Ark. Sen. Lincoln new head of Senate ag committee Sep 10, 2009
The Delta is a special area of concern for environmentalists because catfish and rice farms there use a large amount of water. After some farmers discovered their wells were drying up about 20 years ago, environmentalists offered solutions, NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Al Garner said. (Anchorage Daily News)
Shad drawing fish into open Sep 10, 2009
Crappie fishing fair on deep cover and catfish action slowing at night ... Catfish are still hot, too. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Working on Labor Day Sep 6, 2009
On a recent Tuesday morning, after finishing the breakfast menu around 6 a.m., she started on a lunch that included Cajun-style catfish. Lopez said the dish is popular at the hospital, and she also said she dreaded all the fish she had to make. (Odessa American, TX)
Summer doesn't end at Alcova Sep 6, 2009
The 90-degree temperatures and a nearly clear sky would segue into an evening with the Osbornes' second annual catfish fry with 35 or so revelers. It was a good summer, even when the weather didn't cooperate, such as the rain and cold front accompanying the lake's Fourth of July festivities. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
Fall fish sale Sep 5, 2009
Species available include channel catfish, hybrid sunfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, black crappie, fathead minnows, triploid grass carp, redear and walleye. The fish stock comes from Fountain Bluff Fish Farm in Gorham, a reputable hatchery in southern Illinois. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Gridiron Grump: Back and grumpier than ever Sep 4, 2009
Thor, too, claims to have some ball-handlers that are more slippery than a bucket o smelt and as mean as a cooler of catfish. Woo-heee. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Health Tip: Gauging Mercury Levels in Fish Sep 4, 2009
Fish and shellfish with lower mercury levels include shrimp, salmon, catfish, and pollock. For these types of seafood, it's generally safe for adults to eat up to 12 ounces (two average-sized meals) per week. (MEDLINEplus)
Fishin' Report: Redfish and drum hauled in from Lafitte Sep 4, 2009
Of course, the accumulation of bait also attracts trout, reds, drum, croakers, and catfish. And that s what fishermen are looking for. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Help might be on way at lake Sep 4, 2009
- Pete Stodgel caught a 15-pound blue catfish downriver on rooster liver ... The mullet fishing has slowed down, but carp and catfish continue to post a strong bite ... Amos Nichols caught 11 bream and three catfish in the Connell Pond on reds. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Destination Oktoberfest Sep 4, 2009
Jim n Nick s Bar-B-Q. For low-and-slow, lip-smacking southern barbecue, don t pass up Jim n Nick s. Tasty sandwiches such as barbecue pulled pork and catfish run about $8. 1908 11th Ave. South. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
A.J. Green says hes smarter, healthier and better Sep 3, 2009
A.J. Green says he s smarter, healthier and better. 9:31 am September 2, 2009, by Tim Tucker. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Noodlers catch catfish the old way Sep 3, 2009
Noodlers use hands to catch catfish the old way 090309 - The Augusta Chronicle ... A brave few fishermen wrestled in mud holes sacrificing fingers to catfish that can weigh more than 50 pounds each ... "Sure enough, it worked," said Mr. Parks, who wrestled a 35-pound flathead catfish to the surface that day 10 years ago. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Sportsmen's Showcase Sept. 24 Sep 3, 2009
Tales and artifacts from the old Elloree Hunt Club and Santee rock fishing will be included in the program, and participants will be served a tasting of catfish stew. In addition, the museum gallery will feature an exhibit of local historic hunting and fishing photos, which will remain on display until October. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Doss VFD Serving Up Fish Saturday Sep 3, 2009
Fried catfish with all the trimmings and other refreshments will be served beginning at 4:30 p.m. at the Doss Community Center. The cost of the meal is by donation. (Fredericksburg Standard Radio Post, TX)
Bulldog Bites: Gundy, Richt live in different worlds Sep 3, 2009
10:38 am September 2, 2009, by Bill King. Here s an interesting contrast between Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy and Georgia s Mark Richt. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Saban has been a bargain for Alabama Sep 2, 2009
8:07 am September 1, 2009, by Tony Barnhart. When Nick Saban signed his unprecedented eight-year, $32 million contract to be the head coach at Alabama, I told some friends that there would come a day when that deal would look like a bargain. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Patsy Nell (Pat) Cory Mortensen Sep 2, 2009
Among the many things Pat enjoyed were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, hunting for arrowheads on the Mallet, but heaven to her was fishing for catfish in one of the catfish ponds on the ranch. She would put the worm on the hook, but didn t mind if you would take the fish off for her. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
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Around your town Sep 2, 2009
Chef Brett is serving catfish, salmon and barbecue for 7. Entertainment by DJ Mata will follow. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Dave Landahl Sep 2, 2009
That didn't stop them from showing off their giant catfish. My big grin was enough conversation for them. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Area history: Iron Bridge popular with 'the boys' Sep 1, 2009
Fishermen from Chippewa Falls were attracted to the bridge, especially for crappies, small-mouth bass, sun fish and Mississippi catfish. And, since it was located only a stones throw from the barn, the boys when they had gained confidence as swimmers could dive in at a moments notice. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Catch-and-release pond is a rod bender Aug 30, 2009
We caught catfish, perch, bass and gar ... Albert Moody, Clark Hill Herring Hut, Clarks Hill, S.C. (864) 333-2000 - Tim O'Shell and Jamie Williams, of Clarks Hill, caught huge stripers and up to 25-pound catfish on cut herring ... Lots of catfish are being caught on cut bait. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mathematical keys to a sixth sense -- the lateral-line system Aug 29, 2009
Catfish on the hunt follow invisible tracks that lead directly to their prey ... The catfish takes advantage of the fact that a swimming fish that beats its tail fin leaves a trail of eddies behind. (EurekAlert!)
Sports Spasms Aug 28, 2009
What he had was a 76 pound flathead catfish, and when Howe got it out onto the bank someone started yelling, That s a record ... An avid catfish angler, he says anytime the barometer is rising is a good time to be fishing for catfish ... September and October are great bassin months and don t overlook those catfish and panfish, either. (Alva Review Courier, OK)
Prescott Valley man reels in S. American fish Aug 28, 2009
(AP) -- Matt Poindexter thought he had a good-sized catfish on his line at Fain Park in Prescott Valley earlier this month as the fish fought impressively under the water. But as soon as he caught a glimpse of the fish's huge teeth, he knew he had something really strange on his line. (FOX 11, AZ)
Zebra mussels confirmed in Texoma Aug 28, 2009
A few years ago when I was doing my TV show, Fishing with Vic , Copan Lake made an excellent destination and I caught all species of fish ranging from largemouth bass and crappie, to catfish - both on rod and reel and on juglines. One show in particular stands out above all the rest. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
What do you expect of 2009 Dogs? Aug 28, 2009
What do you expect of 2009 Dogs. What do you expect of 2009 Dogs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Cancer in Wildlife May Signal Toxic Dangers Aug 28, 2009
Normally rare in wildlife, cancers in California sea lions, North Sea flounder and Great Lakes catfish seem to have been triggered or accelerated by environmental contaminants. Other animals, including Tasmanian Devils, sea turtles, woodchucks, eels and sperm whales, also have been stricken with cancers, although they appear to stem from natural causes, including viruses, spontaneous tumors, or genetic factors. (Scientific American)
Cousins have grown up fishing oxbow lake Aug 27, 2009
Pointing across the lake, he said cork and worms induced eight catfish into their creel, his largest being a six-pounder. "When my dad's off work, we get out here on the boat," said Johnson, who added he's caught catfish as big as his cousin's and has a 7-pound bass to his credit. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Fish in streams have high levels of mercury Aug 27, 2009
Channel catfish had the lowest levels of mercury followed by various trout species. Sunfish, a small fish easy to catch and popular with children, was relatively high in mercury in samples tested. (Nogales International, AZ)
Governments killing once-endangered cormorants Aug 27, 2009
Fish farmers in the Mississippi Delta say they devour $5 million worth of catfish fingerlings a year. Ironically, cormorants were endangered in much of North America a few decades ago. (Anchorage Daily News)
Dove stands, class available Aug 27, 2009
The banquet featuring catfish and jambalaya will follow at 1 p.m. Call Ken Carroll at (601) 953-3556. document. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Residents put idle land to good use Aug 26, 2009
They have even cordoned off part of an existing pond to create a catfish farm ... On weekends, many anglers brought along their families to fish in the pond, which is said to have many varieties of fish including ikan haruan (Snakehead) and catfish. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Announcements 8/27 Aug 26, 2009
Alateen Meetings There are ongoing Alateen meeting every Monday night at the Catfish Place in Camden from 5-6 p.m. For more info ... Genesco Breakfast Former employees of Genesco meet the last Wednesday of each month for breakfast at The Catfish Place in Camden at 8 a.m. Please mark your calendar and remember to join us the last Wednesday of the month. (Camden Chronicle, TN)
Fishing report Aug 26, 2009
Catfish are biting on the river. Tongue River Marina. (Montana Standard, MT)
County land use rules stymie aquaculture Aug 26, 2009
He has two ponds, but wants to dig 10 to 12 half-acre and three-quarter acre ponds to stock with bass, brim, catfish, tilapia, crawfish and mud minnows for fee-fishing business. Customers would fish his ponds and pay by the pound for the fish they keep. (Daytona Beach News Journal -- Business)
Mercury in fish is problem posing health dangers Aug 24, 2009
Edisto River to Willtown Bluff No eating mudfish, largemouth bass, chain pickerel, channel catfish or flathead catfish ... One meal per month of blue catfish. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Angler hooks 103-pound fish Aug 23, 2009
Last week, Georgia authorities weighed in a flathead catfish from the Ocmulgee River that weighed 103 pounds -- eclipsing the known state record by more than 20 pounds. The angler -- 76-year-old Tom Head -- won't be able to claim the title, though, because he was using setlines and a floating jug, and not rod and reel, as recordbook entries require. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Cast for the cure Aug 22, 2009
Now Arthur had the hot hand after both fishers had some momentary excitement with two large hardhead catfish playing the redfish pretend game. His rod bowed over with a solid hit and run which initially indicated a large redfish. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Study Finds More Mercury in Freshwater Fish Aug 22, 2009
After testing mercury levels in more than 1,000 fish over seven years, the USGS is warning Americans to limit the amount of large, predator freshwater fish they eat, such as large-mouth bass, pickerel, walleye and some catfish. "People should be more aware of the kinds of fish they are eating, how frequently they are eating them, and to become more educated on where they are getting their fish," said Myers. (ABC News)
Story » Aug 22, 2009
Would almost die for a catfish - Outdoors/fishing - ESPN ... Would almost die for a catfish ... Jerry Smith knew he needed a photo of this catfish, otherwise no one would believe him. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
The word on Ben Jones Aug 21, 2009
AltamahaDawg: Exactly where on the Ocmulgee was that 103 lb. catfish caught. Not mentioned in the article. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Troubled Waters: Mercury Taints All Fish Aug 21, 2009
Scientists collected and tested more than 1,000 fish, including bass, trout, and catfish, in 291 streams nationwide from 1998 to 2005. The toxic substance was found in every fish sampled, a discovery that underscores how widespread mercury pollution has become, according to the study. (Newsmax)
Federal Study Shows Mercury in Fish Widespread Aug 21, 2009
From 1998 to 2005, scientists collected and tested more than a thousand fish, including bass, trout and catfish, from 291 streams nationwide. "This science sends a clear message that our country must continue to confront pollution, restore our nation's waterways, and protect the public from potential health dangers," Interior Secretary Ken Salazar said in a statement. (Fox News)
RESIDENTS HOOKED BY GRADY FISH FRY Aug 21, 2009
GRADY Robert Scott, with a wide grin and red apron, stood next to a pot filled with hot oil, displaying his catch of freshly fried catfish ... Scott also is Grady s fire chief and stood in a line of four other men Thursday tending 10 pots of roiling oil filled with catfish and French fries. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Warsaw duo win catfish tournament Aug 20, 2009
The Annual Ray Froman Memorial Catfish Tournament was held on Saturday, Aug. 15, in Pools 19 and 20 of the Mississippi River. Tom Harrison and Doug Kimberly of Warsaw took first place by bringing in seven fish that weighed 80. (Carthage (Hancock County) Journal Pilot, IL)
Harrison, Kimberly win catfish tournament Aug 20, 2009
Tom Harrison and Doug Kimberly won the annual Ray Froman Memorial Catfish Tournament in Pools 19 and 20 of the Mississippi River on Saturday ... More than 468 pounds of catfish were caught during the day. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
Mercury found in all fish caught in U.S.-tested streams Aug 20, 2009
The lowest were found in brown, rainbow-cutthroat trout and channel catfish. Though the EPA emphasizes that fish are an important part of a healthful diet, some contaminated species, especially from lakes and streams, may be unsuitable for women of childbearing age and children. (USA Today -- Tech)
Georgia man lands huge fish from Ocmulgee River Aug 20, 2009
Photo courtesy of the Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division This 103-lbs catfish was caught on the Ocmulgee River near Warner Robins in August 2009 by Mr. Tom Head, age 76 ... For more information on flathead catfishing in Georgia, visit. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
'Bama Cat SmackKeith "Catfish" Sutton Aug 19, 2009
Keith "Catfish" Sutton and his wife venture to Wheeler Lake in Alabama in the blistering heat of summer, to put the smackdown on some giant catfish courtesy of guide Mike Mitchell. Keith "Catfish" Sutton. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Elgin schools begin classes Monday Aug 19, 2009
Freshmen should report to the high school to pick up their schedules Thursday, Aug. 20 from 1 to 3 p.m. Catfish Camp freshmen should report at 1 p.m. Students may request schedule changes at this time and student ID's will be made. At EHS, the tardy bell for first period will ring at 8:15 a.m. and classes will dismiss at 3:45 p.m.. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Warsaw anglers take tourney (2) Aug 19, 2009
Tom Harrison and Doug Kimberly, both of Warsaw, pose with their 80 pounds of catfish they caught in Saturday s Ray Froman Memorial Catfish Tournament ... Published: Monday, August 17, 2009 12:51 PM CDT The Annual Ray Froman Memorial Catfish Tournament was held on Saturday, August 15 in Pools 19 and 20 of the Mississippi River. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Keith Sutton Aug 19, 2009
Anglers have to muscle up for big catfish around Muscle Shoals ... I've wanted to fish Wheeler, a Tennessee River reservoir, ever since I heard about William McKinley catching a 111-pound, world-record blue catfish here in 1996 ... My wife Theresa and I were vacationing in the Muscle Shoals area for a week in July, and Mitchell, who lives in Albertville, Alabama, invited us to join him for some catfishing. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Outdoors: We haven't missed the white fly hatch Aug 18, 2009
The smallmouth and catfish on the warmer rivers and the trout of the colder Yellow Breeches dont seen to care very much how fancy I make the fly. The heaviest hatches on the warmer water seem to begin in late July about the time the Shippensburg Fair ends and continues almost every evening for a couple of weeks. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Lesser access for babies? Aug 17, 2009
There is nothing quite like grabbing your mask and snorkel, plunging into the refreshing James River and coming face to face with a huge catfish. Mentally, you know they are not going to hurt you, but you are swimming with big fish, said. (Yahoo News -- Child Welfare)
Catching muskie is Corps concern Aug 16, 2009
So on Sunday, they headed back to Pittsburgh to target catfish on the high and muddy Ohio River, stopping at Lake Arthur to catch bluegills for bait. The late night river bite yielded a dozen flatheads up to 11 pounds, along with, said Guerriero, a few snags on sticks and other floating debris. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Oregon Recreation Report Aug 15, 2009
There are many locations throughout the Willamette Valley where anglers can go to pursue warmwater species such as bass, crappie, bluegill perch, walleye and catfish ... Largemouth bass, redear sunfish, bluegill, channel catfish ... Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, green sunfish, white crappie, black crappie. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The Brits outpouring of ilovetheNHS is compelling Aug 14, 2009
No wonder you live in UK, They can put up with snobs when most Americans consider people equal whether they eat snails or catfish. You are such a bore. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fishin' Report: Drumming up a fish fry in Lake Pontchartrain Aug 14, 2009
3 You absolutely will catch aggravators banana fish, stingrays, hardhead catfish, and even oyster fish ... It s also a good idea to invest in a catfish unhooker (some folks call them flippers. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Fishing Report: 8/14/09 Aug 14, 2009
Catfish also were hitting ... Shenango Reservoir (Mercer County): Crappies, including some slabs, catfish, hybrid striped bass, smallmouth bass, a few largemouths, and some walleyes were reported ... Catfish, including a few up to 2 feet long, were reported. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
'Gator hunt is croc' Aug 14, 2009
I am a somewhat-vegetarian, no land animals just seafood, but have tried alligator - tastes like catfish to me. I also have a good friend that s been a hunter for years. (The Palm Beach Post)
Venezuela: Natural beauty for bold travelers Aug 13, 2009
A catfish called the "valenton" weighs up to 330 pounds. To escape the stifling heat, head west to Los Andes. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Fish biologists' work includes shock tactics Aug 13, 2009
A large catfish and a couple of hefty carp broke the water. A gar leaped into the air. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Back-to-School events slated Aug 13, 2009
Student's schedule pick-up times at EHS are Monday, Aug. 17, seniors, 9 a.m.-noon; Tuesday, Aug. 18, juniors, 9 a.m.-noon; Wednesday, Aug. 19, sophomores, 9 a.m.-noon and Thursday, freshmen, Aug. 20, 1-3 p.m. Catfish Camp freshmen should report at 1 p.m.. Students may request schedule changes at this time and student ID's will be made. (Elgin Courier, TX)
Patsy Nell (Pat) Mortensen Aug 13, 2009
Among the many things Pat enjoyed were her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, hunting for arrowheads on the Mallet, but heaven to her was fishing for catfish in one of the catfish ponds on the ranch. She would put the worm on the hook, but didn t mind if you would take the fish off for her. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)