Techniques
Destination Wetumpka, Alabama
The fallen tree in the background is the target for Rodney Crimm’s cut skipjack. Once a spot like this is proven effective it can be returned to in the future....
B’n’M How to Video with Mark Blauvelt—Downsize in Winter
Mark Blauvelt is the current record holder for West Virginia blue catfish at 59.74 pounds. In this video he delves into his experience with wintertime fishing with some cold water...
CFN How to Video with Chad Bailey—Slow Down in Winter
Chad Bailey (SizeMatters Fishing) recognizes that cold weather has an impact on fish behavior, even in his home state of Florida. He has some good advice for anglers when the...
Catfish Basics #129—Winter Shad Kill by Chris Baldwin
One of my favorite bites of the year is fishing shallow water in February. I look for daytime high temperatures that are warmer than the water temperature for multiple days...
Catfish Basics #130—Fish Deep by Michael Haney
When the air temperatures drop and the water temperature follows, our Mississippi catfish tend to move to deeper water. If the sun does come out with enough energy to warm...
B’n’M How to Video with Jeff “Big Daddy” Dodd—Fish With Patience
Jeff “Big Daddy” Dodd is known for his ability to catch big cats anytime of the year. When winter sets in and the temperatures cool he has a simple formula...
CFN How to Video with “Big John” Garland—Don’t Be Afraid to Go Shallow
Capt. “Big John Garland” does not stop fishing just because the temperatures drop. He has some good advice for fishing tidal water when the temperatures drop. View the video for...
Catfish Basics #128—Fish Deep in Cold Weather by Brian Wonders
Trophy cats normally move deeper when cold conditions are present. When Old Man Winter comes around and the air temperatures push water temperatures down, my go-to strategy is to fish...
Catfish Basics #127—Dissecting a Dike by Steve Hearn
All dikes are different. Period! I like to find the longer dikes that 1) are close to the main channel and 2) have multiple eddies and down currents. When I...
Winter Strategies
Chris Souders of Slunger Cat Outdoors likes the uncrowded waters that he finds during winter. (Photo courtesy of Slunger Cat Outdoors) Don’t Overlook Winter Catfish by Jeff Samsel Cold...
