Techniques
Why Smart Anglers Let Big Cats Swim Away
Moments before freedom: a trophy channel cat is cradled above the current, gills pumping, as the angler practices the kind of careful release that ensures this old warrior will be...
Improving Your Success by Fishing Wood Structure in Rivers
Trophy catfish like this one being held by Captain David Magness of Cat’n Aroun’ Guide Service are easier to catch when you find the proper structure those fish live in...
How science and strategy are driving the development of trophy catfish fisheries in Ohio
An Ohio DNR employee stocks blue catfish at Seneca Lake. Photo by Josh Zielinski The Science Behind Trophy Catfish Fisheries By Anietra Hamper Ohio is leveraging science and strategy...
CFN How-to Video with Joey Pounders—Reading the Water Sans Sonar
CFN How-to Video with Joey Pounders—Reading the Water Sans Sonar Using modern sonar units to pinpoint and return to prime catfishing spots helps us improve our catch rate. But as...
Understanding Flatheads By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Flathead catfish: more muscle, more mystery. This underwater brute isn’t like your average blue or channel cat. Read how to hook your first flathead the right way in our latest...
Post-Spawn Flatheads By Rodney Crimm
Catching trophy catfish like this one being held by Josh Brown of Backwoods Catfishing Guide Service can be done if you pay attention to a few details pertaining to where...
Flatheads Around the Clock Story and photos by Terry Madewell
Big flatheads like this will stack up along ledges and points where ample forage is located. Flatheads Around the Clock Story and photos by Terry Madewell The flathead bite is...
CFN How-to Video with Tiffany Reed-Lawrence—Dear Women Anglers: Just Have Fun!
CFN How-to Video with Tiffany Reed-Lawrence—Dear Women Anglers: Just Have Fun! B’n’M pro staff angler Tiffany Reed-Lawrence from Moraine, Ohio approaches catfishing with one thing in mind: having fun. Whether...
Catfish Basics #179, Shine on the Shoreline Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Bank fishing for catfish is simple, affordable and confidence-building, especially for women just getting started. With basic gear and a little know-how, skills develop quickly. Photo by Kody Lucas Catfish...
Catfishing with Women: It’s Seriously Fun Story and photos by Terry Madewell
Capt. Barbara “Mouse” Witherell said, “Smile! It's fun to just be catfishing and fun to catch them!” Catfishing with Women: It's Seriously Fun Story and photos by Terry Madewell Catfishing...
