They need to know how each performs so they can match those characteristics to how and where they’re fishing. That means ensuring tackle boxes are stocked with the best hooks for catfish.

Fortunately, catfish exist in all kinds of freshwater environments all over the country, especially lakes and ponds. They’re ...

Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the greater Fresno area and holds the striper record at Millerton Lake. Photo ...