![]() Like I said before, this can all change based on your conditions. A muddy bottom lake or river would be a great place to use braid. Braid can nick very easily on rocks, and you can easily lose the fish of your life.īraid is good to be used in areas where there are few rocks and snags. If you are fishing a very rocky area, you may want to use a mono rather than braid. Also you should choose line based upon your location. Of course this is tentative, and you should see what fits your reel the best. If using mono, no less than 17lb test and with braid, no less than 50lb test. It is all up to your personal preference when it comes to brands, but here are a few of my favorites.įor line I have a basic rule I go by. Casting reels can typically get your baits out further, and spinning reels are easier to use. This can be very useful when you need to put the heat on the fish and avoid snags or rocks. Instead of picking up a foot of line per crank, you can pick up 2-3ft of line per crank. Power handles can make a huge difference when fighting fish from shore. I also look for reels that have good line pickup. I typically like reels that hold at least 200yds of line, in order to account for the snags and lost line during fishing. MuddyRiverCatfishing Blue cat Rod 7’6ft.They are all virtually the same, but here are a few of my favorites. Rods are made for the angler, so choose what you like. Medium heavy rods have little to no power when handling fish over 30lbs, so if you are fishing for those giants plan adequately. If you are targeting specifically BIG catfish, than you may want to use heavy action rods. I personally like 10 ft rods, as it helps me blast my baits into the spots that are usually beyond casting distance. From shore, you typically want to be able to cast out a bit further, so do not be afraid to go for the rods over 8 feet. Your rod length is based off of your own casting abilities, and also the area you will be fishing. This way you will have some backbone to handle those powerful fish but, you will also have that sensitive tip for seeing bites. Rodįor your fishing rod, bare minimum I would go with a medium heavy action. This catfish is often considered quiet a nuisance, and is held responsible for the destruction of other species in their respective bodies of water.Īlthough many people cannot stand the blue catfish, they put up one heck of a fight, and are an absolute blast to catch! Tackle for Blue CatfishĪlright your standard tackle for blue catfish should be based on the size of fish you should be targeting.įor blues, I like to always overestimate the size I will be catching, because it is very possible to hook into a monster. 30-35 rays on the anal fin will indicate that it is a blue catfish. The only true way to identify a blue catfish is by its anal fin. ![]() Blue catfish eat just about anything, as they are opportunistic predators.Īnything from mussels, clams, baitfish, crayfish, and even other catfish. Blue catfish can be anywhere from silvery – white, to darker gray. They usually live around 20 years and get anywhere from 2-5 feet long. Due to their large size and lack of predators, these catfish get ungodly huge. This is probably the species you see most people fishing for in the eastern and southern part of the states. The blue catfish is the largest catfish species in north America, and can grow to well over 100lbs. Many believe it is challenging to catch blue catfish from shore, but this is not the case. ![]() You can easily catch blue catfish from shore by using fresh bait, the right tackle, and choosing the correct spot. ![]()
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