January Catfish: Catfish, like other aquatic species during the winter, slow down. Not as much as bass so they are slightly easier to catch if you know what you are doing. The first and foremost important thing is bait. Without the right bait you may not even get a bite. The best baits are going to be native gamefish such as shad, skipjack, bluegill, and other small catfish like bullheads if legal