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Want to know more about some of the different types of circle hooks? Listen in as hook expert Ron Stallings talks about a few of the variations you might run across.

Capturing moments like this is highly motivating for a dedicated catfish guide. (Photo by Owen Koch)   Why We Catfish: Bonding Families, One Trip at a Time By Owen Koch “Oh my gosh, I’m so excited! I can’t wait to catch a fish!” the boy blurted out as he ran up to my boat, his […]

Brandi Holt with the 43-inch flathead catfish that broke her husband’s previous state record by an inch. (Photo courtesy of Idaho Fish & Game)   Record Holder Dethroned by His Wife Source: Idaho Fish & Game Friendly competition among outdoorsy couples can come in many ways, shapes and forms: who shot the biggest buck last […]

The Driftmaster Trophy Rod Holder combines stainless-steel strength with a smart release design—just lift and fight when a big cat hits. Available in 15°, 30° and 90° angles to match your setup.   Driftmaster’s New Trophy Rod Holder By Keith “Catfish” Sutton When big catfish hit hard, the last thing you want is to wrestle [...]

Kentucky Fish and Wildlife game wardens recently executed 10 search warrants as part of a seven-month investigation into the illegal commercial harvest and sale of catfish. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky DFWR)   Operation River Raid Source: Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources   On September 12, 2025, game wardens with the Kentucky Department of […]

A bent rod and tight line—sure signs of a hooked catfish. Keep steady pressure and let the rod do the work.   Hooked Up? Here’s What to Do Next!  Story and Photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton So, you’ve got a bite. Now what? When a catfish takes your bait, you might feel a sharp tug, […]

Jesse Lance cradles the Missouri River giant moments after the fight of a lifetime. His decision to release the fish reflects a growing commitment among trophy catfish anglers to catch, photograph, and release their biggest catches. (courtesy of Jesse Lance)   Kansas Angler Releases Potential World-Record Blue Cat By Keith “Catfish” Sutton On a cold, [...]

Coosa River Adventures offers overnight trips on the Tallapoosa River. The 51-mile trip consists of flat and swift-moving water. Bring your camping gear and spend the night on one of the numerous sand bars. Coosa River provides the shuttle to the put-in on the Tallapoosa River and take out is at historic Fort Toulouse. (Photo […]

David Magness often has his hands full after spending a day fishing for blue cats on the Mississippi River. (Photo courtesy of David Magness) Big River, Big Blue Cats By Brent Frazee David Magness’s fascination with the Mississippi River has changed little since he first fished it 45 years ago. He remembers fishing on a […]

Small waters such as ponds can provide excellent catfishing action if you know where to fish.   Big Catfish Lessons from Small Waters by Terry Madewell Small waters are often overlooked by catfish anglers because their limited size seems to convey limited resources. Granted, with trophy-sized fish swimming around in big water, the concept that […]

Jeff Miller holding a 29-inch Sheyanne River channel cat. Small-River Channel Cats by Brad Durick Photos courtesy of Jeff Miller Small rivers are all over the United States and often overlooked for great catfish action. For the past three or four decades, magazines that carry catfishing articles usually feature stories about big famous bodies of […]

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.