Night fishing for catfish is a great time. Day fishing for them is ALMOST as much fun. I have only caught channel cats as thats all we have in the Red of the North. I have caught channel cats on the Chyenne in SD as well. Nothing fights harder than about a 3-7 lb channel cat. This is really true if you are in current as well. I love eating them to. I love to get out just before dark and set up my rods and lanterns and get ready for the night bite, HEAVEN on earth.