Simplify your channel catfishing tactics with cheap hotdogs, Kool-Aid, and garlic powder. Here's how to catch 'em.

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The lake level is coming down and the water is heating up, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Striped bass are being caught between Horseshoe Bend Park and Point 5 on shad, brood minnows or top-water ...

and dead local shad, I limited my search to those items that are generally commercially available via mail order, tackle shops, or big box stores. That means no early morning searches or efforts with ...

Striped bass fishing remains consistent, reports Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Best fishing is at first light. Locate shad schools with electronics and stripers should be nearby. Fish with live shad, ...

Early morning and late evening are the times to be fishing, said Jon Conklin, fishing guide. Best bet right now is for striped bass. Conklin recommends fishing for stripers between points 3 and 5 on ...

LOCKPORT, Manitoba – Just about the time you think you’ve seen everything, something new comes along that leaves you shaking your head. Fear not, this isn’t a rant; it’s all good. Quite amazing, ...

Join us as we head out for an exciting day of channel catfish fishing using bait pockets filled with a mixture of cut bait and livers. Antonio, the Boatless Angler, and I battle the cold front and ...

Hooks for catfish have a two-part assignment: To hold onto the bait and then hold onto the catfish once it bites. But it isn’t as simple as it sounds. Every hook isn’t built the same, and each style ...

Some cooler weather has arrived, but fishing is still stuck in the dog days. Early or late is best. Jon Conklin, fishing guide, said striped bass are biting on the north end of the lake. Anglers need ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The author's biggest channel cat: 37 inches with a 23-inch girth. Flatheads and blue catfish hog the spotlight. At least that’s ...