Catfish Articles & Guides

Expert fishing articles, pro staff gear breakdowns, and technique guides from FishUSA anglers.

FishUSA Staff · November 10, 2025

Best Catfish Reels: Expert Picks for Blues, Channels, and Flatheads

Big cats punish bad reels. Blues torch long runs, channels peck then surge, and flatheads lean into structure until gear...

FishUSA Staff · November 10, 2025

Best Hooks for Catfish: Expert Picks for Blues, Channels, and Flatheads

Catfish hit hard and shake hooks at the net. The right catfish hook keeps steady pressure and lands more fish. I cover t...

FishUSA Staff · October 29, 2025

The Best Catfish Rods: Expert Picks, Specs, and Setups for Blues, Channels, and Flatheads

Catfish don’t play fair. Blues bulldog in current, channels nip soft then surge, and flatheads dig for timber the second...

FishUSA Staff · October 24, 2025

Best Time to Fish for Catfish: Seasons, Daily Windows, Weather, and Water Tips

Catfish feed when conditions line up. You catch more when you plan trips around those windows. This guide explains the b...

FishUSA Staff · October 23, 2025

Winter Catfishing: Locations, Baits, Rigs, and Cold-Water Plans That Work

Cold water does not stop catfish. It reshapes their patterns and shrinks the feeding window. You catch more when you slo...

FishUSA Staff · October 22, 2025

Drift Fishing for Catfish: Rigs, Speeds, Boat Control, and Bait Tips

Drift fishing covers water, finds active fish, and puts baits in front of cats that roam flats, ledges, and channel edge...

FishUSA Staff · October 22, 2025

What Do Catfish Eat? A Complete Angler’s Guide

Catfish eat what the water gives them. They follow scent, vibration, and current to easy food. They feed on baitfish, in...

FishUSA Staff · October 22, 2025

Best Catfish Bait and Techniques for Every Situation

Plenty of catfish anglers swear by a beat-up carton of chicken livers, and there’s no denying they catch fish. But if yo...

FishUSA Staff · October 22, 2025

Night Fishing for Catfish: Spots, Timing, Rigs, Baits, and Simple Plans

Night shifts the odds in your favor. Heat fades, boat traffic drops, and catfish move shallow to feed. Your job is simpl...

FishUSA Staff · October 20, 2025

Best Catfish Rigs: How to Tie, When to Use, and Why They Work

Your rig puts the bait in the strike zone. The right rig holds bottom, avoids snags, and helps hooks set clean. This gui...

FishUSA Staff · October 15, 2025

Bank Fishing for Catfish: Spots, Rigs, Baits, and Simple Plans That Work

Bank fishing is direct, affordable, and deadly when you match location, bait, and rig to the conditions. Catfish use edg...

FishUSA Staff · August 11, 2025

Best Braided Fishing Lines for Baitcasters & Spinning Reels

Whether you're flipping jigs into heavy cover or casting finesse baits on light tackle, braided fishing line gives you a...