Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
The Red River of the North is one of the most unique channel catfish fisheries in the country, and few anglers understand it better than longtime guide Brad Durick. In this episode, we dive into what makes this river so special, how catfish move with changing water levels, and why small details like current seams, bait freshness, sinker weight, and timing can make or break your day.
Brad shares his approach to fishing high water, low water, post-spawn patterns, summer bites, and the famous Lockport stretch in Manitoba. We also break down simple but effective catfish rigs, circle hooks vs. J hooks, sucker bait preparation, frogs, goldeyes, boat positioning, anchoring, and how to read river current for more consistent success.
Whether you’re planning a trip to the Red River or just want to become a better catfish angler, this conversation is packed with practical tips for catching more and bigger channel cats.
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*Timestamps:*
00:00 Show Kickoff
00:21 Brad’s Catfish Resume
02:31 Red River Overview
03:31 Flood Swings Strategy
04:52 Rising Water Playbook
08:20 Falling Water Patterns
09:47 Seasonal Peaks and Temps
11:18 Spawn Timing and Nests
14:33 Why Stop on the Red
15:20 Late Summer Hunt
16:19 Timer Method for Spots
23:30 Current Seams and Position
26:00 Simple Rigs and Jigging
27:58 Bolt Rig Explained
31:30 Hooks Leaders and Line
39:33 Sinker Weights and Spread
41:44 Boat Pressure and Casting
43:25 River Anchor Setup
44:58 Why Not Spot Lock
45:42 Bow Cleat Safety
47:02 Lockport Catfish Mecca
47:46 Electronics and Mapping
51:02 Sucker Bait Secrets
01:00:15 Oddball Store Baits
01:04:16 Red River Restoration
01:10:30 Trophy Cats and Tags
01:13:56 Night Bite Patterns
01:17:35 Catching Goldeyes
01:19:35 Guide Info and Wrap
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The Red River of the North is one of the most unique channel catfish fisheries in the country, and few anglers understand it better than longtime guide Brad Durick. In this episode, we dive into what makes this river so special, how catfish move with changing water levels, and why small details like current seams, bait freshness, sinker weight, and timing can make or break your day.
Brad shares his approach to fishing high water, low water, post-spawn patterns, summer bites, and the famous Lockport stretch in Manitoba. We also break down simple but effective catfish rigs, circle hooks vs. J hooks, sucker bait preparation, frogs, goldeyes, boat positioning, anchoring, and how to read river current for more consistent success.
Whether you’re planning a trip to the Red River or just want to become a better catfish angler, this conversation is packed with practical tips for catching more and bigger channel cats.
*Shop all mentioned gear at FishUSA* - alnk.to/h6KbUpA
*Timestamps:*
00:00 Show Kickoff
00:21 Brad’s Catfish Resume
02:31 Red River Overview
03:31 Flood Swings Strategy
04:52 Rising Water Playbook
08:20 Falling Water Patterns
09:47 Seasonal Peaks and Temps
11:18 Spawn Timing and Nests
14:33 Why Stop on the Red
15:20 Late Summer Hunt
16:19 Timer Method for Spots
23:30 Current Seams and Position
26:00 Simple Rigs and Jigging
27:58 Bolt Rig Explained
31:30 Hooks Leaders and Line
39:33 Sinker Weights and Spread
41:44 Boat Pressure and Casting
43:25 River Anchor Setup
44:58 Why Not Spot Lock
45:42 Bow Cleat Safety
47:02 Lockport Catfish Mecca
47:46 Electronics and Mapping
51:02 Sucker Bait Secrets
01:00:15 Oddball Store Baits
01:04:16 Red River Restoration
01:10:30 Trophy Cats and Tags
01:13:56 Night Bite Patterns
01:17:35 Catching Goldeyes
01:19:35 Guide Info and Wrap
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FishHead TV, long format fishing content, and vintage old-school fishing videos:
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