Catfish Fishing
That’s a nice world record fish!
Two students at SDSU have caught a world record channel catfish on the West Branch of Skunk Creek near Hartford – with bow and arrow. It weighed 24 pounds, 12 ounces. It’s in real shallow […]
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Catfish Fishing
Tips for catching catfish at community ponds
You won’t have to travel far to get into a tussle with a fun fish this summer. Twice in June, thousands of channel catfish — 14 to 15 inches long and weighing about a pound […]
Catfish Fishing
Iowa DNR – Ice-out channel catfish are biting
Channel catfish move close to shore and are eager to bite in many lakes and the large reservoirs across Iowa just after the ice is gone. The bite starts sooner in the southern Iowa impoundment […]
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Have you Heard Of The Fox Chain of Lakes, IL
The popular Fox Chain of Lakes straddles the border between Lake and McHenry counties in northeast Illinois and stretches from Antioch, near the Illinois/Wisconsin state line, down to Pistakee Lake near the city of McHenry. […]
Catfish Fishing
NY State Record New Largest Channel Catfish
There is a new state record holder for largest channel catfish caught. The New York State Department of Conservation confirmed the new record is approximately two and a half pounds larger than the previous record […]
Catfish Fishing
December edition of CatfishNOW Is Now Available
This month’s issue of CatfishNOW features some great catfish destinations. Keith “Catfish” Sutton takes you on a trip to the Missouri River. Brad Durick guides your visit to the Red River and Brad Hierstetter leads […]
Catfish Fishing
KENTUCKY STATE RECORD WHITE CATFISH
A white catfish caught by Ethen Vest this month at Guist Creek Lake is the new state record. The 10-year-old from Frankfort was fishing for channel catfish from a boat with his grandfather and brother […]
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Bruce Midkoff Tournament on the Ohio River surpasses 100 boats
An Ohio River catfish tournament is named after a KY state catfish record holder. The 2nd Annual Bruce Midkiff Memorial Tournament will be held on August 27, 2016. Midkiff caught the state record 104-pound blue […]
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Ronnie Hughes and Johnny Jones win Cabela’s King Kat at Cadiz, KY
Cloudy skies, north winds at 10 – 15, temperatures in the high 80’s and day-long scattered showers greeted catfish anglers on the Cumberland River and a day of chasing whiskered critters. By all accounts it […]
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FISHING MISSISSIPPI RIVER POOL 13
The Mississippi River extends the entire length of Illinois varying fishing opportunities in the various pools formed by navigational dams. For bass fishing probably the best pool is Pool 13 which extends from Lock & […]
Catfish Fishing
FALL CATFISH CRANKBAITING
Carefully picking his way through the rock strewn tailwaters, the angler casts a 1/8 ounce jig up under the dam. Almost immediately the line heads for deeper water. Carefully the angler retrieves a 2 pound […]
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TAILWATER ADDICTION
A summer of record rainfall has resulted in high water situations in most of Illinois lakes and rivers. As a result many fish washing over dams creating rejuvenated fisheries n the tailwaters downstream. Tailwaters are […]
Catfish Fishing
CRANKBAITS FOR CATFISH
Growing up in a Tom Sawyer-like existence, it was only natural that Larry Woodward would become a catfishermen. Woodward, a veteran angler, guide and television host, has lived on the Mississippi River all his life.
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HAPPY HOURS – FAMILY FISHING
Economic conditions in recent years have forced people to make hard decisions on the use of their discretionary income for recreational fishing trips. Family responsibilities demand we do better and more efficiently add to the […]
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SUMMER ON THE ROCK
The 155 miles of Rock River that flows through Illinois from the Wisconsin state line to near Rock Island on the Mississippi River divides into three basic habitats for fish. They are tailwaters below dams, […]
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FAMILY FISHING LOCATION IN CHICAGO AREA
Living in Chicago area for some 30 years still provides surprises in terms of family fishing locations. The best fishing seems to come in the forest preserves and along the lakefront. There are several rivers […]
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MULTI-SPECIES FISHING ON REND LAKE
The vast expanse that is Rend Lake (19,000-acres) can be a challenge for anglers. Twenty five years of fishing the lake teaches one that the largemouth bass, yellow bass, crappie and catfish (channel and flathead) […]
Ice Fishing
Inland Ice Fishing Tips: Ohio Div. Of Wildlife
Ice fishing might not be a winter activity that first comes to mind to many Ohioans, but opportunities do exist to enjoy quality fishing on some of Ohio’s reservoirs this winter. While relatively short and […]
Fishing Tips
Finding Fish In The Winter Zone
While anglers in northern Illinois are fishing through holes in the ice, anglers in southern Illinois are still fishing open water lakes and ponds. Mild winters allow southern Illinois anglers to fish all year around. […]
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Winter Fishing In Southern Illinois
The ghostly plumes of mist rising from the lake created by cold air above the warmer pond water give birth to an eerie scene. Boats glide slowly across the lake only to disappear into the […]
Catfish Fishing
New Study Launched to Track Trophy Catfish in the Ohio River
The popularity of catfish angling has increased tremendously in recent years and the large sizes that catfishes can attain make them especially popular with anglers seeking trophy-sized fish. Trophy-sized catfishes can be found in many lakes, […]
Catfish Fishing
Catfish and Kids
Aggressive feeding habits, fast growth and affinity for shore line structure make the catfish a natural for teaching young and old the secrets of fishing. This feisty battler enjoys a state-wide distribution due to its […]
Catfish Fishing
Catfishing The Ohio and Wabash Rivers
Les Frankland, Region V Fisheries Biologist for IDNR is the expert on the Ohio and the Wabash River. His recommendation is Smithland Pool for catfish. Fishing is available in the other two pools and the […]
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Fish Action In August
Summer sunshine in August is often a sure sign that the fish will not bite during the day. Most anglers switch to night fishing or at least early morning and late evening. That is not […]
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Night Fishing Tips
Regardless of the species sought, catching fish at night takes some changes in tactics as well as special care for safety. If you have the energy to stay up late you just might find some […]
Catfish Fishing
Slip Bobbers and Catfish
My introduction to fishing came at the end of some black nylon line with a wine cork tied above a worm-baited hook. Between the two was tied a bolt. It was pretty rudimentary but functional. […]
Catfish Fishing
Catfish Spawn Brings Hot Fishing
Water temperatures are climbing into the upper 70s, sending channel catfish to rocky banks in reservoirs to spawn. June is one of the most productive months to fish for them. Channels like crevices to spawn […]
Catfish Fishing
Carfish Are Thumping
Catfish thump tasty morsels that anglers present to them. Summer must be upon us. It is the prime time for fishing for this muscle with fins. A staple of southern cooking, catfish are also available […]
Catfish Fishing
Doodlesocking
There’s no better time to use a technique called “doodlesocking” than late spring and early summer, when channel catfish are spawning. This is a sure-fire way to load up on channel cats and have a […]
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Walking Streams In Spring
May is a time to explore the area creeks and streams in search of some off beat fishing holes. With a little planning and careful walking, the fisherman can find water that is his and […]
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Tips For Spring Weather Fishing
Spring can be the best and the worst of times for the fisherman. The fish are active and so is the weather. It seems that spring is just one front after another. Some contain severe […]
Catfish Fishing
Kaskaskia River Catfish
Beginning with its headwaters in Champaign County, the Kaskaskia River flows some 280 miles to the southwest to join the Mississippi River. The upper reaches of the river above Lake Shelbyville do not produce large […]
Catfish Fishing
Rigging For Catfish
By Ron Presley: Whitey Outlaw is well known for his pro crappie fishing adventures, but he also knows something about catfish. He is a consistent competitor on the Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters tournament trail. […]