Nothing in freshwater stresses a rod and reel like a hard-charging catfish. If these fish aren’t making your drag scream, odds are they’re pushing the pole’s backbone to the limit. Fortunately, many ...

I’ve fished for catfish for more than 40 years, and have come to learn that they are very unpredictable. One pond I frequent has channel and bullhead cats. I’ve caught a few while fishing for ...

The lake level is coming down and the water is heating up, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Striped bass are being caught between Horseshoe Bend Park and Point 5 on shad, brood minnows or top-water ...

Striped bass fishing remains consistent, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Best fishing is at first light. Locate shad schools with electronics and stripers should be nearby. Fish with live shad, ...