March 2023

Channel catfish, like this beauty caught by Ted Ellenbecker, differ considerably in their habits from blue cats and flatheads. This creates variety in the sport that helps attract millions of...

The opportunity to once again catch heavyweight blue cats like this has Pennsylvania anglers excited. When blues released in the Ohio River mature, they will be the largest gamefish in...

Properly handling catfish and safely releasing them requires the right tools, like a good set of lip grips or a rubber-coated micro-mesh landing net.   How to Properly Release Big...

B’n’M Poles’ New Freedom Series Rods Recognizing the sacrifices of our military veterans   Freedom is preserved by those few who are willing to sacrifice everything to protect it. At...

The smile on this youngster’s face says it all. This catfishing trip was 100-percent pure fun   Pat and The Kid by Keith “Catfish” Sutton One cannot predict how influential...

There is something special about putting a worm on a hook and casting it in the water. It takes many fishermen back to their earliest memories of fishing with Dad...

Anglers can change chart speed to faster, slower or factory setting.     Changing Chart Speed for Better Sonar Imaging by Brad Wiegmann Faster is not always better when it...

When fishing floodwaters for flatheads, bank fishermen often find themselves battling big catfish in extremely shallow water.     Floodwater Flatheads by Keith “Catfish” Sutton When heavy spring rains cause...

The author’s son Braden holding a very early spring channel catfish. If you notice behind him, the river is full to the top of the cut bank, and plant life...

Professional catfishing guide and tournament angler Scott Peavy says moving water creates ideal opportunities to catch fat cats in skinny water.     Fat Cats in Skinny Water by Terry...