Catfish Conservation
Trophy Catfish for the Future
Ted Ellenbecker loves to fish and because he does, he fights for catfish conservation. In December of 2020, he was named to the Conservation Committee of the American Catfishing Association....
King Kat Names Jordan Rose as Junior Angler of the Year
Father/Son Catfishing Adventures Creates a Champion by Ron Presley A young catman’s journey to the 2020 King Kat Classic Jordan Rose knows catfishing! Keep in mind, Jordan is only...
Trophy Catfish for the Future
Different hooks have different uses. This is a great thing to teach to kids as they learn to fish. Responsible Fish Handling and Safe Release Source: New York DEC...
Trophy Catfish for the Future
Trophy catfish like this deserves the best fish care possible. Hugh Thompson says that responsibility begins with the angler. Trailer Responsibly by Hugh Thompson Four things to consider when...
Catfish Conservation – Trophy Catfish for the Future
The Asian Carp Dilemma on the Tennessee and Cumberland River Basins You can join in the fight to save our catfish waters. Up and down the Tennessee and Cumberland...
Night Fishing Safety by Ron Presley
Taking care of safety considerations before the trip allows Shepard to concentrate on fishing and catch nice flatties like this. Note the headlamp to help with tying rigs and landing...
Weigh-in Line Etiquette by Ron Presley
The crowd wants to see your fish. Show them with pride, but get the fish in the tub and on the way to the scales without too much delay. Weigh-in...
CATFISH CONSERVATION: South Dakota Proposes Strengthening of Flathead Regs
Editor’s Note: News like this gives hope to the catfish community that public input into catfishing regulations can be beneficial. South Dakota is considering changes to flathead regulations based on...
CATFISH CONSERVATION -Trophy Catfish for the Future: CatMasters Texoma planned well for fish care.
A 1000-gallon nursery tank was located near the weigh-in, inside the convention center. As the sport of catfishing grows and larger tournaments become the norm more and more attention needs...
TBW Approves Conservation Minded Regs for Freshwater Trotlines, Other Gear
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission approved changes to the regulations on passive fishing gear (jug lines, minnow traps, perch traps, throwlines, and trotlines) to facilitate the removal...
