CFN How-to Video—Sinker Slides & Knot Protectors
Catfish guide Capt. David Magness breaks down two small pieces of terminal tackle that can make a big difference on the water: sinker slides and knot protectors. In this quick ...
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Guide of the Month: Matt “Catmatt” Jones by Capt. Richard Simms
Matt ‘Catmatt” Jones specializes in seeking trophy flatheads on Illinois’ Rock River. He has retired from full-time guiding, but continues part time and is one of those rare guides who ...
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Crazy Colored Catfish by Capt. Richard Simms
Capt. Richard Simms, his guide partners and friends have been catching a surprising number of piebald blue catfish from the Tennessee River near Chattanooga, Tennessee. These are just a few ...
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CFN How-to Video with Joey Pounders—Safely Handling a Catfish
Catfish pro Joey Pounders of Caledonia, Mississippi shows a simple, foolproof way to hold a catfish without getting finned. In this quick tip, he explains where to place your hands ...
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Alabama’s Jackson Lake Island: A Hidden Gem for Anglers and Families Photos and Story by Keith Sutton
Jackson Lake and Jackson Lake Island provided the perfect locale for a fishing day with local youngsters during CrappieNOW’s 2025 media camp. Alabama’s Jackson Lake Island: A Hidden Gem ...
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The controversy over pay lakes continues by Anietra Hamper
Author Anietra Hamper shows an impressive blue catfish caught in the Ohio River. Photo by Anietra Hamper The Status Of The Pay Lakes Controversy by Anietra Hamper Where the issue ...
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CFN How-to Video—Picking the Right Circle Hooks
Want to know more about some of the different types of circle hooks? Listen in as hook expert Ron Stallings talks about a few of the variations you might run ...
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Coosa River Adventures by Richard Simms
Coosa River Adventures offers overnight trips on the Tallapoosa River. The 51-mile trip consists of flat and swift-moving water. Bring your camping gear and spend the night on one of ...
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CFN How-to Video with Rodney Crimm & Michael Haney—Selective Harvest
Selective harvest is a fishing method where anglers who want catfish to eat keep smaller, more numerous fish and release larger, more mature fish to help ensure a healthy, balanced population ...
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Ron Wong’s Legacy Lives On by Madalyn Roberts
As good with a fishing rod as he was with a camera, Ron Wong spent his final years sharing the joys of angling with everyone who would listen. His contributions ...
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