Techniques
Anchoring or Drift Fishing: Which is Best for You? Story and photos by Terry Madewell
Big catfish are caught via drifting or by anchor-fishing tactics. Anchoring or Drift Fishing: Which is Best for You? Story and photos by Terry Madewell Catfish are caught in...
A Guide to Hiring a Catfish Guide Story and photos by Brad Durick
How could anyone not love a smile like this? Seeing reactions like this let’s you know it’s a great guide trip. A Guide to Hiring a Catfish Guide Story...
Finding Active Catfish Without Electronics By Brad Hierstetter
On this nautical chart, the author has identified several drop-offs from which he has consistently caught blue catfish within a stretch of Maryland’s Wicomico River. NOAA charts like this feature...
CFN How-to Video with Capt. David Magness
When you’re hoping to catch some small catfish for dinner, few baits work better than chicken liver. Keeping liver on a hook can be tough, though. This soft bait has...
Catfish Basics #169—Getting to Know Channel Catfish by Keith Sutton
Channel cats are the most numerous, most popular and most widespread species of catfish in the United States. More than 12 million Americans fish for these hard-fighting, good-eating sportfish every...
What’s New for Catfish Anglers in 2024? Story and photos by: Joe Jellison, Fishing Guide, Scenic City Fishing Charters
What’s New for Catfish Anglers in 2024? Story and photos by: Joe Jellison, Fishing Guide, Scenic City Fishing Charters Here’s a sneak peak at the best new catfish gear from...
Channel Catfish Tactics: Breaking Down New Water Story and photos by Brad Durick
Amber, a client of the author, holding a large channel catfish in new waters during a fairly aggressive time. This fish was caught on an outside bend in the ON...
The Dog (And Cat) Days of Summer By Brent Frazee
Summer drift fishing produces big smiles for fishermen such as Don Coffee. (courtesy of Don Coffee) The Dog (And Cat) Days of Summer By Brent Frazee Drift fishing the...
Stinkbaits for Channel Catfish Story and photos by Terry Madewell
Professional guide Chris Simpson has used stinkbaits effectively for many years on multiple lakes. Stinkbaits for Channel Catfish Story and photos by Terry Madewell Channel catfish can be caught...
Can 84-Pound Maryland Record Be Topped?
Ed Jones, right, poses with his son, a friend and a charter guide while holding the Maryland state-record blue catfish in 2012. (Courtesy of Maryland DNR) Can 84-Pound Maryland...
