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Savvy anglers know that skipjack herring cut-baits are among the best you can use when trying to coax a bite from heavyweight catfish. But to make the most of these sometimes hard-to-get baitfish, it’s important to properly prepare them before freezing. B’n’M pro staffer Rodney Crimm shares how to do that in this video.

A Monster Catfish Encounter From “Wild Western Scenes” by J.B. Jones (1875) This month’s “Monster Cats” theme takes us back 150 years to the western frontier, where fishing trips could turn into life-and-death struggles. In this excerpt from his 1875 book “Wild Western Scenes,” John Beauchamp Jones tells how one man hooked and was nearly […]

Kansas anglers need to be aware that big changes have taken effect in regards to the blue catfish regulations they must follow. (Photo by Sam Stukel, USFWS) New Kansas Blue Cat Rule Now in Effect Source: Kansas Dept. of Wildlife and Parks A new statewide fishing regulation aimed at managing blue catfish populations in Kansas […]

A chartreuse-colored tag used by the ODWC to mark Grand Lake flatheads can be clearly seen on the gill cover of the fish in this photo. (Photo courtesy of ODWC) Grand Lake Anglers: Report Tagged Flatheads Source: Oklahoma Dept. of Wildlife Conservation The Oklahoma Department of Conservation is conducting a flathead catfish study on Grand […]

The Power-Pole VISION Courtesy of Power-Pole For catfish anglers seeking to elevate their on-the-water experience, Power-Pole introduces the VISION Marine Infotainment Center, a cutting-edge touchscreen system that seamlessly integrates advanced boating control with entertainment features. Available in 7-inch and 12-inch models, the VISION system offers wireless operation of all Power-Pole products, providing Total Boat Control [...]

Moments before freedom: a trophy channel cat is cradled above the current, gills pumping, as the angler practices the kind of careful release that ensures this old warrior will be ready for another fight in seasons to come. Why Smart Anglers Let Big Cats Swim Away By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Catch-and-release catfishing. Not long ago, […]

The Fields at 17 Springs in Elmore County, Alabama Is a state-of-the-art sports complex and meeting venue, with facilities to accommodate virtually any sport desired. Future plans include the creation of dining, lodging, entertainment and even an orthopedic medical center, all with walking distance. (Photo by CatfishNOW Staff)   A Field of Dreams Reimagined by [...]

Trophy catfish like this one being held by Captain David Magness of Cat’n Aroun’ Guide Service are easier to catch when you find the proper structure those fish live in and present your bait properly. Improving Your Success by Fishing Wood Structure in Rivers By Rodney Crimm Whether you are looking to improve your success […]

An Ohio DNR employee stocks blue catfish at Seneca Lake. Photo by Josh Zielinski   The Science Behind Trophy Catfish Fisheries By Anietra Hamper Ohio is leveraging science and strategy to develop trophy catfish fisheries. On an early October morning, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife fish-stocking trucks roll up to the […]

Danny Mayer holding the 121.1-pound Kansas state-record blue catfish he caught in May near downtown Kansas City Another state record for Missouri River By Brent Frazee   Danny Mayer’s idea of paradise looks a lot different than yours. You won’t find pristine water, stunning scenery or waterfront resorts where he fishes. But make no mistake, […]

CFN How-to Video with Joey Pounders—Reading the Water Sans Sonar Using modern sonar units to pinpoint and return to prime catfishing spots helps us improve our catch rate. But as catfish pro Joey Pounders of Caledonia, Mississippi explains in this video, there are times when we need to focus on what our eyes can see […]

This original 1960s postcard, sold along the Gulf Coast, featured Conrad Lantz’s poem, The Legend of the Crucifix Fish, with photos showing the unusual bones from a sailcat.   Page From the Past: Conrad Lantz & The Legend of the Crucifix Fish By Keith “Catfish” Sutton   Of all the fishes in the sea our […]