Catfish NOW – March 2021 Updated

Chart Depth vs Actual Depth - Robin East, B’n’M Poles After catching fish at a particular depth, many anglers go in search of similar areas with the same depth. Robin East warns anglers to adjust for the depth where you marked fish and the depth your chart indicates. The chart was likely mapped at full [...]

CFN How to Video for March 2021 Brian “Bone Collector” Mayo advises anglers to adapt to the warming weather of March and its impact on the shad. Look for shallower water but don’t overlook the close-by holes, you might be surprised. View the video for Brian’s March tips.

This nighttime beauty is one of the reasons that Severns supports selective harvest. He believes that fish like this should always be returned to the water.   Flathead Conservation with Keith Severns by Ron Presley Practicing selective harvest can help stop the declining numbers of big flatheads. Observations by many flathead anglers suggest that the […]

Reed is shown here with his personal best 78-pound blue. He caught it while fishing with one of his mentors, Jason Bridges.   Take Only What You Need by Wayne Reed Growing up and currently living close to the Tennessee River near Decatur Alabama is one of my life’s blessings. Beginning in a plywood boat, […]

Josh Brown’s catfishing adventure started out chasing channel cats. It developed into a guide business where he shares his knowledge and skills to help his clients catch big cats.    Chasing the Dream by Ron Presley It all started with channel cats but ended in a search for a state record blue cat and a […]

TTI Blakemore’s Boss Kat Hooks   The newly released Boss Kat hooks are making their way into catfishermen’s tackleboxes for a variety of reasons. They are made by Daiichi and enjoy the same quality production process and dependability that anglers have respect for years. They also offer a variety of styles to meet any angler’s […]

You Can’t Fish Too Shallow with Spencer Hodges, Purrfect Kitty Guide Service   Spencer Hodges is a southern angler and fishing guide. He is known for his ability to catch trophy catfish. He relies heavily on years of experience to lead him and his clients to that next trophy fish. His strategy includes seeking out […]

Keep it Simple for Channels with Bill Ladlee Keep it simple and use the right tackle when targeting channel cats. There is no need to make it complicated. No concoctions of ingredients all mashed into a ball. No chicken livers or hotdogs soaked in Kool-Aid. I start my terminal rig by sliding a 3-ounce no […]

Kevin Davis of Blacks Camp on South Carolina’s Santee Cooper lakes likes to work shallow on warm early-spring afternoons.   The Shallow Bite on Santee Cooper by Jeff Samsel Sunny early-spring days draw catfish surprisingly shallow to feed. Learn to capitalize on this behavior for fun early-season action. “We’re going shallow this afternoon,” Kevin Davis […]

In the spring of 2019, floodwaters covered millions of acres adjacent big rivers in the Midwest, High Plains and South. The high water caused millions of dollars in damage, but for catfish, the floods brought a bounty of food. (Keith Sutton Photo)   Catching Catfish When Big Rivers Flood by Keith “Catfish” Sutton Don’t let […]

Severns is shown here admiring the catch of the day. A nice flattie caught on an artificial presentation. (Keith Severns Photo)   Tips for Catching Flatheads from Float Tubes Part 1 by Ron Presley Using artificial baits for flatheads adds a challenge to catching them.   Note: Keith Severns has a passion for flatheads. That […]