Techniques
Flathead Baits
Catching flatheads consistently requires the right bait placed precisely on target. Flathead Catfish Bait Strategy By Terry Madewell Deploying the right bait, in the right size, is only part of...
CFN How to Video with David Magness — On the Fish Finder: Asian Carp or Catfish?
Do you fish in an area where it’s hard to determine if those signatures on your fish finder’s down scan are catfish or Asian carp? Capt. David Magness of Cat’N...
Catfish Basics #153—Good Old-Fashioned Worm Fishing with Chuck Long
There is something special about putting a worm on a hook and casting it in the water. It takes many fishermen back to their earliest memories of fishing with Dad...
Spring Rains
When fishing floodwaters for flatheads, bank fishermen often find themselves battling big catfish in extremely shallow water. Floodwater Flatheads by Keith “Catfish” Sutton When heavy spring rains cause...
Fast-Water Channel Cat Strategies
The author’s son Braden holding a very early spring channel catfish. If you notice behind him, the river is full to the top of the cut bank, and plant life...
Try Shallow Water for Spring Cats
Professional catfishing guide and tournament angler Scott Peavy says moving water creates ideal opportunities to catch fat cats in skinny water. Fat Cats in Skinny Water by Terry...
CFN How to Video with Keith “Catfish” Sutton — Keep the Barb of Your Hook Exposed
Many anglers try to bury their hook in bait, thinking the fish might somehow recognize it and refuse to bite. Fish aren't smart enough to recognize hooks, however. It's best...
Tips for Fishing with Youngsters
A day spent catfishing can put a smile on any kid’s face but only if the grownups involved know a few tricks to make each outing fun and exciting. ...
Catfish Basics #152—Mississippi River Blues with James Patterson
During cold-water periods on the Mississippi River, I like to target big blue cats in deep holes adjacent to shorter, older wing dikes beneath the water’s surface. These structures are...
Electronics by Wiegmann
The new Lowrance Pro is capable of doing two simultaneous views at the same time on the same unit. Next Generation of Marine Electronics Unveiled by Brad Wiegmann Monitor...
