Pro Tactics: Catfish: Use the Secrets of the Pros to Catch More and Bigger Catfish

by Keith Sutton

Overview

In the past 20 years, pursuit of catfish, particularly the larger flathead and blue species, has become a technical endeavor. Keith Sutton, one of the most experienced catfishers in America, shows how to locate, target, attract, and catch big, big catfish—and numerous color photos throughout prove this is within every angler’s ability. He distills years of catfishing know-how, his own and that of his sources, into a fun and visually enjoyable instructional volume that offers plenty of ideas on how to improve or customize current tactics, and how to catch some seriously big fish. In addition, he offers instruction for the farm-pond and local-river angler looking to nab some bullheads and channel catfish for the grill.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781599217673
Publisher:	Globe Pequot Press
Publication date:	05/01/2008
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	8 MB

About the Author

Keith Sutton has fished for catfish in half the states in the U.S and written about it for Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Sports Afield, In-Fisherman, North American Fisherman, Cabela’s Outfitter Journal and other publications. He lives in Alexander, Arkansas

Table of Contents

About the Author
Introduction

The Truth About Catfish

The Catfishes
Channel Catfish
Blue Catfish
Flathead Catfish
White Catfish
Bullheads

Where Monster Cats Live
The Ten Best River Hangouts
The Ten Best Lake Hangouts
The Five Best Pond Hangouts

What Makes Catfish Bite?

Tackle Tips
Rods and Reels
Fishing Line
Terminal Tackle

The Right Rigs for Catfish
Basic Rigs
Advanced Rigs

Catfish Boats

Catfish Angler’s Bait Guide
Natural Baits
Grocery Store Baits
Doughs, Dips and Other Stinkbaits

Seasonal Patterns for Catfish
Channel Catfish
Blue Catfish
Flathead Catfish

Tactics of the Masters
Big River Flatheads: James Patterson
How to Get a Cat Out of a Tree: Denny Halgren
King Cats: Phil King
Tidewater Tactics: Roger Aziz and Barry Mullin
C-C-Cats in the C-C-Cold: Joe Drose

The Three Dozen Best Catfishing Tips

Conserving Catfish