SPAM, the canned meat product introduced by Hormel Foods Corporation in 1937, may not be the first catfish bait that comes to mind when you have to shop at your local grocery. But this kitchen staple, made from ground pork shoulder and ham, exudes an aroma and flavor whiskerfish love. It has even been used to catch a 116-pound, 12-ounce Mississippi River blue cat that stood as the all-tackle world record for several years. Get the facts on this excellent enticement in this video from CatfishNOW editor Keith Sutton.

