What is the best pound test line for catfish?

Catfish aren't line-shy, so you can use light or heavy fishing line as situations dictate. High-strength, small-diameter monofilaments testing 15 to 25 pounds are good inexpensive choices for all-round use, but when hunting the big boys, you may have to upgrade to 30-, 40-, even 80-pound-test.
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What's the best line to use for catfish?

If you fish most channel cat waters in the United States, 12- to 17-pound-test line is about all you need. If you fish places like the Red River, or places wherever there can be numerous fish that run 15 to 30 pounds, I recommend using 30-pound line. Of course, as the fish get bigger, so should your line.
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What weight should a catfish rig be?

Standard Three-Way Rig

The three-way rig consists of a dropper line 6 to 24 inches long, anchored by a bell sinker of sufficient weight to keep the bait near bottom. A half-ounce sinker might be sufficient in still water, but 3 to 8 ounces are needed to drift around the tips of wing dams for blue and channel cats.
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What's the best pound test line?

For bass fishing, use 8 to 12 pound test monofilament or fluorocarbon line with finesse presentations using spinning gear. Bump it up to 15 or 20 pound test in heavy cover. When casting big swimbaits, crankbaits, jigs and topwater tackle, a braided main line in the 30-50 pound test range is incredibly versatile.
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What is the strongest fishing line?

Modern synthetic fiber-based braided line is the strongest fishing line on the market, and over 10 times stronger than steel, which brings along its own benefits and limitations. Because it's thinner, you can fit way more of it on a spool, enabling use with much smaller spools and reels than with other lines.
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How big of a fish can you catch on 6lb line?

Line Type: Monofilament

The 6 Lb test strength is great for targeting multiple species. It's light enough to pull in a pile of Panfish, and heavy enough to get your Largemouth Bass dockside. However, when you get more specialized a lighter test (2-4 Lb.) for Panfish and a heavier test (8-12 Lb.)
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How far should you cast for catfish?

Casting 100 yards (300 feet) or more is typical for an experienced long-distance catter, achievable for most anglers with the right equipment, good guidance, and practice. Skilled casters abandon the more traditional catfishing rod-and-reel setups, relying on longer surf-style spinning or casting combos.
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How long should my leader be for catfishing?

Twelve to eighteen inches is a good general length and is preferred by most anglers. The longer the leader the more a fish can move with your bait without you feeling it and the more the bait will move around in the water.
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Do you have to use a leader with braided line?

You need to connect a leader to your braided line if you are fishing rough grounds or super clear waters, or if you are targeting sharp-toothed fish like flounder, bluefish, or the sharks. Apart from that, it should be okay to use straight braid without expecting any problems.
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Can fish see braided line?

While nothing is certain, there are some key truths for anglers looking for the best line for each fishing situation. Fluorocarbon is the line that is most invisible underwater, while braided line is the strongest, yet most visible above water. The same can be said about highly visible colors such as yellow and red.
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What fishing line do the pros use?

Most professional anglers today use very little monofilament line.
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Is 20 lb test good for catfish?

Catfish aren't line-shy, so you can use light or heavy fishing line as situations dictate. High-strength, small-diameter monofilaments testing 15 to 25 pounds are good inexpensive choices for all-round use, but when hunting the big boys, you may have to upgrade to 30-, 40-, even 80-pound-test.
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What size catfish are best to eat?

Everyone has their own personal opinion, but the best eating tends to be 3-5lbs. The younger catfish are usually better eating, as the bigger fish are loaded with toxins.
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What size hooks for catfish?

A number two hook is a good size treble for very large catfish and the largest you want to go with. A number 6 hook is a reliable, standard size. You might use the number 8 if you're looking for smaller cats. Trebles are ideal for punch baits and dip baits.
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Should leaders be heavier than Main Line?

First and foremost, the rule is to use a leader line weight less than (weaker) the mainline. For example, if your using a 15# monofilament mainline, you'll likely need a <= 12# leaderline. The reason being if you ever get snagged or hung up, you can break off on your leader line vs.
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Should I use a leader when fishing for catfish?

Catfish leader line also serves as a “shock absorber” when a catfish strikes. This absorbs the force of aggressive strikes from big catfish. That shock absorption is important with mono and braid but due to the lack of stretch in braided fishing line you should always use a monofilament leader.
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Should I use a bobber when fishing for catfish?

When catfishing with these techniques the sound of the float hitting the water helps draw in fish and gets them to strike. Using a streamlined float that doesn't make a good “splash” in the water would actually work against you so the traditional bobber rig is preferred.
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How do you outsmart a catfish?

Here are five tips for outsmarting a catfish:
  1. Research them. ...
  2. Ask them to meet face-to-face. ...
  3. Don't fall for very early romance signs. ...
  4. Don't offer the person money. ...
  5. Don't share your personal data.
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How do you target big catfish?

Cut bait is one of the most effective baits for blue catfish

Large live shiners, herring, and shad are deadly, especially on flathead and channel catfish. But it's hard to top a section of cut bait from a herring, shad, or mullet for both of those species and blue catfish as well. Cut them into steaks ¾-1 inch wide.
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What size fish can 30lb braid catch?

What size fish can 30lb braid catch? 30lb braid designed for big game fishes like Tuna, Marlin, Shark, and other large sea fish. While it is designed for catching large game fish, 30lb braid is commonly used for medium-sized game fish as well.
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What fishing line is better mono or fluorocarbon?

Over the long term, fluorocarbon is extremely resistant to the elements as well, unlike monofilament. Overtime, U.V. rays, rain and humidity, and extreme temperatures (both hot and cold) can cause monofilament to break down and lose strength. Fluorocarbon is much more resistant to these conditions over the long term.
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