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How to properly handle a catfish?
#1
Posted 07 October 2016 - 10:02 PM
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#2
Posted 07 October 2016 - 11:05 PM
Easiest way to handle any catfish is to grab them over the back, with the barb that's in the middle of their back cradled just above your hand.
Then your thumb will be on the one side of the catfish behind the barb, an on the opposite side you keep the barb between your two fingers.
The fish can flap around all it wants, but your in control. I've seen guys lip em too, but some of them have pretty strong jaw muscles.
Good luck, an let us know how you make out!
#3 Guest_tossing iron_*
Posted 08 October 2016 - 10:52 AM
Dorsal between index and middle finger.
Little finger and thumb in front of pecs.
Squeeze lightly.
They are fantastic on the dinner plate.
Bit of a pain skinning.
But well worth the effort.
#4
Posted 08 October 2016 - 11:25 AM
#5 Guest_tossing iron_*
Posted 08 October 2016 - 11:33 AM
Exactly.
Buddy of mine pushes them onto a spike he has on a tree.
Just pull straight down with pliers.
Pink sweet meat.
Right up there taste wise with specs Perch and small walleye.
#6
Posted 08 October 2016 - 05:08 PM
A little off topic but just curious, do Brown Bullheads and Channel Catfish have actual poison in they're barbs like bees with stingers? Or is it bacteria or just the shear uncomfortable pain of it that makes it sting? The more details you can give on this the better.
#7
Posted 08 October 2016 - 07:16 PM
#8
Posted 08 October 2016 - 11:24 PM
From my understanding their barbs are setup in a way to make it difficult for another fish to swallow you and reactions take place because we react to bacteria + open wounds/cuts. Similar to being poked by a sunfish and having your hand swell for a week.
#9
Posted 02 November 2016 - 08:09 PM
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