Ugly Stik Bigwater Fishing Rod & Penn Pursuit IV Spinning Reel Combo
CombosSurf, pier, jetty, and bigger fish combo.
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First Cast species profile
Hardhead Catfish
Ariopsis felis
A common coastal catfish and frequent bycatch around piers, channels, surf, muddy bottoms, and bay edges.
Bite estimate
Reading conditions for your fishing location…
Movement & conditions
Near San Antonio, TX · change location
Movement modelling for Hardhead Catfish is on the map and the conditions screen, which cover this species from its own habitat and seasonal profile. Open the map
Predicted zones combine environmental and historical fisheries data. They do not represent live fish locations.
Movement and migration guide
No movement profile is matched to Hardhead Catfish yet — this searches the Field Guide by name.
Where to fish
Expect bites on scented baits near muddy bottom, channels, piers, and surf cuts.
PiersChannelsSurfMuddy bottomsBay edges
Regulation card
Check current TPWD rules before keeping fish.
Regulations: Check current TPWD rules before harvesting.
Source: TPWD Outdoor AnnualWhat to throw
Shrimp, Squid, Cut bait, Fish bites and Small bottom rigs around Piers, Channels, Surf.
SaltwaterPiersChannelsSurfMuddy bottoms
Recommended setup
Light-medium or medium inshore setup with a simple bottom rig.
Texas Bottom Rig Bundle
LuresBundle product for catfish, drum, surf, pier, sinkers, swivels, and bait rigs.
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