Tag: drift fishing

Anglers targeting big blue catfish must adapt to changing seasons and daily conditions.   Details Matter for Big Blues Story and photos by Terry Madewell Catfish are complex creatures and ...

Capt. Richard Simms hefts a big catfish caught by Blair Dunigan on a light-tackle rig below the Chickamauga Dam. This rig is a versatile tool for Simms. (Photo by Capt. ...

Big catfish are caught via drifting or by anchor-fishing tactics.   Anchoring or Drift Fishing: Which is Best for You? Story and photos by Terry Madewell Catfish are caught in ...

Trophy-catfish guide Paul Blackwell said the anchor-fishing technique is highly effective during January on many lakes when targeting trophy blue catfish.     Techniques for Cold-Weather Catfishing By Terry Madewell ...

Guide Rodger Taylor said the Catawba Chain of catfish are fat because of the excellent shad forage base in the lakes.     Carolina Destinations for Blue-Ribbon Winter Catfishing By ...

Terry Madewell, a frequent contributor to CatfishNOW, had never used this particular light-tackle technique for catfish. But he and his daughter Melissa got an excellent taste of how it works ...

Her catfishing knowledge and skill are off-the-chart good, but Shannon Sellers’ best attribute as first mate may be her people skills.     Shannon Sellers: The Catfishing Guide’s Ideal First ...

Professional catfishing guide and tournament angler Scott Peavy says moving water creates ideal opportunities to catch fat cats in skinny water.     Fat Cats in Skinny Water by Terry ...

Catching fish is always a priority with Team Sellers, but fun and fellowship enhance the experience.     Team Sellers: A Blend of Fun, Fellowship and Catching Catfish by Terry ...

Capt. “Mouse” Witherell loves her job as a full-time fishing guide on the Santee Cooper lakes and has earned the respect of her male peers. (T. Madewell Photo)   Catching ...