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2 Rivers For Shallow-Water Catfishing By Mark Fike = Come late summer, most catfish anglers are looking for
deep holes. Try a new approach on these two tidal rivers during your next trip and you might be in for a pleasant surprise!
3 Big-River Catfish Picks In Indiana By Greg Keefer = Our local expert highlights three stretches of the Ohio,
Wabash and White rivers where you’re likely to find big whiskerfish biting right now.
5 Ohio River Catfish Picks In Indiana By Paul Moore = The long stretch of the Ohio River that makes up
Hoosierland's southern border produces fabulous whiskerfish action. Read on for five top pools to fish this season.
5 Whiskerfish Picks In Indiana By Paul Moore = From rivers to reservoirs to natural lakes, there is plenty of catfish
action to be experienced right now in Hoosierland. Read on for five top places to try.
25 Years of Catfishing Discoveries and Innovation = Ned Kehde = lyrical use of story featuring the wily ways
of Zacker and Otis (Toad) Smith spawned the modern age of catfishing that began to unfold a quarter of a century ago.
Alabama Catfish Prospects = By Eileen Davis = Not only does the Cotton State have a lot of places in which to
catch catfish this summer, it also has a variety of whiskerfish to target. Here's a look at these options and where to catch
each fish.
Alabama’s State Lakes For Summer Cats By Dottie Head = Alabama’s 23 state-owned public fishing lakes offer
a lot of water for Bama anglers in the summer. But which provide the best catfishing? Here’s a closer look.
Arkansas 2009 Natural State Catfish Forecast By Kenn Young = Summertime doesn't get much better than
fooling a wily whiskerfish on the banks of an Arkansas river or lake. Fortunately for you, the options are abundant in
2009!
Arkansas' 2010 Catfish Forecast By Keith Sutton = Arkansas has numerous waters for taking catfish all around
the state. Here's a closer look at some that should be especially productive this year.
Arkansas Grand-Slam Cats = By Keith Sutton = To rack up a catfish grand slam in the Natural State, you've got to
know the whereabouts of the best spots for channels, blues, flatheads and bullheads -- and we can help you out with
that!
Arkansas' Laid-Back Summer Cats By Keith Sutton = Ready to do some laid-back summer catfishin'? Well, we've
got just the spots for that very thing!
August Cats In The Yellowhammer State By Jeff Samsel = This is the month to hit the water for some serious
catfishing in the southern part of our state. Here are some well-known honeyholes for those whiskerfish, and some
overlooked ones!
Best Bites = by Chris Shaffer Stripers in the Delta, bass at Folsom and world-record-sized blue catfish at Otay keep
California anglers in hot waters this fall.
Bait Options Today = dips, doughs, chum and blood
Before You Can Catch Them = Tim Lilley = you have to find them. Here are some tips for finding catfish this
summer in places you may not have thought to check out.
'Big Cat' Country By James Joslin = Few catfish anglers so master the intricacies of the Natural State's stretch of the
Mississippi River as does James Patterson. We look inside the mind and tackle box of the man called "Big Cat."
Big Roosevelt Catfish By M. L. Anderson = Everything about this Arizona flathead catfish fishery calls for big things:
big water, big rods, big reels, big lines, big hooks, big baits and -- oh, yes -- big arms!
Bracketing Bama For Cats By John E. Philips = Whether you fish the Tenn-Tom Waterway lakes in the west or the
Chattahoochee River impoundments on the east, the Heart of Dixie provides great catfish action.
Capital City Catfishing = By Mike Handley = When you get that hankering to catch a mess of catfish for a fish fry this
summer in the Montgomery area, you have several places for the angling. Let's have a closer look at your options.
Catch Your Cats From Shore By Keith Sutton = You don't need a boat to enjoy great catfishing. There's plenty of
action to be had from the bank.
Catfish Baits: The Price is Right by Russell Tinsley = When it comes to catfishing, sometimes catching the bait is
as much fun as catching the cats. And you can't beat the price of doing it yourself!
Catfish Tackle Transport = by Dan Anderson = A rusty knife, a handful of split shot, and a crusty brown something
that at one time was either a sandwich, a snack, or bait—beyond those universal basics, catmen display remarkable
diversity and creativity in how they get their gear to the water.
Catch Virginia's Monster Cats Now! By Marc N. McGlade = Huge blue catfish swim the waters of the James River
and Buggs Island Lake. Experts target these trophies in cold weather. Here's how they do it.
Catfishing on the James River By Marc N. McGlade = The James River is Virginia's best body of water for catfish.
The river boasts the state-record blue cat and remains for many anglers the state's best bet for a trophy.
Cattin' Around Arizona By Lee Allen = Here are your Grand Canyon State hotspots for the biggest catfish of the year
CAT Scanning by Cory Schmidt = On one side are anglers who rely on sonar and GPS technology, and on the other
are those who don’t.
Channel Your Energy By James Joslin = There's no better time than now to get back to the basics. So find a
johnboat or a riverbank, cast a line or two and wait for the channel cats to come calling.
Colorado River Flatheads By Chris Shaffer = While every other Southern California angler is chasing blues and
channels at Irvine and San Vincente, take a friend and head to the Colorado River near Blythe for some excellent
catfishin' away from the crowds.
Cool Fishing In The Heart Of Dixie By Eileen Davis = As the weather cools into fall and then turns frigid in winter,
the fish don't quit biting. Here are some options for action in these off-season months..
Cotton State Catfishing = By Mike Handley = The Yellowhammer State boasts outstanding waters when it comes to
targeting catfish in the summer. Here's a look at some of our best lakes and rivers for catching those whiskerfish!
Cotton State Catfishing Prospects By Mike Handy = He may not be pretty, but ol' Mr. Whiskers doesn't lack for
admirers in Alabama. If you're one of that number, these fishing holes should be of interest to you this year!
Cotton State Catfish Roundup By Eileen Davis = In every corner of Alabama there are waters holding catfish.
Whether you want a monster cat or a stringer's worth for a fish fry, you won't have to go far to find them!
Crankbaits in the Real World of Flatheads by Cory Schmidt = What we have here is a piscatorial identity crisis.
Flatheads chomp crankbaits. How much proof do we need
Delta Catfish Options By Mike Thompson = The bayous, rivers and lakes of the Mobile Delta provide some intriguing
catfishing possibilities, yet attract little notice. Here, we raise the visibility of the region’s unheralded prospects.
Drift-fishing Tactics For Indiana Catfish By Greg Schwipps = Our state's reservoirs are perfect places to take a
proactive role in catching whiskerfish this month -- and throughout the summer season.
Dim the Lights for Channel Cats By Ronell Smith = Once summer is upon us many anglers choose to pursue
catfish after sunset. Why is that and how do they go about it? Let's take a closer look.
Dog Days Flatheads by Dan Anderson = Observe catfish in large aquariums and notice the behaviors of the three
major species.
Dog Days Catfish Action On The Tidal James = Where's the best place to catch blue catfish in August? The
answer might just be the Tidal James.
Dropping the Bomb on Blues = Cory Schmidt = What for many decades was an imprecise, sometimes random
quest for catfish has, for the finest anglers, evolved into a game of precision presentation and pinpoint accuracy.
Early Spring Tactics For Channel Cats = By Keith Sutton = March isn't known as a prime time for targeting
channel catfish, but it should be! Now is when the big ones are biting!
Expert Advice on Catching Indiana Catfish By Greg Schwipps = Indianapolis guide Eddie Brochin shares his
tips on whiskerfishing on the White River, plus Monroe and Geist reservoirs.
Five Can't-Miss Channel Catfish Baits = Steven Johnson = Next time you go after catfish, you might want to try
one of these great baits. The author has found them to be hot stuff for catching Ol' Whiskers
Five Great Catfish Baits By Jeff Samsel = Summer is the season for filling a stringer with catfish. But to accomplish
that task, you need the right bait in the right place!
Five Surefire Strategies For River Cats = Jeff Samsel = Now's the time to be hitting the moving water for summer
catfish action. And here's what you need to know to find and tempt the fish!
Flat-Out Fun By Margie Anderson = Set your bait down in central Arizona's Bartlett, Roosevelt or Pleasant lakes or
Verde River for an all-day or all-night cat fight.
Flathead Presenations For The Seasons = Preseason for flatheads extends from late winter through early
spring—the end of the Coldwater Period on the In-Fisherman Calendar of Fish Activity
Flatheads When the River Runs Slow by Steve Ryan = Current is the salvation and damnation of every river rat.
Rarely do flathead catfish anglers get perfect water conditions during the prime late-spring bite.
Gearing Up for a Mega-Cat = Keith Sutton = So you want to catch a trophy-sized catfish? These tips on gear, bait
and tactics can make your quest a bit easier in the month of August.
Giant Cats In The Panhandle By Bob Kornegay = A new state-record blue catfish was caught last year in West
Florida. But it was not the only big whiskerfish to turn up in that part of the state!
Hot Cats In The Southeast By Bob Kornegay = August is hot in this corner of the Yellowhammer State. But catfish
love the summer heat, and keep right on biting. Catch yourself a few at these recommended sites this month.
How To Get Your Cat(fish) Out of a Tree By Keith Sutton = Don't call the fire department! Get that cat yourself -
channel cat, that is.
How To Rig For Your Summer Cats = Jeff Samsel = Even the simple prospect of baiting up for some catfishing
can involve some decisions. Here's what you need to know to catch more whiskerfish
Indiana’s Capital Catfishing By Paul Moore = Indianapolis’ three water-supply reservoirs hold their share of
hard-fighting, great-eating whiskerfish. And there’s no better time than right now to do battle with these bottom-hugging
warriors.
Indiana's Hottest Catfish 'Holes' By Greg Keefer = From smaller lakes to larger reservoirs, here are five-plus
waters where you'll find some of Hoosierland's finest angling for whiskerfish. One of these picks is surely near you!
James River Flathead Fever By Marc N. McGlade = Summertime means topnotch catfish angling in the
Commonwealth. Here's a James River primer on the "other" catfish: Virginia's burly flatheads.
Keep it Simple to Catch More Catfish By Keith Sutton = Fishing for channel catfish should be uncomplicated --
but that doesn't mean the smart angler doesn't have a couple of tricks up his sleeve.
Liven It Up! = Keith Sutton = Sometimes it takes extra action to entice old Mr. Whiskers to bite -- and then it's time to
turn to live baits. Here's the lowdown on what to use and how to rig it
Louisiana's New State-Record Blue Catfish = Big and blue on the Bayou: Mississippi River cat is biggest Blue
ever caught in Pelican State waters.
Lower Chattahoochee Catfish Action By Eileen Davis = Downstream of the Walter F. George Lock and Dam at
Eufaula, the "Hooch" offers some interesting catfishing in the summer. Here's how to join in that fun!
Mid-Florida's Down-Home Angling By Will Penny = From Gainesville to Jacksonville, there are plenty of places to
target catfish in the summertime. Here are few destinations you don't want to overlook this month!
Mississippi Catfish Prospects By Robert H. Cleveland Jr. = The summer is the best time to hook some catfish in
the Magnolia State. Whether you want a stringer of frying cats or a bragging-sized lunker, these waters should scratch
your itch!
Natural State Flathead top 10 Hotspots = by Keith Sutton = Arkansas anglers bent on boating big flathead catfish
can find what they’re looking for on these 10 waters.
New Mexico Catfish Roundup By Patrick Meiten = Wondering where to go near you to catch some cats? Here are some
sure hotspots for each region of the Land of Enchantment.
North Florida's Best Catfish Holes By Bud Reiter = Summer is the time to target old Mr. Whiskers in the Sunshine State. In
the northern half of Florida, these destinations are hard to beat.
Off-The-Wall Baits for Persnickety Catfish By Keith Sutton = Catching catfish is unique among fishing sports because of
the never-ending varieties of bait an angler can use.
Ohio River Catfish Expert By Rick Whitney = One of our state's very own whiskerfish gurus shares his tips on taking big
catfish from the Ohio River.
Our Top 10 Late Summer Catfish Hotspots By Jeff Knapp = Channel cats, bullheads and big flatheads await anglers on
these proven summertime lakes and rivers throughout the Keystone State. All you have to do is pick one!
Our Top 10 August Catfish Rivers By Jeff Knapp = Flatheads and channel cats abound throughout Pennsylvania, and
most river catfish populations are underfished. Yet many record-class cats are taken each year. Here's how you can get in
on the action this month.
Patterning Your Summer Catfish By Keith Sutton = Summer means catfish to lots of anglers, and the dog days are a
classic time to target these whiskered sportfish. Here's the lowdown on where to find summer cats in your favorite
waters.
Pennsylvania's August Catfish Hotspots = By Jeff Knapp = Tired of matching wits with 6-inch bluegills? If catching truly
big fish with few restrictions sounds good, grab your stinkbait and try these proven Keystone State catfish waters this
month.
South Bama Fast-Water Cats = by Tom Evans = Looking for a different type of catfishing this summer? Why not try
tangling with some of these fiesty fish in moving water? These tailwaters can provide plenty of catfish fun.
South State Whiskerfish By Jim Niemiec = If you want a shot at a state-record fish, target these Southland reservoirs for
monster-sized catfish this summer.
Strategies For Long-Distance Catting = Rob Neumann / Mark Edwards = For anglers fishing from shore below dams and
along the banks of big reservoirs, the ability to cast long distances can be a prerequisite to catching more fish
Strategies For Moving-Water Channel Cats By Keith Sutton = Anglers who target river catfish must always consider the
effects of current. Water in motion affects both the movement and the behavior of whiskerfish.
Super Surf Sticks by Dan Anderson = Many of us have long rods in our catfishing arsenals. Some are pool cues for
manhandling giant blue catfish or flatheads, others are soft-tipped steelhead-type sticks to reach into logjams and hoist
smaller channel cats from pockets of open water
Surefire Summertime Catfish Picks In Indiana By Tom Berg = From the Wabash River to Patoka Lake, along with three
other waters, here's where you'll find wonderful whiskerfish action right now.
Ten Tips for Taking July Catfish = Jared Meighen = If you're having trouble finding and catching summertime catfish,
these 10 tips will help you solve your angling problems. Our expert explains how to solve the summer catfish doldrums
no matter where you fish.
Texas' Triangle Of Catfish By Bob Hood = Here's where and how to enjoy some of the best catfish action to be found
within this cat-producing region of our state.
The Best Of Bama Catfishing By Eileen Davis = Not only does the Cotton State have plenty of good catfish honeyholes,
but the fishing is also quite varied. Join the author on a tour of four of our top fishing destinations.
The “Natural” Choice for Cats = What passes through the tiny brain of a catfish sitting in a hole on a river bottom, as the
current passes along its streamlined form?
The Natural State Of Catfish = By Keith Sutton = Catfish and Arkansas go together like -- well -- catfish and
cornmeal! We'll show you the best spots around the state to get a fillet for your skillet.
The Natural Way To Catfish = So, catfish can smell and taste the difference between a creek chub and a baby carp
Tidal River Catfish Angling In Virginia By Mark Fike = Eastern Virginia anglers can fill a cooler with catfish in short order
on the top tidal cat rivers. Here's a guided tour of the best river fishing.
Tips For Catching Channel Cats At Night = Keith Sutton = For many anglers, fishing for channel catfish conjures up
memories of starlit nights and exciting fishing.
Tips For Catching Fall Catfish = Keith Sutton = Looking for a prime spot to catch some catfish this month? Then
you probably should check out a stretch of riprap at your favorite lake or stream.
Troll Time Channel Cats by Cory Schmidt = It was a hot summer day, calm waters reflecting the vibrant blue skies aloft.
Understanding Catfish Senses = With more than 250,000 taste buds on even the smallest catfish, these game fish can
rightly be called "swimming tongues." But that's just the tip of the sensory iceberg when it comes to catfish.
Understanding The Catfish Spawn By Keith Sutton = Unlike many game fish, catfish can be harder to catch during the
spawn. Here are some strategies for dealing with the spawn and reluctant fish.
Understanding The Seasonal Movements of Catfish = Ten million or so anglers seeking catfish. And while even the best
anglers puzzle over exactly how to catch catfish some days, many of the best anglers are steps ahead
Virginia's Catfish Angling Outlook By Mark Fike = One of the surest bets in angling is that in Virginia no one lives too far
from some good catfish waters. Here is a guide to some of the best across the state.
Whiskerfish On The Tennessee By John E. Phillips = This big river and its reservoirs in North Alabama offer a world of
catfishing. On these waters in July, you can either go after bragging-sized monsters or get some smaller ones for a fish
fry!
Why Some Fishermen's Tales are True = by Jeremy Wade = Adapted from the introduction of River Monsters:
True Stories of the Ones that Didn't Get Away
Winter Catfishing Tactics = Jeff Samsel = Summer is the time most anglers target these whiskerfish. But the action
can be hot in the colder months as well.
Working The Current For Cats = Jeff Samsel = Channel catfish just naturally love a current. Here are some types of
cat-holding current and tactics that the author has found for putting fish in the boat.
Yellowhammer Catfish Roundup By Anthony Campbell = Regardless of where you fish in our state, you'll be dangling
baits near these whiskerfish! Here's a look at some of the best places for tangling with cats this summer.
Your Guide To Virginia’s Best Catfishing By Mark Fike = Whether you’re interested in a trophy or a meal, Virginia offers
some great places to have a full day of catching catfish.