August 2021

Growing with the Sport by Capt. Big John Garland I just want to dance with you big girl. I don’t want to take you home!   I was introduced to...

In Search of a State Record Blue Cat Lessons learned the hard way. Capt. Bob Crosby owns and operates Bluecat Guide Service out of Vicksburg, MS on the on the...

Baird is shown here with his North Carolina state record blue cat from Lake Gaston. He caught the 121-pound, 9-ounce blue catfish in July of 2020.   Recreational Fishing Became...

This rod is set at the zero-degree position. This presentation is normally used to suspend bait off the bottom, commonly called suspend fishing.   Practical, Rugged, and Convenient – Driftmaster...

Size is not the most important thing for fishing with kids, but it doesn’t hurt. The smiles always tell the story.  (Capt. Josh Brown Photo) How to Make Kids Into...

Warm Water Tips with John E. Orr, Cat River Anchors August fishing is characterized by warm water. This is a time when I like to encourage people to try different...

Find the Right Spot with David Woods August is a much anticipated time to catch some big blue cats. Local anglers especially, look forward to August as prime time to...

The Red River is known for its flooding. After a huge upstream rain event just two days earlier the river rose 12 feet. Adjustments had to be made. Bo and...

Blue Bank Resort head guide Billy Blakley shows why Reelfoot Lake should not be overlooked as a catfishing destination. (Jeff Samsel Photo, courtesy of Thill)   Overlooked Catfish at Tennessee’s...

Sandusky Bay – The Secret is Out for Monster Channel Cats by Ron Presley with Mark Blauvelt Gear up on the heavy side and try your luck for some Sandusky...