I have been fishin' for as long as I can remember and I have found 2 great recipes for catfish bait. You get two hot dogs and slice each into six equal pieces. Then you get a sealable container and pour 2 cups of white vinegar into it. You then put your hotdogs into it and mix in 2 tablespoons of garlic powder and seal it until your ready to go fishing. (The longer sealed the better but don't overdo it) :o)
Also, you can get a slice of white bread and cut off the crust and roll the crustless-bread into a tight of ball as you can get it... now you got yourself a ball to put on a hook... :o)
Good luck catching that lunker :o)
Asher Sharpe - Harligen, TX