Techniques
CFN How-to Video with David Magness—Flathead & Blue Cat ID
Capt. David Magness of Cat’n Aroun’ Guide Service shares his extensive knowledge of catfish again this month as he explains the key visual differences between flathead and blue catfish and...
Ice-Out Cats Are Biting!
Cold air, hot bite. Ice-out channel cats move shallow and start feeding fast in early spring. Ice-Out Cats Are Biting! Source: Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources The Iowa Dept....
Catfish Basics: Best Beginner Catfish Baits (And How to Use Them) By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Prepared stinkbaits and doughbaits offer an easy, effective way for beginners to target catfish using simple gear and straightforward techniques. Catfish Basics: Best Beginner Catfish Baits (And How to...
CFN How-to Video with David Magness—A Quick Way to Fillet a Catfish
Capt. David Magness with Cat’n Aroun’ Guide Service shows a quick and easy way to get beautiful pieces of boneless meat from the eating-size catfish you catch
Presidents’ Day Catfish By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
An extra day off and deep winter water produced this Presidents’ Day stringer of channel catfish for CatfishNOW editor Keith Sutton. Photo by Alex Hinson Presidents’ Day Catfish By...
Guntersville Headwaters = Trophy Flatheads by Richard Simms
Brittany and Bryan Sapp routinely travel from Pennsylvania to catfish with Scenic City Fishing Charters. On one of those trips, they targeted flatheads on the Guntersville headwaters with great success....
The Santee Cooper Lakes Story and photos by Terry Madewell
Excellent catfishing is available year-round on lakes Marion and Moultrie, but tactics change seasonally. The Santee Cooper Lakes Story and photos by Terry Madewell Catfishermen are optimists in the...
CFN How-to Video—Sinker Slides & Knot Protectors
Catfish guide Capt. David Magness breaks down two small pieces of terminal tackle that can make a big difference on the water: sinker slides and knot protectors. In this quick...
Cold-Water Catfishing Basics Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Channel and blue catfish stay active throughout winter. Savvy anglers who dress for cold weather and visit prime waters can expect to catch several even during the season’s coldest days....
Catfish Cover Works By Brent Frazee
An angler puts together a MossBack Fish Habitat tree before sinking it to attract gamefish. Photo courtesy of MossBack Fish Habitat Catfish Cover Works By Brent Frazee Mossback Fish...
