Nothing in freshwater stresses a rod and reel like a hard-charging catfish. If these fish aren’t making your drag scream, odds are they’re pushing the pole’s backbone to the limit. Fortunately, many ...

Like with nearly every species of fish, there are specific catfish rod and reel combos designed for the catfish fishing fanatic, with many pre-matched, pre-rigged options for the perfect pairing. A ...

A Virginia man made the catch of a lifetime on Saturday when he reeled in a 68-pound flathead catfish, beating a state record set nearly 25 years ago. Fisherman Jeffrey Dill said it wasn't easy ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) – There’s a good chance the catfish reeled in by Jeffrey Dill at Lake Smith over the weekend could set a new Virginia state record for the biggest flathead catfish. Dill ...

Who says you need the most expensive, high-tech gear to catch the biggest fish? A Virginia angler last Saturday used a $20 rod purchased at Walmart to land a flathead catfish that tipped a digital ...