A straight-edged anal fin, shaped much like an old-fashioned barber’s comb, helps identify this as a blue catfish. Catfish Basics: Telling Blue Cats from Channel Cats Story and photos by ...
Read moreDetailsAnglers Krzysztof Pyra and Adrian Gontarz (front) and friends pose with the massive wels catfish they caught in Poland’s Rybnik Reservoir. The giant catfish stretched 292 cm or almost 10 ...
Read moreDetailsJackson Lake and Jackson Lake Island provided the perfect locale for a fishing day with local youngsters during CrappieNOW’s 2025 media camp. Alabama’s Jackson Lake Island: A Hidden Gem ...
Read moreDetailsWant to know more about some of the different types of circle hooks? Listen in as hook expert Ron Stallings talks about a few of the variations you might run ...
Read moreDetailsCapturing moments like this is highly motivating for a dedicated catfish guide. (Photo by Owen Koch) Why We Catfish: Bonding Families, One Trip at a Time By Owen Koch ...
Read moreDetailsBrandi Holt with the 43-inch flathead catfish that broke her husband's previous state record by an inch. (Photo courtesy of Idaho Fish & Game) Record Holder Dethroned by His ...
Read moreDetailsThe Driftmaster Trophy Rod Holder combines stainless-steel strength with a smart release design—just lift and fight when a big cat hits. Available in 15°, 30° and 90° angles to match ...
Read moreDetailsKentucky Fish and Wildlife game wardens recently executed 10 search warrants as part of a seven-month investigation into the illegal commercial harvest and sale of catfish. (Photo courtesy of Kentucky ...
Read moreDetailsA bent rod and tight line—sure signs of a hooked catfish. Keep steady pressure and let the rod do the work. Hooked Up? Here’s What to Do Next! Story ...
Read moreDetailsJesse Lance cradles the Missouri River giant moments after the fight of a lifetime. His decision to release the fish reflects a growing commitment among trophy catfish anglers to catch, ...
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