Catfish
Fall catfishing strategies
As the weather begins to cool in the fall, catfish transition from summer patterns to winter. Try one of these strategies to catch them. […]
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Managing reservoir blue catfish
Many catfish anglers want to catch larger fish; but the chances of survival through years of slow growth diminish the amount of large fish. […]
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Catfish Piccata
Not only are catfish fun and relatively easy to catch, but they also make for excellent table fare. Try out this Catfish Piccata recipe. […]
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Hand grabbin’ catfish study
Hand fishing has a long tradition in Mississippi and is still practiced by anglers that want to add extra excitement to their catfishing. […]
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Finding flathead catfish
Flathead catfish exist in many reservoirs and small lakes across the state of Mississippi, but seem to do better in areas with moving water. […]
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131-pound catfish shatters Mississippi state record
Eugene Cronley of Brandon caught a 131-pound blue catfish on April 7, 2022 from the Mississippi River, setting the new state record for the species. Cronley was fishing near Natchez when he caught the fish, […]
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Battle monster blues and flathead on the Mississippi River
If you are looking for the catch a monster catfish on a rod and reel, then take a trip to the Mississippi River near Vicksburg this winter. […]
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New North Carolina state record blue catfish
Rocky Baker caught the new North Carolina state record blue catfish while fishing with Justin Clifton on the Roanoke River on July 10, 2021. […]
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Noodling for catfish in full swing in June
Spawning catfish make great targets for Mississippi noodlers. Flathead catfish are the most-targeted, but big blues are also available. […]
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Targeting catfish around Big Muddy’s wing dikes
Mississippi River catfish gang up around these man-made, current-directing structures, making them great fishing holes year-round. […]
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Trotlines for catfish
Trotlining is an effective way to catch catfish — blues, channels, and flatheads. A study finds the effects on gamefish to be minimal. […]
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Species spotlight: Blue catfish
Blue catfish are highly adaptable and live in almost any type of freshwater; lakes, ponds, creeks, swamps or rivers. […]