Fishing

Basic Catfish Rig Tips

Catfish enthusiasts know all about catfish rigs. But for a beginner, the sheer number of catfish rigs maybe a tad bit difficult to get to grips with. So here are a couple of basic catfish rigs and tips.

The first type is a Deep Catfish Rig. The best basic approach here is to get a sturdy weight and attach it to the end of the line, instead of attaching it to the hook. This will especially help you in avoiding snags. Using a Palomar knot, tie a one ounce weight to the end of the line. Then, tie your hook about one and a half feet above the weight. If you are going after big catfish, it is advisable to use a circle hook which is 8/0 or even a 9/0. This will more or less guarantee that the fish won’t straighten or escape, because the hook setting will not allow them to do that. However, if you are after smaller catfish, anything ranging from a number 2 to a 2/0 will do the trick.

The other type of rig is known as a Shallow Catfish Rig. This is used for fishing in shallow waters, hence the name. This involves requires you to get some catfish bobbers. Fix a bobber stop at whatever depth you require; usually this is about 3 feet or so from the hook. Between the bobber and the hook, add a couple of split shots. Now follow the tips for hooks from the previous rig and you are ready to go.