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05/31/2026

Want to learn how to hook a shad for current? Check out our YouTube! Joey Pounders breaks down how he hooks shad depending on what current he’s in.

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05/30/2026

Did you know that there are many different types of Boss Kat hooks to choose from? Choosing the right shape for your rig can be the difference between a huge cat and going home empty handed. Captain David Magness from Cat'n Aroun' Guide Service explains the difference and what they mean to him!

https://ttiblakemore.com/.../bos.../boss-kat-hooks-boss-kat/

05/29/2026

"By the time most people get to me, they are looking for a photo." 📸

That’s the mindset of Capt. Brad Durick, our CatfishNOW Guide of the Month! Brad specializes in trophy channel cats on the Red River, where clients regularly see fish over 15 and 20 pounds.

Whether he’s teaching a 7-year-old the ropes or helping a veteran angler land a new PB, Brad’s anchor-fishing techniques and "current-reading" skills consistently put monster catfish in the boat.

Check out the full article to see why Brad Durick Outdoors LLC is a Red River legend!
https://catfishnow.com/guide-of-the-month-brad-durick-red-river-channel-cats-by-capt-richard-simms/

05/29/2026

Big catfish demand serious gear — and David Magness doesn't settle for anything less than the B'n'M Silver Cat Elite Series. Built with an unmatched backbone, a dependable grip, and stainless steel reel guides, this rod is made for the fight. See it for yourself at the link below.
https://www.bnmpoles.com/
B'n'M Fishing

05/28/2026

When the catfish go shallow, you go with them — and Power-Pole makes sure you stay there. No dragging anchor, no drifting off your spot, no spooking fish. Just quiet, precise anchoring exactly where the bite is. Shallow water catfishing just got a whole lot more productive.

Power-Pole Total Boat Control Lance's Guide Service

Manufacturer of the Power Pole, a shallow water anchoring system for all small skiffs, bass boats, flats boats and bay boats.

05/28/2026

Chris Souders has been running Off Shore Tackle planer boards for years and the results are hard to argue with. Planer boards let you cover more water, get your bait out wider and put yourself in front of more fish — and when you are consistently pulling in catfish like this, the setup speaks for itself. Check out Off Shore Tackle Company to learn more.
www.offshoretackle.com/
Off Shore Tackle Company

05/28/2026

Texas catfish anglers, this one's for you. 🎣 Texas Parks & Wildlife just sampled E.V. Spence Reservoir near San Angelo, and the results are turning heads — 338 blue catfish sampled with the highest historical catch rates the district has ever recorded. Channel catfish numbers are up, too. If you've been looking for your next honey hole, E.V. Spence is only 45 minutes north of San Angelo, and the bite is as good as it gets right now. Read the full report in CatfishNOW and get out there!

https://catfishnow.com/sampling-shows-healthy-catfish-population-in-e-v-spence-reservoir-source-texas-parks-wildlife/

05/27/2026

What started as a walleye technique has become one of the most effective tools in a catfish angler's boat — and Off Shore Tackle makes some of the best boards on the market. Chris Sounders runs two different sizes depending on his target fish and the results speak for themselves. One or two boards per side is all it takes. Check out Off Shore Tackle Company for more.
www.offshoretackle.com/

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05/27/2026

The Torch SL4 Series delivers a powerful 3,000-lumen beam with crisp 6000K illumination, giving you the confidence to run channels, dock safely, and fish long after sunset.
Reliable performance and serious visibility when nighttime conditions demand more.
fireflymarine.com

05/26/2026

What bait do you trust most when you tie on a Boss Kat hook? 🎣🐟 Drop your favorite in the comments!

Explore the full Boss Kat lineup — packed with colors and styles to match any rig. Built tough and razor-sharp, these hooks are made to hang on to big cats in any lake, river, or reservoir. 💪🐟

https://ttiblakemore.com/product-category/boss-kat-superior-catfish-hooks-by-daiichi/