catfish bait

[mtman]

I know chicken parts and fish are preferred but has anyone had luck with commercial packaged bait--I have seen it stores but not sure if one is better than another--don't want to keep chicken parts around since my work schedule changes and I may only go once in a while--would rather have something on hand--also do you use the lightest weight to get to the bottom--fishing a small lake no current and usually no wind at dusk when I will be going--thanks