Kyle Austin said catfish and bass share many qualities, and fishing for both species makes him a better fisherman.   Use Bass Tactics to Catch More Catfish Story and photos by Terry Madewell Catfish and black bass share striking similarities in their behavior and habitat preferences. Understanding and respecting these common traits can significantly enhance […]

Michael Haney displays a blue cat caught on planer boards at Ross Barnett Lake in Mississippi. Photo by Brent Frazee   Planer Board Blues By Brent Frazee Planer boards are effective tools when trolling for roaming fish. Rodney Crimm and Michael Haney seldom sit still when they are chasing big blue cats on the Tennessee […]

Long-time guide customer Rod showed up for his annual trip in 2024 to find fast-dropping water after a high-water event. The fish were where they were supposed to be, but the timer told Rod and his guide, Brad Durick, that they had to sit on them at least one hour before they would take the […]

These kids are learning how to fish in the Alabama Nature Center’s catfish pond during a school field trip. Alabama Wildlife Federation Story and photos by Anietra Hamper Keeping Our Fishing and Hunting Heritage Alive. The heritage of Elmore County in central Alabama is rooted in fishing and hunting, and it is as central today […]

Keeping your catch alive or on ice until you’re ready to clean it provides more flavorful fillets, steaks or nuggets for the dinner table.   Handling and Keeping Small Catfish for the Table By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Before you ever make a cast, it’s worth deciding whether you plan to eat any of the catfish […]

The Moonbeam shines where the action is: on the water after dark. B’n’M’s new Moonbeam Catfish Rods By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Across the country, more catfish anglers are hitting the water after dark, and rod makers are taking notice. B’n’M Poles has teamed up with Mossy Oak to release their new Moonbeam catfish rods, a […]

Nebraska catfish anglers should be able to catch more whiskerfish thanks to recent stockings by the state Game and Parks Commission. (courtesy of NGPC) Channel Catfish Stockings Boost Angling Opportunities Source: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission In late August and September, the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC) stocked more than 150,000 10-inch channel catfish […]

Jason Wise (right) of Bear with his Delaware state-record flathead. (courtesy of DNREC) Delaware’s First State-Record Flathead Certified Source: Delaware Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Control Delaware has its first official state-record flathead catfish, and it’s a lunker. Jason Wise of Bear pulled a 33-pound, 15.68-ounce flathead from Lums Pond on May 21, setting […]

As good with a fishing rod as he was with a camera, Ron Wong spent his final years sharing the joys of angling with everyone who would listen. His contributions to the world of angling will live on through the Ron Wong Legacy Foundation (RWLF). (Photo courtesy RWLF)   Ron Wong’s Legacy Lives On by […]

Selective harvest is a fishing method where anglers who want catfish to eat keep smaller, more numerous fish and release larger, more mature fish to help ensure a healthy, balanced population for the future. B’n’M pro staffers Rodney Crimm and Michael Haney better explain the concept in this video.