PINE BLUFF, Ark. — August is National Catfish Month. Catfish are one of Arkansas’ top sportfish – they can be found in most waters throughout the state, are fun to catch and taste great too, according to Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
“The quickest way to celebrate National Catfish Month is to visit your local seafood restaurant and order a plate of catfish,” Jones said. “Consider selecting restaurants that offer local-caught or American farm-raised catfish. And for those looking for an adventure, the pursuit of fresh catfish can be fun and rewarding.”
With some understanding of habitat preference, proper gear and lure selection — all of which can be learned quickly through a myriad of online instructional videos and articles — catfish are relatively easy fish to catch, he said. They can also grow very large, so a single catch can make the trip worthwhile. Their ease to catch makes them a good fish to target for novices and children who benefit most from quick success…