Catfish Basics
Catfish Basics #059 – Sinker Safety – Robert Scott Sr., Clarksville, TN
There are a few essential elements of making your own sinkers. First and foremost, molten lead is dangerous, so always think safety first. Trust me, you want to wear boots,...
Catfish Basics #060 – Never Compromise Bait – Larry Muse, Corinth, MS
Successful tournament anglers go to all extremes to get their bait and they should. Well known tournament angler, Larry Muse, puts fresh bait at the very top of the list...
Catfish Basics #053 – CPR More Than Ten – Conner King, Mt. Vernon, Indiana
CPR is the best thing to do with a catfish that is 10 pounds or above. The only way we can preserve this great sport is if we release all...
Catfish Basics #054 – Prefish with Focus – Christopher Grose, Glenwood, WV
In almost all tournaments, conditions are constantly changing as time progresses. That makes prefishing important as a way to evaluate different areas. Prefishing provides a basis for predicting the potential...
Catfish Basics #051 – Fresh Bait – James “Bink” Fox
Finding fresh bait is key to catfishing success. Two of the main bait fish we use are shad and skipjack, but other fin fish also need to be as fresh...
Catfish Basics #052 – Dust off the Anchor – Wade Kaminski, Warrior Cat Rods, Katfish Clothing, Bluff City Tackle
Late fall is my favorite time of the year to chase blue cats. Looking back through my log books I see this is when I’ve caught my three largest fish....
Catfish Basics #049 – Keep Your Bait in the Water – Austin Pierce, Mena, AR
Seventeen-year-old Austin Pierce has been catfishing for most of his life. He likes to catfish with his daddy Carson Pierce on the Mississippi River. They started getting serious about tournament...
Catfish Basics #050 – Try Something New – Rob Benningfield
Fish every chance you get. Nothing beats time on the water, but be smart about how you use that time. Take a trip every so often with the sole purpose...
Catfish Basics #047 – Fish the Barges – Terry Rogers, Hooked On Cats Guide Service
When you just can’t seem to find the cats no matter where you go or what you do–FISH THE BARGES! Barges that are moored along the waterways provide cover and...
Catfish Basics #048 – Fish Shallow – Kevin Davis, Blacks Camp and Santee Cooper Sportsmen TV
In the summer months when there is limited flow through the lakes, most big fish will be caught in 8-15 feet of water. This behavior is not by accident. To...
