How to keep chicken liver on a hook

Chicken liver is great bait for bullhead and channel catfish, but it can be difficult to keep on your hook. In this video, Eldon demonstrates an easy-to-use method to rig chicken liver that will keep it securely on the hook. No knot-tying or advance preparation is required.

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[fivestringify]

Dang, that's really simple. I've been catfishing the last two days, and fed more than I caught. I'm going to try this. Thanks.

[GreatCoveAdventures]

Congratulations on a new personal record! An 8 pound catfish puts up a great fight. I'm glad I could help - most of what I know I've learned from others, so I "pay it forward" by posting tips here. Thanks for the report.

[GreatCoveAdventures]

@lildingy100 Nylon works too. I like just using only the thread because its quicker and still doesn't let the bait fly off. Thanks for the comment.

[danandjewel]

I've actually fished with Eldon one time and tried this. It really does work.

[eeriewaters]

Awesome yet simple tip! Hope to see more in the future. I'm like a sponge absorbing all this useful knowledge! Thanks

[GreatCoveAdventures]

@ApocalypticStorms Yes. there's really no need to tie it - the elastic thread stays put regardless. Makes it quick and easy.

[MrAngusCowboy]

Awesome tip dude, thanks! I already use that thread for tying egg sacks for trout, but we use chicken livers for catching ling up here in Montana and I'm about to start setting banklines for catfish for the first time soon so this is good to know!

[punkrockplatypus]

If you add cattail fluff to the flour and liver. It'll stay on a single hook really well. Even in faster rivers like the Youghiogheny. Great channel BTW.

[GreatCoveAdventures]

Thanks for the tip. I also am a big fan of circle hooks for catfish.

[GreatCoveAdventures]

I've never tried those... I'll have to look into them. Thanks for the tip!

[GreatCoveAdventures]

Yes, but you need to look at the advantages of thread:
1 - Thread has been around longer than rubber bands.
2 - Thread can be used to floss your teeth if you get board waiting for the fish to bite
3 - Thread can be used to strangle your fishing partner if he/she is outfishing you.
So there - thread wins!

[GreatCoveAdventures]

You are welcome - thanks for the feedback!

[GreatCoveAdventures]

@QRC19900 You're welcome. This method has served me well - hopefully it does the same for you!

[GreatCoveAdventures]

For channel cats, I'd go with shrimp or a cut-up blue gill. For flatheads, go with a live bluegill, rock bass, or even a bullhead (see the video in my channel where I catch a flat on a bullhead). There are also commercially prepared baits you can buy, but I don't know how they work. I've always been too much of a tight wad to give them a try.

[GreatCoveAdventures]

Now that's one I hadn't heard before - good tip! I'll bet that also makes for a slower release of the scent, which can be advantages if the bite is slow.

[GreatCoveAdventures]

Thanks for the feedback. Hope you catch a big one!

[GreatCoveAdventures]

Thanks - hope to keep the videos coming throughout the new year. And thanks for the tip as well.

[kfeces]

finally an easy way to attach chicken liver. i'm definetaly trying this.

[GreatCoveAdventures]

@Turkiller123 Thanks for the feedback - catch a big one!

[GreatCoveAdventures]

@rzyalik @rzyalik I put a sliding sinker on my line first and then tie a snap swivel on the end. Then I snap on a 12 to 18 inch mono leader snelled to a 4/0 circle hook. So the hook is 12 to 18 inches from the sinker, which slides freely on the line.