catfish are bottom dwellers, if you want to use stink bait, roll up some in a ball and toss a few around where you want to fish to attract them. they also like shrimp and worms. I have caught catfish with minnows on a trot line. I know of some people who stuff a bunch of stinky stuff in a sock weight it down and chunk it in the water where they will be fishing. good luck

frank

Dough's are good, but don't rule out chicken livers, hot dogs, worms, or small fish (shad,bluegill,etc.)

at night is the best time. I fish off of the dock I just drop my bait in right there. And I know it sounds wierd but I use hotdogs and usually within 30 minites I have about 10 catfish.

I have found the Berkley Gulp dip balls to be very effective. I was even using them under bobbers if you can get the line down there low enough. But working them still right off the bottom works well too. Stink baits with the stink bait worms (these hold the stink bait) works well too. Worms and cut bait are old stand bys as well. Don't forget to bring a clean towel with you and some tongue depressors to push the dip worms around in the bait canisters.

Do they have a bait called "Catfish Charlie" where you live? Try on rod/reel, trot-lines, or jugs. Has always worked well for me.

i just caught a 8lber last night and i use a dough which i mold into a ball and then cast and let it set. i was called bloody bloody.

PS- Unless you aren't dropping the bait straight down or using minnows, you should use enough weight the current won't move the bait. This way, you know for sure you have a fish and it's not just the current.

Use the above mentioned baits in addition to this twist; I like to take a drawstring bag with small holes in it, such as cheese cloth, and fill it with dry dog food and then put a couple rocks in there so it will sink. Sink the bag a few hours before you want to fish, and when you come back you should have a nice swarm of catfish ready for your baits.

If I were you i would leave that stuff on the shelf an use some good ol chicken liver its cheaper and from my experiences it waaaaaaaay catches bigger fish.