Catfish Basics

You know flatheads can be very confusing and elusive to many anglers out there, so let me share a quick tip to help you curb your frustration. If you are...

Early spring is one of my favorite times of the year. Everywhere you look, you see signs of new life, and with each day, you get a small glimpse of...

There is something special about putting a worm on a hook and casting it in the water. It takes many fishermen back to their earliest memories of fishing with Dad...

During cold-water periods on the Mississippi River, I like to target big blue cats in deep holes adjacent to shorter, older wing dikes beneath the water’s surface. These structures are...

  Some of the best catfishing can be had during the winter months, but you need to be prepared for sudden changes to weather and water conditions. In other words,...

It is not unusual for a boy to grow up learning to catfish from his dad. It is less common for a girl to do the same thing—or maybe not!...

When December rolls around I like to fish in shallow water. I find the bait moving into the shallow water because it warms up faster and the catfish follow. It...

Channel cat fishing in November can be fantastic. They really live up to their name in the late fall. In reservoirs I would seek out deeper channels, looking for any...

Usually in October thru November and possibly December, if there is no ice in lakes and reservoirs, I will start looking for big channel cats on ledges, drop-offs, and underwater...

There is one important task in catfishing that you do not want to learn the hard way. The last thing I want to see is a client losing a good...