Record #:

2077

Author(s):

Ashcraft, Carol Linelle

Abstract:

Long thought of as a mud-sucking scavenger of farm ponds and streams, the lowly catfish is becoming a mass-production business in North Carolina and across the South as the fish becomes an \"in\" delicacy on upscale menus.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 61 Issue 12, May 1994, p34-36, il

Subject(s):

Catfishes; Fish-culture

Record #:

5323

Author(s):

Ashley, Keith W.

Abstract:

The three largest members of the freshwater catfish family - channel, blue, and flathead catfish - live in the state's streams. In size, the blue is the largest, weighing up to 150 pounds, followed by the channel and flathead. Ashley describes and compares the catfish.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 66 Issue 8, Aug 2002, p15, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Catfishes

Record #:

7490

Author(s):

Kibler, Dan

Abstract:

Kibler discusses catfishing, which is growing in popularity in North Carolina and across the country. The catfish is the biggest freshwater game fish in North American waters. In North Carolina the largest are the blue catfish, with a state record of eighty-five pounds, and the flathead catfish, with a state record of seventy-eight pounds. Tournaments devoted to catfishing offer thousands of dollars in prizes. Tackle companies have introduced equipment specifically for catfishing, and a number of how-to books on catching these big fish have been published.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 69 Issue 11, Nov 2005, p10-13, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Catfishes; Catfish fishing

Record #:

8179

Author(s):

Raver, Duane

Abstract:

Catfish fall into two categories, freshwater and saltwater. In his article Raver discusses only freshwater catfish; examines misconceptions about catfish; and explains why anglers don't like this fish. The more abundant catfish in the state are the flathead, blue, channel, white, brown bullhead, and yellow bullhead. The flathead, native to a few western North Carolina river systems, is the largest, with a maximum weight of over one hundred pounds. The group of catfish known as madtoms are the smallest, with few species exceeding six inches.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 30 Issue 12, Dec 1966, p19-21, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Catfishes

Record #:

8438

Author(s):

Chaney, Jim

Abstract:

Catfish farming is booming in the lower Mississippi River Valley, but how successful would it be in North Carolina? While people in the deep South consider catfish a delicacy, many North Carolinians consider the catfish a trash fish. The primary obstacles to catfish farming in the state are the unavailability of processing facilities and the lack of a steady market.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 3 Issue 8, Aug 1971, p16, il

Subject(s):

Catfishes; Aquaculture

Record #:

12257

Author(s):

Styron, Nell Joslin

Abstract:

Dr. Garland Pardue of NCSU Zoology Department has researched fish-farming globally and is urging central and eastern North Carolina to adopt raising channel catfish as a lucrative means for generating revenue.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 42 Issue 10, Mar 1975, p25-26

Subject(s):

Catfishes; Aquaculture

Record #:

30143

Author(s):

Burkhead, Noel M.; Jenkins, Robert E.

Abstract:

Species of ictalurid catfishes with an adnexed (free) adipose fin have presented identification problems, and consequently may subvert zoogeographic studies. This study examined new and preexisting records of catfishes in Virginia, North Carolina and other eastern states. Diagnostic characters are emphasized for distinguishing various species and their distribution.

Source:

Brimleyana (NoCar QL 155 B75), Vol. Issue 4, Dec 1980, p73-93, il, map, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fishes--Geographical distribution; Catfishes

Record #:

31047

Author(s):

Syrett, Mary

Abstract:

Several species of catfish (channel catfish, blue catfish, and flat heads) are found in ponds, lakes, watersheds, rivers and creeks throughout North Carolina. This article explains the biology and ecology of catfish, their habitat preferences, and feeding strategies. Also discussed are fishing techniques and typical locations to find catfish, which include Lake Phelps, Lake Sutton, Lake Mattamuskeet, and Lake Norman.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 39 Issue 8, Aug 2007, p22-23, il, por

Subject(s):

Catfishes; Catfish fishing

Record #:

34390

Author(s):

Goines, Rick

Abstract:

North Carolina has five types of catfish including white, bullheads, blue, channel, and flatheads. In this article, the author discusses catfish fishing, catfish habitats, and catfish tournaments in North Carolina.

Source:

North Carolina's Eastern Living Magazine (NoCar F 252.3 N82), Vol. 10 Issue 3, June/July 2018, p75-76, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Catfish fishing; Catfishes

Record #:

38163

Author(s):

Raver, Duane; Wilson, Ken; Edmisten, Walter F.; Dalrymple, Arnold R.

Abstract:

Short stories about what people have come across while working, such as spawning fish, the presence of kidney worms in mink, and a very large catfish.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 7, July 1951, p19, bibl Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Fish behavior; Catfishes; Quail; Mink farming

Record #:

38183

Author(s):

Raver, Duane

Abstract:

The differences between three types of catfish are explained.

Source:

Wildlife in North Carolina (NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 15 Issue 10, Oct 1951, p8-9, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Catfishes