Peoria, Illinois, Dave Buchanan fishes for catfish on the Illinois River. He uses a trotline--a long line from which a hundred or more baited hooks Stock Photo - Alamy

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American catfish hi-res stock photography and images - Page 2 - Alamy

River Catfish are CANNIBALS!!! Catfishing with LIVE BULLHEADS on Bank Poles

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Fish from american waters hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

Catfish fishing hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy

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The Illinois Catfish Triple Play - Game & Fish