[header] How to make catfish bait [title] Combine 1 cup (240 ml) of flour and 1 cup (240 ml) of cornmeal in a bowl. [step] Use a large bowl so the dry ingredients don't spill over the side. Mix the flour and cornmeal thoroughly with a whisk. 
[title] Open a tin of sardines and use a fork to cut them into small pieces. [step] Sardines will give your bait a strong smell that will attract catfish.