Catfishing: Beyond the Basics

Review by Wanda Garner

They are some of the toughest, largest, and hardest fighting game fish in North America and it's time they get the respect and notoriety they have earned. "Catfishing: Beyond the Basics" by award winning author, outdoor writer, and photographer Keith Sutton is just the book to obtain to learn more about these awesome and remarkable fish. Catfish, the whiskered, much-sought-after fish is the topic of Sutton's book and he offers the reader more than just a few suggestions in catching the fish of a lifetime.

From channel cats to blues and flatheads to bullheads, Sutton shares more than just the basics for a successful fishing adventure. Baits and tactics are covered extensively and you'll find yourself yearning for the chance to try them out at your favorite lake, river, or pond. Learn how to fish live frog bait, stinkbait, and doughbaits. Discover how to marinate pieces of hotdog in garlic and Kool-Aid, or the process of soaking nightcrawlers in beet juice for a treat that catfish cannot resist. Find out what fruits the catfish loves and how Preparation H and WD-40 can help you catch a cat! It's all wrapped up in this knowledge-filled book, carefully assembled by a man called "Catfish" with over 40 years of research and who has had hours of discussions with biologists and experts in the field of catfishing.

Want to add a little fun to your fishing trip? Sutton has included a section just for you. Try some alternative tactics to catting. Jug fishing, yo-yo’s, trotlines, and snagging are also included in this handy book and for those of you who yearn for a little danger and excitement in your life, there's even a section on noodling! Just catch'em with your hands! You'll chuckle aloud when reading Mr. Sutton's first experience with noodling.

This book is packed with photos and stories that will make every catfishing angler want to grab his pole and fishing net and head to the river. And without a doubt, this will be the perfect gift idea for the catfishing enthusiast in your life! This book will give the already knowledgeable catfisher the advanced info he needs to find and catch more cats, learn the newest techniques, discover more about catfish behavior, and even learn some old tactics that still work.

"Catfishing: Beyond the Basics"...Learn the secrets to becoming a successful catfish angler. Order an autographed copy direct from the author and save 20%. Send a check or money order for $22.45 (includes postage and handling) to C&C Outdoors, 15601 Mountain Dr. Alexander, AR 72002 (Arkansas residents should include $1.60 sales tax).

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