Been focused on crappie for so long, I have lost my touch on catching cats. Been out three or four times this year, with stringers with only a few fish on them. What tips can you give for catfishing at night? I know they come shallow to feed, but how shallow? What method works best for the feeding fish. Its illegal to jig fish lakes in IN so thats out of the question. I have been fishing channels, and drops, with little luck. Bottom fishing with various baits. I have also been fishing in areas with plenty of wood, but that has not been productive either. I fish a couple different lakes that are loaded with channels, and a few blues, but can't seem to get on them.