Big River, Big Blue Cats By Brent Frazee

David Magness often has his hands full after spending a day fishing for blue cats on the Mississippi River. (Photo courtesy of David Magness) Big River, Big Blue Cats By ...

May 2025

CFN How-to Video with Brad Box—Prepping Skipjack Cut-Baits

CFN How-to Video with Brad Box—Prepping Skipjack Cut-Baits B’n’M Poles pro staffer Brad Box of Caledonia, Mississippi knows that skipjacks are some of the best baits you can use to ...

Sept 2024

CFN How-to Video—Catching Skipjacks With a Sabiki Rig with Rodney Crimm

CFN How-to Video—Catching Skipjacks With a Sabiki Rig with Rodney Crimm For the best catfishing action, anglers need fresh bait, and nothing beats fresh skipjack herring. You’ll have more skipjacks ...

Catfish Gear

Catfish Gear #76

Off Shore Tackle’s Mini Planer Board plays a key role in catching the skipjack baits used by longtime catfish angler Doc Lange of Springfield, Ohio. Catch Skipjacks Using Off ...

March 2024

CFN How-to Video with Michael Haney

Michael Haney with the B’n’M Poles’ Pro Staff shares some tips that can help you properly preserve skipjacks for bait.

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