Pond dams hold fish. It’s that simple. If you lack specific insights about a particular pond, its dam often is a good place to begin looking for fish. That becomes more so than ever during […]
Here’s a quick overlook of my slinky weights. I use these for catfish and bluegill, rod-and-reel and handline fishing. Here’s where I buy the nylon sleeving. Get the 3/8 inch or the 1/2 inch. Even […]
Make this great gamefish into great table fare. Striped bass are the most sought after gamefish on the East Coast. So many anglers fish for them, especially during the spring and fall migrations from their […]
With temperatures in the high 20s nearly 80 boats took to the water on Wheeler Lake for the second annual Winter Blues on Wheeler catfish tournament. In what looks like a holiday tradition in the […]
The big river is flooded right now. That means changes in the structure. It does not mean the big blue catfish will not be still there when the river goes down. Although catfish are at […]
For Open Water try the Jaw-Breaker Spoon: A “totally weedless” lure that slithers, wiggles & wobbles through heavy lily pads, matted grass, milfoil, hydrilla and wild rice beds. Features a premium hook totally weedless plastic […]
The recreational sport of catfishing continues to grow across the U.S. Tournament anglers are one of the reasons for the growth. As the catfish tournament trails travel across the country demonstrating just how big the […]
Summer like weather across the nation has some folks thinking about summer fishing. If they are, their thoughts may go to crankbaits for crappie. More and more anglers are turning to the crankin’ critters to […]
Robert Montgomery has written an excellent book named, “Why We Fish.” He never found a single answer to the question, but many. Taking his lead I ask several catfishers what the easy part was, what […]
A good catfishing book, of course. I’ve written three that are still in print, including my latest, Hardcore Catfishing. Between now and Christmas, buy any of my books on my website, www.catfishsutton.com, and if you […]
Walleyes are often the quarry of early-season ice anglers. Walleyes will respond to a number of different lure types under the ice, but they especially like to eat spoons. From new ice to late ice, […]
If you run any kind of skiff or bass boat in shallow water, consider this column a must-read. Electro-hydraulic jack plates are add-on brackets that provide two more adjustability dimensions to your outboard engine trim: […]
It’s all about catfish. From the Mighty Mississippi to the small public lakes and rivers around the nation, catfish anglers are searching for more information on the sport. Catfish tournaments go a long way toward […]
In only its second year the Winter Blues on Wheeler (WBW) has become a popular and often talked about catfish tournament. The unexpected turnout at last year’s inaugural event laid the foundation for an even […]
I’m sure of it: My open water fishing season for 2015 is over. It’s sleeting outside and the boat has been retired for the season. When the boat gets put away, I like to reflect […]
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Among the differences between Rapala® pro anglers and recreational anglers is a depth of experience that enables the pros to avoid making — and repeating — common mistakes on the water. Here’s six unforced errors […]
If you are thinking about getting into ice fishing in a bigger way this season, it is high time you start thinking about the modern way of ice fishing. To most anglers, the goal is […]
If your crappie tackle box doesn’t have bladed jigs, like the Road Runner Original Marabou Jig and the Bass Pro Shops Tube Stump Jumper Jigs, you’re missing a serious slab-catching bait. The design of this […]
“It might rain on us, we might get wet, but we’re going fishing and see what happens,” said Kevin Davis of Black’s Camp in Santee Cooper Country. The weatherman warned against it, but we all […]
Teamwork is an important element of success in crappie tournaments. Ask any crappie tournament angler and he will praise his partner and emphasize the need to work together to be successful. Those same anglers are […]
Just weeks after the B’n’M Poles team of Kyle Schoenherr and Rodney Neuhaus claimed victory in the 2015 National Championship, the 2016 Crappie Masters Trail was launched. Bass Pro Shops Crappie Masters All American Tournament […]
The final day of fishing at the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest National Championship (BCQ) produced a stunning win by David Shipman and Brooke Wilkins. The Corinth, MS team won the World Championship of […]
It happened again recently. We had a great plan for catching fish and the fish just didn’t get with the program that we were presenting. We changed our program completely and caught’em: Caught’em good. Here […]
Less than one pound separates the first two places as the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest (BCQ) gets underway Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015. Larry Muse, John Stevens and Don Dalton lead the tournament with […]
Fall patterns are starting to set up and for us walleye anglers that’s great news. Sure you can catch fish late in the summer but fall means more; more biters, more action, and much more […]
Across the Midwest many anglers are putting their open water fishing gear away. Some are going hunting, others are getting ready to go ice-fishing. However, there are a good number of anglers that look forward […]
Constantly striving to provide anglers with cutting-edge products that enhance their success and enjoyment on the water, Z-Man Fishing Products is enthused by the unparalleled consumer appeal that its Ned Rig finesse system continues to […]
The THUMPER JIG® is the ultimate spinner jig! It’s designed with a sleek minnow head, and features a patented “thumper” belly blade that adds flash and pulsating vibration to attract fish . . . and […]
Dan Galusha of Dan’s Fish ‘N’ Tales® demonstrates Big Hawg Baits’ Swim Shad while using a Buzz Ramsey Salmon/Steelhead Air Rod. The 4.5″ Swim Shad is a great Swim Bait. We tested and tweaked this […]
Catfish fans were not disappointed at the weigh-in for the Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest (BCQ) event on Saturday October 3, 2015. The popular event, held in New Madrid, Mo, saw plenty of big […]
I went fishing last week and the action was okay. I’m going fishing again this week and I expect the action to be better. As the water cools and the days get shorter, fishing for […]
There is an age-old debate among anglers as to how much color affects fishing success. One angler in Georgia says quite a bit. Stephen Cremshaw regularly fishes Lake Blackshear, near Cordele, GA. He says his […]
It is no secret that crappie relate to structure. Finding good structure for them in shallow lakes can be difficult. Russ Bailey, veteran crappie angler, has developed a pattern for shallow water lakes. He spends […]
Ancient map makers put a statement on their maps to justify why they had no information about the area. The statement was “There be dragons.” Time was Illinois fishermen could use such a statement might […]
Crappies are an early season favorite for good reason; they’re not that hard to find and readily bite. Crappies provide a great opportunity for getting the open water season underway. They are easily caught from […]
Carefully picking his way through the rock strewn tailwaters, the angler casts a 1/8 ounce jig up under the dam. Almost immediately the line heads for deeper water. Carefully the angler retrieves a 2 pound […]
Anglers were greeted with cooler temps and cloudy skies for Saturday’s Bass Pro Shops Big Cat Quest. The weatherman predicted 50 percent chance of showers for the Saturday August 29 event. Only a few of […]
Ah, what could be more traditional than a fishing rod, a bobber, and a frisky minnow on a hook? It harkens to childhood days of #panfish, popsicles, and not a worry in the world until […]
Two Bassmaster pros you’ll find flipping, pitching or punching heavy cover more often than not are Ott DeFoe and Randall Tharp. But why? Glad you asked! We wondered too, so we interviewed them this week. […]
How often have we as hunters sat in our deer stand, wind blowing the wrong direction, hoping that the animals won’t pick up on us? I have to admit, there have been more times than […]
As Michigan’s inland lakes warm up in mid to late summer, knowledge of a water body’s temperature stratification becomes helpful for fishing. Seasonal temperature influences in lakes form different zones, and as a result, different […]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife: Whirling disease is a malady of trout and salmon caused by a microscopic parasite that produces a spore. The water-borne parasite (Myxobolus cerebralis) may not directly kill trout, but fish heavily […]
Bluegill, redbreast sunfish and warmouth are among the species that go by the generic name of bream (aka brim). Whether anglers are catching them for fun or for the dinner table, bream are a worthy […]
Old “Mr. Whiskers” is one of America’s favorite fish, both in terms of angling quality and cuisine. They are prolific and can be caught all across the country. And few fish can match the delicate […]
Down through the years we’ve been taught that fish do certain things at certain times of the year, and that there are certain ways that we can catch those fish. Often those time-tested techniques for […]
It seems like summer just started, but it’s already time to think about #fallfishing. Nature has started providing us with the signs that remind us that autumn is closer than we think. Just like summer […]
For many of us that fish the cost of owning your own boat has certainly gotten to a point where it might be the biggest investment you ever make outside of owning a home; an […]
Not only did Martens win his second Elite Series event of the season (and eighth overall) on the Chesapeake Bay, he all but locked up the Angler of the Year title barring a catastrophic finish […]
Trout are the glamour dolls of the angling world, and largemouth bass have the star power. But catfish are the real marquee attraction. At least they are in Keith Sutton’s fishing world. His latest book, […]
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