How to tie and fish with various catfish rigs and tips for success using these riggings to catch cats! Three-Way Rig, Overhyped and Overused:The “Three Way Rig” is one of the most well-known catfish rigs and also overhyped and overused. It can certainly be used to catch catfish but...
In each instance, Durick baits with Carolina style rigs-a 2- to 5-ounce No-Roll sinker above a ball bearing swivel and a 10-inch leader of 30-pound test mono snelled to a 4/0 to 8/0 circle hook, depending on bait size and how catfish are striking. He prefers circle hooks by Rip...
Flathead catfish are known for feeding in river systems, particularly in areas where the river flows into a lake. They grow to be giants, have a big appetite and powerful fighting abilities. Focus on the river end of lakes throughout Indiana, and up into the river itself. Look for any ...
ROCK RIGS Every cat fan has his favorite baits, but some work decidedly better than others when fishing riprap. Baitfish and crayfish are at home in this rocky environment, so naturally shad, minnows and crayfish should rank high among catfish anglers’ top choices. ...
When fishing for flatheads in lakes and reservoirs, your best bet is to fish along drop-offs. Thebottom of dams, steep slopes along rock walls, the ends of piers and bases of bridges, as well as the points of islands are all fantastic flathead spots. You can also find them in shallow...
Drop-Shot Tactics for Bluegills, Crappies The darling of finesse bass anglers, the drop-shot rig is also a proven performer on spring Scott Mackenthun Rigged for Bull Bluegills Rigged for Bull Bluegills The best rigs to catch more and bigger nest-guarding "bullgills." Kade Gewanter See...
crawler bites become stronger no matter what part of the water column you fish. People pull them behind sinkers and on spinner-rigs, but don’t hesitate to thread one up a jig-head and pinch off the bottom half of the crawler. This is a go-to river technique that produces walleye, and...
giants, have a big appetite and powerful fighting abilities. Focus on the river end of lakes throughout Tennessee, and up into the river itself. Look for any type of cover or channel swings that they can use to deflect current. Use slip sinkers or Carolina rigs with standard catfish baits...