Aquaculture

ObjectivesIdentify three major breeds of catfish on a quiz with

100% accuracy.

Describe each different catfishing techniques learned in the lesson on an exam with 95% accuracy.

Identify catfish anatomy terms discussed in class on a test with 95% accuracy.

Compare and contrast different catfishing techniques in a paper with 90% accuracy.

Just a few questions before we get started….

Catfish terms

Catfish Species

All three species can be commercially grown in the United States

Catfish (general)Catfish do not have scales, but have smooth

skin

The fins have venom in themWhen you are poked you have severe pain,

possible swelling, and stiffness in jointsBe careful when handling catfish

Blue CatfishLargest of species

Can reach 120 poundsBlueish gray coloredHave a forked tail

Blue Catfish

Mainly reside in large rivers and lakes

Like deep areas and secluded holes

Mainly eat gizzard shad

Flathead CatfishAlso called: Yellow Cat, Opelousa Cat, Pied

Cat, Mississippi Cat, Mud Cat, Shovelhead Cat

Second largest speciesDark brown coloredVERY FLAT head

Flathead CatfishPrefer slow current and very

cloudy waters

Prey on live fish only, like shad and sunfish, they are not scavengers

Nest in logs, rocks, and dense covering

Channel CatfishThird largest speciesYellowish colored with definite spotsLike swift gravel covered areasSmall fish and crawdads

BaitsGizzard ShadCrawdadsSunfishStink baitWorms

Catfishing TechniquesPole fishingTrotlines/TroutlinesJugs/floatersLimb linesNoodlingOther techniques

Pole fishingCan be as simple as a

stick with a line, hook, and bait

Modern poles have line on a reel where you can reel in your catch

Trotlines/ trout lines

a long heavy duty fishing line with many shorter lines and hooks attached to it (usually suspended between buoys)

Jugs/ floatersA main line is tied to

the jug or floater

Leader lines with hooks are tied in the middle

At the end of the main line there is a weight tied on to keep the line to the bottom

Limb linesA line is tied to a limbA hook is tied to the

end of the lineChoice bait is put on

hookPerch, sunfish, or

bluegill

NoodlingBare hands and feet

are used to catch fish

Can dive or stay above water

Fish bite and full the fish out

Other techniquesDo you use a different technique?

ReviewThree main species of catfish?Main parts of a catfish?Major baits used to catch catfish?Do catfish have scales?What are some different catfishing

techniques?

SituationIt is around July 4th and you and your

teammate have a boat to go fishing on. Your goal is to devise a plan to catch those crazy catfish! Pick out your targeted species of catfish, bait, and technique to be used… You can use noodling, but it will have to be used alongside another technique.

Catfish BaitsBlue catfish shad wormsChannel catfish sunfish

crawdadsFlathead catfish stink bait

TechniquesPole fishingTrotlines/TroutlinesJugs/floatersLimb linesNoodling