Catfish Bait - Zote Laundry Soap Bar - Pink 7 oz ZOTE All-purpose pink laundry bar soap. Zote is a high quality laundry soap and it may confidently be used for all family clothes. Ideal for Catfish bait. Fishing recipe: cut a bar of Zote soap into 5 or 8 chunks, it also works well for cat fishing, then you also have hand cleaner. Works well. Tight Lines...Zote Soap. Zote's citronella smell attracts the fish and it works better in warm waters. It’s easy to cut and stays well on the hook.