May 2025
Spring Stockings Bring Big Catfishing Opportunities By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Spring catfish stockings in Texas and Arizona community waters bring exciting urban fishing opportunities for anglers of all ages. (credit: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) Spring Stockings Bring Big...
Help Stop the Spread of Invasive Snails Source: Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources
You might be tempted to turn a big apple snail (pictured here) or its look-alike cousin the mystery snail into escargot, but eating one of these invasive gastropods could cause...
B’n’M Redesigns Its Silver Cat Magnum Rods By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
B’n’M Redesigns Its Silver Cat Magnum Rods By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Thanks to their unparalleled sensitivity, strong backbone and casual fisherman’s price, B’n’M’s original Silver Cat Magnum rods quickly became...
Catfish Basics #177, Where to Find Pond Catfish Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Small ponds can yield big results—if you know how to find the best catfish hiding spots. Catfish Basics #177, Where to Find Pond Catfish Story and photo by Keith “Catfish”...
The Stink That Brings the Bite Story and photos by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Old-school stinkbait meets big whiskers: Asafoetida, the legendary “devil’s dung,” might just be the smelliest (and most effective) catfish bait you've never tried. The Stink That Brings the Bite Story...
Prespawn Catfish Tactics Story and Photos by Terry Madewell
Fast action in prespawn conditions is typical; Rodger Taylor fights a fat blue as Don Hardy hefts one he just boated. Prespawn Catfish Tactics Story and Photos by Terry...
Tailwater Catfishing A-to-Z Story and photos by Capt. Richard Simms
Aaron and Vivian Hurley learned firsthand that the sometimes-swift tailwater areas below Tennessee River dams can be outstanding locations to target big blue catfish. Tailwater Catfishing A-to-Z Story and...
Don’t Forget the Dip Bait Story and photos by Jeffrey Miller
The author’s daughter Maia likes fishing dip bait, as she doesn’t have to cut up bloody bait. The circle hook makes it easy to hook the cats. Don’t Forget...
