Fishing regulations changes can turn a solid catfish plan into a messy one if you treat every lake, river, and border water the same. Catfish anglers are used to adjusting bait, depth, current, and boat position. The same discipline now … Read the rest
Late Summer Catfish Bait Strategies That Win
Late Summer Catfish bait work is part biology lesson, part tackle-room discipline, and part athletic grind. Hot water can punish sloppy bait care, lazy rig choices, and crews that stop thinking after the first rod goes out. I love this … Read the rest
Walking Catfish Are Still Spreading Through Florida—And Anglers Need to Know What They’re Catching
Walking catfish in Florida are not a new invader, but they remain easy to misidentify and even easier to handle incorrectly. The issue for anglers is not panic over a fish that has been here for decades; it is recognizing … Read the rest
Large Tournament Tips for Serious Catfish Crews
Large Tournament Tips for the CATS Incredible Tournament have to start with one honest note: the provided research did not include an authoritative rules page, schedule, field size, waterbody, or verified event format for that specific tournament. So I’m not … Read the rest
Angler Fitness Tips For Tournament Season
After a brutal run of summer heat, angler fitness tips need to be more than gym talk. Tournament season asks your body to cast clean, lift safely, stay sharp in humidity, and make good decisions after hours on deck. I … Read the rest
Trophy Catfish Tactics From MegaBuc$ 2026
The 2026 MRM MegaBucs Pro Series Catfish Tournament in Vicksburg was listed for July 26, 2026, and the event window in the provided research also pointed to a July 27 championship date. Now that those dates have passed, Trophy Catfish … Read the rest
Garmin’s New LiveScope 2 Goes Farther—But Is Forward-Facing Sonar Worth It for Catfish?
LiveScope 2 catfish fishing sounds compelling on paper: see fish, bait and structure in real time, then decide whether a spot deserves a bait before wasting tournament time. Garmin’s July 2026 LiveScope 2 launch pushes that idea farther with the … Read the rest
Big Bass Classic Gear for Tournament Day
A bass tournament is not a tackle fashion show. It is a timed test of legal gear, fish care, boat control, and quick decisions. Big Bass Classic gear should help you cast cleanly, protect fish, stay within the rules, and … Read the rest
MegaBuc Vicksburg Lessons For Catfish Teams
MegaBuc Vicksburg gave serious catfish teams plenty to study after the July 27-28, 2024 event in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The verified recap shows 241 anglers, 92 teams, a $200,000 purse, and a $100,000 grand prize, which made every boat-control decision and … Read the rest
Lake Harris Is Getting New Underwater Vegetation—Catfish Anglers Should Watch the Edges, Not Just the Plants
Lake Harris catfish habitat is entering a deliberate rebuilding phase, but catfish anglers should resist the temptation to treat newly planted vegetation as an instant fishing spot. Eight floating enclosures installed across Lake Harris and Little Lake Harris are designed … Read the rest