Destinations

She’s All About the Sport of Catfishing by Ron Presley Lisa Gail Haraway tracks her passion for catfishing back to her Papa Holt, but the person who influenced her most...

Capt. “Mouse” Witherell loves her job as a full-time fishing guide on the Santee Cooper lakes and has earned the respect of her male peers. (T. Madewell Photo)   Catching...

Tiffany “Snookie” Risch landed this 72.8 pound monster blue catfish in July of 2018 while fishing cut baits on the James River with Captain John Garland.   Making Waves While...

Samantha’s Gay (Center) was hosted by Capt. Thomas Mallory and Snookie Risch. Accompanying them was Becca Mick (2nd row).   Trophy Tripin’ On the James River by Ron Presley As...

Swapping Catfish for Alligator Gar by Ron Presley   When the spawn is in full swing on catfish waters, the alligator gar offers anglers an alternative adventure.   Considered a...

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...