What’s New With CatfishNOW?
During the latter half of 2021 and into 2022 a lot of changes occurred with CatfishNOW. We made many changes to serve you better.
First, in 2021 we expanded our social media exposure by adding a social media team to plan posts in multiple channels such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube. We want to share our ezine content to reach you almost every day. We have also expanded posts for our sponsors. By advertising with us they allow the ezine to be free to you the reader. We hope you will check out their products and services as they are important to the industry.
Destination Santee Cooper
McCall applied his winter tactics on Santee to tempt this nice blue. He loves fishing shallow water and the winter cats at Santee can be caught relatively shallow. Winter Tips from Santee Cooper by Ron Presley Unlike many bodies of water that require anglers to fish deep, Santee Cooper produces great catfishing in shallow […]
Outstanding fishing exists on the Cooper River
Lonnie East bundles up for the cold weather and hits the Cooper River in South Carolina for trophy blues like this. Catfishing on the Cooper River by Terry Madewell The Cooper River in South Carolina is located directly downstream from the Santee Cooper lakes and provides excellent winter catfishing for trophy blue and flathead […]
Destination Wetumpka, Alabama
The fallen tree in the background is the target for Rodney Crimm’s cut skipjack. Once a spot like this is proven effective it can be returned to in the future. Catfishing With the Family—Wetumpka, Alabama by Ron Wong Wetumpka, Alabama offers visiting anglers more than just fishing. There is plenty of activities for all […]
B’n’M How to Video with Mark Blauvelt—Downsize in Winter
Mark Blauvelt is the current record holder for West Virginia blue catfish at 59.74 pounds. In this video he delves into his experience with wintertime fishing with some cold water tips. He offers tips that range from rigging to presentation for anglers who want to catch more fish when the temperatures drop.
CFN How to Video with Chad Bailey—Slow Down in Winter
Chad Bailey (SizeMatters Fishing) recognizes that cold weather has an impact on fish behavior, even in his home state of Florida. He has some good advice for anglers when the temperatures drop, wherever you live. View the video for his cold water fishing tips that will help you put more fish in the boat during […]
Electronics by Wiegmann
Answers About Sonar Technology by Brad Wiegmann Sonar technology consists of traditional 2D sonar, CHIRP traditional sonar, scanning sonar, 3D sonar and phased array scanning sonar. Each one has advantages and disadvantages, but they are all commonly used by anglers to navigate and identify objects, wood, rock, bottom composition and fish. Today’s angler is […]
Catfish Basics #129—Winter Shad Kill by Chris Baldwin
One of my favorite bites of the year is fishing shallow water in February. I look for daytime high temperatures that are warmer than the water temperature for multiple days in a row. The result is a warming of the shallow water. Some of the shad tend to move up too soon because they are […]
Catfish Basics #130—Fish Deep by Michael Haney
When the air temperatures drop and the water temperature follows, our Mississippi catfish tend to move to deeper water. If the sun does come out with enough energy to warm the shallows a few degrees the fish can be found there. But in my experience, most of my February fish come from deep water. Generally, […]
Catfish Kids
Stevi McDonald—The “Fisher Girl” by Ron Presley Shay and Courtney McDonald make fishing a family affair which includes their daughter Stevi. Tournament fishing becomes a way of life for many families in the catfish community. Shay and Courtney McDonald are prime examples of parents that include their child in tournament fishing. They made […]
Catfish Gear #49
Mike Mitchell Trusts Boss Kat Hooks Boss Kat hooks are made by Daiichi and enjoy the same quality production process and dependability that anglers have respect for years. They offer a variety of styles to meet any angler’s specific needs. Boss Kat offers “J” hooks, circle hooks, super sharp extra heavy wire circles hooks, […]
Why We Catfish: A Guest Editorial by Brandon Sasser
Just Like Looking in a Mirror by Brandon Sasser Bonding over the love of the outdoors and the sport of catfishing produces memories for life. I was raised in a very small town known as Westville in Holmes County, Florida. If you can call it a “town?” It is more like a bunch of […]
