News/Columns

American Catfishing Association has Named Four Members to the Conservation and Regulation Committee Mark Johnson, Ted Ellenbecker, Ken Smith, and Kevin Smith are newly appointed members of the ACA Conservation...

This 77.01-pound flathead is described by Matt “Catmatt” Jones as his greatest individual moment in catfishing.   Catfishing Should be Fun by Matt “Catmatt” Jones Back in the "old days"...

Mixing Business and Pleasure by John E. Orr, Cat River Anchors A bad day of fishing is always better than a good day at work!   I grew up in...

Mark Coburn (left) will serve as weighmaster again in 2021. He is shown here with 2020 Shootout winners Daniel Goggin, Meaghan Brinkley, Jeff Brinkley, and Black’s Camp owner Kevin Davis....

An Interview With 3 1/2-Year-Old Reed Richards by Ron Presley When you bring them up on the water amongst the catfish and slime, the outcome should be expected.   Reed...

The oxygen bottle shown in the photo is evidence that Barry Wilson cares about fish health and catfish conservation. Oxygen works! (CatMasters Photo)   CatMasters Tactics Promote Conservation by Ron...

My Catfishing Has Become an Obsession by Stan Liberty Catfishing has created a brotherhood for me.   My name is Stan Liberty, I am 56 years old. My hometown is...

Blue Catfish Sampling on the Pamunkey, Mattaponi, and Rappahannock Rivers Scientific sampling reveals the best catfish habitat. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR) fisheries staff conducted annual blue catfish sampling...

Wells & Sutton Inducted Into Legends Hall of Fame by Tim Huffman   The Legends of the Outdoors Hall of Fame was established to honor the outdoor sportsmen and sportswomen...

Growing with the Sport by Capt. Big John Garland I just want to dance with you big girl. I don’t want to take you home!   I was introduced to...