For years, catfish have taken a backseat to more glamorous species like largemouth bass and walleyes. But times have changed. Today, nearly 10 million anglers wet a line hoping to do battle with a monster cat. Learn how to catch bigger catfish than ever before. This book is a comprehensive look at the world of catfish. Beginning with the biology of catfish, Author Keith Sutton then follows with the where-to and how-to information that will lead to successful fishing. Beyond locating fish and rig & tackle techniques, there's even a section on cleaning and cooking your catfish.

This book includes information on the catfish's senses of smell and taste, the equipment for catfishing, "reading" a river to locate catfish, choosing plentiful natural forage for catfishing, and more.

The catfish: it's big, tasty, and found in North American waters from central Canada all the way south to Mexico. The catfish is often the first fish a young angler lands. From the initial tap that signals a catfish has taken the bait to the methods of preparing a delicious meal, this book will inform young anglers about the habitats, fishing techniques, and safety precautions surrounding catfish fishing. No need for fancy equipment or exotic trips; readers can grab their fishing rod and bait and head to the local pond or favorite freshwater habitat and get started.

The characteristic barbless on this fish always give it away—it’s the majestic catfish. They come in all shapes and sizes, from the common bullhead to the giant Mekong cat of southeast Asia. This great resource is robust with technical information, including a breakdown of all indispensable bait and tackle, an explanation of the essential fisherman knots, and a discussion on safety. Captivating sidebars give a glimpse into the world of competitive noodling—that’s catching giant catfish with your arm! The reader is also reminded that we share an ecosystem with this unique creature and we owe it to ourselves to take care of their habitats for future generations of fishermen.

Fishing experts blend science with catfishing experience to sweep aside myths in this in-depth how-to book focusing on understanding and catching channel catfish.

America's freshwater fishing has changed in subtle yet significant ways. Catfish is one of our popular game fish to catch and this book shows you how.

Have you ever landed a smallmouth bass after a fair fight? Or spent a day slowly trolling for walleye? Or felt a trout or pike tug on your bait after a perfect cast? There's nothing better than a successful day fishing on freshwater lakes, rivers, or streams. Enter the Great Outdoors Sports Zone to learn about the history, gear, rules, and catches connected to freshwater fishing. You'll discover: • What fishing techniques work best for different types of freshwater fish. • What gear you need to become an expert freshwater angler. • How rules about freshwater fishing help preserve fish populations. • How to prepare and cook your catch. Are you into outdoor sports? Then get into your favorite zone!

The Catfish Hunters is a 300 plus page book that is cramed full of details about the sport and science of Catfishing. Any fisherman or women that wants to better understand the best techniques to use to catch monster Catfish, will get that knowledge from this book. The book is easy to read, written by fishermen for fishermen. The science is made simple and understandable and the various fishing techniques are clearly illustrated for easy understanding. The book contains more than 100 photos and other illustrations to aid in making interesting reading. In addition to the instructional and educational value, this books goes a step further by relating the experiences of the two authors as they traveled the Eastern United States, looking for new and different fishing approaches, used by other experienced Catfishermen. To experience the finer points of Catfishing, from the basics of hooks and rigs, to boat configurations and bait preperation, The Catfish Hunters provides the answers to make its readers better Catfishermen and women.

When Kevin Maddocks first wrote this classic on the pursuit of UK and European catfish, they were only present in a handful of UK waters. Now more widespread, the Wels catfish is now the target of hundreds of anglers in Britain. Half of this book is devoted to fishing in the UK, while the other half is about fishing for catfish in France, Germany and Spain.