Sept 2024
Why We Catfish: A Guest Editorial with Benji Brown Written by Terry Madewell
South Carolina cat man Benji Brown with a hefty blue cat caught in Lake Moultrie, one of the famed Santee Cooper lakes, on a rainy August day. (Photo by Terry...
KDWP Commissioners Approve New Blue Catfish Regulation Source: Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks
KDWP Commissioners Approve New Blue Catfish Regulation Source: Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks New harvest limits aim to balance fisheries and enhance angler opportunities. Commissioners with the Kansas Department...
Catfish Gear #80
Boss Kat Octopus Circle Hook BK11Z By Keith “Catfish” Sutton When you need one hook that does it all, consider Boss Kat’s versatile Octopus Circle. Boss Kat Octopus Circle Hook...
Channel Cats vs Blue Cats: Know the Difference by Capt. Richard Simms
Fisheries biologists say that color is sometimes the worst way to distinguish one fish species from another. For various reasons outlined below, there are times when even big channel catfish...
What’s New in Electronics 2024 Story and photos by Brad Wiegmann
Lowrance’s Eagle Eye was one of the new products released at ICAST. What’s New in Electronics 2024 Story and photos by Brad Wiegmann One year ago, most anglers couldn’t...
Anchoring or Drift Fishing: Which is Best for You? Story and photos by Terry Madewell
Big catfish are caught via drifting or by anchor-fishing tactics. Anchoring or Drift Fishing: Which is Best for You? Story and photos by Terry Madewell Catfish are caught in...
A Guide to Hiring a Catfish Guide Story and photos by Brad Durick
How could anyone not love a smile like this? Seeing reactions like this let’s you know it’s a great guide trip. A Guide to Hiring a Catfish Guide Story...
Finding Active Catfish Without Electronics By Brad Hierstetter
On this nautical chart, the author has identified several drop-offs from which he has consistently caught blue catfish within a stretch of Maryland’s Wicomico River. NOAA charts like this feature...
Catfishing’s Biggest Check! By Ron Presley Photos courtesy of MRM
Catfishing’s Biggest Check! By Ron Presley Photos courtesy of MRM The MRM event at Vicksburg produced the largest payout in tournament catfishing history, including a first-place check for $100,000. Qualifying...
