Catfishing Techniques

How To Burp Catfish The RIGHT Way! (Burping Catfish)

It’s no secret that winter and the cold water period are one of the favorite times of the year for anglers who target blue catfish. It’s a great time to catch trophy class blue catfish as well as numbers of blue catfish using a variety of techniques. Many anglers choose to target blue catfish in…

Splat Fishing For Catfish On Fox Sports Outdoors

by Chad Ferguson 11 Comments

Several months ago I filmed a show where I guest hosted another episode of the Fox Sports Outdoors TV show, something I do on a semi-frequent basis filling in for the host Barry Stokes. You can check out a couple of previous episodes like this one on winter catfishing and this one on catching…

Circle Hooks For Catfish: 3 Mistakes That Cost You Fish

by Chad Ferguson 15 Comments

Catfish hooks are a matter of personal preference and every angler will have their own personal favorite style, size and brand of hooks. Many of these may be specific to the size or species of catfish they target, the techniques they use for catching catfish or even the time of year they’re fishing. Circle hooks are…

How To Fish Whisker Seeker Rattler Catfish Rigs [Plus Catfish and Sound]

by Chad Ferguson 8 Comments

It’s easy to get into a “rut” with what you know works and puts catfish in the boat and stop testing new things and trying to learn. I’ve always made it a point to try new things while I’m fishing but it’s hard at times with clients on my guide boat. It’s tough to try…

Drift Fishing For Catfish: 9 Essential Tips For Success

by Chad Ferguson 22 Comments

Drift fishing is an excellent way to fish for catfish. There’s a variety of different techniques that go by many different names and often times people use the same terms for very different techniques. Controlled drifting for example involves the use of a trolling motor and dragging baits around. Some people refer to controlled drifting…

How To Catch More Shad (Plus Stay Safe): 8 Cast Net Tips

by Chad Ferguson 8 Comments

It’s no secret that shad is one of the best baits (if not the best) for catching blue catfish but catching shad can be a bit cumbersome if your not experienced locating and catching them or throwing a cast net. One of the simplest ways to be successful is to make sure your using the…

Spring Blue Catfish on Fox Sports Outdoors (Southwest Outdoors Report)

by Chad Ferguson 13 Comments

It’s time again for another episode of Fox Sports Outdoors hosted by yours truly! Back in December I posted an episode of the Southwest Outdoors Report on Fox Sports Southwest I hosted on Drift Fishing For Winter Catfish. I’m pleased to announce that I’ve since joined the team at Fox Sports Outdoors as their catfish…