Here's a real simple recipe for catfish bait that works well.

• 2 cups of BISQUICK biscuit mix.
• half a jar of garlic powder (about 4 ounces).
• 2-3 drops of red food coloring.
• several tablespoons of water.

Put Bisquick mix in small pot, cover with garlic powder. Turn heat on low and add several tablespoons of water and stir often until mixture turns to a dough ball. If mixture is too sticky add some more BISQUICK mix until just right. Add red food coloring if desired. Remove and let cool. Knead dough by hand if necessary. Store in zip-lock bag in refrigerator until needed.