“If you’re looking to catch a flathead catfish, the first thing you’re going to want is live bait such as bluegills, creek chubs, fallfish and sucker fish. They will also eat fresh-cut bait.

This homemade fried catfish is simple, quick, and packed with flavor. Coated in seasoned cornmeal and pan-fried or deep-fried to golden perfection, it’s crispy on the outside and flaky inside.