First run-in with Johnny Whiskers

[goodfishin]

Had about an hour to kill before picking up my five-year old this eve. Also had his little 3-foot long Junior Ugly Stick in the trunk so decided to hit a tiny pond about the size of my bathtub along the way.

I've never caught catfish before but my son actually pulled a couple of little ones out of that pond last week. So, decided to do what everyone seems to do to catch cats: toss in some chicken livers.

Next thing out know, I get a hefty hit and then had a really fun five-minute fight on my son's little rod and 6-pound test before pulling out this guy.

Very surprising catch and really fun...

Mike

ps like I said, I've never caught a catfish before, so any tips on how to,hold them will be happily accepted.