Tag: Beginner

Capt. Billy Clabough loves to take kids of all ages fishing, but kids under 16 years old fish for free on his charter trips.   Guide of the Month: Billy ...

River Rumors: Three Generations, One Record Catfish By Keith “Catfish” Sutton   A summer evening on the Ohio River turned into a memory three generations of one West Virginia family ...

Catfish Conservation: Black Blotches on Bullheads: Should Catfish Anglers Be Concerned? By Keith “Catfish” Sutton   Every now and then, an angler catches a catfish that just doesn't look right. ...

Catfish Gear: Driftmaster No-Drill Rod Holders By Keith “Catfish” Sutton   When you're chasing big catfish, good rod holders aren't just convenient accessories. They're an important part of the fishing ...

Catfish Basics: Bankfishing Tips Story and photo by Keith “Catfish” Sutton Bankfishing is one of the simplest and most accessible ways to catch catfish. You don't need an expensive boat ...

The author’s Kingfisher guide boat on the water and working. Durick runs eight rods at a time for customers, with everything in it’s place to efficient fishing.   Rigging a ...

Today’s electronics give catfish anglers an unprecedented look at underwater structure and fish. But as experienced anglers know, the real test comes when that technology helps put a catfish in ...

What’s Hot from ICAST 2026 By Capt. Richard Simms The annual show of the International Convention of Allied Sportfishing Trades, better known as ICAST, wrapped up July in Orlando, Florida. ...

Some kids dream about catching a monster catfish. At the Big Cat Youth Fishing Tournament, those dreams just might come true.   Young Anglers: Ready to Catch a Big Cat? ...