Fishing for Catfish: The Complete Guide for Catching Big Channells, Blues and Faltheads (The Freshwater Angler) [Hardcover]

Keith Sutton (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Freshwater Angler | Publication Date: January 1, 1999

For years, catfish have taken a backseat to more glamorous species like largemouth bass and walleyes. But times have changed. Today, nearly 10 million anglers wet a line hoping to do battle with a monster cat. Learn how to catch bigger catfish than ever before.

This book is a comprehensive look at the world of catfish. Beginning with the biology of catfish, Author Keith Sutton then follows with the where-to and how-to information that will lead to successful fishing. Beyond locating fish and rig & tackle techniques, there's even a section on cleaning and cooking your catfish.

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About the Author

Keith Sutton is an old hand at catfishing. His passion for the sport has taken him to blue-ribbon catfishing waters in more than 21 states. His special insights about catfishing were garnered through 35 years of on-the-water research and countless hours of discussions with biologists, researchers, and expert anglers. He is Editor of "Arkansas Wildlife" magazine, a conservation publication of the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, and a Field Editor for "In-Fisherman's Catfish In-Sier". He also is a prolific freelance writer, photographer and lecturer, well known in his native South.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Creative Publishing International (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0865730792
• ISBN-13: 978-0865730793
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 8.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #549,068 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything you need to know..., October 6, 2000

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Steve Taylor (Little Rock, AR United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fishing for Catfish: The Complete Guide for Catching Big Channells, Blues and Faltheads (The Freshwater Angler) (Hardcover)

...about finding, fishing for and even eating catfish appears in Keith Sutton's excellent Fishing for Catfish. Sutton edits Arkansas Wildlife magazine and is a well-known outdoors writer and photographer with other books to his credit. This book opens with an introduction to catfish of all sizes from around the world, then settles into the real heart of the matter--understanding where catfish live, what they like to eat, and the best ways to rig up your tackle and catch them all--from 12-inch bullheads to 100-pound flatheads. You'll find advice on hooks, sinkers, rods and reels, varieties of live and so-called "grocery-store" baits and recipes for homemade stinkbaits so obnoxious that only a catfish will love them. Sutton even teaches his readers how to clean their catch and cook it to perfection--Fishing for Catfish covers everything from the first thought--"I think I'll go fishing"--to the last one ("What a great dinner!"). The best testimonial I know is from a friend, an avowed bass and crappie angler who'd never targeted catfish in more than half a century of fishing. After he read Sutton's book, he bought a new rod worthy of big catfish and used Sutton's advice on the Arkansas River near his home--and caught fish the very first time out.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good overview of catfishing, February 24, 2002

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Mike B - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fishing for Catfish: The Complete Guide for Catching Big Channells, Blues and Faltheads (The Freshwater Angler) (Hardcover)

This book offers a great overview of the four most common types of freshwater catfish (channels, blues, flatheads, and bullheads) and the methods used to catch them. The author also covers the different bodies of water where catfish can be found, and different techniques for fishing these bodies of water. Sutton also goes into great detail about different catfish baits, tackle, and rigs. If you already know a lot about catfishing and want to learn more, this book isn't for you, however, if you want to learn the basics of several different methods of catfishing, I highly reccomend this book.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for all serious catfishermen., September 14, 2000

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Thomas Van Denburg (Plattsmouth, Nebraska United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fishing for Catfish: The Complete Guide for Catching Big Channells, Blues and Faltheads (The Freshwater Angler) (Hardcover)

This book is the best on the subject. It contains a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of catfishing. "Fishing for Catfish" covers everything from catfish biology to every type of fishing method, gear, setups, etc. . The photographs and diagrams are exceptional. A great book for all experience levels.