Badin Lake catfish anglers relying on Carolina rigs for big blue

The Caroling rig, a bottom-dragging rig for offshore structure-fishing originally intended for largemouth bass, has become popular when used in conjunction with live or cut bait for catching big blue catfish, especially on Badin Lake.

Ron Funderburk's Badin Lake blue catfish - Carolina Sportsman

The Angler Magazine, June 2021

The Angler Magazine - March / Charlotte by Coastal Angler Magazine - Issuu

How to Catch a 100-Pound Catfish

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Angler sets blue catfish record, then breaks own record the next day - Men's Journal

The Angler Magazine - May / Charlotte by Coastal Angler Magazine - Issuu

Catfish Tournament Trends - In-Fisherman

Badin Lake may be the home of North Carolina's biggest blue catfish, and March is prime fishing time