Hi Slinter,Having recently returned fron Riba Roja fishing with alocal guy that lives ther I can tell you that small carp are probably the best bait for catfish that is why these misguided guides use them. This way they can tell their client they are better guides than others. If they fished legally they would not do as well and earn less. I would also guess they are perating illegally as well. All live and dead baits are banned in Catalunya no matter what anybody tell you. But be assured the local police (agents rural) know who they are and are building a case against them.
