Tag: channel catfish

River or Reservoir? — Winter Catfishing Tips from Larry Muse and Ricky Eiselt by Ron Presley Don’t let the cold winter weather stop you from catfishing. These two anglers say ...

It’s not all about the catching, but it never hurts when the cats choose to do their part!   Hooking Kids on Catfishing by Jeff Samsel Learn to build young ...

Hayden Gunther is shown here fishing with one of the veterans, Robert Ferrera, at the 2021 Fishing for Freedom event out of Quincy, Illinois.   That's Why I'm Me by ...

Chris Simpson said the population of blue catfish is in the boom stage at Clarks Hill Lake.   Clarks Hill Lake - A Catfishing Paradise by Terry Madewell Diversity in ...

Thomas Whitenton began his career as a welder before taking up part-time guiding. As his fishing skills grew, he became a full-time guide because of his passion for fishing. Pay ...

This 77.01-pound flathead is described by Matt “Catmatt” Jones as his greatest individual moment in catfishing.   Catfishing Should be Fun by Matt “Catmatt” Jones Back in the "old days" ...

Tailrace Tactics  by Ron Presley When action or table fare is more important than size, target some Pickwick Lake channel cats.     In trophy catfish waters channel catfish are ...

Local Knowledge by Ron Presley Sometimes fishing success can come in your own backyard.   The Alabama River is formed when the Coosa River and the Tallapoosa River merge in ...

Ken Luttrell and Bryan Espy Win King Kat Tournament on the Illinois River The first place bag included Big Kat at Pekin, IL   Catfish anglers from several states traveled ...

The Red River is known for its flooding. After a huge upstream rain event just two days earlier the river rose 12 feet. Adjustments had to be made. Bo and ...