Tag: Why We Catfish

Author Alex Welter with a hefty flathead catfish caught in the upper Mississippi River, a stream he started fishing when he was just a youngster.   Why We Catfish: It’s ...

Capturing moments like this is highly motivating for a dedicated catfish guide. (Photo by Owen Koch)   Why We Catfish: Bonding Families, One Trip at a Time By Owen Koch ...

Josh Welch of Caledonia, Mississippi doesn’t just fish. He inspires others to chase peace, passion and purpose on the water.   Why We Catfish: A Guest Editorial by Josh Welch ...

Lucas Rudloff (left) and Capt. Grant Nisbet, owner of Catching Ozarks Guide Service, with the monster blue cat they caught in Lake of the Ozarks this March.   Why We ...

Keith Sutton’s passion for catfishing has taken him to remote destinations throughout the Western Hemisphere, including Brazil’s Rio Negro where he caught this piraiba. Why We Catfish by Keith “Catfish” ...

Capt. Richard Simms (the author) with his first-ever 30-pound blue catfish caught August 28, 2004, under the tutelage of his friend, Doug Williams.   Why We Catfish By Capt. Richard ...

Brad Stapleton of Greenfield, Ohio caught this 62-pound blue cat in West Virginia’s Kanawha River. Not only is it his personal best, it was just a few pounds shy of ...

He’s only 19, but Illinois angler Dylan Borbely has enough catfishing experience under his belt to be considered a true expert. He caught this nice flathead in the Fox River ...

Whether he’s helping guide other anglers or fishing a big catfish tournament with his dad Mike (on right), Jackson Mitchell (left) of Russellville, Alabama always has a big smile on ...

In this old family photo, you can see a joyful spark in Rodney Crimm’s eyes as he hoists a 13-pound flathead that’s nearly as big as the eight-year-old angler.   ...