Building a Bigger, Better Magazine
by Dan Dannenmueller, Publisher
It is hard to believe that another year is almost in the books. It seems as I get older and fill up my calendar with all the fishing related things I do, time just evaporates. As it pertains to the CatfishNOW virtual world, the team and you, the reader/watcher, have seen an explosion of quick and easy content this year. The result, our reach to more of you has doubled over the last year.
Expanding our content and its availability for both the fisher person and the industry sponsor is a win-win. We doubled our social media team, increased our channels, and analyzed and targeted feature articles, videos and reels to teach everyone on the move in their daily lives. We applied the K. I. S. (Keep It Simple) approach. We bridged products to techniques that anyone can use, especially for the recreational angler.
Carolina Destinations for Blue-Ribbon Winter Catfishing By Terry Madewell
Guide Rodger Taylor said the Catawba Chain of catfish are fat because of the excellent shad forage base in the lakes. Carolina Destinations for Blue-Ribbon Winter Catfishing By Terry Madewell Three lakes on the lower end of the Catawba River—Wylie, Wateree and Fishing Creek—offer excellent catfishing for blue, flathead and channel catfish from […]
Get the Wintertime Blues by Capt. Richard Simms
(l-r) Capt. Todd Arganti and Capt. Denny Sharrone are walleye-fishing guides on Lake Erie, so obviously they are not afraid of a little cold weather. They occasionally find their way south to fish the Tennessee River, landing this respectable blue catfish double on January 22. Get the Wintertime Blues by Capt. Richard Simms […]
Trolling for Catfish Year-Round By Alan Clemons
Trolling works great for putting some dandy catfish in the boat—winter, spring, summer and fall. (Photo by Keith Sutton) Trolling for Catfish Year-Round By Alan Clemons Regardless of the season, you can catch more catfish if you use some of the simple tactics presented here. My slip float bobbed once, twice and then […]
Electronics by Wiegmann
Anglers can select preset combos from the home page or quick select with the multi-function key pad 1-4. Maximizing Your View by Brad Wiegmann Take control of your preset combos by making your own customized sonar/charting panel. On a recent fishing trip, I had the pleasure of fishing with a guide who had […]
Catfish Basics #162—with Marshall Hughey
Catfish Basics #162—with Marshall Hughey With the cooler months upon us, I start looking for shallow-water flats adjacent to deeper-water channels or holes. When the water temperature starts dropping, catfish will hold along these areas, using the deeper water for warmth during the nighttime and ambush points to feed during the daytime when the shallow […]
Catfish Gear #71
Catch the Fever’s Yellow Hellcat Rod By Keith “Catfish” Sutton You won’t have any problems seeing bites when using these new durable beauties. The Yellow Hellcat is the newest color in Catch the Fever’s Hellcat rod lineup. These rods are incredibly bright. How does that help fishermen? With a black light at night, these rods [...]
Making Memories: Tips for Catfishing Adventures With Kids By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Done right, catfishing can be a fun and memorable experience for the whole family. (credit: courtesy of G3 Boats) Making Memories: Tips for Catfishing Adventures With Kids By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Dive into the world of family fun and fishing with these expert tips for unforgettable catfishing experiences alongside your children. Introducing […]
Report Delaware River Blue Cats & Drum
Report Delaware River Blue Cats & Drum Source: Pennsylvania Fishing and Boating Commission The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is alerting anglers that two species of fish that are non-native to the lower Delaware River basin, blue catfish and freshwater drum, are being detected in increasing numbers within those waters. Blue catfish have […]
ACA Debuts Live One-on-One Catfish Challenge Broadcast
ACA Debuts Live One-on-One Catfish Challenge Broadcast Source: American Catfishing Association Thousands of viewers watched live as catfishing experts Alex Nagy and Bryan St. Ama battled it out on the water. It started out as a concept among friends and quickly grew into one of the most exciting social media broadcasts the sport of […]
Why We Catfish By Capt. Richard Simms
Capt. Richard Simms (the author) with his first-ever 30-pound blue catfish caught August 28, 2004, under the tutelage of his friend, Doug Williams. Why We Catfish By Capt. Richard Simms When I was a kid, my father’s employer owned lake property reserved exclusively for the use of employees. During the summer, we spent […]
CFN How-to Video with Joey Pounders
CFN How-to Video with Joey Pounders Wishing someone could teach you how to throw a cast net? In this video, B’n’M Pro Staffer Joey Pounders shares some great tips that can help you learn the right way to throw a cast net for catching shad and other baitfish.
