Catfishing Versatility Improves Success by Terry Madewell
Capt. Richard Simms hefts a big catfish caught by Blair Dunigan on a light-tackle rig below the Chickamauga Dam. This rig is a versatile tool for Simms. (Photo by Capt. ...
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CFN How-to Video with David Magness—Flathead & Blue Cat ID
Capt. David Magness of Cat’n Aroun’ Guide Service shares his extensive knowledge of catfish again this month as he explains the key visual differences between flathead and blue catfish and ...
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Guide of the Month: Capt. Owen Koch, Capital Blues Fishing Charters by Capt. Richard Simms
The Gregory family clearly had a ton of fun fishing the Potomac River in the shadow of our nation’s capital. (Photo by Capt. Owen Koch) Guide of the Month: Capt. ...
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Ice-Out Cats Are Biting!
Cold air, hot bite. Ice-out channel cats move shallow and start feeding fast in early spring. Ice-Out Cats Are Biting! Source: Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources The Iowa Dept. ...
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Clearing a River of Invasive Carp By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Thousands of invasive silver carp jump from the water as biologists attempt to capture them from a specialized electrofishing boat. (Photo by Ryan Hagerty/USFWS) Clearing a River of Invasive Carp ...
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Catfish Basics: Best Beginner Catfish Baits (And How to Use Them) By Keith “Catfish” Sutton
Prepared stinkbaits and doughbaits offer an easy, effective way for beginners to target catfish using simple gear and straightforward techniques. Catfish Basics: Best Beginner Catfish Baits (And How to ...
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Catfish Conservation and Management That Works by Brad Durick
Workers from the Minnesota DNR collect data to assess the Red River’s population status during test netting in 2025. (Photo by Nicholas Kludt, Minnesota DNR) Catfish Conservation and Management That ...
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CFN How-to Video with David Magness—A Quick Way to Fillet a Catfish
Capt. David Magness with Cat’n Aroun’ Guide Service shows a quick and easy way to get beautiful pieces of boneless meat from the eating-size catfish you catch
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Guide of the Month: Jimmi Brown, Chasin Cats by Capt. Richard Simms
Chasin’ Cats guide Jimmi Brown shows off a trophy-sized channel catfish caught in central Iowa. Photo courtesy of Jimmi Brown Guide of the Month: Jimmi Brown, Chasin Cats by Capt. ...
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River Raid Crackdown
Protecting Kentucky’s rivers and catfish populations: Game wardens conducted a 10-month investigation into illegal commercial fishing activity known as Operation River Raid. Photo by Kentucky Fish & Wildlife River Raid ...
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