| Everyone has catfish tackle that they prefer | | | | decisions in regards to fishing tackle choices and |
| when they are fishing, and really whatever catfish | | | | preparation. |
| tackle works best for you is the one you should | | | | If you are fishing for larger white or channel |
| use. The best way to make sure, when it comes | | | | catfish, you will need a more sturdy fishing tackle. |
| to catfish tackle preparation, that you have made | | | | This is particularly true if you are fishing around |
| the best choice for you, is to choose a good | | | | structure. Most catfish anglers use at least 16 |
| quality catfish tackle based on considerations such | | | | pound test line and rods from seven to ten feet |
| as the area in which you plan to fish and the | | | | long. Just remember that the longer rods will allow |
| conditions present at the time you plan to fish. | | | | you to cast farther with better control, |
| There will be a little bit of difference in catfish | | | | particularly in heavy cover and when you are |
| tackle preparation to be used in various seasons | | | | fighting an angry channel catfish. |
| and in fresh or salt water, as there is in small | | | | You should also have a good drag system if you |
| ponds versus large tributaries or rivers, but the | | | | are going to handle those long, high energy runs |
| only approach is one of trial and error, so you can | | | | that channel cats put up from time to time. When |
| discover what works for you. | | | | drift (sometimes called drag fishing) fishing, many |
| Still, it is always best to get as much education as | | | | catfish anglers prefer medium saltwater gear. The |
| you can in advance, so that you can make | | | | most avid spinning reel fans often change over to |
| informed decisions. If you are fishing for smaller, | | | | conventional reels when they are drift fishing as |
| pan size catfish, almost any tackle will do just fine | | | | well. |
| (just be sure to use at least an eight pound test | | | | Often a ten pound test superbraid line is called for |
| line) but if you are fishing special conditions or for | | | | in these circumstances. Some catfishing |
| larger cats, you will have to adjust your catfish | | | | enthusiasts also prefer surf casting rigs for fishing |
| tackle preparation accordingly. | | | | from the banks and from docks, especially if they |
| Light or medium tackle works well enough for | | | | are fishing at night. |
| smaller cats, but everyone who has ever caught | | | | Even surf fishing rig lengths as great as twelve |
| old whiskers on a line, especially in any type of | | | | feet are used regularly with good results. These |
| cover, knows that even small catfish can put up a | | | | longer rods provide the ability to cast greater |
| heck of a fight on the end of a line, and even | | | | distances and allow anglers to cover more water. |
| when you are fishing in waters you think you | | | | Just cast out as far as you can, and move your |
| know, an occasional monster catfish can take | | | | bait a few feet every few minutes. This |
| your bait and leave you with a "one that got | | | | movement in the water will rouse those sleepy |
| away" story that is sure to be told time and time | | | | cats and get them interested in the bait you are |
| again, so consider that when you are making your | | | | offering. |