Category: Baits & Rigs

Small bait for catfish sounds wrong to anglers raised on the idea that big bait equals big fish. Large chunks have their place, especially for trophy blue cats and flatheads, but oversized bait can also hide the hook, reduce hookups, … Read the rest

The best beginner catfish setup is not the most expensive rod, the biggest reel, or the flashiest tackle box. It is a simple, dependable system that puts bait near feeding fish, keeps the hook exposed, and gives new anglers enough … Read the rest

The modern catfish bite has changed, and so has the smartest way to answer it. At a time when anglers are refining every part of their approach, one of the biggest advantages now comes from doing less at the exact … Read the rest

Catfish anglers are always chasing small advantages, and right now few matter more than bait control. In moving water, windy reservoirs, and uneven bottoms, the difference between a productive presentation and a wasted cast often comes down to one … Read the rest

The smartest catfish anglers I know are moving back toward simple, proven setups, and for good reason. At a moment when fishing advice is crowded with gimmicks, natural baits still outperform flashy shortcuts when the goal is steady action and … Read the rest

I’ve spent enough time watching rods sit still to know that in catfish fishing, small adjustments can create massive differences. The first time I switched from a standard bottom rig to a peg float setup, the change wasn’t dramatic … Read the rest

When I’m chasing truly big fish, I don’t rely on luck I rely on preparation. Over the years, one setup has consistently delivered when targeting giants: the double hook rig for catfish.

Unlike traditional single-hook setups, this rig is … Read the rest

I’ve spent enough time around rivers, lakes, and tournament weigh-ins to know that few debates in catfishing are as persistent or as passionate as circle hooks vs J-hooks for catfish rigs. It’s a topic that splits beginners and seasoned … Read the rest

I’ve spent countless hours fishing rivers, and if there’s one lesson that always holds true, it’s this: current changes everything. What works in a calm lake often fails in moving water. That’s exactly where three-way rig catfish fishing becomes … Read the rest

For years, I approached catfish fishing the way many anglers do keeping my bait planted firmly on the bottom. It’s a proven method, no doubt. But over time, I began to notice something that changed my entire approach: catfish don’t … Read the rest