New Product Announcements at ICAST
By Dan Dannenmueller, Publisher
ICAST 2025 is a wrap. This year it was hosted in Orlando, Florida. Fishing vendors and manufacturers from around the globe attend to meet with dealers, retailers, rep groups and media. New products are presented to all attendees at the show, orders for the next year are processed, and it is also a means for the fishing family to come together to celebrate friendships and industry partnerships. Sue and I and part of the CrappieNOW and CatfishNOW team were in attendance.
As media, on Tuesday evening, I attended the New Product Showcase and the reception. With over 800 products on display in various categories, I reviewed every product to vote on the best in category and overall best in show. The process was not easy, as some categories had several products within them that could have been winners.
Flatheads Around the Clock Story and photos by Terry Madewell
Big flatheads like this will stack up along ledges and points where ample forage is located. Flatheads Around the Clock Story and photos by Terry Madewell The flathead bite is strong in late-summer and fall but finding areas with plentiful forage is a must when targeting heavyweight fish. When Brandon Miller finished his electronic […]
Post-Spawn Flatheads By Rodney Crimm
Catching trophy catfish like this one being held by Josh Brown of Backwoods Catfishing Guide Service can be done if you pay attention to a few details pertaining to where and how you present the proper baits. (Photo courtesy of Josh Brown) Post-Spawn Flatheads By Rodney Crimm Whether you are looking for flatheads for a […]
The Future Looks Bright for Ohio River Flatheads By Richard Hines
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources is currently involved with one of the largest catfish research projects in the agency’s history. Here, fisheries biologists show some of the big flatheads caught using a trotline while surveying catfish in the Wabash River, a tributary of the Ohio River. (Photo courtesy of Indiana DNR) The Future […]
Fishing and Outdoor Recreation in Elmore County, Alabama By Anietra Hamper
Sunrise over Jackson Lake in Elmore County, Alabama welcomes anglers at the boat launch. (Photo by Anietra Hamper) Fishing and Outdoor Recreation in Elmore County, Alabama By Anietra Hamper Adventurous opportunities await within central Alabama’s natural landscape. Just outside of Montgomery, Alabama is Elmore County, which is a prime destination for outdoor enthusiasts, especially […]
Understanding Flatheads By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Flathead catfish: more muscle, more mystery. This underwater brute isn’t like your average blue or channel cat. Read how to hook your first flathead the right way in our latest Catfish Basics column. (Photo by Keith Sutton) Understanding Flatheads By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Flathead catfish are a different breed—literally and behaviorally. They don’t look […]
Using Off Shore Planer Boards With Marshall Hughey
Using Off Shore Planer Boards With Marshall Hughey When it comes to spreading out baits and increasing the odds for catching some trophy catfish, pro angler Marshall Hughey of Wetumpka, Alabama knows how to make planer boards earn their keep. In this month’s gear column, we’re featuring two quick-hit videos with Hughey showing how he [...]
Celebrating 75 Years of the Sport Fish Restoration Act By Cindy Sandoval, Communications Specialist, Office of Conservation Investment
Since 1950, the Sport Fish Restoration Act has made moments like this possible—public access, healthy waters and the joy of passing it all down. (photo courtesy of G3 Boats) Celebrating 75 Years of the Sport Fish Restoration Act By Cindy Sandoval, Communications Specialist, Office of Conservation Investment This year, the Sport Fish Restoration Act turns [...]
Giant Catfish Sparks Police Shooting in Bavaria By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
This 198-pound wels catfish was shot at by police after allegedly attacking swimmers in Germany’s Lake Brombach. Local anglers then caught and dispatched the stunned fish before it was photographed with one of the officers. The headline on the photo, which was distributed in a news release, says, “Catfish Injures Bathers. Fish Had to Be […]
Why We Catfish: A Guest Editorial by Josh Welch
Josh Welch of Caledonia, Mississippi doesn’t just fish. He inspires others to chase peace, passion and purpose on the water. Why We Catfish: A Guest Editorial by Josh Welch I wasn’t raised with fishing in my blood. I didn’t grow up casting lines or waking before sunrise chasing trophy fish. That part of my […]
Page From the Past: Conrad Lantz & The Legend of the Crucifix Fish By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
This original 1960s postcard, sold along the Gulf Coast, featured Conrad Lantz’s poem, The Legend of the Crucifix Fish, with photos showing the unusual bones from a sailcat. Page From the Past: Conrad Lantz & The Legend of the Crucifix Fish By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Of all the fishes in the sea our […]
CFN How-to Video with Joey Pounders—Reading the Water Sans Sonar
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