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
Florida’s Boater Freedom Act Is Changing On-Water Stops—What Catfish Tournament Anglers Should Know
Florida Boater Freedom Act fishing rules have changed one part of tournament day: state officers generally can no longer stop or board a vessel solely to conduct a routine safety-equipment inspection. For catfish competitors, that can mean fewer interruptions on … Read the rest
Summer Catfish Behavior for Perryville Teams
The smartest way to prepare for the Perryville Catfish Showdown is to read summer catfish behavior before you read your favorite spot list. As of August 19, 2026, the Perryville Catfish Showdown is listed for Saturday, August 29, 2026, in … Read the rest
Bank Fishing Casting: Graham-Mebane Lake Lessons
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
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