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 Flathead Catfish
The flathead catfish grows rapidly and matures sexually at 15" or five years old, and is known to grow over 100 pounds with the current world record at 123.9lbs.
Identification: Flathead catfish have the scaleless, strong body and the well-developed pectoral and dorsal fin spines typical of catfish.
The upper portion of the flathead catfish’s body is yellowish brown to dark, even purplish brown, with fl or brown mottling on lighter brown sides.
www.h2othouse.com /catfish/flathead.html   (189 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish
IDENTIFICATION: The flathead catfish is the only catfish in Ohio with its head flattened between the eyes and whose lower jaw is longer than the upper jaw.
Flathead catfish feed almost exclusively on live fish.
Flatheads as large as 80 pounds have been seen.
www.dnr.state.oh.us /wildlife/Fishing/aquanotes-fishid/flatcat.htm   (265 words)

  
 Flathead catfish -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Flathead catfish are most closely related to the ((Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell) Satan ((biology) taxonomic group containing one or more species) genus of fish.
Inhabiting deep pools, lakes and large slow-moving rivers, Flathead catfish are popular among (A fisherman who uses a hook and line) anglers; their flesh is widely regarded as the tastiest of the catfishes.
Young flatheads are also (Click link for more info and facts about cannibalistic) cannibalistic, a fact which has largely precluded their presence in (Rearing aquatic animals or cultivating aquatic plants for food) aquaculture.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/f/fl/flathead_catfish.htm   (486 words)

  
 Catfish biology and identification: Minnesota DNR
Flathead catfish: The flathead, also called the "mud cat" or "yellow cat," lives in Minnesota's large, slow rivers: the Mississippi below the Coon Rapids Dam, the St.Croix below Taylors Falls, and the Minnesota River.
On rare occasion a flathead will grab an artificial lure, but usually they are caught on large live bait fish or gobs of nightcrawlers lowered into deep pools or heavy cover.
Because flathead catfish eat great numbers of other fish and are good sport fish as well, fish managers have tried stocking them in lakes to control undesirable fish.
www.dnr.state.mn.us /fish/catfish/biology.html   (1151 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish: WhoZoo
Flatheads are native the entire state and of Texas are fished heavily in Texas as well as wherever they may dwell.
Flatheads are hard to fish due to their extreme solitary habits, night time is considered the best time to catch them.
Comments about the flathead catfishes of the Fort Worth Zoo: The flatheads at the zoo are huge and weigh up to 50 pounds, with a length of 4 feet.
department.txwes.edu /bio/mclark/Javafiles/flatheadindex2.htm   (570 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish
Flathead Catfish are not raised at Lost Valley Hatchery every year.
Broodstock flathead catfish are not kept at Lost Valley Hatchery.
The flathead catfish fry are fed this shrimp for seven days.
mdc.mo.gov /areas/hatchery/lostvalley/flathead   (591 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish - Pylodictus olivaris
The Flathead Catfish is common in pools of the larger streams in Kansas.
Flathead Catfish are rare in western Kansas except where their numbers have increased locally in the more favorable habitat of reservoirs.
Biologists report that one possible feeding strategy of the Flathead is to lie motionless with its mouth open, until a fish looking for a spot in which to hide swims in.
www.kansasfishes.com /Pages/flatheadcatfish.htm   (407 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish Identification, Facts and Tips Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Flathead Catfish occur throughout the Mississippi River Valley, and down across the Mexico border.
Flathead Catfish prefer large creeks, rivers, and lakes usually in heavy cover.
Flatheads feeding habits are different than most other catfish in that they feed more like bass then catfish.
www.thejump.net /fishlist/flathead.htm   (173 words)

  
 The Flathead Catfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Flathead Catfish are the second largest catfish in the world.
In Japan flathead catfish are sold for pets for 2,000 dollars a piece for a large one.
The flatheads are regularly cought by bass fisherman using crankbaits and plastic worms.
www.angelfire.com /al/FreshWaterFishing/flatheads.index.html   (179 words)

  
 Catfish: Minnesota DNR
To tell a channel catfish from the flathead, look at the lower jaw andthe tail.
The flathead has a slightly protruding lower jaw, like an underbite.And its tail is square, where the channel's is forked.
All catfish and bullheads have a sharp spine at the leading edges ofthe dorsal (top) fin and two pectoral (side) fins.
www.dnr.state.mn.us /fish/catfish   (281 words)

  
 Reproduction of Flathead Catfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Sexual maturity of flathead catfish determined by age class was studied.
If this theory is true then populations of flatheads can vary in their reproductive performance based on their overall health and availability of food.
In most states flathead catfish are not stocked so releasing big flatheads is essential to recruitment of the species for the future.
www.stormpages.com /katchaser/reproduction.html   (467 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The flathead catfish, Pylodictis olivaris, has been introduced to Atlantic slope rivers in the southeastern U.S. Given its rapid dispersal and growth rates and carnivorous food habits, fishery managers and anglers have been concerned with the impacts that introduced flathead catfish may exert upon native fish assemblages and fisheries.
Of special concern is the observed decline in native redbreast sunfish, Lepomis auritus, populations associated with increases in flathead catfish.
The goal of this research is to gain an understanding of population dynamics, predator-prey relations, and other aspects of flathead catfish biology and ecology to develop empirical relationships to estimate changes in fish population dynamics and assemblage structure associated with introduced flathead catfish occurrences.
www4.ncsu.edu:8030 /~tkwak/flathead.html   (259 words)

  
 Catfish
They resemble channel catfish by having deeply forked tails, but are dissimilar because they are unspotted and have a long, straight-edged anal fin with 30 to 35 rays.
NOTE: Blue catfish are restricted as being potentially detrimental to the natural ecosystem if they were moved from their current range into other water bodies and should not be transported alive.
Adult flatheads are solitary and spend most of their time in deep water near cover such as log jams or fallen trees.
floridafisheries.com /fishes/catfish.html   (2558 words)

  
 Record flathead catfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
He now holds the state rod and line record for flathead catfish with a 72-pound, 8-ounce brute of...
Stanton of Glenrock not only shattered the Wyoming flathead catfish record April 18, he tangled with three big fish that...
This huge 85 pound flathead catfish was landed on a bank hook in Georgia.
recorduniverse.info /record-flathead-catfish-r.html   (200 words)

  
 Fishes of Minnesota-Flathead catfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Young flatheads often live among rocks in a slight current, while the adults prefer to live in deep pools, backwaters, and other sheltered places in the sluggish parts of rivers.
Flathead catfish are one of Minnesota's largest fish.
Flathead catfish are not high on everyone's sport fish list, but they have their dedicated anglers.
www.gen.umn.edu /research/fish/fishes/flathead_catfish.html   (522 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish in Alabama
CHARACTERISTICS: In Alabama, the flathead is the only large catfish with a head that is flattened between the eyes, a projecting lower jaw, and recurved tooth patches on either side of the upper jaw.
We have collected flatheads in the 30- to 50-pound class from the Tennessee River drainage south to the Alabama River and also in the tail-waters of several locks and dams.
Flathead catfish have been introduced into the Conecuh and Escatawpa rivers in southern Alabama; they are fairly common in the former drainage and rare in the latter.
www.dcnr.state.al.us /fishing/freshwater/fish/catfish/flathead   (540 words)

  
 World record catfish largest catfish caught blue catfish record   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
The recent June 28 2005, discovery of the Lacantunia enigmatica catfish in Mexico is the only known example of catfish of prehistoric times dating back to the time before the ice age.
Catfish and Bullheads - How is Big Big - Freshwater Fishing All about different kinds of catfish and catfish hooks - Bigger blue cats have been caught in non-sporting methods like trotlines and bank records.
Catfish They are the largest member of the catfish family.
catfishnoodling.net /catfish-picture-flathead-catfish-catfish-recipe...   (524 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish - Flathead Catfish Fishing, Pictures, & Records   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Other Names Yellow cat, mud cat, shovelhead cat Flathead catfish are generally pale yellow (hence the name yellow cat) to light brown or near fl on the back and sides.
Flathead catfish poses risk to native N.C. fish species Anglers love the flathead catfish because it's big, it puts up a good fight and it tastes good.
The largest of our catfish are the blue catfish and flathead catfish, which are found primarily in north Florida rivers.
www.flatheadcatfish.com   (534 words)

  
 Catfish fishing pictures   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
I was after flatheads, and at first I thought this was one due to the color and the hit on live bait.
I was fishing alone and caught this Flathead catfish last night 8-05-03 on fresh cut shad in a small 6 acre lake in Olathe, KS.
It is a 1,65 Meters catfish of 79 Lb caught on a live eel in the Rio Ebro in Spain.
www.carpecarpio.com /bigcatfishpictures.html   (3852 words)

  
 Embroidered flathead catfish fishing sweatshirt
FLATHEAD CATFISH sweatshirt - For the catman or catwoman, stay warm in the FLATHEAD sweatshirt - stone color heavy 90/10 cotton/poly fleece by Fruit of the Loom.
Also wear the matching FLATHEAD catfish hat and catfish pin.
The flathead catfish is embroidered over the left chest, while the "carpe carpio fish designs" logo is sewn in the center on the upper back
www.carpecarpio.com /flatheadsweatshirt.html   (90 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish
Now this is a neat little rig I designed to be able to bring those big flathead catfish outta the rocks without losing the fish due to hanging the sinker in the rocks and the fish break the hook out of the Dropper Loop...
for flathead the longer the dropper loop the better but you must realize that the longer the dropper loop the more it's going to helecopter when casting so if you have to cast way out use a shorter dropper loop.
this flathead rigging stopped all that noise and when the fish would break something it would always break the sinker off leaving you free to reel his junky butt into the bank.
www.catfishin.net /flathead.html   (762 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish
Unlike the imported oriental delicacy though, the Flathead is native to some parts of the state.
The Flathead is considered a native species in the Western part of the state, but its movement east has people concerned because of its potential impact on the food chain in the Susquehanna, Delaware and Schulkyl rivers.
The state record for a Flathead catfish is 43 pounds nine ounces and down south they've been know to reach more than 100 pounds.
www.greenworks.tv /radio/todaystory/20020808.html   (626 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish
Habitat – Adult flatheads are found near cover in larger pools and deep holes.
After hatching, fry are attended for a short time by the male as they feed in a dense school.
Facts – Flathead catfish are a favorite of many anglers.
www.wildlifedepartment.com /fcatfish.htm   (146 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Flatheads spawn in spring or early summer, building nests in caves, depressions under rocks or undercut banks.
Young flatheads (up to ten inches) eat insects and crayfish, switching to a fish diet as they grow older.
Fish steaks can be cut from the larger flatheads.
www.gf.state.az.us /h_f/fish_flathead_catfish.shtml   (186 words)

  
 Altamaha Flathead Catfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
But after a 15-minute battle the huge catfish was eased into a saltwater-sized net and into the boat.
The biggest fish of the night was weighed on certified scales the next morning and it was recorded at 63 1/2 pounds, topping the old record by more than five pounds.
Keith said that at night the big flatheads come up out of the deep holes in the river and they move up on the sandbars to feed.
www.gon.com /altamaha2.html   (478 words)

  
 Flathead Catfish caught by Grabbin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Catfish like these in this picture are on the bite.
These were caught by Ronnie Cotheran and his dad in Lake St. John.
They do this every year in the spring when the catfish are spawning.
www.thejump.net /2fishphoto4/photo4.htm   (141 words)

  
 Catfish - Northpinellas: Flung catfish lands, lodges in 11-year-old girl's flesh
Catfish - Northpinellas: Flung catfish lands, lodges in 11-year-old girl's flesh
Catfish identifcation, life habits and fishing, presented by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The blue catfish is native to large rivers in central North America, The blue catfish is bluish silver dorsally, silvery white ventrally, and reaches a
catfish.okeysearch.com   (199 words)

  
 catfish picture flathead catfish giant catfish   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-21)
Recent June 28, 2005 find of the Lacantunia enigmatica catfish in Chiapas, Mexico is the only example of catfish of prehistoric origins dating back to the time before the ice age.
Flathead catfish may survive nineteen years and more.
Giant Catfish on NMSIN The Iowa record for us catfish is 81 pounds.
catfishnoodling.net /catfish-picture-flathead-catfish-giant-catfish.php   (585 words)

  
 Catfish Identification - Flathead Catfish
IDENTIFICATION: The flathead catfish is the only catfish in the USA with its head flattened between the eyes and whose lower jaw is longer than the upper jaw.
ADULT SIZE: 5 - 15 pounders are common, and in prime waters, trophy status is granted to those exceeding 50 or 60 pounds.
FISHING METHODS: Flathead catfish are caught on live bait, such as large suckers, chubs and bluegills.
www.katmasters.com /flathead.html   (224 words)

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