Although you can catch catfish 24/7 there is always a good better and best time to catch them. In My experience, the best time to catch catfish is from an hour before sunset to an hour after. But that’s speaking as a bank fisherman targeting channel catfish. In this article, I want to go in […]
Almost all the pros out there will say that nothing beats live bait when fishing for big catfish. A common misconception is that catfish like the most rotten, smelly concoction you can make up. But the truth is that stink baits catch mainly small channel catfish. If you want to get into big blues, flatheads […]
The fishing rigs we use, are all about bait presentation, and bite detection. Unfortunately there isn’t one catfish rig that works for all situations. A sliding sinker rig may work great on clay or gravel bottom lakes, but if you fish a spot with weeds you’ll want to switch to something like a Carolina rig […]
There are many shapes of hooks out there, but as far as catfish hooks go, there are only a few categories we need to worry about. In this article, I’ll talk about circle hooks, J-hooks and treble hooks. I will also go into what sizes to use depending on what catfish you are going after. […]
There probably isn’t a fish out that there that has been targeted with such a variety of baits and concoctions as the catfish has. The world of catfish baits is endless. Everyone seems to have their own top secret magic bait recipe. Maybe it’s because channel catfish will eat just about anything they come across. […]
Although your rod and reel choice isn’t the number one variable to catching catfish, it is still important and can make your day on the water much more enjoyable. A good rod is comfortable when used with your intended technique, and helps you hook more fish. Choosing your rod and reel is an exciting step […]