Fishing For Catfish: A Complete Guide to Catching Catfish Anywhere — Gear, Strategy, and Trophy Tips
About this ebook
Whether you're chasing channel cats from the bank, drifting for blues on a reservoir, or hunting flatheads in current-swept rivers, this complete guide gives you everything you need to catch more fish and target bigger ones.
Written for beginners and seasoned anglers alike, Fishing for Catfish delivers clear, species-specific advice that works in real-world conditions. Learn when to use stink bait and when to go live, how to build rigs that don’t fail, and how to read water for the best possible shot at a bite—day or night, summer or winter.
Inside You’ll Learn:
✔️ How to identify and fish for channel, blue, flathead, and bullhead catfish
✔️ Bank vs. boat fishing strategies that actually pay off
✔️ The best baits for every season—and how to build a scent trail they can’t ignore
✔️ Rigs that reduce snags and increase hookups, including Carolina, Santee Cooper, and 3-way swivel setups
✔️ How to find trophy-class catfish—and the gear you’ll need to land them
✔️ Cold-water and ice fishing tactics that keep the bite going all year
✔️ Cleaning and cooking tips for better-tasting fillets
✔️ Plus: UV visibility, scent enhancements, regulations, rig diagrams, and troubleshooting tips
Whether you're chasing your first catfish or dialing in for giants, this no-fluff guidebook helps you fish smarter, stay organized, and land more cats.
Part of the bestselling Fishing Fix series.
About the author
Colin Chenard is the author of the Fishing Fix series, a 20-book collection dedicated to making every angler more confident and successful on the water. With a background in practical outdoor skills and a lifelong passion for fishing across lakes, rivers, and coastlines, he writes clear, no-nonsense guides designed for real fishermen.
Each book in the series blends hands-on instruction with in-depth species knowledge, covering everything from panfish and catfish to salmon, trout, and halibut. Colin’s style avoids the fluff and focuses on what actually works — proven techniques, smart gear choices, and field-tested strategies anglers can trust.
When he isn’t writing or researching, Colin spends his time on the water refining new tactics and teaching others how to fish with confidence. His goal is simple: to make fishing accessible, rewarding, and fun for everyone, whether you’re casting for your first crappie or chasing a trophy salmon offshore.
