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CATFISH MAN'S NEWS

Providing you information about 'ole spiny'--the "whiskered one" that is often one of the first fish kid's learn to catch, one of the most popular panfish, one of the most cosmopolitan of Florida fishes, and one you shouldn't overlook.  The Catfish Man's Newsletters will let you know all about them including how, where and when to fish for them, their biology, recipes and other interesting facts.
 

Catfish Man sketcthed logo by J. Crumpton

For Fish Identification and Biology of Catfish, click here.

For Catfishing tips, click here.

For the Top Ten Catfish fishing destinations in Florida, click here.

These links take you to the Catfish Man's News Letters that you can browse on the web (.html) or print (.pdf) using Adobe Acrobat Reader.  For instructions on the Acrobat Reader, click here.
  • June 2002 (html) (pdf)
    Editorial: Catch and Release
    Pier and Bank Fishing Locations
    Flathead Catfish--Biology, Tips, Locations, Recipe
    Trivia
  • April 2002 (html) (pdf)
    Editorial: Catch and Release
    Pier and Bank Fishing Locations
    Flathead Catfish--Biology, Tips, Locations, Recipe
    Trivia
  • October 2001 (html) (pdf)
    Editorial:  Gigging and Bowfishing
    Blue Catfish--Biology, Tips, Locations, Pictures
    Bait Opitons
    Kids Start-up Advice
    Trivia
  • July 2001 (html) (pdf)
    Catfish are Cool Fishing Target
    Health Advisories
    Catfish 2000 Symposium and Recommendations
    Channel Catfish--Biology, Tips, Locations, Recipe
    Aging Catfish
    Medard Reservoir Fishery
    Fishing Tips and Trivia
  • May 2001 (html) (pdf)
    Editorial:  Welcome to the First Catfish Man Newsletter
    Florida Catfish Species & Records
    Catfish Senses
    The Catfish Industry
    Baits
    Recipe and Trivia

 

   

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