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

by Sutton, Keith

• ISBN13: 9781599213019
• ISBN10: 159921301X
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-05-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

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 colour 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.

Author Biography

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

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