Night Fishing

I absolutely love to go fishing at night.  It offers peace, quiet, and a beautiful view of God's  work.  I've found it to be the perfect time for prayer and meditation.

Check out those lights shimmering and reflecting off of the water!

              How about that moon?

The key to night fishing is knowing your target.  Fish that rely heavily on the sense of sight will be scarce.  Conversely, fish that rely heavily on the senses of touch, vibration, and echolocation will be abundant.

In other words, you're most likely to catch catfish at night.  Moreover, you stand a serious chance of catching big catfish.  All you need is a weight, a worm, and some patience.  

Of course, the bait does not have to be a worm.  There are dozens of dough baits on the market that combine the catfish's favorite flavor with its favorite smell.  These are very effective.  

I have one other recommendation.  Try to plan on a night with a full moon.  You'll be surprised at how much it illuminates your surroundings.  It might also draw out a few of those fish varieties that normally feed during the day.  

If you can't make your schedule coincide with a full moon, there are battery-powered underwater lights that can be purchased. Tie the rope to the pier, then toss the light in the water.  The concept is that light attracts fish.

If you haven't tried night fishing, give it a chance.  You'll be ... wait for it ... HOOKED!