If I were to flip you the bird left-handed, which I sometimes do to mix things up, you’d notice that my middle finger is crooked, with a bulged knuckle. Why does it look like that? Catfish noodling.

Dave Hurteau has been my editor at F&S for more than 12 years. In that time, we’ve argued about every conceivable topic: Bows. Broadheads. Rifles. Turkey calling. The qualities of a good western movie ...

Fishing duo Cole & Jay utilize oversized live bait during a high-stakes noodling session to wrestle heavyweight catfish from the underwater mud banks.

A daring fishing trip targeting massive catfish in an unusual underwater location, with a prank along the way.

A particular photo making the rounds on This Is Alabama’s Instagram shows the kind of fish that can be caught within this ...

A red crescent moon hung over the horizon as I pulled up near Rio Vista Park, in San Marcos, just before six on a February morning. My car’s thermometer read 45 degrees. The park includes a short ...

A casual fishing trip in Thailand turned into an unforgettable adventure for two Australian tourists after they unexpectedly reeled in a giant redtail catfish. The pair were fishing in Chumphon ...

These dedicated lure makers are keeping the longstanding tradition of balsa crankbaits alive for American fishermen.