Sept 2026
River Rumors: Three Generations, One Record Catfish
Tyler Harmon and his 4-year-old son, Walker, pose with the 72.75-pound blue catfish that set a new West Virginia catch-and-release state record on the Ohio River. For three generations of...
Catfish Conservation: Black Blotches on Bullheads: Should Catfish Anglers Be Concerned?
About a third of brown bullhead catfish in Lake Memphremagog, which spans the Quebec-Vermont border, have black spots and lumps. A new study shows these are a kind of contagious...
Catfish Gear: Driftmaster No-Drill Rod Holders
Catfish Gear: Driftmaster No-Drill Rod Holders By Keith “Catfish” Sutton When you're chasing big catfish, good rod holders aren't just convenient accessories. They're an important part of the fishing...
Catfish Basics: Bankfishing Tips
Catfish Basics: Bankfishing Tips Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton Bankfishing is one of the simplest and most accessible ways to catch catfish. You don't need an expensive boat...
Rigging a Catfish Boat
The author’s Kingfisher guide boat on the water and working. Durick runs eight rods at a time for customers, with everything in it’s place to facilitate efficient fishing. Rigging...
Technology for Finding and Catching Trophy Catfish
Today’s electronics give catfish anglers an unprecedented look at underwater structure and fish. But as experienced anglers know, the real test comes when that technology helps put a catfish in...
What’s Hot from ICAST 2026
What’s Hot from ICAST 2026 By Capt. Richard Simms The annual show of the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, wrapped up July in Orlando, Florida....
