Catfish rods must be built to handle a list of tough tasks. They are flexible, lobbing casts that ensure large pieces of live or cut catfish bait remain rigged. They are sensitive, detecting the ...

Like with nearly every species of fish, there are specific catfish rod and reel combos designed for the catfish fishing fanatic, with many pre-matched, pre-rigged options for the perfect pairing. A ...

In this video, I share my insights from nearly 20 years of rod building, presenting my best design yet. I cover essential catfish setups, including the appropriate reels, line, leader line, hooks, ...

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See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A monster blue catfish caught in Mississippi with a rod and reel has ...

Rob Horken might best be remembered as "Ernie the Angler," his longtime alter ego who did weekly summer fishing reports on WDAZ-TV Channel 8 in Grand Forks, but in retirement, Horken keeps his feet in ...

The record-breaking drum struck so ferociously that it nearly pulled the rod from its holder. John Gibson, who was fishing in a catfish tournament on the Kanawha River on April 24, told Metro News ...