Catfish Basics
Catfish Basics #027 – Live bait or cut – Kris Flores, Muddy River Catfishing
I like using cut bait because it is easier to obtain than live bait. In the state of New Mexico, it is illegal to transport living fish from one body...
Catfish Basics #028 – Give Tournament Fishing a Try – Jonathan Cooksey, Whisker Seeker Tackle and Whisker Wear Apparel
I talk to people all the time that would like to fish competitive catfish tournaments, but won't enter due to the fact they don't think they can compete. I believe...
Catfish Basics #025 – Reduce Tournament Stress – Melinda Folsom─ Cedartown, GA
For most participants, tournaments are fun and exciting. I also think they can be stressful. One of the things Bryan and I do prior to a tournament, to relieve possible...
Catfish Basics #026 – Put in Your Time on the Water – Jeremiah Keen and Andy Williams
Tournament anglers Jeremiah Keen and Andy Williams credit much of their success to their ability to pattern catfish. Knowing whether to go up river, down river, to fish deep or...
Catfish Basics #023 – Plan for success – Sandy Flowers ─ Pensacola, Florida
Successfully catching catfish depends on several different variables. Those elements will all come together with proper planning and conditions. Take time to plan your trip. Check the fishing reports for...
Catfish Basics #024 – Strategize for Success – Lisa Hill– Texarkana, TX
I am motivated to fish competitively because of my love for the sport. I've been catfishing now for three years and have become comfortable with different techniques. The challenge of...
Catfish Basics #021 – Head Hooking – Cindy Herndon
The head portion of any baitfish is usually most folks favorite. It is very durable so it can take multiple strikes. When cut properly, just behind the gill plate, it...
Catfish Basics #022 – Leader Size – Brandy Brooks
Brandy primarily fishes the Chattahoochee River, Coosa River, and more recently the Mississippi River for major tournaments. Her tournament partner is Jody Atkins and they fish under the team name...
Catfish Basics #019 – Cut Your Bait for Action – Jason “Big Cat” Mathenia
Sometimes you go out there and the head is all they want, other times it’s a chunk. I haven’t completely figured it out, but I’m sure there is something going...
Catfish Basics #020 – Use Your Instincts – Jason Aycock
Ask any angler and they will tell you that some spots just look and feel fishier than others, it relates to fisherman’s instinct. Instinct is the main thing that Hunter...
