| In general the fishing line used for catfish | | | | your line can seriously impair your line |
| fishing is the last thing that gets attention | | | | strength. Big cats will run for cover when |
| when discussing what to use for catfishing. | | | | hooked and if they make it there chances are |
| The focus is usually on the terminal gear and | | | | you have lost this battle. |
| the rod and reel. But if you don't have the | | | | |
| right line I guarantee you will lose a lot | | | | There are three main types of line but for |
| catfish you should have had. There are a few | | | | the average angler the main thing to be |
| things you should consider before purchasing | | | | concerned with is strength. Your main line |
| your fishing line. | | | | should not be less than 20 lb. test. If you |
| | | | want to spend a little more use a braided |
| Catfish fishing is supposed to be a sport. If | | | | line go for the 40-50 lb. test. |
| catfishing is a sport then hooking a fish and | | | | |
| just hauling it in doesn't feel like a fair | | | | That is not sporting you say. Using a 50 lb. |
| fight. For it to be sport there has to be a | | | | test line to hook a 10 lb. catfish. I agree, |
| fight to see if your skill can win over sheer | | | | but if you want to be sporting you put a |
| power and land that big cat. | | | | lighter line (leader) at the end of your |
| | | | terminal tackle attached to a swivel with |
| On the hand there is an old adage, "don't | | | | your sinker on the main line. You will find |
| bring a knife to a gunfight". Blues and | | | | this much more economical. |
| Flatheads can easily weigh over 50 pounds and | | | | |
| some of the most powerful fish in fresh | | | | Doug Burns is founder of A leading source |
| water. The records for these fish are 124 and | | | | for tips, tricks and information on catfish |
| 123 pounds respectively. | | | | fishing. Doug has been an avid angler for 35 |
| | | | years and a steady contributor. |
| One more thing to consider is the underwater | | | | |
| conditions. Wood structure, rocks, snags and | | | | Have a Question? I will be happy to answer |
| anything else that can come into contact with | | | | it. |