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Where Did Catfish Come From?
Anietra Hamper and paleontologist Jean-Pierre Cavigelli and Tyler Greenfield, Tate Geological Museum Collections Assistant, searching for fossils on Casper Mountain. (Submitted Photo) Fish Finds: Uncovering the Origins of the Catfish Family Tree by Anietra Hamper How evolutionary biologists are using nearly 50-million-year-old fossils for insight into the origins and evolution of catfish. Staring […]
Three Degrees of Structure
by Ron Presley Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard may not be as bare as it seems. Did you ever feel like you were fishing in Old Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard? The fishing hole just seemed to be bare? You had great expectation of finding a fish but reality set in and it was only a wish. Actually, you […]
Catfish Gear #026 — SeaArk Boats
ProCat 240 Described by some as the Cadillac of catfish boats, SeaArk Boats have set the pace for catfish anglers everywhere. They have nearly 30 years of experience in boat building and it shows. SeaArk has a slogan, “Built for a lifetime,” and they live up to it. Their heavy-duty aluminum boats are the choice […]
Winter Whiskers: Cold Water Fishing Means Tickling a Catfish’s Whiskers
This nice January blue was caught by Will Temme’s son, Hunter when he was 7. The 65-pounder came from a warm water discharge while anchored on the Ohio River. (Contributed photo) by John N. Felsher Successful cold weather fishing requires proper bait placement and patience. Wisps of fog rose from the frosty water as […]
Why We Catfish A Guest Editorial by Jenny “Queen of the Cumberland” Simpson
It was a blue catfish that first got Jenny Simpson hooked on trophy cats. This photo is one of many she has caught since. Editor’s Note: Thirty-one-year-old Jenny Simpson was hooked on fishing early in her life. But it wasn’t until her husband took her trophy catfishing that she developed a true passion for […]