The
catfish fishing, this impressive and combative fish, is a passion for many fishermen. Among the most popular methods, vertical fishing stands out. It is generally done from a vessel, a
boat, a
float tube or a
kayak and allows a direct approach above the catfish spots. To choose a suitable rod among all the catfish rods, you need one with a blank that offers both resonance and resistance.
Vertical fishing includes many techniques and different ways to fish among which are:
Fireball catfish fishing: This technique combines a fireball type jig head and a lure or natural bait. The lead keeps the bait right under the fisherman, so as not to move out of the sounder's cone. The rod, on the other hand, must be sensitive to feel the slightest touch, but also robust to master these freshwater giants.
Clonk fishing: for the same reasons as for the fireball, and indeed the two can be combined, a clonck is often used with a sounder so you need to keep the bait within the sounder's detection cone. The clonck is a tool used to provoke the catfish by producing waves in the water.
Float tube fishing: if you are casting back a lure in a float tube a lure catfish rod will be more suitable, however most fishing will be done under the float, so a vertical rod will be the right choice. This immersive technique puts the fisherman at water level. Float tube fishing requires a relatively short but powerful rod.
To choose a good vertical rod for catfish fishing, several elements must be taken into account:
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Material: A carbon blank is recommended for its lightness and strength.
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Length: For vertical fishing, a 1.80 m to 2.20 m rod is generally suitable.
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Power: The rod must be able to support the weight of the lures and leads used, as well as the combativeness of the catfish.
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Sensitivity: Essential for detecting discrete touches, the scion must be sensitive.
In terms of brands and ranges,
Black Cat,
Penn Legion , and
Madcat Green are renowned in the world of catfish fishing. But you might also want to take a look at some "challenger" brands like Unicat or Zeck. If you use other techniques, don't hesitate to check out the other
rods for catfish fishing:
set-up catfish rod,
lure catfish rod and
casting catfish rod.
