Tag: best catfishing

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 facilitate efficient fishing.   Rigging ...

Chicken breast, Jell-o and garlic powder, a surprising bait combination that will often catch catfish, no just in a pinch but anytime other baits run short   From Fresh to ...

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 ...

Long-time guide customer Rod showed up for his annual trip in 2024 to find fast-dropping water after a high-water event. The fish were where they were supposed to be, but ...

A blast from the past! The author on the Red River in 2005, fishing with a 14-foot boat and a 15-horse motor long before he started guiding. Notice the Ugly ...

Twin brothers, Terry and Larry, with a matched double. Terry was given a guided catfish trip for his retirement.   Should I Hire a Guide? by Brad Durick There are ...

This young man caught this fish in 2022 and has visited the author every year since, excited to fight another big catfish and enjoy the great sport of catfishing.   ...

Braden Durick, the author’s son, in 2016 when he was six years old. This was the day Braden discovered that catfishing is amazing. Catfishing With Kids Story and photos by ...

How could anyone not love a smile like this? Seeing reactions like this let’s you know it’s a great guide trip.   A Guide to Hiring a Catfish Guide Story ...

Amber, a client of the author, holding a large channel catfish in new waters during a fairly aggressive time. This fish was caught on an outside bend in the ON ...