Tag: catfishing

Why would one put a piece of soap on a hook and use it for catfish bait? Because it works, that’s why. Some types of soap have been used to ...

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 ...

Catching flatheads consistently requires the right bait placed precisely on target. Flathead Catfish Bait Strategy By Terry Madewell Deploying the right bait, in the right size, is only part of ...

Teammate Confidence Leads Team CATTYSHACK to Cooper River Win by Ron Presley (Photos by Kevin Lakin of Palmetto Cats) Anglers were challenged by wind and choppy water at the Santee ...

Lake Hartwell Serves up Personal Best Blue Cat for Aaron Riggins by Ron Presley Lake Hartwell offers catfish anglers an excellent flathead fishery and plenty of big blues if you ...

Team Catastrophic Failures Takes Top Spot at Santee Big Cat Brawl by Ron Presley (Photos by Kevin Larkin of Palmetto  Cats) Santee Cooper showed out again at the Santee Big ...

The CatMasters on Toledo Bend—A Transition Tournament by Ron Presley The CatMasters on Toledo Bend was the last of its kind from the CatMasters crew. They will now set their ...

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Channel catfish, like this beauty caught by Ted Ellenbecker, differ considerably in their habits from blue cats and flatheads. This creates variety in the sport that helps attract millions of ...

Properly handling catfish and safely releasing them requires the right tools, like a good set of lip grips or a rubber-coated micro-mesh landing net.   How to Properly Release Big ...