Tag: catfish

One year ago, I wrote, “There has never been a catfish conference, so what is it?” Well, that question was answered in 2016 when the first Catfish Conference was an ...

by Ron Presley Engaging wels catfish, it’s purely for sport   The 47-year-old angler wandered the shoreline in search of simple pleasures. He was looking for a suitable spot in ...

by Ron Presley Bumping is Best This column is a series of personal profiles describing catfish anglers whose passion for their sport goes beyond the simple pleasure of engagement. Hopefully ...

No Noodling in Missouri by Ron Presley Recreational angling for blue catfish like this is reserved for hook and line fishing in Missouri. No noodling allowed. Catfish conservation takes many ...

By Glenn Flowers Finding flatties on the run Runnin’ and gunnin’ works very well during daylight hours too, as shown by this nice flattie. Most people’s idea of flathead fishing ...

Structuring a National Catfish Championship     Lyle Stokes (center) is shown here doing a Catfish Weekly remote broadcast from the 2016 Mississippi River Monsters tournament in Memphis, with Bill Dance. Doc ...

A guest editorial by Paul Blackwell I grew up in a small farming community, there are farm ponds everywhere. My brother and I would ride our bikes to neighboring farm ...

Yes, I know this is a Catfish mostly page, but once in a while I like to crappie fish. So, when a particularly good day comes along it Is fun ...

King Kat Decatur, AL was a windblown event in 2016. Anglers from 12 states competed in the weekend competition that saw mild temperatures in the low 60’s, but 20 to ...

Anticipation is growing for Catfish Conference 2017. The event is set in a bigger venue because of the enormous success of the inaugural event in 2016. This year it is ...