Catfish Basics
Catfish Basics #077 – Send the Bait to the Fish – Ryan Berglund, Lawrence, KS
Walking baits, also known as bumping baits, sends the bait to the fish instead of the fish coming to your bait. This is an effective way of fishing in faster...
Catfish Basics #078 – Use the Rod Holder – Case Daly, TN
Rod control is very important to successfully land a big catfish. The bigger the fish and the younger the angler the tougher it is to maintain good rod control and...
Catfish Basics #075 – SLOW DOWN – Jonathan Cooksey, Whisker Seeker Tackle
Jonathan Cooksey fishes the tournament trail with his dad, Jackie Cooksey. They are well-known for their ability to catch big fish. Jonathan has had plenty of catfish savvy passed down...
Catfish Basics #076 – Start Early, Stay Late – Rob Parsons, Fat Boy Rods and Monster Rod Holders
Rob Parsons knows what it’s like to be in the winner’s circle at tournaments. He and his partner, Carl Morris Jr., travel the county chasing whiskered critters. In March 2019...
Catfish Basics #073 – Dragging/Drifting the Flats – Cad Daly, B’n’M Poles
I like dragging the flats. Just remember that they are not all alike. There can be subtle differences. But the basics of fishing them are pretty cut and dried. If...
Catfish Basics #074 – Skipjack Preparation – Rodney Crimm, B’n’M Poles
Taking care of freshly caught skipjack can pay big dividends, according to B’n’M prostaffer Rodney Crimm. A little special care up front results in a better bait when it’s time...
Catfish Basics #071 – Mixed Bag in the Fall – Josh Brown, Backwoods Catfishing
Late September is one of my favorite times to catch big flatheads in the river. As we reach the end of September water temperatures normally begin to fall. During this...
Catfish Basics #072 – Get Ready for Winter – James Prince, Texarkana, TX
In my neck of the woods, Northeast Texas, the blue cats are harder to catch during the hot summer months in both the lakes and the reservoirs that I like...
Catfish Basics #069 – Short Strikes – Carson Pierce
One of Carson Pierce’s favorite baits is skipjack heads. However, over time he realized that sometimes he was missing the bites on heads. After some consideration he remedied the situation...
Catfish Basics #070 – Nite Bite Cats – Aaron Wheatley, SeaArk Boats
Fishing in August can be extremely hot and uncomfortable in the daytime. Probably the easiest fix for that is to fish at night. Not only is it cooler, but the...
