Techniques
CFN How-to Video with Keith “Catfish” Sutton
CFN How-to Video—Understanding Catfish Senses (Part 1, Whiskers and the Sense of Taste) If you want to catch more catfish, it’s important to understand how these sportfish use their keen...
Catfish Basics #173, Dragging Baits with Chad Mayfield
Catfish Basics #173, Dragging Baits with Chad Mayfield Dragging baits is one of my favorite methods of fishing, and I don’t really change anything no matter what season it is....
Popsicle Pond Cats by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Many catfish fans confine their fishing activity to warm months, but it’s easy to load a stringer with good-eating channel cats when fishing farm ponds on cold winter days. ...
Should I Hire a Guide? by Brad Durick
Twin brothers, Terry and Larry, with a matched double. Terry was given a guided catfish trip for his retirement. Should I Hire a Guide? by Brad Durick There are...
Cool Cats By Brent Frazee
Joe Bragg’s guide clients, even families with young ones, learn that blue catfish will bite in the cold of winter. Photo courtesy of Joe Bragg. Cool Cats By Brent Frazee...
Cattin’ Around the Tennessee River By Terry Madewell
Jackson and Mike Mitchell with part of a tournament-winning catch of 3 catfish weighing 171 pounds on Wilson Lake. Photos courtesy of Mike and Jackson Mitchell Cattin’ Around the Tennessee...
CFN How-to Video with Michael Haney and Rodney Crimm
Mississippi catfish pros Michael Haney and Rodney Crimm share some information about one of their favorite catfishing tools: the Millennium Marine Sidekick Fishing Double Seat, which allows two fishermen to...
Are We Scaring New Anglers Away? Story and photos by Brad Durick
This young man caught this fish in 2022 and has visited the author every year since, excited to fight another big catfish and enjoy the great sport of catfishing. ...
Great Baits for Winter Catfishing Story and photos by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
A big chunk of fresh skipjack herring or shad is hard to beat for winter catfish bait. Great Baits for Winter Catfishing Story and photos by Keith “Catfish” Sutton...
Stump Jumpin’ for Winter Cats Story and photos by Terry Madewell
When guide Kyle Austin sets up on the right spot, fast action is the norm for the Stump Jumpin’ tactic. Stump Jumpin’ for Winter Cats Story and photos by...
