Fishing for Black Bullhead
Identification, habitat, techniques, and tackle—then find a captain who targets them.
Black Bullhead (Ameiurus melas) is a small, rugged catfish common in North America. Adults typically run 8-16 inches and often weigh under 2 pounds; larger fish to a few pounds occur but are
Black bullheads inhabit a wide variety of waters: small ponds, shallow lakes, slow-moving rivers, marshes and reservoirs. They are most common in shallow, weedy bays, muddy bottoms, around fallen
Black bullheads are among the easiest catfish to catch, and your best tools are simple bait presentations and patience. Night, dusk and early morning produce the most action; during warm months fish
Light to medium-light tackle is ideal and makes small bullhead fights fun. A 6-7 foot ultralight or light-action spinning rod paired with 6-12 lb monofilament or 6-10 lb braid is a good general
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Captains Who Target Black Bullhead
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