Mike filled the SeaArk livewell with this one. He caught the big blue during the CatMasters Corona Cat Challenge. It weighed 117.2 pounds. ...
Renowned New York-based fly fisherman, author and film maker Lee Wulff was promoting catch and release as early as 1936 with the phrase, “Game...
B’n’M How To: Handle with Care with Jody and Brandy Atkins B’n’M Poles B’n’M Poles’ prostaff anglers Jody and Brandy Atkins take special care...
How To: Dehooking with Ron Presley Tiny catfish are the most dangerous to handle because of their sharp fins. This handy ARC Dehooker tool...
Most catfish anglers have their favorite way to fish for trophy cats. For B’n’M pro staff angler George Young Jr. (Mississippi River Monsters) it...
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...
Cagle and his fishing partner, Jody Day, caught these blues in 3 feet of water during the 2019 Black’s Camp Big Cat Shootout in...
(credit Alex Hinson): Some might think it’s futile to fish for farm-pond catfish in winter, but Alex Hinson of Paron, Arkansas shows what often...
by Jeff Samsel Don’t stop fishing. Just stop moving when you fish. “I can summarize that in one sentence,” Brian Barton replied when asked...
by Terry Madewell Find consistent trophy cattin’ in the winter. Wintertime has become many catfish fanatic’s favorite time of the year, and with good...
by Jeffrey Miller Kids and dip baits go together like peanut butter and jelly. The channel catfish that inhabit the small prairie river near...
by Spencer Bauer How to catch catfish after everyone has called it a season. Winter sends a lot of thoughts floating through my mind,...
by Anietra Hamper A guide to targeting catfish during the winter freeze. Fishing guide Darren Troseth of 3 Rivers Fishing Adventures in Minnesota has...
Casey Tutorow is shown here with his tournament partner, Andrew Han, with a couple of great fish caught from his new SeaArk ProCat 200....
If you want to catch trophy catfish like this, or just a mess of smaller cats for the dinner table, it pays to learn...
by Ron Presley Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part series addressing the issue of fishing new waters. Part one can be...
by Ron Wong Experience builds confidence. The boat is loaded, tackle has been prepped, lunch is packed with plenty of bait on hand; are...
by Brad Durick Sometimes hiring a guide just makes sense. It can save time and money as well as teach you some valuable lessons...
by Ron Presley Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series addressing the issue of fishing new waters. Part two will follow...
by Jeffrey Miller Hiking deep for catfish holes Catfish have long been caught by fisherman without access to a boat. As a kid growing...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton Fishing in darkness can be tough, but night-loving cats are more likely to bite then. An owl’s hoot had just...
by John N. Felsher When the lights go out the big cats come out to prowl. During warm months like July and August, many...
by Anietra Hamper The science behind what makes men and women different when it comes to fishing. It’s no secret that the differences in...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton Cast from shore and hook a big one! Want to catch a fat spring catfish that’ll tip the scales at...
by Brent Frazee Experts share tips on how to catch trophy blues, flatheads, and channel cats from shore. There was a time when Kevin...
Chris Olson from Thief River Falls, Minnesota holds a Red River giant caught from the bank. by Brad Durick Catfish knowledge and adequate...
The author quickly caught this nice blue while fishing on the rope because experience had taught Capt. Konkle what kind of structure existed and...
by Spencer Bauer Beat the heat for big cats in skinny water. It’s hot. I mean super hot. So hot just the thought of...
by Terry Madewell Veteran fishing guide Bob Winters and son Bobby, who’s taking over the family guide business, both became more complete fishermen during...
by Ron Presley Making the right decisions at the right time. Catfish tournament payouts continue to grow. The 2018 Possum Kingdom Catmasters tournament got...
by Terry Madewell Already a tournament veteran at 18, Riley Brown enjoy catfishing on many levels. When 18-year old Riley Brown was asked how...
by Brad Durick Learning to fish is one thing, learning the other skills involved is also important This past summer I was on a...
by John N. Felsher A stealthy approach and live bait are keys to successful flathead fishing. From Pickensville, AL, to its confluence with the...
by Brent Frazee Fishermen go high-tech to catch giant channel catfish…but old-school ways still work, too. Ask Ty Wolf about why he is so...
by Brian Cope Staying on the move is the key to catching November’s blue catfish. November is a great month for catching blue...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton Things are changing as summer turns to fall, including catfishing action, which just keeps getting better and better. As the...
by Joe Schmitt, PhD and Fisheries Biologist Find the catfish highways and improve your success. Autumn is usually associated with changing leaves, cooling temperatures,...
by Ron Presley Using the right techniques in the right places are the keys to finding your fish of a lifetime. In reality,...
by Wesley Mann Knowing where to look and how to catch trophy catfish. I first started seeking out the trophy catfish in the productive...
Channel cats begin to develop more aggressive eating patterns by August. Anglers can target them both day and night and expect good success. Finding...
by John N. Felsher Accept the challenge and spoon–feed some channel cats. Although channel catfish typically act like scavengers scouring the bottom for any...
by Brad Durick Guiding women on a catfish outing is always fun and rewarding The women I know who like catfishing don’t just like...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton High water in spring and early summer brings a bounty of great catfishing. This spring marks 30 years since...
by Ron Presley Anglers released 441 catfish, totaling 7,780.27 pounds. Catfish anglers are a special breed. They take great pride in their equipment and...
by Glenn Flowers Step outside the box and try a float rig for flatheads. The number of ways to target flatheads on rod and...
by John N. Felsher Flat out flattie fun By far, most catfish tournament anglers target big blues. But a select few specialize in tempting...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton No man knows more about catching giant bullheads than the “Bullhead King.” Call him “The Bullhead King,” or just plain...
by Brad Durick There is no greater challenge in catfishing. Many casual catfish anglers don’t understand the importance of good bait. Many diehard catfish...
This large channel cat took a #6 Murray’s Dying Minnow streamer. This streamer features bright red, which can act as a strike trigger for...
Danny Chappell and Bobby Chappell battled the frigid temps to win Winter Blues with a total weight of 164.64 pounds. It included this 78.85-pound...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton The bite may be better than you imagined, even on the coldest days. I have a clear memory of the...
by Steven Johnson Strategies for utilizing floats to improve presentations and catch more catfish Catfish favor the bottom. It’s that simple. Exceptions exist, of...
by Terry Madewell Was that wedding cake a catfish? Layla Ledbetter grew up loving the outdoors. She fished extensively for bass and bream throughout...
by Ron Presley One of Alabama’s best kept secrets It would be hard to find a more beautiful place. The Coosa River and the...
by John N. Felsher Anglers who can read the birds might find more catfish action up close How do you get a cat out...
by Ron Presley Breaking flathead myths A slow overnight flow of water left an obvious scum trail on the surface. Visually it helped identify...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton You’ll catch more flatheads if you understand their unique behaviors. Look at a flathead catfish and you can tell immediately...
by Tim Huffman Saying I’m out of my elements in a catfish boat is an understatement. I’m comfortable in any crappie boat or crappie...
by Ron Presley Winner, winner, catfish dinner The Santee Cooper lake system is made up of two lakes. There is an upper lake, Lake...
by Brad Durick Making bad days not as bad Catfishing is a sport where anglers of all levels try to accomplish the same objective....
by Mark Blauvelt, B’n’M Prostaff angler Tournament Mortality? Yeah, that’s right. I am talking about the elephant in the room that everyone likes to...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton Hardcore catfish anglers aren’t all men; some women are out there chasing big cats, too. Her friends call her...
by Ron Presley Night Bite Catfish on the St. Johns River You don’t have to fish for catfish at night, but it sure...
by Capt. Glenn Flowers As summer heats up, fish when the lights go out. Nighttime is the right time, and for good reason,...
Story and photos by John E. Phillips Strategies for Catching Nighttime Catfish Everyone knows that tailraces make great places to catch catfish in the...
by Dave Mutton Catfishing UK style Firstly, hello from the other side of ‘The Pond’. In the interview, I did with CatfishNow back in...
by Ron Presley Daytime strategies that produce trophy flatheads His personal best (PB) 77-pound flathead came at two o’clock in the afternoon, so he...
There is nothing that is totally consistent, all the time, with catfishing. There is some stuff that is pretty regular, but there are plenty...
By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Get off your duff and get moving. To catch summer blue cats, drift-fishing beats sitting on the bank. Most...
by Brad Durick Catching channel cats, even during the dreaded spawn One thing that many hardcore catfish anglers notice is the lack of people...
by Ron Presley Fishing “The Chick” in May Most anglers agree, big fish can be harder to catch once the spawning period sets in....
Story and Photos by John N. Felsher Tackle-busting blue cats offer anglers major challenges in this brackish lake About 5,000 years ago, the Mississippi...
By Ron Presley Catching flatties on artificial baits “I had miraculously landed a near 40-pound flathead on an ultralight outfit with 8-pound test line!”...
By Keith “Catfish” Sutton The best baits for enticing catfish often are those produced by Mother Nature. Catfish aren’t finicky. They’ll devour almost...
By Bob Bruns Fly fishing strategies for catfish in rivers and their tributaries Fly fishing has come a long way. Not too long ago...
Do you know when and where to look? Matt “CatMatt” Jones is known for his enthusiasm for the sport of flathead catfishing. He has...
Finding and catching trophy channel cats Unless you are in the north they seem to be the black sheep of catfish. In the grand...
by Terry Madewell Study your maps and have a game plan Catching trophy blue catfish ranks among America’s ultimate big-game freshwater fishing adventures. Blue...
By Ron Presley Widen your spread and increase your catch Planer boards are a normal sight on walleye boats, but not so much among...
By Keith “Catfish” Sutton It’s the oldest method of catfishing, practiced since the time of Neanderthals. Are you brave enough to try it? You...
by Ron Presley Sharing a lifetime of experience Phil King knows catfish. If you don’t believe that, just ask any knowledgably catfish angler. He...
By John N. Felsher Float lines can load a boat with fish for little cost The 20-ounce sport drink bottle tipped and bobbed incessantly...
By Keith “Catfish” Sutton One of North America’s top destinations for hard-fighting winter catfish Sometimes you’re lucky enough to accidentally hook a blue...
By Brad Durick America’s Channel Catfish Capital There are many catfish destinations in the United States. Individual bucket lists are ever changing as anglers...
By Brad Hierstetter A Hot Spot for Frigid Water Trophy Blue Cats! Approximately 40 miles northwest of Lynchburg, Virginia (VA), just below the very...
By John N. Felsher Small channel catfish can still offer big sport Many people probably start fishing by catching channel catfish, often in...
Are you killing your chances to catch catfish by engaging in simple behavior that can be managed? Keith “Catfish” Sutton is a catfish fanatic...
By Glenn Flowers “Night Time is the Right Time” Flatheads will put the most seasoned flathead fishermen to the test, time and time...
The JKV tournament on the Ohio River drew some of the best catfish anglers in the county to the last trail event of the...
By Keith “Catfish” Sutton Locational strategies for catfish in lakes and reservoirs Veteran catfish anglers call them “sweet spots”—specific types of habitat that...
Bumping Bottom is an interactive approach to catfishing that allows anglers to cover different depths and different locations quickly. “You are always holding the...
By Brad Hierstetter “Reliable Spots for River Blues and Channels” Catfish heavily relate, and often feed in close proximity, to structure; therefore, identifying structure...