Tropical Fish Tank Lover

Method 2

The second method that works really well for me is drift fishing. Lets start by explaining how drifting works. It?s really pretty simple: you cast out bait and drag it behind or from the side of your boat while the wind pushes you along.

Where to Fish

The majority of Cat-men that I know all use […]

Some of the most enjoyable fishing I?ve done in the Inland Northwest has been the times spent night fishing for catfish on Sprague Lake.

One of the reasons that I wanted to do an article on catfish fishing on Sprague Lake is that I recently learned of proposed plans by the WDFW, (Washington Dept. of Fish […]

Catfish are popular amongst many types of fishermen. There are 37 catfish families and these species are found in both freshwater and saltwater, depending upon the type of catfish. Perhaps one of the most distinctive traits which catfish possess is their catlike whiskers, or barbels. It is hard to mistake a catfish for another type […]

Introduction

Many of the people about to take one of my guided trips don?t believe that Catfish feed as aggressively as other game fish. People are used to throwing out their bait and letting it set while they wait. Some days this works and they don?t have to wait very long, but some days we all […]

Capt. Fisherall has made his weekly announcements on the fishing forum with little to no complaints. His reports always give the daily fishing conditions, including the fish caught and the bait and tackle used. Although he doesn?t give away his favorite GPS fishing locations, a fisherman could emulate his prescription and expect moderate success. Capt. […]

No, this isn?t an article about auto mechanics who like to fish, but rather it is an article about the mechanics of sight fishing.

My first real experience ?sight fishing? happened on my first bonefish fishing trip to Christmas Island, or Kiribati, as the residents call it. The island, located two hours by commercial jet […]

Method 1

Equipment

I fish baits at all depths, not just the bottom, in wide-open water. I always set up and fish deep lake structures. Besides an understanding of the contours on the bottom of the lake, being mobile and being able to read your fish locator are the keys. The tools I use are 8-foot heavy […]

I?ve caught cats to over 110 pounds on homemade baits and over 25 above 60 pounds here in the UK so I know these baits work! Making your own homemade baits has massive advantages and I find the similarities between catfish and homemade big carp bait design has many very effective similarities.

You have full […]

Pellets catch fish period! But what do you do if they are losing effectiveness as a standard pellet? Here?s a few ideas…

Trout pellets have been historically, the mainstay of many carp and catfish fishermen for generations as hook baits and economical ground bait. This very popular pellet has achieved a great track record of big […]

Many anglers need a fishing rod but aren't sure of the best way to go about choosing one. While there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to choosing a fishing rod, there are a few key points that should help you out when choosing a fishing rod. There are so […]