In May and June, catfish often gather on long stretches of riprap (rocks covering banks to aid erosion control) to gorge on shad, crawfish and other forage animals. B’n’M Poles ...
Read moreDetailsCapt. Trent Thomasson says he often targets eater-sized cats if clients prefer, but Lake Wylie also produces good numbers of trophy-sized cats for folks who want to “size up.” (Photo ...
Read moreDetailsBig river catfish like this don’t come easy, and in western Pennsylvania, new regulations could help keep more of them swimming for years to come. River Rumors: Big Changes ...
Read moreDetailsPrograms like the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund help keep access points like this open, safe and ready for anglers across the country. Catfish Conservation: Key Funding ...
Read moreDetailsA freshly stocked catfish and a young angler—hard to beat that combination when it comes to making lifelong fishermen. Catfish Kids: Stocked Ponds, Big Smiles By Keith “Catfish” Sutton If ...
Read moreDetailsSuccess from the bank isn’t about waiting longer. It’s about fishing smarter. Cover water, watch your lines, and don’t be afraid to move. Catfish Basics: Bank Fishing Smarter, Not ...
Read moreDetailsJoey Pounders and his son Leaf with a blue catfish caught on the Alabama River. (Joey Pounders photo) Alabama River Trifecta By Anietra Hamper Fishing the Alabama River offers ...
Read moreDetailsBarbara Simms, the author's wife, is understandably proud of her personal best blue catfish (68 lbs.) caught on Wheeler Lake while fishing with Capt. Mike Mitchell. (Photo by Capt. Richard ...
Read moreDetailsDoes it really matter how you hook a shad bait? Yes, it does, and the amount of current present where you are fishing could help you determine which way is ...
Read moreDetailsRob Horken from East Grand Forks, Minnesota holds his personal best channel cat caught October 2025. This new PB came after more than 65 years of fishing the Red River. ...
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