April 2025

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...