When fishing rivers, it’s important for catfish anglers to understand movement patterns of the fish they seek. Big blue cats like this Missouri River fish may migrate hundreds of miles...
Local Knowledge by Ron Presley Sometimes fishing success can come in your own backyard. The Alabama River is formed when the Coosa River and the Tallapoosa River merge in...
Line Selection for Bumping with Bob Crosby, Blue Cat Guide Service The further you bump out behind the boat the more line you have to let out and the more...
Hot Weather Catfish with Mick Petree Mickey Petree says his summer catfish are scattered and you have to cover water to find them. He target 15 to 20 feet of...
Warm Water Tips with John E. Orr, Cat River Anchors August fishing is characterized by warm water. This is a time when I like to encourage people to try different...
Find the Right Spot with David Woods August is a much anticipated time to catch some big blue cats. Local anglers especially, look forward to August as prime time to...
The Red River is known for its flooding. After a huge upstream rain event just two days earlier the river rose 12 feet. Adjustments had to be made. Bo and...
Blue Bank Resort head guide Billy Blakley shows why Reelfoot Lake should not be overlooked as a catfishing destination. (Jeff Samsel Photo, courtesy of Thill) Overlooked Catfish at Tennessee’s...
Always Prepare with Joni Taylor The sport of catfishing is amazing in the way it brings so many people together. Personally, I enjoy the sport for the quality time that...
“PAPA” with Joelina Long Huffman I use the phrase “PAPA” to remind me of a few simple things that help me put fish in the boat. It is a little...
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