Catfishing in the Sunshine State of Florida
Most would never think about catfishing in Florida with all the other species of fish to target. Recently, Sue and I traveled to fish a crappie tournament on the St. Johns River near Deland, Florida. We not only caught some beautiful, slab black crappie, but also some great catfish.
We were spider scoping for crappie using jigs and some live bait. The crappie were on the move to their spawning destinations, and they were not alone. Many species were on the move, especially some catfish that love to partake in the smorgasbord of fish eggs.
An Unforgettable Adventure on the Essequibo River in Guyana
Anietra Hamper holding a redtail catfish caught in the morning hours on the Essequibo River. Destination Fishing in Guyana: Eyeing the Monster by Anietra Hamper Chasing giant catfish in the remote waters of the Essequibo River Everything in the Guyanese jungle is bigger: the buzzing bees that cut your hair instead of […]
Catfishing at Santee Cooper
Channel, blue, white and flathead catfish can be caught in Lake Moultrie and Lake Marion in the Santee Cooper lake system. Catfish Dream Destination: South Carolina’s Santee Cooper Lakes by Thomas J. Burrell Why this South Carolina lake system should be your next catfishing destination. If you’re a catfish angler looking for a new […]
Catching Catfish in Mexico
Keith Sutton and his Mexican fishing friends Marcelino and Juan with a mess of catfish caught in Lake Dominguez. South-of-the-Border Catfish by Keith “Catfish” Sutton So, you’ve never heard of anyone fishing for catfish in Mexico? That’s one of the things that can turn a trip south of the border into the adventure of [...]
Electronics by Wiegmann
The new Lowrance Pro is capable of doing two simultaneous views at the same time on the same unit. Next Generation of Marine Electronics Unveiled by Brad Wiegmann Monitor multiple views at the same time with the new Scout+Forward View, Scout Wide and 180 View. Marine electronics continues to grow by leaps and bounds. [...]
Catfish Basics #152—Mississippi River Blues with James Patterson
During cold-water periods on the Mississippi River, I like to target big blue cats in deep holes adjacent to shorter, older wing dikes beneath the water’s surface. These structures are subtle and can be harder to find than the huge, clearly visible rock dikes many people like to fish, including myself. A good depthfinder is […]
Tips for Fishing with Youngsters
A day spent catfishing can put a smile on any kid’s face but only if the grownups involved know a few tricks to make each outing fun and exciting. Catfish Kids: How to Start Little Kids in Fishing by Brad Durick When fishing with kids, you need to think like a kid. Ask yourself: […]
Catfish Gear #61
Off Shore Tackle COO Nick Deshano caught this nice blue cat on Alabama’s Wheeler Lake while dragging baits with the OR37 SST Pro Mag Planer. Off Shore Tackle’s OR37 SST Pro Mag Planer A Big Board for Big Cats Sometimes bigger is better. When you want to pull heavy baits for big catfish, Off […]
Survey Finds Plenty of Trophy Channel Cats Still Swimming in the Red River
The Red River on the border of North Dakota and Minnesota is well known for producing monster channel cats like this, many of which weigh 20 to 30 pounds or more. Red River Channel Cat Population Remains Healthy by Keith Sutton The Red River may be home to more monster channel cats than anywhere […]
Bioengineers Producing New Disease-Resistant Catfish
When we talk about bioengineering new and better fish, it’s easy to let our imaginations run wild. Wouldn’t you like to catch a GatorCat? Alligator/Catfish Hybrids: Coming to a Pond Near You? by Keith “Catfish” Sutton It sounds like science fiction but it’s not. Remember corny kids’ jokes like these? What do you […]
Fishing with Father Leads to Love of Catfishing
Sarah Zimmerman may be petite, but she’s always ready to tussle with a big catfish. Why We Catfish: A Visit with Iowa Angler Sarah Zimmerman by Brad Durick A young female angler shares the reasons she loves catfishing with fishing guide and writer Brad Durick. I first met Sarah in 2015 when she […]
CFN How to Video with Keith “Catfish” Sutton — Keep the Barb of Your Hook Exposed
Many anglers try to bury their hook in bait, thinking the fish might somehow recognize it and refuse to bite. Fish aren’t smart enough to recognize hooks, however. It’s best to always leave the hook barb exposed for quicker, deeper hook sets. In this video, Keith Sutton shows how it should be done.
