Waterman throwing out a hoop net filled with manhaden bait fish to catch blue catfish on the Potomac River near Fort Washington, Maryland Stock Photo - Alamy

Menhaden boat hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Menhaden hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Waterman loading a hoop net with menhaden bait fish to catch blue catfish Stock Photo - Alamy

Menhaden boat hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Menhaden hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

I tried to bring it into the boat but it was just too big” - Anglers Journal - A Fishing Life

Potomac river catfish hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Tidal Potomac River blue catfish is a new state record, Archive

Menhaden hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Potomac river catfish hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Menhaden net hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy