Techniques

Catfish have excellent senses of sight and smell, their whiskers and skin are covered with sensitive taste buds, and while they have no external ears, specialized body structures allow them...

Lack of a boat shouldn’t hinder your catfishing efforts too much. With the right tackle and tactics, you can fish from the bank and still expect to catch plenty of...

Sonny Russell displays a fish he caught in the rocks at Okatibbee’s Upper Lake Causeway. Small eating-size cats like this comprise most of the catch for anglers fishing the riprap...

Chris Hartmann had his hands full when he landed this big blue cat from his kayak on Milford Lake in northeast Kansas. (courtesy of Chris Hartmann)   Small Boat, Big...

The author’s kayak catfishing setup is a Nucanoe Unlimited rigged with a trolling motor, depthfinder and safety flag. Kayak Catfishing: Big Water vs. Skinny Water Story and photos by Wes...

Capt. David Magness of Hernando, Mississippi hoists a fat Mississippi River blue cat into the boat. He caught it using basic spring fishing techniques. (credit: Keith Sutton) Catfish Basics #165—with...

B ‘n’ M Pro Staff team Michael Haney (left) and Rodney Crimm display a catfish Haney caught on Grenada Lake while pulling planer boards through submerged timber.   Catfish Bonanza:...

Dave Bergman holds a bullhead catfish that he caught on a fly rod.   Catfishing on the Fly by Anietra Hamper Enjoy some new rod-bending opportunities in springtime waters.  ...

Being a catfish guide has many rewards. Seeing big smiles on your clients’ faces is one of the best.   So, You Want to Be a Catfish Guide by Brad...