Catfish Conservation
Catfishing for Conservation
by David Rodgers Despite what your parents may have instilled in you at an early age, too much of a good thing might not actually be bad. That’s right. Thanks...
Asian Carp – A Plague on the Fishery
Videos of fish, flying through the air and jumping into boats, have made many Americans keenly aware of the Asian carp. The number one issue with the invasive species among...
CATFISH CONSERVATION – Resuscitate! by Ron Presley
“Wanna’ know why I CPR?” That was the question posed by Kenneth Williams on his Facebook page. His answer was short and to the point. “I met two guys on...
CATFISH CONSERVATION : A Catfish Record Declined
by Ron Presley Jeff Avey is shown holding his monster Maryland blue catfish. Catch-Photo_Release (CPR) has become the code word for many trophy catfish anglers. CPR is one thing that...
River Rumors: Lead Ban
by Jim Shepherd Last Minute Lead Ban Will Affect Fishing, Hunting in USFWS Lands Nationwide The biggest impact of the lead ban on catfishermen will be the sinkers that they...
CATFISH CONSERVATION : The Little Things That Matter
by Ron Presley Catfish anglers often debate the proper size to harvest a fish. If an angler fishes to put meat on the table, often there is no size limit,...
Habitat and Public Lands – Kudos to Indiana DNR
by Ron Presley Success of improved habitat in Indiana’s Saddle Lake will be measured by checking for young channel catfish in the fall of 2017. Two recent examples of Catfish...
Trophy Catfish for the Future
by Brad Hierstetter The sport of recreational trophy catfishing has grown at an impressive rate over the last two decades. During this time, the number of anglers who pursue...
