Chasing trophy catfish can be one of the most rewarding pursuits in all of ice fishing. These fish grow big—often topping 10 to 20 pounds. They fight hard, too, tougher than any bass, walleye, or ...

Catfish rods must be built to handle a list of tough tasks. They are flexible, lobbing casts that ensure large pieces of live or cut catfish bait remain rigged. They are sensitive, detecting the ...

When a big flathead bites your hand, your buddies wading nearby can feel the thump reverberate through the water. That telltale sound means a few things to them. First, the catfish hole you just swam ...

I’ve fished for catfish for more than 40 years, and have come to learn that they are very unpredictable. One pond I frequent has channel and bullhead cats. I’ve caught a few while fishing for ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Summer Solstice won’t arrive until June 20, but the summer fishing season for catfish is in full swing all around Northern Ohio. While the spring walleye bite on Lake Erie hasn’t ...

The latter days of November can be special times for fishermen on the Santee Cooper lakes. Catfish fishing can be great. And the striped bass are there to stretch your line. But why choose one or the ...