Do you buy catfish bait or make homemade bait for catfish?

I usually make my own catfish baits. My homemade catfish baits do not have offensive smells that will pollute the air around you and they work better than all commercial baits I have tried. It is not necessary to use stinky stuff when the opposite works. Like people, different catfish (of the same specie) have different preferences when it comes to foods. Some like to catch their foods. Some are lazy and will eat whatever is available. Some prefer meats. Some prefer a vegetarian diet over meats (many will not believe this once). I like to use cured raw shrimp because shrimp will stay on hooks better than chicken livers. I don't like to use shrimp in warmer months because they will also catch turtles. Catfish also like peanut butter. Some like cream cheese. Some even like fried chicken! PS: I didn't know you have to change the sweetness according to the weather. Very interesting! PPS: Don't shine lights on them. I suspect they are blinded by the light. Show them small dark objects when there is very little light and you will find catfish can see well in the "dark". LOL