Catfish Archives - Page 10 of 11 - Mississippi Sportsman

May 25, 2026

Columbus Lake whiskers – How, when and where to catch catfish on this lake.

January 1, 2014 Phillip Gentry

Local expert Joey Pounders gives the 411 on how and where to catch catfish at Columbus Lake on the Tenn-Tom Waterway. […]

Would you rather catch one big cat or a big mess of fish for the table? That’s one of the questions facing fisheries managers looking to satisfy catfish anglers.

Managing catfish

December 5, 2013 Hal Schramm

If you have been following this column, you might remember I discussed catfish growth in October and November. The September column introduced Larry Pugh, the new chief of fisheries for Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks. […]

Johnny Cumberland caught this monster 67-pound blue catfish on the Mississippi River near Vicksburg recently while fishing with Capt. Bob Crosby and Mike Giles.

Mississippi River magic

November 14, 2013 Michael O. Giles

Johnny Cumberland had no idea what was about to happen as he boarded Capt. Bob Crosby’s boat on a recent trip to the Mississippi River at Vicksburg, but he was hopeful of catching a few big blues. […]

One study indicates flathead cats grow rapidly in any water body.

Catfish growth, part II

November 1, 2013 Hal Schramm

Last month, I discussed the importance of food supply and temperature to one of Mississippi’s more-popular sportfish — the catfish. […]

Blue catfish grow to large proportions, and rely on high-energy food sources like fish.

Catfish growth, part 1

October 1, 2013 Hal Schramm

Mississippi offers diverse and outstanding catfishing opportunities. Fisheries scientists have compiled abundant information about factors affecting catfish growth to support management of wild catfish stocks and to improve production of catfish on fish farms. […]

Those places where the river floods timber during high-water situations are excellent places to put trot-lines.

Boundary Cats — Tips for fishing Mississippi River catfish

August 1, 2013 David Hawkins

Mighty Mississippi, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways.

I love thee to the height of thy crest, as it allows trotlines in the flooded timber. […]

Jugs wrapped with line and weight will quickly spin off.

Fabricating and handling the pickup pole

July 15, 2013 John J. Woods

Tools of the trade for catfish jugging are thankfully plentiful and pretty cheap. Plastic bottles, some paint, fishing line or cord, hooks, sinker weights and some bait. That’s it. […]