Changing of the Guard
It is with saddened hearts that we say goodbye to a super editor for our CatfishNOW ezine. Ron’s last edition is this one although he will continue to make contributions in his role of Senior Writer.
Ron has a true passion for educating novice fishermen on the best techniques and methods to use as they enjoy the sport with family or fish with passion for their personal best (PB) catfish. He has worked tirelessly at shows and tournaments to spread the message in the pages of CatfishNOW. He wrote and developed some of the best content I have seen for this wonderful sport.
Passing it Along
Catfish tournament pro Jay Gallop sharing his passion for catfishing with Kanon Moe at Jackson Lake Island along the Alabama River. Sharing Catfishing Experience by Jeff Samsel Combine three professional catfish anglers and an elite catfishing destination, and you get the perfect setting for learning. As we watched a 10-pound flathead catfish […]
Cattin’ With Grandkids
Little Avery didn’t want to hold the channel catfish she caught, but she wanted to be in the picture with grandpa. (Jenny Schiltz Photo) The Day My Little Granddaughter Became a Cat Angler by Brent Frazee Big is in the eyes of the beholder. And this one was big, my granddaughter said. […]
Fish Orlando’s Urban Ponds
Channel catfish catches bring on plenty of smiles at the MLK Jr Park Pond in Winter Park, FL. Getting Kids Hooked on Channel Cats in Orlando Urban Ponds by Debbie Hanson The Fish Orlando program provides hours of outdoor fun and numbers of channel catfish catches for young anglers. The simplicity and […]
Upgrading Your Boat’s Wiring System
Multiple sonar units on fishing boats require maximum power and heavy gauge wiring. (Brad Wiegmann Photo) Wiring for Power Hungry Electronics by Brad Wiegmann DIY anglers can purchase wiring bundles to replace faulty wiring on their vessels. The result is an easier installation and more reliable power for electronics. Like it or not, […]
Shallow Water Fishing – Chandler Highnote
When December rolls around I like to fish in shallow water. I find the bait moving into the shallow water because it warms up faster and the catfish follow. It is relatively simple fishing. I like to rig my B’n’M poles with a standard Carolina rig and bait with skipjack. I fish mostly with my […]
Be Patient and Have Fun – Natalee Sasse
It is not unusual for a boy to grow up learning to catfish from his dad. It is less common for a girl to do the same thing—or maybe not! Natalee Sasse is the perfect example of one young angler who has been fishing with her dad from an early age. She is the 8 […]
Lily’s First Fish
Hesitant at first, Lily is now ready to go fishing again. Each spring, CatfishNOW (CFN) and CrappieNOW (CN) conducts a writers’ camp to bring writers, anglers, and sponsors of the fishing industry together. The purpose of the event is to try out, review, and demonstrate various products that are important to the angling public. The […]
Driftmaster Rod Holders
Driftmaster — The Family Fishing Rod Holders Driftmaster Rod Holders are known for their strength and durability. That common knowledge makes them the choice of many trophy catfish hunters. With models available for all different fishing situations, Driftmaster products enjoy a reputation of excellence in quality, dependability, and service. “We design our products to […]
Boating Safely With Kids
Roy and Holly Sweat Harkness practice water safety beginning with life jackets on the kids. They are shown here with their sons on a fishing adventure. Hunter is 15 years old and Luke is 11. Teach Kids to be Safe on the Water As more young anglers hit the water to fish for […]
Why We Catfish: A Guest Editorial by Andy Williams
A Winning Combination by Andy Williams My daughter, Jay’Lynn Williams, has fought her way from birth as a 2.2-pound baby to an eight-year-old who loves to catfish. I am a small-town kinda’ guy. My hometown is a little ole place called Freelandville in Indiana. All we have here is a stoplight and a […]
How to Properly Fit PFD | Child PFD Requirements
When fishing and boating with kids on the boat there is nothing more important than their safety. The first matter of business to enhance that safety on the water is a correctly fitting life jacket. It should be noted that the proper fit is based on weight not age. In this video Sieneke Toering with […]
How to Rig a B’n’M Pole for Catfish Bait
The 2022 CrappieNOW/CatfishNOW Media Camp dedicated an afternoon to fishing with youth. The Wetumpka, Alabama event gave Marshall Hughey, tournament director of the Alabama Catfish Series, an opportunity to teach a young angler how to rig a B’n’M pole to catch some catfish bait. Matching the right equipment with the right rigging and the right […]
