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If you really want to catch a big catfish, and I mean really big, you will want to know what the best bait for catfish is. Something that works better than anything else for Flathead catfish. Yes, Flathead, those monsters can weigh as much as 123 lbs, the record and are regularly hauled in weighing 40-80 lbs.

No matter what you have used before there is one bait that consistently works better than any other bait for Flathead catfish in most situations. But you will have to check because in some states it is illegal to use. But if it is legal in your area you had better have the heavy tackle ready. You will need it.

The best bait for catfish, flatheads that is, is bullhead catfish. Catfish are the "sharks of fresh water" and are extremely territorial. Bullheads cause a territorial reaction in all species of catfish. Catfish do not have a problem eating their own. Putting a bullhead in their territory will make a big catfish very aggressive.

You will want a 4-6 inch bullhead. Hook him through the mouth with a number 4 octopus hook. Toss him out there and hang on tight because he is going to get nailed. I hope you brought the heavy tackle because if you didn't you will never get that monster in.

I have to warn you, check your local rules and regulations. Bullhead are considered game fish in some states so you have to check and make sure they are legal to use as bait.

Doug has been an avid angler for 35 years and is dedicated to providing you with the best Catfish Fishing information possible. Visit "Catfish Bait Recipes" for some great bait you can make at home.

I got a rusty fish hook stuck in my gum. what should i do?

I was trying to solder rusty fish hooks the big octopus ones to my radio so if anyone broke into my jeep and stole it they would get stuck. Well i had coated them all in paint stripper and i was installing it and one broke off and i was like, i guess ill use my mouth to hole it, like you would nails when ur nailing something. well i was chewing gum and i some how bit onto the hook and i shoved the hook quite far into my bottom gum. It stung really bad and i managed to get it out, but it was rusty and covered in paint stripper. It still hurts quite a lot and stings more than anything. Im assking what should i do, do u think it will just heal ok, or should i get it looked at. The bleeding hasnt stoped and its been an hour and a half and it is sore as shit.

This has GOT to be a joke.