It’s our primary form of getting over these bodies of water. Not only will having a perfect power improve your overall experience, but you’ll also be able to reel-in without adding to much extra stress on the fish.Next is rod action. In fact, my last experience has been one of the best ones yet.This time, my friend Hannah and I went with one of the most renowned catfishing guides in the midwest: Not only did we get on a hot catfish bite, but we learned how to become trophy catfish anglers from the comfort of our backyard.Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned angler, catfishing is an awesome opportunity for anyone to try. Catfish can thrive in many water systems, from shallow, warm ponds to fast rivers. A lighter rod will allow for a better fight, while a heavier rod will support a heavier fish.
I’ll start by saying both a baitcasting and spinning reel will work just fine. As you will find out, we recommend using a circle hook as a catfishing staple. In fact, the record Channel Catfish is 58-lbs caught South Carolina.Catfish are also notorious bottom feeders, but they can feed at the surface as well. You can fish from shore, you just need to be able to cast accurately to deep water.
The gear is affordable, the technique is simple, and the reward is incredible.Personally, catfishing is something I have only experienced a few times. At the end of that current where the water appears to be calm, can indicate the sharp deeper area of water or a nice Catfish love holding up in these areas of deeper water at the edges of the current and moving water flows. If you can find the live bait and shad, you can usually find catfish lurking nearby. Use the tools and this method of catfishing to your advantage.Determine what size catfish you are planning to attack. Move around. On a fish finder or sonar, you can look for the large clouds on the screen.This will indicate you have found a large school of baitfish or shad. Not only do they put up an incredible fight, but they are also one of the best options for new anglers or anglers on a budget. Generally, the longer the better. Whether it’s a spincast, bait caster, or spinning reel, you can make it work for cat fishing as long as it’s large enough.If you don’t target fish that reach such a large size, then your gear doesn’t need to be as large, however, big or small, catfish fight hard. This helps all of us active anglers have a chance to catch these catfish again and again. Catching catfish is a thrill. During the day, look for catfish in muddy water areas, such as a tributary and its outflow. The gear is affordable, the technique is simple, and the reward is incredible. Catfish under 10lb make for some tremendous tasty nuggets.I’ve seen it time and time again. It will help avoid snags and other underwater structure.If you’re not drag fishing, most of the time if the test is strong enough, a mono-filament will work perfectly for you.When using a circle hook, make sure to come through the back of the eye hole first.