Flathead Catfish

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What is a Flathead Catfish?

Flathead Catfish

Science Name: Pylodictis olivaris
Other Names: yellow cat, mud cat, shovelhead cat, johnnie cat, goujon, appaluchion
Ideal Temp: 75 to 84
World Record: 123 lbs. 9 ounces, Kansas
Environment: streams
Techniques: medium tackle

   

Comments

6/23/2007 2:37:59 PM
kyle goddard said:

what kind of bait do i use and how deep do they stay




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