Most anglers complain of having to catch a gargantuan cat only to let it lose because of the poor quality rods, lines or hooks that cannot withstand the strength of big and heavy cats that can range from thirty to eighty pounds and even heavier. Thus, it is important to look for gear which is sophisticated enough and made of high quality materials. The weight of the catfish is not the only item that must be considered, however. Your gear should also be durable enough to accommodate the different and varying strength of river currents.
After finding a reputable store, new anglers should begin with a spacious tackle box so that they have somewhere to place additional items. Having an organized tackle box can help anglers to get better results because doing so can help them easily determine the proper equipment to use in different scenarios. When angling for bigger cats, for example, heavy duty gear should be used and simpler equipment should be used for smaller fishes like channel cats. Changing tackle will be easier even when pressed for time if the anglers have organized tackle boxes.
Stores with available catfish tackle also offer items the fulfill other needs of anglers, and asking for the manager's opinion on the best recommended rods, reels, lines, and other gear can ensure anglers pick the best set of equipment.
A catfisher should first have a reliable rod which should measure six and a half feet that will be appropriate for medium to heavy duty catfishing. The rods are either made of wood, heavy duty hard plastics or metals. It does not really matter which type of rods you use, as long as it can withstand the strength of the catfish. Asking for assistance at the store from knowledgeable personnel and reading user reviews can help you choose the best possible equipment for your budget.
Having a quality fishing reel is also a must. There are different kinds of reels available in the market, but professionals suggest that new anglers use a spin casting model which is easier to use.
Other catfishing equipment also include a fishing line which should have an eight to ten pound test line, assorted sinkers that may either be an egg or split type, different bait hooks with varying sizes suitable for the kinds catfish you are targeting, a small package of corks and bobbers, at least a half dozen pieces of twelve to twenty four inches long leaders, scissors used to cut the fishing line, needle nose pliers for removing the hook from the catfish, and of course, a bait that can be any number of possible options from a tub of chicken livers to night crawlers.
These are just some of the basic equipment items that an angler chasing the big cats should have on hand.
Go get 'em!
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