Techniques
Catfish Basics: Mountain Stream Catfish Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Catfish Basics: Mountain Stream Catfish Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton When most catfish anglers picture their next trip, they imagine muddy rivers, sprawling reservoirs and backwater holes...
Raised on the Water: Jill Bruce’s Lifelong Love of Catfishing
Jill Bruce said catfishing is special, but she loves fishing for all species of fish. Raised on the Water: Jill Bruce’s Lifelong Love of Catfishing Story and photos by...
CFN How-to Video with David Magness—Preparing Skipjacks for Bait
The number of ways an angler can prepare skipjacks for bait is almost endless. In this video, our resident bait expert, Capt. David Magness, walks viewers through proven techniques for...
Catfish Basics: The Bait Equation Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Freshly caught bait like this skipjack herring will often outfish frozen or commercial baits by a significant margin. Catfish Basics: The Bait Equation Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton...
From Fresh to Frozen: Winning the Catfish Bait Game Story and photos by Brad Durick
Chicken breast, Jell-o and garlic powder, a surprising bait combination that will often catch catfish, no just in a pinch but anytime other baits run short From Fresh to...
The Bait Stinks, But the Fishing Doesn’t By Brent Frazee Photos courtesy of Danny King
When Danny King (right) uses his stinkbait, there often are catfish headed for the frying pan. The Bait Stinks, But the Fishing Doesn’t By Brent Frazee Photos courtesy of Danny...
Does the Bait You Use Really Matter? Story and photos by Capt. Richard Simms
Like most catfishermen, Al Rogers often wonders whether or not using the right bait is the key to catching catfish, or whether the only thing that matters is putting any...
CFN How-to Video with Michael Haney—Fishing Riprap for Spring Cats
In May and June, catfish often gather on long stretches of riprap (rocks covering banks to aid erosion control) to gorge on shad, crawfish and other forage animals. B’n’M Poles...
Catfish Basics: Bank Fishing Smarter, Not Harder By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Success from the bank isn’t about waiting longer. It’s about fishing smarter. Cover water, watch your lines, and don’t be afraid to move. Catfish Basics: Bank Fishing Smarter, Not...
Catfishing The Yazoo River By Rodney Crimm
A highly effective tactic for catching catfish along the Yazoo River is positioning yourself upstream from wood structure like the two fishermen in this photo. Catfishing The Yazoo River...
