Channel cat are also found in southeastern and central Canada, the Great Lakes, and has been successfully introduced in England and Europe. It is a remarkably durable and prolific breed. The channel catfish has a large following among sportfishing enthusiasts. Note how the mouth is on the underside of its sleek head. The channel cat will eat virtually anything, from insects and larvae to other fish.
Channel cat are keen scavengers.
But like the flathead, a channel cat will attack a bass lure or spinner bait when the opportunity arrises. However, the best way to catch channel catfish is with dip baits imbedded in soft grooved plastic worms or cut and perforated sections of rubber tubing filled with pasty bait. A sponge rig works, too. After inspecting the bait with its highly sensitive whiskers, it attackes it to stun it. After the initial attack, the fish may attack a second time, but this is to position the bait for swallowing it properly.