Catfish
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. […]
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Rigging your catfish boat
Want to rig your boat for frequent bouts with catfish? Here’s how to outfit and rig the hull to make fishing a breeze or a battle. […]
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Winter catfish on the Mississippi River
Winter fishing on the Mississippi River requires a little different approach, but there are catfish to be caught, and nice ones, too. […]
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Tie on these rigs for Mississippi catfish
Depending on where and how you’re fishing, and what catfish you’re targeting, you’ll need to tie on one of several different kinds of terminal-tackle rigs. […]
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Species Spotlight: Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish make a big splash wherever they show up. They are highly adaptable to a wide range of waters and can live in very harsh conditions. […]
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Put catfish on your wish list
Catfish are popular among Mississippi anglers. The state is full of channels, blues and flatheads. Here’s the 411 on how to recognize and catch them. […]
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