Techniques

Old-school stinkbait meets big whiskers: Asafoetida, the legendary “devil’s dung,” might just be the smelliest (and most effective) catfish bait you've never tried. The Stink That Brings the Bite Story...

Fast action in prespawn conditions is typical; Rodger Taylor fights a fat blue as Don Hardy hefts one he just boated.   Prespawn Catfish Tactics Story and Photos by Terry...

Aaron and Vivian Hurley learned firsthand that the sometimes-swift tailwater areas below Tennessee River dams can be outstanding locations to target big blue catfish.   Tailwater Catfishing A-to-Z Story and...

The author’s daughter Maia likes fishing dip bait, as she doesn’t have to cut up bloody bait. The circle hook makes it easy to hook the cats.   Don’t Forget...

Catfish Basics #176, A Few Facts About Hooks for Catfishing Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton   There are two primary considerations when selecting a hook for catfishing—size and...

5 Top Natural Baits for April Catfish Story and photos by Keith “Catfish” Sutton You’ll coax more catfish to bite if you try these live-bait tips this spring. You can...

Many civic groups and conservation organizations sponsor kids fishing derbies each year. Here, a member of the Quail Forever chapter in Bowling Green, Kentucky nets a channel cat for one...

Fishing the South Fork of the Solomon River in Kansas is a family tradition for Olin Hyde and his grandsons Owen (center) and Eli (left).   Following Family Tradition by...

Family fishing isn't about catching big fish; but it's great when it happens, enhancing memories and promoting the tradition. (Photo by Terry Madewell)   Continuing the Legacy By Terry Madewell...