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M&J Catfish Wars Encourages Youth Involvement “We cannot always build a future for our youth, but we can always build our youth for the future.” ― Franklin D. Roosevelt Young...

Can You See Your Sonar/GPS Screen? by Brad Wiegmann   Anglers can adjust the brightness of the backlight on their fishfinder screen to see the screen better. (Brad Wiegmann photo)...

The facts about catfish often are even more astounding than the legends, like the story of this 646-pound Mekong giant catfish landed in Thailand. (photo courtesy of Zeb Hogan)  ...

Answers About Sonar Technology by Brad Wiegmann   Sonar technology consists of traditional 2D sonar, CHIRP traditional sonar, scanning sonar, 3D sonar and phased array scanning sonar. Each one has...

Stevi McDonald—The “Fisher Girl” by Ron Presley Shay and Courtney McDonald make fishing a family affair which includes their daughter Stevi.     Tournament fishing becomes a way of life...

Just Like Looking in a Mirror by Brandon Sasser Bonding over the love of the outdoors and the sport of catfishing produces memories for life.   I was raised in...

Bill “Flathead” Sutton and Daughter, Georgia, Led NC to Braggin’ Rights Victory over VA The weather was cold and windy but that’s no reason to quit! The January 29, 2022,...

The 2022 Event  posted a Few Changes to the Rules and Regulations and Registration is Online Only The registration process requires all teams to submit selected information for each team...

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...