Fishing for Bullheads
Identification, habitat, techniques, and tackle—then find a captain who targets them.
Bullheads are small, stocky catfish commonly found across North America. They have a broad, flattened head with four pairs of barbels around the mouth, smooth scaleless skin, and a rounded or squared
Bullheads are versatile and occupy lakes, ponds, reservoirs, and slow-moving rivers and creeks. They prefer soft, muddy or silty bottoms with ample cover: weed edges, submerged logs, brush piles,
Bullheads are bait-oriented and forgiving of simple rigs, which makes them great targets for shore anglers and kids. Night fishing and low-light periods (early morning and dusk) are particularly
Light to medium-light gear is ideal: short, sensitive spinning rods or small baitcasters paired with 4-12 lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line covers typical bullhead sizes. Use a simple bottom rig
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Captains Who Target Bullheads
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