I never thought I’d be marinating hotdogs for bait, but here we are. One summer, I grabbed a pack of dollar store dogs, tossed them in a bag with cherry Kool-Aid and garlic powder, and hit the river with my kids. By the time we cast out, those bright red chunks smelled like pure catfish candy. The channels couldn’t resist—cheap, messy, and surprisingly effective. The only downside? Red-stained fingers and trying not to think about what’s in that hotdog juice. Ever tried swapping “real” bait for something from the pantry? #fishing #catfishing #hotdogbait