Farm raised and grain fed catfish is good for you. Wild caught should be avoided. It is naturally a bottom feeder and contains higher toxins (PCBs).
Unfortunately, the "taming" of the catfish has reduced its omega-3 content. Its still a very good source of protein.
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No catfish is an aquarium cleaner. There is no such thing as a fish that will clean a tank.
There are no size restriction for keeping saltwater catfish in Florida but be warned, they are not as good on the dinner table as freshwater catfish so I have been told.
a bat or a catfish
only if you like catfish
An oncoming rain storm
Yes, certain types of smelly cheese can be used to catch freshwater catfish.
You must have been aware of how a catfish alters its color, but what is more important is why they change color. A catfish will change its color for three reasons. Firstly, to hide from the eerie eyes of its prey. It is one of the deceptive skills the catfish possess, and I think it has a good success rate.
Out of Doughbait, shrimp, and other stuff, I find Chicken Livers to work the best out of all baits. Hope this helps and good fishing :) Try using soap. It is a very effective bait for catching catfish in the rivers. Rednecks Catfish Bait Soap is a catfish soap bait. You can find it at www.catfishbaitsoap.com There are also a lot of baits listed on www.whiskerkitty.com
All catfish have a mild venom in their pectoral and dorsal fin spines. As for eating, thet are good if they don't come from polluted waters.
no but probably the guts and meat not the whole thing