CFN How-to Video with Keith “Catfish” Sutton
CFN How-to Video—Understanding Catfish Senses (Part 4, Hearing) In this, the last of our four-part series on catfish senses, CatfishNOW editor Keith Sutton describes how catfish use their extraordinary sense of hearing to zero in on forage animals and to avoid potential dangers, including fishermen walking along the bank. Understanding their mechanisms for hearing can […]
Birthday Surprise Submitted by Robert Montgomery
Tucker Mullinax’s Uncle Johnny helps him lift his 78-pound blue cat for a photo. (credit: courtesy of Johnny Mullinax) Birthday Surprise Submitted by Robert Montgomery Tucker Mullinax Lands a Monster Catfish Some kids celebrate their birthdays with cake and presents. Tucker Mullinax celebrated his 12th birthday with the catch of a lifetime—a monster catfish pulled […]
Catfish Gear #87 – The Power-Pole VIEW
Catfish Gear #86 - The Power-Pole VIEW For catfish anglers who demand seamless control over their gear, Power-Pole has once again raised the bar with its latest innovation—the Power-Pole VIEW. Designed to be a central command station for serious fishermen, this ultra-thin touchscreen offers full control over Power-Pole’s premium suite of products, including shallow-water anchors, [...]
Page from the Past: The Great Catfish Caper
Page from the Past: The Great Catfish Caper From “Men of the Underworld: The Professional Criminals Own Story” Edited by Charles Hamilton I’ve heard some tall tales in my time, but few as amusing as this little episode from a bygone era. It comes straight from the book “Men of the Underworld: The Professional Criminals’ […]
Maryland DNR Introduces Commercial Blue Cat Programs
Two new programs aim to reduce the number of invasive blue catfish found in Chesapeake Bay. (credit: Keith Sutton) Maryland DNR Introduces Commercial Blue Cat Programs Initiatives will test ideas aimed at increasing invasive catfish removals in Chesapeake Bay. Source: Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has launched […]
Catfish Basics #176, A Few Facts About Hooks for Catfishing Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Catfish Basics #176, A Few Facts About Hooks for Catfishing Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton There are two primary considerations when selecting a hook for catfishing—size and style. Always use the smallest hook feasible. Small hooks penetrate quicker than big hooks. Smaller hooks also allow better bait presentations. Small does not mean […]
5 Top Natural Baits for April Catfish Story and photos by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
5 Top Natural Baits for April Catfish Story and photos by Keith “Catfish” Sutton You’ll coax more catfish to bite if you try these live-bait tips this spring. You can use almost any bait imaginable and sooner or later you’ll hook a catfish. But some baits work far better than others for enticing the whiskered [...]
Rodeo Time Story & photos by Richard Hines
Many civic groups and conservation organizations sponsor kids fishing derbies each year. Here, a member of the Quail Forever chapter in Bowling Green, Kentucky nets a channel cat for one of the proud young anglers attending their annual event. Rodeo Time Story & photos by Richard Hines Beginning this spring and continuing into summer, numerous […]
Following Family Tradition by Brent Frazee
Fishing the South Fork of the Solomon River in Kansas is a family tradition for Olin Hyde and his grandsons Owen (center) and Eli (left). Following Family Tradition by Brent Frazee A passion for catfishing is passed down in these Kansas families. River water nourishes Olin Hyde’s family tree. For as long as he […]
Continuing the Legacy By Terry Madewell
Family fishing isn’t about catching big fish; but it’s great when it happens, enhancing memories and promoting the tradition. (Photo by Terry Madewell) Continuing the Legacy By Terry Madewell Continuing family fishing traditions is important to the future of fishing in general, and is a core component to ensuring the legacy of fishing continues […]
New Lake Record at Twin Buttes?
Jason Burns with his 53-pound-plus lake record caught in Twin Buttes Reservoir. New Lake Record at Twin Buttes? Texas Parks & Wildlife Inland Fisheries Big blue tips the scales at 53.65 pounds For the first time in more than two decades, the record for the biggest blue catfish at Twin Buttes Reservoir has been broken. […]
CFN How-to Video with Keith “Catfish” Sutton
CFN How-to Video—Understanding Catfish Senses (Part 3, Eyesight) In the last two issues, we learned about the catfish’s incredible senses of taste and smell. Now, listen as CatfishNOW editor Keith Sutton talks about their sense of sight. While their eyes might seem small compared to their body size, whiskerfish can see much better than you […]
