2026-10-12Fall Channel Catfish Fishing: Where to Find Them and What to Use
Fall is a strong season for channel catfish. Learn where they go as water cools, the best fall baits and rigs, and how to fish from shore or a boat.
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2026-10-122026-10-12Channel Catfish Fishing for Beginners: Gear, Techniques, and Where to Catch Them
New to channel catfish? Learn the gear, baits, and rigs that work, how to set a circle hook, and where to find catfish from shore or a boat.
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Choosing a channel catfish rod and reel? Learn the right length, power, reel size, and line for bottom fishing from shore or a boat.
Read the guide2026-10-12Best Baits for Channel Catfish (And When to Use Each)
The best baits for channel catfish: cut bait, stink bait, crawlers, liver, and shrimp, plus rigs, the few lures that work, and shore vs boat tips.
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