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Pictured is District 4 Fisheries Biologist Kyle Rachels with a white catfish, which has been absent from rivers in southeastern North Carolina for several decades due to predation. (NCWRC Photo)...

Our Catfish Journey by Greg Staggs Catfishing success is easier when others share support and advice.   "I can't believe you guys haven't quit yet!” I looked up at my...

The Exploding World of Electronic Marine Mounts by Brad Wiegmann     Did I say exploding? Marine electronic mounts were extremely popular at a recent expo. (Photo: Brad Wiegmann) That...

Following My Roots by Clint Piatt Fishing is just the way I was brought up.   I thought that answering the question, Why We Catfish, would be a quick and...

Teaching Young Girls to Fish—A Gift That Lasts a Lifetime by Ron Presley Young girls can learn and enjoy catfishing just as easily as boys.   Fishing has always been...

Navigation Basics for Kids by Ron Presley Make safety a part of young anglers’ boating experience.   Different kids learn differently at different ages, but simple, proper navigation skills can...

Tournament Director Bill Ladlee Announces Tournament Schedule Local anglers agree, Lake Erie is capable of producing trophy channel cats and is a legitimate trophy channel cat destination for this bank-only...

Catfish Workgroup meetings are sometimes held at an onsite location. After meeting for 3 hours or so they break up the business meeting and go catfishing.   Citizen Input Promotes...

My World After the Military by Bradley Lail Finding passion after the army.   Nestled in the hills of Northern Alabama, Gurley, AL sits about twenty minutes from one of...

Arkansas Rivers Turn Out Big Catfish Electrofishing aids biologists in sampling catfish. This 31.5 pound electroshocked flathead was captured for sampling and then returned to where it was caught. (AGFC...