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Photos: Tennessee Man Breaks Record with Enormous Blue Catfish
Aidan Morton
Oct 3, 2022
A Tennessee man surprised state wildlife officials last month by catching a monstrous blue catfish weighing in well over 100 pounds. Angler Micka Burkhart caught the 118.7-pound blue while fishing on the Cumberland River last month. While awaiting official certification, Burkhart’s catch from Sept...
Aidan Morton
Oct 3, 2022
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Das Boat Episode 6: The Final Leg
Miles Nolte
Sep 19, 2019
Long river trips might be my favorite adventures. They’re like backcountry pack trips without pack animals. Rivers can take you deep into some wild places aboard a vessel that will carry far more than the basic necessities, doesn’t require feeding, and never bucks you off—at least not intentionally...
Miles Nolte
Sep 19, 2019
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Best Baits for Eater Catfish
Spencer Neuharth
Jul 27, 2019
Catfish are not exactly selective when it comes to their diet. In fact, they’re some of the most opportunistic feeders in freshwater. But that doesn’t mean they’re always easy to catch. Water temp, clarity, current, time of day and time of year are all influence their willingness and ability to feed...
Spencer Neuharth
Jul 27, 2019
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70-Year-Old Catfish Record Voided Over Misidentification
Spencer Neuharth
Jun 1, 2019
Roy Groves was one of the greatest catfishermen in history. His fishing prowess made him famous among fellow river rats in the Great Plains, and grainy photos of him with enormous catfish spread across two decades show why. At one point, Groves held both world and state records for blue catfish and...
Spencer Neuharth
Jun 1, 2019
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