Tag: Keith Sutton

Cicadas are very large insects, a fact that makes them a desirable food source for catfish, particularly in summer when these insects are abundant.   Topwater Catfishing by Keith “Catfish” ...

Bullheads rarely exceed a pound but thanks to their abundance and hard-fighting nature, they’re favorites of many anglers. (photo by Keith Sutton)   Can’t-Miss Tips for Summertime Bullheads by Keith ...

Blue catfish often reach huge sizes in Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries, leading some to worry that these increasingly abundant creatures could wreak havoc on the ecosystem.   Blue Catfish ...

The facts about catfish often are even more astounding than the legends, like the story of this 646-pound Mekong giant catfish landed in Thailand. (photo courtesy of Zeb Hogan)   ...

Recognizing Pioneers in the Sport of Catfishing by Ron Presley The American Catfishing Association recognized seven legends in the sport of catfishing at the inaugural induction ceremony of the ACA ...

Fishing the Alabama River by Keith “Catfish” Sutton From Montgomery to Mobile, this beautiful stream provides a lot of water for catfishing in the Cotton State.   On May 20 ...

Sitting on a deep wintering hole often produces monster Mississippi River blue cats like this hawg caught by guide James Patterson of Bartlett, Tennessee. (Keith Sutton Photo)   Three Tactics ...

An abundance of dense woody habitat in Lake Conway creates a haven for big flathead catfish. (Photo: Keith Sutton)   Arkansas Honeyhole for Monster Flatheads: Lake Conway by Keith “Catfish” ...

Flatheads begin a major growth spurt at age three, commonly adding two to five pounds per year until eight years old. After that, they continue packing on the pounds—up to ...

When fishing rivers, it’s important for catfish anglers to understand movement patterns of the fish they seek. Big blue cats like this Missouri River fish may migrate hundreds of miles ...