Destinations

The catfish bite slows, but it doesn't stop during the spawning period. Anglers must adjust their fishing strategy to beat the spawn slowdown. (T. Madewell Photo)   Beating the Catfish...

The Popularity of Pontoon Boats is Rising by Ron Wong The versatility and stability of pontoon boats have caught the interest of the fishing community.   The sales of pontoon...

Focus on Flatheads by Ron Presley Catfishing—The give and take sport.   He says he doesn’t have a specialty, but flathead fishing is high on his skills list and it...

Lake Murray has an excellent diversity of blue catfish size classes and the potential for trophy fish is realistic.   Get the Lake Murray Blues by Terry Madewell May offers...

Blue catfish often reach huge sizes in Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, leading some to worry that these increasingly abundant creatures could wreak havoc on the ecosystem.   Blue Catfish...

Suspending on Wheeler by Ron Presley   Patience and a calm day can produce some nice trophy blues in Wheeler Lake’s deep water forest.      Cad Daly was one...

Veteran Mark Patterson (center) and his wife Diane (right) from Tampa, FL pulled off the win at the Spring 2022 Warrior Catfishing Contest. They were hosted by volunteer captain Wayne Reed....

Spencer Hodges and tournament fishing partner Robbie McCoy with blue catfish caught in a shallow water feeding area.   Glory of the Night by Terry Madewell Fishing at night from...

Getting the Drop on Giant Catfish by Brent Frazee Trotlines are a time honored-tradition in many parts of the country.   Talk about the ultimate tug-of-war. Jake Allman yanked on...

Tournament Fever by Ron Presley When the three days of tournament fishing were complete, the anglers had a burning desire to do it again.   Normally, a guided catfish trip...