Before you take your first trip out fishing for catfish, you are going to want to know what kind of catfish rigs to use. Depending on what type of catfish fishing you are going to be doing will have influence on which catfish rig you use, and there many catfish rigs available to choose from. The two basic types of fishing that I am referring to is deep fishing and shallow fishing.
For the deep fisherman, you will want to tie on a large weight to the end of the line, and thenyou’re your hook on the line about a foot or two above the weight. You’ll be in a better position for the fish, and you won’t get snagged as easily.
If you are looking for a shallow catfish rig then you may consider using a bobber with a bobber stop just a little higher than the depth that you want to fish. For example, if you wish to fish around four feet deep or so, then place your bobber stop just above the four foot mark, and then put on your bobber right below the bobber stop. If you are using a lightweight bait, consider putting on a couple of split shots below the bobber, just to keep the bait down.
Alright, so on to knots. If you are running a weight at the end and a hook up from the weight, you’ll need a loop on the main line in order to attach it. For that, I recommend you use a dropper loop. When you are attaching the hooks, use a Palomar knot. These two knots are probably the best knots around to keep from slipping or pulling undone. Run a search on yahoo or google to learn exactly how to tie these different knots.
So that’s all for today. So don’t delay, get out there on the water, and use these great fishing tips to your advantage.
