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.