The best catfish bait for a particular species and conditions is not answered by a cut-and-dried formula. There is a wide variety of catfish in North America inhabiting waters from small creeks to ...

Today brings us to the final part, part 3, of our special 3 part guide on catching catfish. In part 1 we talked about finding the perfect spot and related topics, in part 2 we talked about gear, today ...

Today we're out here for channel catfish using cut bait sucker. I'm running the t-turn bait rig baited with the belly with the sucker. I leave the skin on, which helps keep the cut bait on the hook.

In 50-some years of catfishing and writing about catfishing, I’ve often fielded the question, “What do catfish eat?” The short answers is, whatever they can fit into their mouths, including aquatic ...

The catfish may be one of the most misunderstood of all Arkansas' sportfish. They live in practically every body of water in the state, grows to gigantic proportions, and is easy to catch with ...

Flatheads and blue catfish hog the spotlight. At least that’s the way I see it. I understand that both of those species grow much bigger than the lowly channel catfish, making for better Instagram ...

Ethan Moss, an avid catfish fisherman in Ohio, was fishing for bait on the Ohio River when he unknowingly caught a state-record skipjack. Moss had been fishing for skipjack to use for catfish bait and ...

LOCKPORT, Manitoba – Just about the time you think you’ve seen everything, something new comes along that leaves you shaking your head. Fear not, this isn’t a rant; it’s all good. Quite amazing, ...

Striped bass fishing remains consistent, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Best fishing is at first light. Locate shad schools with electronics and stripers should be nearby. Fish with live shad, ...