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What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/23/14 07:38 PM
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CrappieNoob
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Coming from the Northwest and Central California, most of my rods are Salmon/Steelhead and trout rods. I have plenty of bait casting reels that I used for salmon (Abu 6501 and 5501) that I can use for cats, but I know the rods might not be a good choice. What length and actions or brand and styles of rod are you using for catfish, either from shore or boat?
Last edited by CrappieNoob; 08/23/14 07:42 PM.
Jeremy Binz, NAFC, NAHC, NRA, USN 98-12; Go Navy, Beat Army
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/23/14 07:46 PM
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tgravley aka lewisvillecatfish
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It would be hard to beat the new pro angler medium rod it's about 7'8"
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/23/14 08:01 PM
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Bluecatkayak
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Medium heavy ugly sticks in 7 and 8 foot are great trophy bluecat rods. I know one guide on here really really likes the 7'6 steel head rod for channel catfishing!
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/23/14 08:06 PM
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Dusty Dooley
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I have 10 Berkley 7ft MH big game rods, I love them. They seem to work just right for the blues.I have several other but none work as well as the Berkley. As an added plus, they are 20 bucks.
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/23/14 08:36 PM
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TuN3R
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Absolutely in love with new Medium Action Pro Angler rods !! Check them out also uglystick catfish rods are pretty great as well .
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/23/14 09:15 PM
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BrianTx01
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The 7' MH roughnecks from academy are pretty good for $20. The ProAnglers are the best.
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/23/14 09:37 PM
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big10
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I love my medium heavy white ugly stick catfish rods. If I were to try anything else it would be pro anglers or team catfish thunder cat rods.
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/23/14 11:32 PM
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mjmetro0719
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I use pro angler rods in med and med hvy, good tough rods that doesn't break the bank, I recently acquired a whisker seeker rod and I have to admit that I am pretty impressed with the rod and the way it feels, I haven't had it very long so after I catch some good fish and a trophy or two on it I can give a better opinion on it but so far it looks like it is going to be a real good rod
Mike
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/24/14 12:16 AM
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I've been using Pro Angler Tackle MH and Med rods for several years. Main thing is to just go. Take what you got now and then try out a few different kinds and see what you like. Good luck and have fun.
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/24/14 02:08 AM
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Chemdawg
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I use old Eagle Claw salmon rods with old mitchel reals they are perfect they were give to my by my grandfather and they are still going strong. I lived in Washington State till I was 17, all my cafishing gear is either salmon or steal head rods and reals. besides the couple I used for Musky fishing While I lived in New York.
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/24/14 02:49 AM
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mad_catter1990
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Coming from the Northwest and Central California, most of my rods are Salmon/Steelhead and trout rods. I have plenty of bait casting reels that I used for salmon (Abu 6501 and 5501) that I can use for cats, but I know the rods might not be a good choice. What length and actions or brand and styles of rod are you using for catfish, either from shore or boat? depends on where you're fishing. River or lake. And also. It's alot of personal preference. I personally use all meat hunter customs. Great reliable rods. And at a affordable price. Just type in meat hunter fishing rods at Google. I believe it's like rfsports.com or something like that. And they have a massive selection and variety for every different type of preferences. You can also email them and they can custom make a rod for you all the way from handle to to the color. To the wraps. To the eyelets. Etc
PB flathead- 72# PB Blue cat- 56# PB Channel- 22#
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/24/14 08:00 AM
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CrappieNoob
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Mad Catter, Looking at mainly lakes from boat or shore.
Thanks for the inputs everyone. I guess we'll try with the gear already on hand and see where that takes us.
Jeremy Binz, NAFC, NAHC, NRA, USN 98-12; Go Navy, Beat Army
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/24/14 08:35 AM
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BigPoppa007
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What Steelhead rods do you have?
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/24/14 10:42 AM
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CrappieNoob
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I have the following Salmon/Steelhead rods Big Poppa: Berkeley lightening rod, 8'6" MH Shimano Convergence 8'6" Med and 10' Med (spinning) 2 Lamiglas 8'6" M, MH Cabelas Whopping Stick 9' MH Lamiglas 10'6" M
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Jeremy Binz, NAFC, NAHC, NRA, USN 98-12; Go Navy, Beat Army
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Re: What type of rods would you recommend/should I be using?
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08/24/14 10:53 AM
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jackiekennedyfishingguide
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What you have will work EXCELLENT most don't know about steelhead rods and especially the 8'-6". I have, and use, some of the same rods you have. If you like heavy(as in heavy weight) the Whoppin sticks and other eglass rods will fit right in. In the event you don't like how the steelhead rods work-I'm a buyer!
903-603-3793 Clients or I have landed eight state record fish and eighteen water body records. TPWD Elite Angler jackiekennedyfishingguide
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