June 2026
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...
Catfish Gear: Tattle Flag Tips By Nick DeShano, COO, Off Shore Tackle
Catfish Gear: Tattle Flag Tips By Nick DeShano, COO, Off Shore Tackle Using the Off Shore Tackle OR12 Side-Planer with a spring-loaded Tattle Flag system is an excellent way to...
Catfish Basics: The Bait Equation Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Freshly caught bait like this skipjack herring will often outfish frozen or commercial baits by a significant margin. Catfish Basics: The Bait Equation Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton...
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...
From Fresh to Frozen: Winning the Catfish Bait Game Story and photos by Brad Durick
Chicken breast, Jell-o and garlic powder, a surprising bait combination that will often catch catfish, no just in a pinch but anytime other baits run short From Fresh to...
The Bait Stinks, But the Fishing Doesn’t By Brent Frazee Photos courtesy of Danny King
When Danny King (right) uses his stinkbait, there often are catfish headed for the frying pan. The Bait Stinks, But the Fishing Doesn’t By Brent Frazee Photos courtesy of Danny...
Does the Bait You Use Really Matter? Story and photos by Capt. Richard Simms
Like most catfishermen, Al Rogers often wonders whether or not using the right bait is the key to catching catfish, or whether the only thing that matters is putting any...
