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 ...

Nothing in freshwater stresses a rod and reel like a hard-charging catfish. If these fish aren’t making your drag scream, odds are they’re pushing the pole’s backbone to the limit. Fortunately, many ...

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 ...

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, ...

Whether you’re pursuing feisty bullheads, aggressive channels, bully blues, or brutish flatheads, you’ll need a catfish rod that’s up to the task. Some anglers want rods that are limber and long, with ...