cut bait vs worms

[CatfishKid123]

Hey guys, I'm going channel catfishin today and I was wondering what would the best bait cut bait or worms. I have white bass in my freezer and I was going to use a slip sinker rig. And with the worms I'm going to use 2-3 worms and I going to use a bobber and two hook rig. What would the best bait?
[signature]

[FattyGreens]

Both. They work great together. I usually always tip my cut bait with worms. The only problem with worms is you will catch more mud cats.
[signature]

[catmaster23]

You'd think that cutbait would be the ticket but honestly, I've caught almost as many big cats on worms as cutbait. I do agree that the bigger baits weed out the smaller fish but don't ever count worms out no matter the species. Worms, it's what's for dinner!
[signature]

[CoyoteSpinner]

Said it before, I'll say it again - it's like Donkeys and Farfait! Everybody loves worms. One tip - snip a tip, open them up to the bleed scent. Seen a rigging that emulated crawdad claws the way the wrapped up the worm But always 'spoil' em. I don't hesitate to squirt some scent on a worm after it's been soaking it the hot tub for a while too. Often get a quick bit after a fresh squirt.

I haven't tried the stacked wacky rigging on worms yet. Still stuck with the mindset of threading and dangling.

But I also agree - the bigger baits to keep little mudcats at bay. A full shrimp is usually too much for them to mess with, plus shrimp are real scent friendly.

Next chance I get - I'm trying a WAD of full on carp guts. I've had mixed results on carp strips, but worms always produce. Though - I'm content with a 2lb cookie. A 10#+ would be way fun, a nice fresh cookie makes a good catch.

But wait - you're from the SOUTH! You should use beer-cap lures for catfish, yeah - THAT's the ticket! [:p]

[fordkustom]

I highly recommend a two pole permit. one for cut bait the other for worms find what they hit and your set for the day. then I often will switch the pole they aren't hiting for a lure of some sort.
[signature]

[flyfishermen]

[quote catmaster23]You'd think that cutbait would be the ticket but honestly, I've caught almost as many big cats on worms as cutbait. I do agree that the bigger baits weed out the smaller fish but don't ever count worms out no matter the species. Worms, it's what's for dinner![/quote]

As others have said, they both work great.. In fact sometimes one will work better than the other.
[signature]

[lavaman]

FWIW I've caught far more channel's using a simple crawler, than I have using cut-bait. But those kitties will eat anything with a scent to it.
[signature]

[Jazzperch1]

my biggest cat this year was on a half a worm on a little jig head.
[signature]

[dma_ayotte]

Try shrimp!!! Shrimp with the hard shell on or at least with a tail. It helps keep the shrimp on if you have to cast very far.... I've done better with shrimp then cut bait or worms..
[signature]