Spearfishing for catfish is unsafe, but exciting. Moreover, each fisherman who has caught catfish at least once has his own, personal impression and opinion on this fascinating event - so many-sided spearfishing.
Immediately, I note that you should not make or wish for certain sizes of catfish. Of course, fifty-kilogram catfish is a rare success, but ten kilograms of live weight is still worth a lot. Most importantly, in what conditions the fish was caught, so you should not divide the catfish into giant and "baby".
If the hunt is underwater, then here when catching catfish it is worth considering some points before proceeding to the action itself. Firstly, the time of fishing is important, whether there is a current on a given section of the river, time of catch (day-night), whether there are many longline or bottom debris, where the catfish is located - on a feeding trough or nest. But after fishing, the quality of the fishing technique itself needs to be assessed - how the catfish is stitched, where it is pierced by a harpoon, whether the skin is intact, whether the stomach is damaged. At the same time, each fisherman will also evaluate his actions during fishing - whether the catfish was caught by the gills, or the fish was caught by the jaw (this is the most arrogant part of the story of the fishermen, since such a move could threaten the fisherman with death if the fish is large enough). Spearfishing for catfish has no specific tactics - personal experience of a fisherman, accumulated over the years, plays an important role here. After all, novice fishermen can break their arm in a fight with a catfish , dislocate their hands, tear off their skin - such damage is not uncommon in a fight with this fish.
Catfish hunting is full of dangers. In order to achieve your goal and stay alive and healthy, it is important to remember a few points. The first - when underwater fishing, in no case should you wrap a tench on your hand. Yes, I want to swim upstairs with the fish, but it is worth remembering that the fish affected in the spine may jerk or even become a stake. In this case, do not say hello first of all to the mountain-submariner, especially if the fish is large. The second - at the time of the first (and maybe decisive) blow, you should not try to hold the fish. Control over prey is possible when it is pulled in shallow water into clean clear water. In this regard, of course, it is better to hunt during the day. The third rule is one diving - one shot. This is the iron rule of any underwater hunter. Adrenaline, overwhelming the hunter, makes it difficult to soberly assess the situation, and it is not safe to be near the agonizing fish. The fourth rule (it probably should be the first) - after diving, check the presence of a knife, and this action should be brought to automaticity. The fifth rule is checking the line and reel. After surfacing, be sure to check the coil. At the same time, it should not jam, the tench should not cross anywhere, fall, and the like. The ideal distance is the total length of the mid-stretched line. The sixth rule - in no case do not let the line idle. The fish itself will pull as much as necessary, even if the catfish pulled the coil, then it is worth following it if possible, while controlling the tench at the base of the coil. You not only do not exhaust the catfish, but you can also tear the harpoon out of it. Usually, after five minutes, the catfish gets tired, although cases of a half-hour struggle are known. The seventh rule is a game in our territory. Sure, catfish will fight for life. Catfish is a deep fish, its element is the bottom. In our case, the fish should be closer to the surface - so it is as uncomfortable as possible, and even with a harpoon. In the case of your tactical advantage, spearfishing for catfish goes into the final stage. The eighth rule - as soon as the catfish has calmed down, we wrap the tench on the hand, and we ourselves go to the catfish. Catfish in this case does not prepare for a new fight, as beginners think, afraid to approach the fish. Here it must be remembered that the fish suffered a mortal wound, an iron harpoon sticks out in his body, forces leave him. Wind the coil until you are directly above the catfish. The ninth rule, very appropriate in this case is a spare harpoon and tench or a second assistant fisherman. The second harpoon catfish finally achieves. Usually the catfish makes two or three lulls, before allowing them to approach it and apply a second harpoon. The tenth rule - remember about the knife. It is needed in this case, but finishing off with a knife is unsafe - the catfish can twitch so that it cuts your fingers with your knife or cuts the tench.
Observing these rules, spearfishing for catfish will not only be successful, but will also bring a lot of unforgettable impressions to the hunter.