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Brindled madtom
Noturus miurus
Overview
The brindled madtom is a small catfish of the family Ictaluridae that is native to the eastern United States.
Best Baits & Lures
Live Baits
- Nightcrawlers
Cut into smaller pieces for smaller mouths.
- Red Worms
Excellent for attracting madtoms.
- Waxworms
Effective especially when water is colder.
- Mealworms
Easy to thread onto a small hook.
- Leeches
Use smaller sizes, very effective.
Artificial Lures
- Mepps Aglia #0SpinnerBuy
Small profile, attracts with flash and vibration.
- Northland Tackle Mimic Minnow JigJigBuy
Hop it along the bottom slowly.
- Berkley Gulp! Alive! Minnow 1 inchSoft PlasticBuy
Scented, great for tempting bites.
- Strike King Bitsy MinnowCrankbaitBuy
Small crankbait, slow retrieve near cover.
- Blue Fox Classic Vibrax #1SpinnerBuy
Flash and vibration in murky water.
Techniques
Fish near the bottom in areas with rocks, logs, or other structure, and use a slow, deliberate retrieve to give the madtom time to find your bait or lure.
Where to Find Brindled madtom
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bait for Brindled madtom?+
Popular baits for Brindled madtom include Nightcrawlers, Red Worms, Waxworms, Mealworms, Leeches. Tip: Fish near the bottom in areas with rocks, logs, or other structure, and use a slow, deliberate retrieve to give the madtom time to find your bait or lure.
Where can I catch Brindled madtom?+
Brindled madtom can be found in many locations worldwide. Top regions include Tennessee, United States; Mississippi, United States. WikiCatch lists 2 fishing spots where this species is found.
How big do Brindled madtom get?+
Brindled madtom (Noturus miurus) can reach up to 13 cm in length and 0.2 kg in weight. Their IUCN conservation status is LC.
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