| In general the fishing line used for catfish fishing is | | | | One more thing to consider is the underwater |
| the last thing that gets attention when discussing | | | | conditions. Wood structure, rocks, snags and |
| what to use for catfishing. The focus is usually on | | | | anything else that can come into contact with |
| the terminal gear and the rod and reel. But if you | | | | your line can seriously impair your line strength. Big |
| don't have the right line I guarantee you will lose a | | | | cats will run for cover when hooked and if they |
| lot catfish you should have had. There are a few | | | | make it there chances are you have lost this |
| things you should consider before purchasing your | | | | battle. |
| fishing line. | | | | There are three main types of line but for the |
| Catfish fishing is supposed to be a sport. If | | | | average angler the main thing to be concerned |
| catfishing is a sport then hooking a fish and just | | | | with is strength. Your main line should not be less |
| hauling it in doesn't feel like a fair fight. For it to be | | | | than 20 lb. test. If you want to spend a little more |
| sport there has to be a fight to see if your skill | | | | use a braided line go for the 40-50 lb. test. |
| can win over sheer power and land that big cat. | | | | That is not sporting you say. Using a 50 lb. test |
| On the hand there is an old adage, "don't bring a | | | | line to hook a 10 lb. catfish. I agree, but if you |
| knife to a gunfight". Blues and Flatheads can easily | | | | want to be sporting you put a lighter line (leader) |
| weigh over 50 pounds and some of the most | | | | at the end of your terminal tackle attached to a |
| powerful fish in fresh water. The records for | | | | swivel with your sinker on the main line. You will |
| these fish are 124 and 123 pounds respectively. | | | | find this much more economical. |