What changes when fishing for catfish in cold weather…will they bite on all the same stuff?

In the cold weather, you have to change your bait a little bit so that the cats will bite. They will eat just about anything, but they are reluctant to get too far out of their holes to look for it, so you really need something that will get their attention. I would recommend using cut bait, like eel or shad. You can save your cut bait from the summer and use that in the winter. Keep it frozen, and the winter time cats won’t mind that it’s not fresh fish. Cut bait is good, and any other kind of live bait. Keep in mind that they are not so active during the winter, so the smellier and more live the better. If the weather’s not too cold, catch some grub fish, night crawlers and other things that will wiggle on the end of your line. It’s always a good idea to check with your local bait shop too, because what catfish go for in any weather depends a little on the area. Definitely don’t use anything store-bought or artificial, because they just won’t go for it. And always remember that in cold weather catfish bite slowly. This means you have to be patient and give it a little time. It will take a little more time to get a bite in the cooler weather. If something really isn’t working, and you’re getting no bites at all, switch up to something else.