Godwin is shown here with his personal best blue cat caught during the 2018 Mississippi River Monsters tournament out of Memphis. Catfish Profiles...
Chad Ferguson on Catfish Edge has figured out the best sinker style for each of the techniques he regularly employs. For drifting and dragging,...
Sometimes the best ways to hook up with gnarly old catfish are unconventional methods you never tried, like trolling for big flatheads using shad-like...
Finding a catfish highway and controlling the boat with a trolling motor is a common method for catching Mississippi River cats. Jon Warden is...
Why They Tournament Fish The thrill of victory…and the agony of defeat by Ron Presley Three successful tournament anglers answer the question, “Why...
This Hobie Outback kayak is rigged and ready for tournament day. Kayak Catfishing Tournaments The popularity of catfish tournaments has seen tremendous growth in...
Zach Srnsky is shown here holding the treasured Scheels Catfish Cup after winning the 2017 Scheels Boundary Battle Catfish Tournament. He partnered with Trevor...
Mike filled the SeaArk livewell with this one. He caught the big blue during the CatMasters Corona Cat Challenge. It weighed 117.2 pounds. ...
Larry Muse proved the worth of the Dragon Tail dragging weight with his research on Wilson Lake in Alabama. Catfish Gear #028 —...
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...
Jim Page is shown with the 60-pound blue that led him to refit his livewell with a new recirculating pump and aerator so he...
The crowd wants to see your fish. Show them with pride, but get the fish in the tub and on the way to the...
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...
Steve Henderson’s love for fishing is why he does what he does. He is shown here in the shop with Bill Yeargin, President and...
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 Ron Presley If given the chance, the new ACA can be a unifying force for the sport of catfishing. Many believe that the...
by Ron Presley A talent for monster flats. It was midday, around 4 o’clock or so on Saginaw Bay/River that flows into Lake Huron....
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 Keith “Catfish” Sutton It’s time to plan an unforgettable adventure with your kids. From the start, it was a trip for my sons—Matthew,...
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 Ann White Turning a teenager from Montana into a nationally recognized tournament angler. You might expect Spencer White to be moody, a little...
by Spencer Bauer How to catch catfish after everyone has called it a season. Winter sends a lot of thoughts floating through my mind,...
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...
Mississippi River Monsters (MRM) 2019 attracted 125 catfish teams from 20 different states to fish the Big Muddy out of Memphis. When the scales...
It’s all about the fun with Scott and Julie Lovelace. They are shown here hammin’ it up at Winter Blues in 2017. Time...
Spencer Hodges teamed up with Robert Carter to win the inaugural Black’s Camp Shootout on Santee Cooper in 2017 with a two-day total weight...
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 Ron Presley How my first trophy catfishing trip changed my life. My introduction to trophy catfishing came from well-known tournament angler Larry Muse....
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 Ron Presley Random memories from the first all-women catfishing tournament. Forty-Five teams of all women anglers traveled from 18 states to compete on...
I don’t really fit the mold of your typical female catfish angler so people often misjudge me from first appearances. Rest assured that my...
by Richard Simms Admittedly introduced to catfishing by the men in their lives, these two women have taken it to the next level. Pay...
by Ron Presley Solo lady catfisher wins club tournament. Michelle Phillips is a 45-year-old self-proclaimed country girl. She lives in Southside, WV, loves the...
A big challenge for many R3 agencies and organizations is effectively engaging the next generation of anglers. One solution is Into The Outdoors, a...
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 Ron Presley Adventure donors deliver the goods at Guntersville United Special Sportsman Alliance, Inc. (USSA) is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3) non-profit wish-granting charity. They...
by Ron Presley Catfish anglers from nineteen states travel to compete. The SeaArk Boats Owner’s Invitational Catfish Tournament is one of the most anticipated...
Yes, it’s true the anglers come for the catfishing. But the rest of the family needs something more and they find it easily in...
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 Ron Presley Chattahoochee River tournament is open to the public and features a 100 percent payback. With their sights set on South Georgia,...
by Ron Presley Making memories while making history. Organizers of Chick Fight, the first all lady catfish tournament, chose Wheeler Lake in Alabama...
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...
Cad Daly has a passion for catfishing. He is shown here on one of his favorite places to fish, Wheeler Lake in Alabama. ...
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 Brad Durick My catfish tournament, its unique format, and things that pop up. Putting on a great catfish tournament is not as easy...
Wheeler Lake in Alabama will host the first Chick Fight. Chick Fight is a catfish tournament for lady catfish anglers. As the sport of...
by Ron Presley Winter tournaments continue to grow in popularity. The First Annual Reindeer Catfish Games took place out of Lexington Riverfront Park, Lexington,...
Day or night, Mac Byrum has a passion for catching big blues like this 57-pound trophy. Photo courtesy of Jake Bussolini He’s got...
by Ron Presley Taking advantage of cold-water blues. When winter rolls around and brings her colder weather patterns to town, Paula Smith’s thoughts migrate...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton Winter is prime time for catching monster blue cats if you know some tips for success. The big blue cat...
by Captain Eddie White Finding and catching channel cats through the ice. Ice fishing for channel catfish is as tough as it sounds. Unless...
by Monty Hill Testing the cold shallow waters of winter. I have always heard that during the cold of winter the fish go deep....
by Robert Montgomery Most who fish started as children younger than 12. That was confirmed by a report on fishing back in 2015...
by Ron Presley It may be cold but they still gotta’ eat. Wintertime catfishing slows down for some anglers in some parts of the...
by Larry Larsen Head South to the “Summer” Dry Season Region That Lies Below the Equator When looking for the warmest waters during frigid...
by Ron Presley Finding peace in fishing. Forty-nine-year-old Dave Swearingin’s passion for catfishing came at a very young age. Like many others, it was...
by Capt. Glenn Flowers Location strategies for catfish when the temperatures drop. Catfishing often has its challenges. Big moons, high waters, low waters, the spawn—all...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton The most fun fishing trips for children are those the grown-ups properly planned. Tomorrow should be a good day to...
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 Ron Presley Editor’s Note: It is no accident that the Ishcomer family is “hooked” on catfish. When parents love to fish and...
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 Ron Presley Editors Note: Philip Brown is a cat man that loves to travel in search of big catfish. His travels have taught...
by Ron Presley A cat man mixes business with pleasure. His mom says he was two years old when he started fishing in a...
by Brian Cope Staying on the move is the key to catching November’s blue catfish. November is a great month for catching blue...
The two-day Possum Kingdom Catmasters (PKC) Tournament attracted 129 teams from as far away as California and Montana. Catfish anglers were competing for the...
by Ron Presley Be willing to learn new techniques or be left behind. Catfish anglers sometimes have to adapt to new situations or be...
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 Ole Sad Daddy four weeks in a row B’n’M Poles’ Jeff “Big Daddy” Dodd is known for calling his big cats...
by Jim Behnken, Western Program Director, C.A.S.T. for Kids Foundation At CAST for kids, EVERYONE wins! The C.A.S.T. for Kids foundation works with community...
by Ron Presley For all weather catfishing in safety and comfort, try a tritoon. Fishing the Waccamaw, Pee Dee and Little Pee Dee Rivers...
by Larry Larsen Tossing artificials to redtail catfish–the ultimate thrill. When it comes to “sporty” catfish, there are few species that can exceed...
by Ron Presley Using the right techniques in the right places are the keys to finding your fish of a lifetime. In reality,...
by Capt. Richard Simms Smaller tackle always equals more catfish and sometimes it can even mean bigger catfish. It was blazing hot at 2...
Kris Flores keeps his daughter Isa and son Alex at the center of his passion. Doing what comes naturally and sharing it with...
by Ron Presley Sharpies are part of an active outdoor culture. Devin Whidden is a fifth-generation local of Glades County, FL. He is a...
by Keith “Catfish” Sutton No place on earth produces more 20- to 40-pound channel cats than the Red River of the North in Manitoba,...
by Wesley Mann Knowing where to look and how to catch trophy catfish. I first started seeking out the trophy catfish in the productive...
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...
Spreading angling education and promoting the growth of fishing and boating. An important milestone in aquatic education took place July 28, 2018, in...
by Ron Presley The prescribed medication is more catfishing. The term “newbie” didn’t last long to describe Gaffney, SC resident Lindsey Patterson as a...
by Ron Presley From girly girl to tournament time Teresa Owenby was a self-described girly girl in her formative years. That means simply...
by Ann White Fresh bait is worth the effort. Keeping a couple dozen minnows alive for a day long fishing trip isn’t very...
by Ron Presley The Team Catfish Guy For Jeff Williams fishing is simply part of an outdoors obsession. In fact, just about anything that...
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 Ron Presley The catfish birthday bash conspiracy. It all started for Nick as a casual conversation between him and his mom, Megan. They...
by Glenn Flowers Step outside the box and try a float rig for flatheads. The number of ways to target flatheads on rod and...
This is a pretty good example of why Aycock likes to bump the Mississippi River. A seventy-one-pound fish will make anyone’s day. You can...
by Ron Presley Put the experience first. Zac Zajac caught the catfish passion later in life compared to some. He grew up in Northern...
by Monty Hill Shallow water techniques that work all year long. I have been fishing Santee for over 20 years out of Hill’s Landing...
Editor’s Note: Not only do American Shad and Blueback Herring make good catfish bait, they are fished for recreational purposes. The Santee Basin Diadromous...
by Terry Madewell Catfishing is the ideal fishing sport for having fun, all we have to do is let it happen. Catfishing is a...
Lake Ozark, MO is hosting a catfish tournament in May that will go down in history as an important step up the ladder in...
by Ron Presley Passing it around the family. Big John Sellers John “Big John” Sellers became a catfish legend on Santee Cooper. Back in...
by Brent Frazee Spring is a glorious time on Lake of the Ozarks. When Anthony Ford casts into the shallows of Lake of the...
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 Ron Presley The key words are fun, simple, and educate. It is a known characteristic of the sport of catfishing that family...
by Ron Presley Me and Mr. Hayes A lot of people have heard this story before, but it bears repeating. It is a story...
by Ron Presley I really have to wonder if Steve Douglas and Jim Hopper had any notion of where their idea to have a...
by Ron Presley Follow the lead of those who know the ropes Most people are familiar with the statement, “When in Rome do...
by Ron Presley Specializing in whisker fish The catfish addiction is real for Captain Chad Ferguson, Chief Catfish Officer (CCO) at Catfish Edge. The...
by David Ranier Editor’s Note: Alabama is a state that understands the value of the great outdoors and catfish play a big role in...
by Ron Presley Making dreams come true The Arkansas Area Catfish Hunters (AACH) include a large dose of community service in their activities. They...
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 Ron Presley Tournament catfishing is where it’s at Some people say fishing is fishing and that’s all there is to it. Not Lyle...
by Jason Masingale The Importance of Conservation I feel it is everyone’s responsibility to protect the resources and environment to the best of their...
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 Ron Presley Creating anglers for the future Joe Jellison is a self-described husband, father, teacher, coach, and fishing freak. The emphasis is on...
by Ron Presley California catfishing is not for sissies “California Dreaming,” by The Mamas & the Papas, is #89 in Rolling Stone’s list of...
by Ron Presley On the rope and loving it If Chris Souders has his druthers, he fishes on the rope. He does it for...
by Ron Presley Blue Catfish Stocked in Ohio. The blue catfish program of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is based on stocking...
by Ron Presley Creating anglers for the future Kids living in Georgia have a multitude of opportunities to fish and learn about the outdoors....
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...
Kris Joshu caught this trophy flathead in Arizona while anchor suspending. The method is similar to spot-locking over fish, but uses an actual anchor....
Story and photos by Keith “Catfish” Sutton Fishing excursions with children should be about more than just catching fish. It’s funny the things we...
by Ron Presley What isn’t there to love about cat fishing Nicholas Lyon compares his passion for fishing to Christmas morning. It’s exciting, it’s...
by Ron Presley What should you teach your kids about conservation? To begin with, kids can understand, at a pretty young age, just what...
by Ron Presley It’s all about the kids Low Country Field of Dreams started out providing deer hunts for kids. Now, in their...
by Joe Schmitt, Ph.D. Candidate, Virginia Tech Department of Fish and Wildlife Conservation Take a kid fishing, the future of the sport may depend...
by Ron Presley The enthusiasm of youth Like most anglers do, 13-year-old Conner King reminisces about his personal best (PB) catfish. Also, like most...
by Debbie Hanson Fly fishing pros share surprising techniques and patterns that produce in the Sunshine State’s stocked waterways. In a whiskered world where...
by John N. Felsher Anglers who can read the birds might find more catfish action up close How do you get a cat out...
Catching the passion from the best by Ron Presley It was only natural that Roy Harkness would catch the catfishing bug. His...
by Ron Presley English Park in Owensboro, KY has been the home of Aaron Wheatley’s Monsters on the Ohio since 2010. Each year the...
by Brent Frazee Membership in the Missouri River’s ‘100-Pound Club’ is growing The stretch of the Missouri River that John Trager fishes won’t win...
by Ron Presley The Mississippi Wildlife Federation’s Katfishin’ with Kids is inviting families to bring the kids and join them for a fun-filled day...
by Ron Presley Don’t rock the boat baby, don’t tip the boat over Justin Johnston was born and raised in East Tennessee. Like many...
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 Ron Presley A self-made cat man with a passion for catching that one big fish Jeff “Big Daddy” Dodd grew up in a...
by Eddie White Less Stress, Healthier Fish Natural Stress Ever catch a fish with fungus on it? How about one infected with parasites? When...
by Ron Presley Woo em’ with catfish Many of these kids never held a fishing pole and certainly never touched a catfish. That was...
by Ron Presley The challenge of a repeat What are the odds of winning a catfish tournament with 166 boats and twice as many...
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 Ron Presley The definition of team work Consistency is the word most often used to describe Masingale Catfishing. “Brothers Jason and Daryl Masingale...
by Ron Presley Pay it forward Rusty Jackson sees the future of catfishing very clearly. “Getting kids involved in fishing is paramount to the...
by Ron Presley Beware the whiskered giants that lurk beneath the water It has long been rumored that there are catfish in America the...
by Ron Presley Fishing for Brother Bear When boat number seven (7) launched at the 2016 Monsters on the Ohio, it marked the first...
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 A legacy of catfishing Vicky Mathenia’s love for, and experience with, fishing dates back for as long as she can remember....
by John N. Felsher Get on the water and have some fun Born and raised in Milton, FL, Sandy Flowers worked in marketing and...
by Ron Presley Team work and learning together Madison Atkins is a relative newcomer to catfishing, but you sure wouldn’t know it by looking...
by Ron Presley There is more catfishing in her future Editor’s note: The RigRap Wheel on Catfish Weekly has been the source of...
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,...
by Ron Presley Use each fishing trip to develop your skills Jonathan Cooksey’s memories of fishing go back to his childhood and his...
If you teach your kids to fish and hunt, you won’t have to hunt your kids. Nature has a way of communicating peace,...
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 Keith “Catfish” Sutton Get off your duff and get moving. To catch summer blue cats, drift-fishing beats sitting on the bank. Most...
by Ron Presley Making memories that last a lifetime Zakk Royce developed his interest in catfishing on the banks of the Meherrin River in...
by Shane Wilson Teaching kids the importance of Catch-Photo-Release The fourth annual Fishing’s Future National Youth Catch-Photo-Release Contest began June 3, 2017. The total...
by Ron Presley The Catfish Weekly National Championship There are plenty of tournament catfish teams that would cherish the opportunity to be called the...
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 Keeping a positive outlook on life It was a flathead catfish that caught Carl Morris, Jr’s attention and hooked him on...
Story and Photos by Captain Scott Manning May is the time to get yourself some braggin’ rights Legends, in the form of mega catfish,...
Young cat man wins coveted Santee Cooper Monster Cat Quest Big Fish Championship Belt The Santee Cooper Monster Cat Quest held their inaugural...
The life of a cat man’s wife Good fresh bait, good hooks, the right poles and a little luck can advance your catfish...
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 Ron Presley Find your own, don’t depend on others. James “Big Cat” Patterson has been described as one of the grandfathers of catfishing....
No X-box, just a tackle box. Thirteen-year-old Connor King has a passion for fishing. Connor hails from Mt. Vernon, Indiana, where he lives with...
by Ron Presley Red River is ground zero for charity catfish event Whether it be for recreation or competing in a tournament, catfishing is...
Do you know when and where to look? Matt “CatMatt” Jones is known for his enthusiasm for the sport of flathead catfishing. He has...
by Ron Presley Addicted and loving it. Tim “Doc” Lange has been addicted to fishing for 56 years. He is a very humble...
Artful catfish kids, in five states, could use their artistic abilities to highlight their state catfish. The contest, offered by Wildlife for Ever, encourages...
It’s all about catfish Louisville, KY is the home of the Kentucky Derby, Louisville Slugger and Muhammed Ali. It was recently the home of...
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 Matt Burlingame The Indiana Catfish Conservation Association (ICCA) was founded in 2012. Its mission is to promote the management of Indiana’s catfish resources...
by Jim Shepherd Last Minute Lead Ban Will Affect Fishing, Hunting in USFWS Lands Nationwide USFWS Order 219 As U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service...
by Ron Presley Bumping is Best This column is a series of personal profiles describing catfish anglers whose passion for their sport goes beyond...
By Glenn Flowers Finding flatties on the run Most people’s idea of flathead fishing is long waits with big baits. In most situations this...
by Bob Wattendorf Editor’s Note: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is heavily involved in supporting kids in the outdoors. Bob Wattendorf...
Structuring a National Catfish Championship There has been much talk in catfish circles about a “true” National Catfish Championship. The talk ranges from those...
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 Ron Presley An Underlying Mission of Customer Service B’n’M Poles rose from a humble beginning as a Broom and Mop Company (B’n’M) to...
By Ron Presley It’s never too early to take kids fishing Some of the greatest memories of my childhood involved fishing. Getting up early; asking, are...
By Ron Presley Catching Catfish of Exceptional Size Depends on Where You Fish Anglers in the USA often name places like Wheeler Lake in...
By John N. Felsher Small channel catfish can still offer big sport Many people probably start fishing by catching channel catfish, often in...
by Ron Presley In Memoriam: Paul Strouth The catfish community is a tightly woven family of anglers with a common interest. They love catfishing...
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...
The World Championship of Catfishing (WCC) was held on Pickwick Lake, AL on Oct. 29, 2016. The long running event turned out to be...