Bank fishing casting around a lake like Graham-Mebane rewards anglers who think before they throw. As of August 18, 2026, I could not verify a recent or scheduled Graham-Mebane Lake Tournament from the supplied research, so I’m treating the tournament … Read the rest
Author: Bree Castillo
King Kat Gear for Big Cats on the Mississippi
The right King Kat gear matters because the 2026 King Kat Classic is scheduled for August 22-23, 2026, on the Mississippi River near Memphis, Tennessee, and big river catfish can punish weak tackle fast. This is not the trip for … Read the rest
Perfecting Casting and Positioning: Techniques for Competitive Anglers
I’ve fished with many, from beginners to pros. Each trip teaches me something new. A key lesson is that purposeful body positioning is key. Where you stand can greatly affect your success.
On the Delaware River, I saw this clearly. … Read the rest
How To Choose The Right Bait Size For Big Catfish
Small bait for catfish sounds wrong to anglers raised on the idea that big bait equals big fish. Large chunks have their place, especially for trophy blue cats and flatheads, but oversized bait can also hide the hook, reduce hookups, … Read the rest
Bank Anglers Miss Catfish Because They Fish the Easy Spot, Not the Right One
Bank fishing for catfish is often treated like the simple version of the sport, but the shoreline can punish lazy decisions. The biggest mistake is setting up where parking is easy instead of where catfish naturally travel. Without a boat, … Read the rest
Florida’s Strange Armored Catfish Invasion Is Becoming a Real Threat
Invasive armored catfish are becoming one of Florida’s strangest freshwater problems because they do not announce themselves like a snake on a levee or a fish kill on the surface. They work below the waterline, scraping, burrowing, multiplying, and turning … Read the rest
The Simple Catfish Setup That Helps Beginners Catch More
The best beginner catfish setup is not the most expensive rod, the biggest reel, or the flashiest tackle box. It is a simple, dependable system that puts bait near feeding fish, keeps the hook exposed, and gives new anglers enough … Read the rest
How To Choose The Right Boat For Catfish Fishing
Catfish boat selection matters because the wrong boat can turn a promising trip into a frustrating, uncomfortable, or even unsafe day on the water. Catfish anglers are not just casting around docks for a few minutes; they are often anchoring … Read the rest
Where Catfish Naturally Feed: How To Find Better Spots And Catch More Fish
Finding where catfish naturally feed is the difference between soaking bait in empty water and putting a rig where a fish already expects food to appear. Catfish are often described as bottom feeders, but that phrase can mislead anglers into … Read the rest
Catfish Tournament Season: Why The Next Two Weekends Matter
Catfish Tournament Season is entering one of its most revealing stretches, and the next two weekends will say a lot about where competitive catfishing is headed. With anglers preparing gear, reading rules, checking water, and looking toward the May 15–16 … Read the rest