Today brings us to part 2 of our special 3 part guide on catching catfish. In part 1 we talked about finding the perfect spot and related topics, though today we cover topics about gear. Getting the ...

Twin Cities resident Matt Johnson has been working in the fishing industry for 20 years. Although we meet for lunch a couple of times a year, we rarely get the opportunity to fish together. When he ...

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 ...

If I were to flip you the bird left-handed, which I sometimes do to mix things up, you’d notice that my middle finger is crooked, with a bulged knuckle. Why does it look like that? Catfish noodling.

If you’re wondering what catfish eat, the answer is just about anything. These fish are opportunists that feast on a wide array of food depending on what’s available. They’re both scavengers and ...

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 ...