Best Catfish Bait-Tony P’s Punch Bait from Lake Tawakoni Texas
If you’re searching for the best catfish bait, you’ve found it. Tony P’s Punch Bait is a handcrafted, all-natural cheese punch bait proven to catch channel catfish, blue catfish, and trophy fish across Texas and beyond. Created by Tony Pennebaker, a professional catfish guide with over 30 years of on-the-water experience and a lifelong background in dairy farming, Tony P’s Punch Bait blends aged cheese, natural fibers, and fish-attracting ingredients into a bait that simply catches more catfish. Used daily by serious anglers and guides on Lake Tawakoni, Tony P’s Punch Bait has earned its reputation as one of the top-rated punch baits in the country.
What is the best catfish bait?
The best catfish bait is a natural cheese-based punch bait that stays on the hook, disperses scent, and triggers aggressive feeding. Tony P’s Punch Bait is handcrafted using aged cheese and natural fibers and is proven on Lake Tawakoni and across Texas and beyond.
What punch bait catches the most catfish?
The punch bait that catches the most catfish is made with aged cheese and natural fibers that stay on the hook longer. Tony P’s Punch Bait is sponge-free and proven to produce fast limits of channel catfish and consistent blue catfish bites.
Do you need a sponge for punch bait?
No. Tony P’s Punch Bait uses natural adhesive fibers that allow anglers to fish a #4 or #6 treble hook without a sponge, improving bait retention and hook-up rates.
Does punch bait catch big catfish?
Yes. Tony P’s Punch Bait regularly catches large blue catfish and trophy fish, not just eater-size channel catfish.
The best catfish bait is a natural cheese-based punch bait that:
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Stays on the hook
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Disperses scent quickly
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Triggers aggressive feeding
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Works for eater fish and big catfish
Tony P’s Punch Bait checks every box. Our unique cheese and fiber formula allows anglers to fish a #4 or #6 treble hook without a sponge, increasing hook-up rates and saving time on the water.
Why Tony P’s Punch Bait Is the Best Catfish Bait
Tony P’s Punch Bait isn’t mass-produced. Every batch is handcrafted using real experience, not theory.
What sets our punch bait apart:
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🧀 Aged cheese base for strong scent dispersion
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🌿 Hand-picked natural fibers that cling to hooks
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🎣 No sponge required
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🐟 Proven for channel catfish, blue catfish, and trophy fish
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🇺🇸 Handcrafted in Texas by a professional guide
Tony Pennebaker has spent decades watching how catfish feed, how currents move scent, and what separates average bait from great catfish bait. That experience is built into every container.
What Makes Our Punch Bait Different from Other Catfish Baits
Many punch baits rely on fillers, sponges, or artificial binders. Tony P’s Punch Bait uses natural adhesive fibers, allowing anglers to push a treble hook directly into the bait.
Benefits anglers notice immediately:
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Faster re-baiting
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Cleaner presentation
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Longer scent trail
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More bites per trip
This is cheese punch bait designed by a guide, not a factory formula.
How to Fish Punch Bait for Channel & Blue Catfish
Fishing punch bait correctly makes a huge difference.
Recommended Setup:
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Rod: 7-foot medium to light action spinning rod
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Line: 20-lb monofilament
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Hook: #4 or #6 treble hook
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Rig: Carolina Rig fished vertically
Push the treble hook directly into the punch bait using a stick. Don’t worry about shaping it — catfish don’t care. Drop the bait straight down to your target area.
👉 Pro Tip: Skip rod holders. Hold the rod and set the hook on any movement. This alone can double your hook-up rate.
Frequently Asked Questions About Punch Bait
Does punch bait work year-round for catfish?
Yes. Punch bait works year-round for catfish in both warm and cold water. Tony P’s Punch Bait continues to release scent in winter, spring, summer, and fall, making it effective in all seasons.
What rig is best for fishing punch bait?
A Carolina or Slip Sinker rig is the best setup for fishing punch bait. It allows the bait to hover slightly off the bottom and disperse scent naturally, increasing bites from channel and blue catfish.
Is cheese punch bait better than chicken liver?
Yes. Cheese punch bait stays on the hook longer and creates a stronger scent trail than chicken liver. Tony P’s Punch Bait reduces re-baiting time and consistently produces more hookups.
What Kind of Hook with Punch Bait?
Use a size four to size six treble hook for your punch bait slip bobber or carolina rig.
Trusted by Texas Catfish Anglers
Tony P’s Punch Bait is trusted by:
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Professional guides
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Tournament anglers
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Weekend catfish fishermen
★★★★★ “Hands down the best punch bait we’ve ever used. No sponge needed and the bite never stops.” David L
★★★★★ “We catch more catfish in less time with Tony P’s bait than anything else we’ve tried.” Carlos Q
This bait was built on the water — not in a lab.
Buy Tony P’s Punch Bait – Sizes & Pricing
Tony P’s Punch Bait is available in sizes for every angler:
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1 Pint (1 lb)
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1 Quart (2 lbs)
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½ Gallon (3.5 lbs)
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1 Gallon (7 lbs)
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2 Gallons (14 lbs)
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5 Gallons (35 lbs)
All prices include freight.
Whether you fish once a month or guide full-time, we’ve got you covered.
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