Destinations
Guide of the Month: Capt. Terry Rogers—Hooked on Cats By Capt. Richard Simms
You may have catfished all across the country, but until you explore the Mighty Mississippi, you don’t really know what “big water” is. And when you fish big water, you...
River Rumors: That’s One Big Catfish Bait! By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Sedrick Neinhuis holding the 4.45-pound state-record gizzard shad he caught April 22 in Michigan’s Grand River. River Rumors: That’s One Big Catfish Bait! By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Photos courtesy...
Catfish Kids: Arkansas Hatcheries Stocking Catfish Statewide Source: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Channel catfish are stocked in waters across Arkansas by the state Game and Fish Commission, creating more opportunities for anglers of all ages to get in on the action. (AGFC...
New Florida Blue Cat Record By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Justin Hodge with his 73.6-pound Florida state-record blue catfish. (Credit: MyFWC Florida Fish & Wildlife) New Florida Blue Cat Record By Keith “Catfish” Sutton A giant blue catfish pulled from...
Guide of the Month: Trent Thomasson – Wylie Guide Charters by Capt. Richard Simms
Capt. Trent Thomasson says he often targets eater-sized cats if clients prefer, but Lake Wylie also produces good numbers of trophy-sized cats for folks who want to “size up.” (Photo...
River Rumors: Big Changes Brewing in Pennsylvania By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Big river catfish like this don’t come easy, and in western Pennsylvania, new regulations could help keep more of them swimming for years to come. River Rumors: Big Changes...
Catfish Kids: Stocked Ponds, Big Smiles By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
A freshly stocked catfish and a young angler—hard to beat that combination when it comes to making lifelong fishermen. Catfish Kids: Stocked Ponds, Big Smiles By Keith “Catfish” Sutton If...
Catfishing The Yazoo River By Rodney Crimm
A highly effective tactic for catching catfish along the Yazoo River is positioning yourself upstream from wood structure like the two fishermen in this photo. Catfishing The Yazoo River...
Alabama River Trifecta By Anietra Hamper
Joey Pounders and his son Leaf with a blue catfish caught on the Alabama River. (Joey Pounders photo) Alabama River Trifecta By Anietra Hamper Fishing the Alabama River offers...
Tennessee River Hotspots: Wheeler and Wilson Built for Trophy Catfish by Capt. Richard Simms
Barbara Simms, the author's wife, is understandably proud of her personal best blue catfish (68 lbs.) caught on Wheeler Lake while fishing with Capt. Mike Mitchell. (Photo by Capt. Richard...
