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This diagram shows the coverage area of 2D sonar, down imaging sonar and side imaging sonar. (Photo courtesy of Humminbird Electronics)   Understanding Sonar Beams and Cones by Brad Wiegmann ...

Why would one put a piece of soap on a hook and use it for catfish bait? Because it works, that’s why. Some types of soap have been used to ...

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 ...

Channel catfish, like this beauty caught by Ted Ellenbecker, differ considerably in their habits from blue cats and flatheads. This creates variety in the sport that helps attract millions of ...

The opportunity to once again catch heavyweight blue cats like this has Pennsylvania anglers excited. When blues released in the Ohio River mature, they will be the largest gamefish in ...

Properly handling catfish and safely releasing them requires the right tools, like a good set of lip grips or a rubber-coated micro-mesh landing net.   How to Properly Release Big ...

B’n’M Poles’ New Freedom Series Rods Recognizing the sacrifices of our military veterans   Freedom is preserved by those few who are willing to sacrifice everything to protect it. At ...

The smile on this youngster’s face says it all. This catfishing trip was 100-percent pure fun   Pat and The Kid by Keith “Catfish” Sutton One cannot predict how influential ...

Anglers can change chart speed to faster, slower or factory setting.     Changing Chart Speed for Better Sonar Imaging by Brad Wiegmann Faster is not always better when it ...

A Catfish Community Gathering by Ron Presley Catfish Conference 2016 judged a total success.   Author’s note: The following story is a slightly edited version of a story written in ...