News/Columns

LOOKING INTO THE CRYSTAL BALL OF MARINE ELECTRONICS by Brad Wiegmann Garmin, Lowrance and finally Humminbird now all have released their version of phased array scanning sonar aka live-imaging sonar(LIS)...

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...

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....

Phased Arrays Scanning Sonar for Live Scanning Imaging of Fish and Structure by Brad Wiegmann In the beginning sonar was based on a single acoustic wave being sent out from...

Youth anglers receive custom jerseys and rod and reel combo at Catapalooza for Kids. CatfishNOW is always pleased to see the efforts of organizations that support youth fishing. The Catapalooza...

Why We Catfish by Nathan Peterman Tournament fishing provides a support group for families to grow in the sport, and in life.     I am not new to catfishing,...

 B’n’M Poles Director of Marketing, Jason McDuffie, is shown here at ICAST where suppliers and retailers plan inventories for the coming year. The supply chain problems that developed within the...

ACA Cream of the Crop The American Catfishing Association met at CatCon to present the 2022 ACA Tournament Alliance points champions.     Glen Thomas is the Co-Director of the...

Catfish Tournaments Emphasise Good Fish Care by Ron Presley Tournament anglers are preparing their minds and their boats to take better care of the fish they catch.    No group...

Marty and his son Chandler have become tournament partners. They often hit the road together on weekends to fish catfish tournaments across the states. Chandler’s friend Charlie (right) joined them...