nailed it again". 👍

[rmf]

Im glad you mentioned strong tackle, see too many people use weak gear for cats when its not acceptable. It puts the fish in danger and is just irresponsible. Another thing for anyone getting into catfish: do not use spod rods. They have no fighting action and trust me, they aren't as strong as you think. If you go catfishing use gear that can handle the biggest fish in the lake, dont just assume you won't hook a big one.

[trevcornwall]

You guys know I love Catfish! So I greatly appreciate this video! I'd just like to add a couple of things, I have been in some Catfish groups on social media and picked up quite a few things.. 1. The rods are more through action as well as of a higher test curve as you said, anything over 50lb's then carp gear can be ruined. Suitable reels really need to have rating of 15kg's front drag, Surf reels are very popular amongst Cat anglers. 2. And most important, thinking about the welfare of the fish, you shouldn't risk going in under gunned as it could be fatal! Obviously getting snapped up but if you don't get snapped up and you play the fish for too long the lactic acid builds up which you can see by the Cat turning pink, sometimes the fish won't recover from that, worth baring in mind when targeting these beasts! Cracking video guys as usual :)

[tomalex]

I am new to fishing went to the local lake. Over 4 different people came to offer help and told me about your channel. Your out there

[BasicFishingNZ]

such a sick looking fish. i remember seeing these in river monsters and man they r bold as hell

[davidionita]

You have been working on this video for 2 months? The dedication!👏

[feralgrandad]

Great video. I had 2 days fishing the Ebro in Spain. I caught the smallest out of the guys but I didn't care it was 121lbs. Best bit was I got a 28lb carp as a by catch which is bigger then my full on carp fisherman mate Stan's PB and is still the only carp I've ever caught 😁

[Operationcarp]

Me and my brother went catfishing for the first time this week and found out how hard they fight! Fantastic video yet again! We will definitely be going for another go at them after watching this! Thank you. Ross

[nickimboden]

In Switzerland we use most oft the time 300 - 600g rods about 3m long, size 10'000 reels or bigger, about 150lbs mainline, 200lbs Swivels, 150 - 300lbs Rigline and big game hooks 💪🏼🤣🐋
Awesome Video again, keep working guys you're doing great! 😁👍🏼

[erikaserikas]

Im so grateful that you guys exist! A catfish has been on my bucket list for many long years

[lucaskleinbauer]

Honestly, i dont tend to comment on videos but i love your editing and content! You guys just keep getting better and evolving. Keep up the great work!

[carpadventures]

Never caught a catfish however I do know that they are big slimy demon looking things😂 doesn't stop me wanting to catch one though. Thank you for this!

[simon]

Great video, I will use the spam as bait this weekend with half a boilie underneath it to stop it coming off

[cookstersfishingadventures]

I really love this film so very helpful to my starting guide to cat fish
Every time I watch I'm learning something new thank you so much

[KoshEFG]

Not watched fishing videos for ages. And I find you on another channel!

[lovroklanecek]

I used this bait yesterday, and I caught a 10-pound pike and a small perch. Thank you very much!!!

[Jordan-dx]

watched this last night and sat there thinking I'd love to bang into one of these went to parkers specimen today for my second time on any lake in 14 years for a quick 12 hour and caught my first cat weighing 23lb.6oz fought like a trooper won't be forgetting today anytime soon keep up the content mate love the vids bit inspirational tbf tight lines Karl

[Dardly]

This tutorial has helped me and my dad a lot since we are doing our first cat fishing session this weekend so hopefully I catch!

[joeswallow]

My angling has come on so much from these tutorial videos