Tag: Brad Durick

TV host Chad Koel holds a channel catfish that dreams are made of. It is a fish like this that sets expectations high, especially when it is on a television ...

Being a catfish guide has many rewards. Seeing big smiles on your clients’ faces is one of the best.   So, You Want to Be a Catfish Guide by Brad ...

Troy Weber and Dustin Casmey are longtime tournament partners who have won tournaments and Anglers of the Year together. Great partners make for great tournament results.   Tournament Fishing Advice ...

Many of us started out with the original Ugly Stik Catfish rod. This rod is still a very affordable option that catches catfish. In this photo, Braden Durick reels in ...

This steep cut bank with snags near it is a perfect example of where a catfish might find a hole to nest in. Catfish can be caught tight up to ...

Fishing guide Brad Durick slides the net under a dandy Red River channel cat for a client.   Why We Catfish: A Guest Editorial by Capt. Brad Durick Being the ...

This channel catfish is a perfect example of using three- to four-day-old cut-bait that was packed in ice. On this day, older bait was preferred over that prepared just a ...

The author’s son Braden holding a very early spring channel catfish. If you notice behind him, the river is full to the top of the cut bank, and plant life ...

Sarah Zimmerman may be petite, but she’s always ready to tussle with a big catfish.   Why We Catfish: A Visit with Iowa Angler Sarah Zimmerman by Brad Durick A ...

A day spent catfishing can put a smile on any kid’s face but only if the grownups involved know a few tricks to make each outing fun and exciting.   ...