May 2023

Catfish Derbies

The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission can provide guidance and catchable-size channel catfish to any approved local sponsor in the state hoping to host a fishing derby like this one...

Improving Conservation Communications

Fish & Wildlife Allots $70 Million for Communications Program Courtesy of Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation Eliminating barriers, improving access and promoting conservation   The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service...

Catfish Kids

Arkansas catfisherman Bobby Bowen and his granddaughters Kaitlyn (left) and Carly making memories together on a Cache River catfishing trip.     Fishing With Kids: One Grandfather’s Advice By Bobby...

Catfish Gear #64

Boss Kat Sabiki Rigs Put More Bait in Your Tank Sabiki rigs, sometimes called piscator rigs, are great tools to use when you want to catch your own skipjacks, shad...

Electronics by Wiegmann

One advantage of a fishfinder keypad is being able to use it easily when driving down the lake.   One Fishfinder Feature You Might Not Be Able To Live Without...

Catfish by the Numbers

For fast-paced catfishing action, follow Jerry Kotal's five-step process.   Five Steps for Catching Catfish by the Numbers By Terry Madewell Jerry Kotal has five steps he follows to find...

Fishing With a Legend

Big or small, famous guide James “Big Cat” Patterson never met a catfish he didn’t like. (Photo: Richard Simms)   James “Big Cat” Patterson: Where Is He Now? by Richard...

Tracking the Blue Cat’s Food

Guide Jordan Leer uses a colorful Demon Dragon line floater to keep his hook baited with cut shad off the bottom where it is more visible to hungry blue catfish....