WHEELING, W.Va. — Generally guys who pursue big catfish on the Ohio River are geared up with some beefy tackle and heavy duty equipment. They’re also generally rolling a massive boat rigged for ...

Bailey Williams, 23, of Watertown, caught a 35-pound, 12-ounce channel catfish on May 8, setting a new state record. The colossal cat was 9 ounces heavier than the previous state record, which was ...

Nothing ruins a bass bite faster than a personal watercraft ripping by at 50 mph. And nothing puts rising trout down quicker than a flotilla of tubers kicking and splashing their way down the river.

Using Shrimp for Channel Catfish In this trip, Underdahl reveals a surprising but effective bait choice: shrimp straight from the grocery store. Fished on a simple setup with a bobber and a 2/0 hook, ...