Bio |
Accomplishments |
Magazine Features
Virgil has appeared in many Catfishing
magazines, as well as, many outdoors magazines. Many writers are
intrigued with his accomplishments on the Lower Osage River where he
has caught four 100lb. or more fish. He claims there are blue cats
weighing over 150lbs. in the river. He has been recognized by his
home state of Missouri for being a Master Fisherman four times. He is
recognized by the IGFA for his four world record catches. Below are
the magazines he has been written up in, as well as, his many awards.
HOW TO CATCH THE BIG GATS
BY: VIRGIL AGEE
BIG CATS - You have to be there
when a big cat wants to eat.
ATTITUDE - You must have
confidence in your location, presentation, and ability to land a big
fish.
TACKLE & EQUIPMENT - Use simple
and reliable tackle appropriate for conditions.
RIGS - Use the simplest, most
natural rig that will deliver and hold your bait where a big cat can
find it.
BAITS - Use fresh natural baits
for big blues.
FISHING CONDITIONS - Fish
whenever you can, but especially when conditions such as water level
and moon phase are favorable.
LOCATION - Use sonar to locate
the best holes, then focus your efforts on the best feeding station
within that hole.
THE VALUE OF PATIENCE - To be
successful, you have to stick it out.
TIME OF DAY - Giant Blue Cats
just as likely feed during the day as at night, particularly in cold
or deep water.
LANDING BIG BLUES - Think about
how you'll hook, fight, and land the fish of a lifetime before he
hits.
FIGHTING UP NOT OUT - When you
can fight a fish up you won't be dragging him through heavy cover.
RELEASING GIANT CATS - Keep
reasonable numbers of smaller fish for the table, but release the
giants
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"Catfish
Insider 2000 Guide"
2000
Pg. 67 "Master's File
Yearbook"
by: Steve Hoffman with
Keith Sutton and Troy Hawks
In this article the writers pay
tribute to the Lower Osage River from it's mouth up to the
Bagnell Dam. The comment on the fact that some of the Biggest
Blues documented in modern times have been caught here and most
of them have been by Virgil. They talk about he fish he has
records for and about some of the bigger ones he has yet to
catch. |
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"Catfish
Insider 1999 Guide"
1999
Pg. 58 "A Master Catman
Talks"
by: Keith Sutton with
Virgil Agee
This is a very good article.
Virgil talks about the Big Blue Cats he's caught and about what
it takes to to be a great Catman. He talks about myths of the
Osage River and how Steamboat Captains claim to have seen 200lb.
Blue Catfish. Virgil believes in the myths and claims to have
caught a 150lb. blue that got-away. The article is very
informative and covers a lot of details. |
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"In-Fisherman"
Fall 1998
Pg. 68 "Top Catmen Talk
Transition Cats"
by: Steve Hoffman with Ed
Davis, Stu McKay & Virgil Agee
Here four master catmen give their
unique introspect on catching trophy catfish for the Fall
Season. Virgil gives his insight on rigging and caching Blue
Cats. The write about his experiences on the Osage River, as
well as, the rivers he's fished in the region. The article
shows many different rigs used for catching trophy catfish and
give a lot of helpful hints. Very recommended for the serious
catfish angler. |
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"Missouri
Game & Fish"
August 1998
Pg. 17 "The Big Blue
Cats of the Osage River"
by: Bill Book
This magazine is dedicated to the
Game & Fish industry of Missouri. So when they are writing
about Big Blue Cats of The Osage River you can bet Virgil is
going to be the star attraction. The article pays homage to
some other great catfish anglers, but Virgil is the main man
here. Nice article it reflects some more about some of the
myths of the Osage River. |
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"Catfish
Insider"
Spring 1999
Pg. 56 "A Cat In Hand"
by: Steve Hoffman & Elmer
Heyob Jr.
This article focuses more in
landing the fish. The write about different nets used. Virgil
offers his professional insight based not only on the cats he's
caught, but also on the ones that got-away. This is an
informative article for any one who fishes. Whether your a bass
fisherman or trout is your fish, this can help any one become
better. |
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"Catfish
Insider"
Fall 1999
Pg. 48 "Catfish
Tournament Round-Up"
by: Steve Hoffman
This is a round-up of all the
different Catfish Tournaments around the country. The first one
mentioned (and probably the biggest) is the United States
Catfish Anglers Tournament Series (US-CATS). This one was held
in Clinton Lake near Lawrence, KS. Due to floods and bad
weather conditions Virgil and his partner didn't win, but did
have some very creative solutions to dealing with the many
obstacles they faced. |
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