A few Catfishin Question

[catman432]

Here in NC what I use to catch cats is really simple rig;I just use shrimp rigged on a simple drop hook.Try this,take a 2.0 hook tie it about a foot or so above the end of your line (catfish don't always feed on the bottom) take a snap swivel tie it on the end of the line.Egg sinker preforable.It will slide some which is what you want it to do.This works good for channel cats.Now,if you fish for big blues, or flatheads, the rig is a little different.Take a large pencil float tie a bobber stopper above the bobber.Thread the line through the bobber,set it about 25-30 feet deep.use a 2.0 or a 4.0 hook tie on the end.Now, check local laws regarding live bait use.But,here we can use goldfish for bait,but in most cases you can use cut bait live bait just works best.If you can use live bait it's important that you hook it right.Hook it in the tail far enough in the body that it hooks well,the turn him loose.Watch the bobber when it goes down,wait a full 3-4 secs before you set the hook.Special note we use 30-40 lbs test on our catfish poles.Let me know how it works for you.
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