Catfish rod

Catfish fishing is a particularly demanding technique. It requires quality tackle that is ready to tackle a very powerful fish. A catfish rod must be capable of towing fish weighing several dozen kilos.

Depending on the techniques used, you'll need to make choices from our selection, both in terms of size and power range. You'll find different models for fireball and buoy fishing for catfish in rivers.

Fishing from the shore or from a boat also has its particularities. You'll need to choose a specific rod to enable you to cope with powerful rushes and keep your line intact.

Both casting and spinning models can be used for stalking. Particular attention should be paid to the handle, which should be comfortable and strong. The rings and reel seat are also important.

A brand like Black Cat will be able to offer you all its expertise and help you catch a fish over 2 metres long. Madcat will not be outdone, offering you a German standard and a range of different colours to help you find your way around.

Fox Cat will also be a competitor of choice, thanks in particular to its widely-recognised expertise in carp. Other makes and models can also meet the most demanding requirements.

Once equipped, don't hesitate to head to the water's edge one morning to quickly wet your nylon, and realise that you could have a kayak if you wanted.

Casting rods models

This model of catfish casting rod allows you to install a casting reel on it. This will allow you to practice certain techniques more than others.

A catfish casting rod is designed for use with a buoy. Stronger and with no need for casting, you'll be able to rely on a very tough unit, capable of taking on a fish weighing dozens of kilos or more.

A bit like a winch, you'll be able to count on large capacities of thick braid to restrain the animal only at the best moment. The only drawback is that these models are not designed for casting. So you'll need a boat to put your rigs on.

The vertical technique can also be used for casting. This makes it easy to fish with one hand and do something else with the other. The sturdiness of these models will also be put to the test.

You'll be opting for a more compact overall size. This won't stop you from being able to tackle record-breaking catfish even though you've opted for lighter tackle.

Some lure anglers also use these rods. They are better suited to fishing with large lures. But beware, even if certain reels can do the job, they will quickly tire if you use them in these rather extreme conditions.

Spinning rods for catfish

Of course, you can turn to spinning rods for catfish. They have several undeniable advantages. These include weight, but also the ability to cast far.

The casting technique will be much more effective with this type of equipment. It makes it easy to cast far and get down into the pools as required. From the shore, it should be the angler's choice.

The sets will be lighter and less tiring to use. This will not prevent you from taking on rushes over several dozen metres and always responding, despite arms that may become stiff.

Spinning can also be used to track catfish from the shore. One of the main advantages will be the ability to cast far, especially with the long lengths offered by manufacturers.

This gives you the opportunity to avoid the hassle of a small boat or kayak and still reach the spot you're after. Navigating the river current isn't always easy, so you can buy yourself some peace and quiet.

All the other techniques can be done with a spinning rod. It's important to note that manufacturers have been quite clever. Almost all series are capable of supporting one or other technique. The reel seat is versatile and the guides are designed for this purpose.

All that's left for you to do is choose your tackle from the top brands we offer, and quickly grab hold of the handle to take out your first big fish.


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    Which rod for catfish fishing?

    Catfish fishing is unsurprisingly a very demanding practice. The incredible strength and monstrous size that some specimens can reach require having a large equipment for a pleasant catfish fishing, which can withstand the most violent fights.

    It is quite normal to wonder which catfish rod to take to go fishing it under the best conditions. Our article will make you more serene on the question and will surely ensure you to make the right choice. Do not underestimate the rest of your equipment at the risk of having a bad time at the water's edge... Your reel, just like your mounting accessories

    You must first define your needs, what technique do I want to use? In which spots will I look for the catfish? Am I planning to use a float tube? etc. Thus you will be able to define a list of criteria that your future fishing rod will have to satisfy.

    Although these criteria may change some characteristics of your equipment, many points will be common to all rods adapted to such fishing. This is what we will see right away in the next part of our article.

    The characteristics of a good rod for catfish fishing

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    Depending on your choice of technique, they may be modified, we will deal here with the general characteristics common to all rods intended for this fishing.

    The essential point to remember is that your rod must be able to winch specimens of several tens of kilos.

    This particularity therefore implies a very solid blank capable of resisting the curvature that these fights entail.

    Of course, the length of the rod and its power range will be different depending on whether you want to track the fish with fireball or buoy, but its ability to hold the rushes of these power monsters should be a key point of your purchase.

    Casting or spinning, this choice is entirely up to you knowing that they will be in both cases, very effective.

    Your attention should also focus on the handles of these. Indeed, this point can be easily neglected by beginners but is essential.

    Select comfortable and resistant models, you will be very happy during an endless fight to have been attentive.

    Then comes the quality of the reel seat and the rings which must necessarily be there so as not to tarnish the overall performance of your practice.

    The choice of the brand is entirely up to you, many players have now positioned themselves on the segment. All are effective with their own technologies, although specialists like Madcat, Black and Spro for example have acquired a much more substantial know-how than the new entrants.

    If you want to know more about the accessories to use for a successful fishing, our article Top 10 accessories to go catfish fishing, will present our selection.