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Old 06-20-2004, 11:46 AM
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Default What is good equipment for catchin catfish?

Right now I have an Ugly Stik with 12 lb test. I don't think it's heavy dutty enough. What do you suggest I use.
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Old 06-20-2004, 07:15 PM
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i use 12 pound test also. it is plenty. dont go to a higher poundage i think you are fine the way you are.
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Old 06-21-2004, 05:08 PM
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ugly sticks are hard to beat for tough rods, 12 lb should be fine
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Old 06-22-2004, 04:45 PM
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Yea I love my Ugly Stik but I gave all my equipment to my brother so I'm getting all new stuff.
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Old 06-22-2004, 07:12 PM
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Ugly stick rock. What kind of reel do you have on it?

17# is my go to line. I've got in 30 + cats on that line.
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Old 06-23-2004, 02:15 PM
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I use 7' Berkley Bionix Rods,Abu-Garcia 6500 C-3 reels,20# stren or Ande.Usually don't have many problems .When the Flatheads run I'll jack the line up to 30#.Keeps me from having to chase them down the river .(Most of the time)
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Old 06-23-2004, 03:57 PM
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I have a Zebco 33, it's not much but is a good closed reel and can let sit as I wait and go back and forth from rods. I'm goin to egt all new equipment soon
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Old 06-23-2004, 06:03 PM
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12 lb is what most of the local fishing gurus use down at the local shop for cats. Don't know about the rods though as I have not really taken notice when they come in.
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Old 06-23-2004, 08:44 PM
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I'm going to stick with 12 lb. for now.
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