. Soaking cut bait has a bit of a stigma of being dumbed-down fishing, but there’s actually a lot of science and technique that goes into the proper hacking, rigging, and fishing of a bloody, dripping ...

A basic catfish rig Lance Lutke uses the same basic catfish float rig when still-fishing or dragging baits. Rods and reels: Use 7 or 7 ½-foot heavy or medium-heavy action rods and casting or spinning ...

If you want to catch lots of catfish on your outings this spring, it pays to learn what those whiskerfish are likely to be eating. The three largest species of catfish targeted by Arkansas anglers — ...