Techniques

Those of you learning the basics of catfishing would do well to look back at the tactics shared by the anglers of yesteryear. As we embrace modern techniques and technology,...

Wise catfish anglers practice restrictive harvest, releasing large fish (like the flathead on the left) to be caught another day and keeping smaller, more abundant fish (like the one on...

Terry Madewell, a frequent contributor to CatfishNOW, had never used this particular light-tackle technique for catfish. But he and his daughter Melissa got an excellent taste of how it works...

Catching table-grade fish in hot weather can produce fun fishing and great eating.   Catfish for the Table By Terry Madewell Downsizing tackle and baits makes hooking more catfish likely...

Cat Matt Jones’ better half, Michelle Jones, shows off a big beautiful flathead caught during daytime hours.     Ahhhh, the flathead catfish—big, strong and a stone-cold killer. Most anglers...

Catching flathead catfish out of her kayak always brings a smile to Mary Kay Myers’ face.     Kayaking for Kansas Cats By Brent Frazee Kayak angler Mary Kay Myers...

Her catfishing knowledge and skill are off-the-chart good, but Shannon Sellers’ best attribute as first mate may be her people skills.     Shannon Sellers: The Catfishing Guide’s Ideal First...