Techniques
Don’t Forget the Dip Bait Story and photos by Jeffrey Miller
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...
CFN How-to Video with Keith “Catfish” Sutton
CFN How-to Video—Understanding Catfish Senses (Part 4, Hearing) In this, the last of our four-part series on catfish senses, CatfishNOW editor Keith Sutton describes how catfish use their extraordinary sense...
Catfish Basics #176, A Few Facts About Hooks for Catfishing Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
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
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...
Rodeo Time Story & photos by Richard Hines
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...
Following Family Tradition by Brent Frazee
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...
Continuing the Legacy By Terry Madewell
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...
CFN How-to Video with Keith “Catfish” Sutton
CFN How-to Video—Understanding Catfish Senses (Part 3, Eyesight) In the last two issues, we learned about the catfish’s incredible senses of taste and smell. Now, listen as CatfishNOW editor Keith...
Catfish Basics #175, Weather Effects Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Catfish Basics #175, Weather Effects Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton Stormy weather can make catfishing unpredictable. One day, the fish are biting like crazy—on the next, they won’t...
Monster Cats on the Big Muddy By Mike Giles
Capt. Bob Crosby (right) poses for a photo with a client—Mose Weary of Collins, Mississippi— holding a dandy Mississippi River blue cat. Fish this size are common in the waters...
