When I’m at home, I take the fish out of the bag it came in and let it rest on a paper towel on the counter for a while, as it will sometimes leak a bit.  I rinse the fish in cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.  Then I pat the fish with paper towels and brush it with oil or seasoning, as I like, and place it on the hot grill skin side up.  I keep the lid closed to get good heat.  I’m going to cook it 6 minutes on each side.
assitant
First take the filet off of the head.  The skin will be much more tender and flaky than on the whole fish.  To prepare the catfish:  Soak in the water for a couple of hours, change the water several times, then drain.  Season with salt, pepper, lemon, bay leaf.  Grill or smoke for 15-20 minutes at medium-low heat with a high ventilated lid, with the grill closed.  Serve with a dipping sauce.
assistant
How can I grill catfish?
user
The skin should be very dry and crisp on the outside and the flesh should be moist and flakey.  There should be a bit of juice if you poke a knife in the meat and break it apart.
assistant
Do you have steps for grilling a catfish?
user