Yes, I Fish for Catfish!
By Dan Dannenmueller, Publisher
I’m frequently asked if I like fishing for catfish. Being a crappie fisherman, they wonder if I ever fish other species. The answer is a resounding yes!
I especially have a blast fishing my small lake, which is now loaded with big channel cats. It is very convenient and so peaceful. Since we purchased our property and lake five years ago, all the fish in the pond have grown substantially. We have some reaching 8 to 9 pounds.
Another question I am asked is if our pond catfish are as powerful and fun to catch as wild catfish in a lake or river. Again, a resounding yes! They have a lot of power in their take-offs when they realize they are hooked. I have broken several rigs on 10-pound line.
Big Blues and BBQs By Anietra Hamper
The Texas state-record blue catfish and previous world-record holder “Splash” caught at Lake Texoma is shown here in its home at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center where it lived until it died in 2005. (Courtesy of Texas Parks and Wildlife Department) Big Blues and BBQs By Anietra Hamper A north Texas road trip can […]
South Carolina Triple Threat for Catfish Story and photos by Terry Madewell
Guide Chris Simpson said the blue, flathead and channel catfish all thrive at Clarks Hill Lake. South Carolina Triple Threat for Catfish Story and photos by Terry Madewell If you’re looking for an excellent catfishing destination with plenty of diversity and the potential to yield an abundance of catfish action, cut a swath across […]
Old Reels, Channel Cats and a Bourbon Tour in Kentucky By Richard Hines
A guest views part of the display in the Capital City Museum in Frankfort, Kentucky. This museum has one of the largest collections of Kentucky or Frankfort reels in the nation. There are also lures and other items of interest to anglers of all ages. (Richard Hines photo) Old Reels, Channel Cats and a […]
Catfishing I-40 By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
There are many scenic spots to catfish along Interstate 40, including the fishing pier at Arkansas’ Lake Dardanelle State Park. (credit: Ark. Dept. of Parks & Tourism) Catfishing I-40 By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Roadside Whiskerfish Hotspots Across America I’ve logged thousands of miles on Interstate 40 over the years, traveling from its start near […]
Catfish Basics #178, Octopus vs. Circle Hooks Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Catfish Basics #178, Octopus vs. Circle Hooks Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton One of our readers, Dan Huckabee, reached out to us recently with a great question. It’s the type of inquiry that’s perfect to discuss in our monthly Catfish Basics column. QUESTION: I started fishing for cats using a Gamakatsu 5/0 circle […]
Young Angler Hooks New Flathead Record at Twin Buttes
Victor Garcia’s smile says it all. He’s proud to have caught this nice flathead, a possible junior record for Twin Buttes Reservoir. (courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife) Young Angler Hooks New Flathead Record at Twin Buttes Victor Garcia’s 12.25-pound catch tops previous junior mark by nearly seven pounds. A young catfish enthusiast from […]
Driftmaster Debuts Bold New Yellow Rod Holders By Keith “Catfish” Sutton-Catfish Gear #89
Driftmaster Rod Holders owner David Baynard announced that the company’s Pro Series Rod Holders will soon be available in a bright neon yellow color that’s favored by many catfish anglers. Driftmaster Debuts Bold New Yellow Rod Holders By Keith “Catfish” Sutton The recent CatfishNOW/CrappieNOW Media Camp in Millbrook, Alabama, served as a hub for […]
Catch Catfish, Get Paid
Catch Catfish, Get Paid Source: Environmental Justice Journalism Initiative It’s not every day catfish anglers get the chance to earn cold hard cash for doing what they love. But in Baltimore, Maryland, that’s exactly what’s happening thanks to a unique program called Reel Rewards. The initiative, run by the Environmental Justice Journalism Initiative (EJJI), […]
New York Has a New State-Record Channel Cat
Dylan Kampnich (left), of Dexter, New York caught and released this record-setting 37-pound, 9-ounce channel catfish in Lake Ontario’s Black River Bay marsh. The best part of the experience was having his best fishing buddy and son, Kaden (right), at his side when he reeled it in, said Kampnich. (credit: courtesy of Dylan Kampnich) New […]
Page From the Past: Iago and the Catfish
Page From the Past: Iago and the Catfish From “These Were Actors” In the golden age of traveling stage shows, few families balanced the art of performance and the passion for fishing quite like the Chapmans. Born with both theatrical flair and a knack for wetting a line, the Chapmans often found themselves juggling […]
CFN How-to Video—Keeping Catalpa Worms for Catfish Bait
Catalpa worms, caterpillars of catalpa sphinx moths, are prized by anglers for catfish bait. In this month’s video, Captain David Magness of Hernando, Mississippi, tells how to harvest and preserve these insect larvae so you can use them to entice a bite from your next big whiskerfish.
