Okuma Cortez Black 12 is a non-levelwind reel that offers a ton of line capacity for anglers who drag for blue catfish and who also use their catfish setups for striper fishing. The lack of a levelwind allows for line to be played out more quickly and eliminates pinch points when fish...
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can be used for a species of cats, and with just about every catfishing technique. This is without a doubt the most widely used setup for hardcore catters.
Any time can be good for catfishing. It's not always nighttime that's best. Sometimes the bite can be excellent during the day, especially during cool- and coldwater periods, and often during prespawn when catfish are feeding aggressively. Once the fish settle into summer patterns, many ...
Catfish Rigs: The Best Rigs For Catfishing byChad Ferguson A catfish rig is a combination of tackle added to a piece of fishing line (or leader line) to present catfish baits when fishing for catfish. Catfish rigs can be fished from a boat or from the bank (shore) of a lake or ...
This setup will allow a big cat to run with your bait for a few yards before you set the hook. You’re going to want to choose a hook that matches the bait you are using. If you’re hunting nighttime catfish with a dough or dip bait, a size 2 to size 2/0 treble hook with ...
When fishing bridge riprap, the four corners formed where the riprap bank gives way to the bridge superstructure are always worth a few casts, regardless of other structure present. These corners form semi-points that often hold several catfish. The downcurrent points are best, as these are id...
I'll give them 45 minutes or more to bite before moving to a new setup. Drift-fishing at night can be productive, but I seem to catch more big fish, and usually just as many fish, by anchoring on good targets at night. Lack of visibility at night on long drifts can create problems...
Catfish rods are a segment of catfishing gear that I wasted a lot of money on over the years. I’ve wasted more money on catfish rods that weren’t a good “fit” than any other area of catfish gear so I created this guide, the Ultimate Guide To Catfish Rods. ...
While the catfish are not moving as much in the winter, the native food sources still are, so one way to find the fish is to follow the food. If you are fishing on ice or from the bank, a fish finder or sonar can help you locate schools of baitfish. They will appear as a clou...