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King Kat Decatur, AL was a windblown event in 2016. Anglers from 12 states competed in the weekend competition that saw mild temperatures in the low 60’s, but 20 to...

Anticipation is growing for Catfish Conference 2017. The event is set in a bigger venue because of the enormous success of the inaugural event in 2016. This year it is...

        Big fish, cold, nasty weather, old friends, new friends and friendly competition characterized the popular Winter Blues on Wheeler catfish tournament (WBW). The 3rd annual WBW,...

    Plenty of catfish anglers are keeping an eye on Facebook and noting the numerous big fish being caught on Wheeler Lake in Alabama. The ones that are catching...

  My Facebook Memory this morning was a link to an article I wrote last year when I learned of the Catfish Conference. It was published on my Examiner.com page....

  I try each year to offer some Christmas shopping suggestions. I started this year by asking myself what I would like to have for Christmas. The first thing that...

The Toy Rod Catfish Tournament – A Model for Others A guest editorial by Tammy Wilson Once a year, a secret society of anglers convene on the banks of the St....

I have always had good luck using chicken livers for catfish bait. If you’ve ever used them, you know the challenge of keeping the tender bloody mass on your hook....

Two years ago the Hold’em Hook Catfish Trail was started by Steve Dobbs. “I started the trail on Wheeler Lake,” said Dobbs. “I host monthly events for anyone who wants...

For experienced powerboat operators, there is an automatic mental thought process that guides them as they approach the dock to tie up. They may be stopping for supplies, fueling up,...