Tag: youth

Kids’ behaviors often mimic those of the adults who take them fishing. Knowing that, we should always strive to influence children in positive ways. (Photo by Jeff Samsel)   The ...

Matt “CatMatt” Jones believes teaching children how to fish can help them grow into responsible adults. As chair of the 2024 Catfish Academy for Kids, he’s seeking donations of rods ...

New Kids’ Books Feature Catfish By Keith Sutton Valuable lessons for young children are at the heart of two colorful new books.   Two recently released children’s books are sure ...

Free “Learn to Fish” Course! Source: International Game Fish Association Want your kids to be smart, ethical anglers? Helping them complete the IGFA’s free online Learn to Fish course is ...

Five Ways to Prepare for Summer Fun Source: Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Keeping kids safe and healthy should be foremost on everyone’s mind when enjoying outdoor activities this summer. ...

IGFA, the organization responsible for keeping official world record fishing listings, has established a special world-record category for kids only. (IGFA Photo)   IGFA Establishes World Records for Kids Only ...

Arkansas catfisherman Bobby Bowen and his granddaughters Kaitlyn (left) and Carly making memories together on a Cache River catfishing trip.     Fishing With Kids: One Grandfather’s Advice By Bobby ...

Congratulations to 9-year old Maggy Sojourner on a new Junior Waterbody record with her 26-pound-plus blue catfish from Lake Granbury, Texas. (Credit Texas Parks & Wildlife) Big Catch for Small ...

The smile on this youngster’s face says it all. This catfishing trip was 100-percent pure fun   Pat and The Kid by Keith “Catfish” Sutton One cannot predict how influential ...

A day spent catfishing can put a smile on any kid’s face but only if the grownups involved know a few tricks to make each outing fun and exciting.   ...