Tag: Anchor Fishing

Anglers targeting big blue catfish must adapt to changing seasons and daily conditions.   Details Matter for Big Blues Story and photos by Terry Madewell Catfish are complex creatures and ...

Big catfish are caught via drifting or by anchor-fishing tactics.   Anchoring or Drift Fishing: Which is Best for You? Story and photos by Terry Madewell Catfish are caught in ...

Trophy-catfish guide Paul Blackwell said the anchor-fishing technique is highly effective during January on many lakes when targeting trophy blue catfish.     Techniques for Cold-Weather Catfishing By Terry Madewell ...

Guide Rodger Taylor said the Catawba Chain of catfish are fat because of the excellent shad forage base in the lakes.     Carolina Destinations for Blue-Ribbon Winter Catfishing By ...

Catching big catfish is only one facet of what motivates Abby Miller to fish like a girl   Fish Like a Girl By Terry Madewell This story reflects lifelong observations ...

Catching table-grade fish in hot weather can produce fun fishing and great eating.   Catfish for the Table By Terry Madewell Downsizing tackle and baits makes hooking more catfish likely ...

For fast-paced catfishing action, follow Jerry Kotal's five-step process.   Five Steps for Catching Catfish by the Numbers By Terry Madewell Jerry Kotal has five steps he follows to find ...

Catching flatheads consistently requires the right bait placed precisely on target. Flathead Catfish Bait Strategy By Terry Madewell Deploying the right bait, in the right size, is only part of ...

Professional catfishing guide and tournament angler Scott Peavy says moving water creates ideal opportunities to catch fat cats in skinny water.     Fat Cats in Skinny Water by Terry ...

Channel catfish are abundant at Lake Moultrie and according to recent biological data, this fishery can handle more fishing pressure. (T. Madewell Photo)   The Forgotten Catfish at Lake Moultrie ...