Tag: Richard Simms

Blue skies, blue water and a big blue cat equal a big smile from Allie, one of Ferguson’s clients.   Guide of the Month: Chad Ferguson - North Texas Catfish ...

After battling this 65-pound trophy blue cat on the Tennessee River’s Chickamauga Lake, Krista Slager had an excellent understanding of why the area is considered by many to be a ...

Kayla Stewart brought her three youngsters fishing with Capt. Bernier. Initially the bite was slow and the kids complained about being bored— until this monster hit. The 21-pound channel cat ...

She doesn’t make a habit of it, but Kylene Booher does occasionally hit the water with her husband for trophy catfish on the Tennessee River. (Photo by Capt. Sam Simons) ...

You may have catfished all across the country, but until you explore the Mighty Mississippi, you don’t really know what “big water” is. And when you fish big water, you ...

Like most catfishermen, Al Rogers often wonders whether or not using the right bait is the key to catching catfish, or whether the only thing that matters is putting any ...

Capt. Trent Thomasson says he often targets eater-sized cats if clients prefer, but Lake Wylie also produces good numbers of trophy-sized cats for folks who want to “size up.” (Photo ...

Barbara Simms, the author's wife, is understandably proud of her personal best blue catfish (68 lbs.) caught on Wheeler Lake while fishing with Capt. Mike Mitchell. (Photo by Capt. Richard ...

Rob Horken from East Grand Forks, Minnesota holds his personal best channel cat caught October 2025. This new PB came after more than 65 years of fishing the Red River. ...

Using the right technique to match the flow conditions at the time is almost always guaranteed to produce big smiles!   Go With the Flow for More Catfish Story and ...