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A group for bullhead lovers. Since bullhead aren't likely to have their own website anytime soon, let's give "bullies" some love!

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Various accessory gear 8 Replies

I carry a *wide* range of stuff to chase Catfish with.  Here's a few pics to give you an idea.…Continue

Started by Allen Morgan. Last reply by Allen Morgan Jul 26, 2019.

Hooks 10 Replies

Here are the hooks I typically use for Catfish.  I carry a range of sizes, and different types of hooks, but these are the hooks I seem to always fall back on.…Continue

Started by Allen Morgan. Last reply by John Sheehan Jul 23, 2019.

Various Rigs 5 Replies

The following pics are the various rigs I use to catch Catfish.My basic bottom rig.  It…Continue

Started by Allen Morgan. Last reply by John Sheehan Sep 14, 2017.

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Comment by Jason Preslar on November 12, 2014 at 10:55am
Flatheads are appearing everywhere. Some folks blame the government and some say its fishermen stocking them for sport.
Comment by John Sheehan on November 12, 2014 at 10:21am

Flathead Catfish are considered invasive in New Jersey .As are Snakeheads .

Here's a quote from the NJDFG site: "FLATHEAD CATFISH - Pylodictis olivaris

The flathead catfish is considered an invasive species capable of causing ecological damage by out-competing other recreationally important species for food and habitat. Although not a native species, channel catfish are stocked by Fish and Wildlife in select locations as it is a desirable recreational and food species. They do not reproduce in most waters, and in the few where they do, populations do not reach problematic proportions.

Flatheads have been confirmed in the middle section of the Delaware River."

Comment by Jason Preslar on November 12, 2014 at 10:08am
Some folks also try to contribute the lower numbers to habitat changes and other things. These factors certainly would make some impact but it seems that when the flathead became established that the little cats took a serious blow to their populations.
Comment by jim cosgrove on November 12, 2014 at 10:04am

used to not be able to keep them off the line here.hardly ever catch one these days.used to get em around a pound.were easy to cook whole.no one seems to know what happened to them

Comment by Jason Preslar on November 12, 2014 at 9:58am
Flatheads I think are more voracious predators. The flows around my parts are experiencing more and more declining numbers for these little guys. Most folks blame the flathead especially in the rivers. I can honestly attest to this. I have no way of knowing if it's the flathead specifically but it makes sense. I've caught less and less numbers on a personal level the last several outings.

The reason I say the one pictured surprised me is due to the water it was caught in. Many many many large cats.
Comment by Rod Herington on November 12, 2014 at 9:53am

Nice Fish! That looks like a small Snail Bullhead.  I've read a few articles saying Snail Bullhead, Flat Bullhead and Spotted Bullhead are disappearing because of the introduction of Flathead and Blue Catfish. They're  only found in a few southeast states. They ought to introduce them to other area's of the country to make sure they don't wind up on the endangered list. The Carolina's are very unique in having every Bullhead species except the Spotted Bullhead. The Black, Brown, & Yellow Bullhead have been widely introduced in the U.S. and abroad.

Comment by Jason Preslar on November 11, 2014 at 7:38pm

Got this small but surprising bullhead a few nights ago in the Catawba River where it flows into Lake Hickory. I was fishing for large cats but this was a pleasant surprise.

Comment by John Sheehan on December 24, 2013 at 8:25am

Nice  Brown Bullhead Jason ! I've only caught three that size that I can recall ; three different New Jersey lakes .Never caught one on a plastic Lizard though !

Comment by Jason Preslar on December 24, 2013 at 7:47am

Got this one a few months ago while largemouth fishing....it hit a plastic lizard under a fallen tree....nice and surprising little catch....

Comment by John Sheehan on November 8, 2013 at 1:59pm

Keep us posted Mark, thanks!

 

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