Catfishing Rod and Reels: Affordable and Proven Trophy Catfishing Gear
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- In this video I talk about my favorite fishing reel for catfishing. The Cat Maxx reels are affordable and dependable bait casting reels that I have used in catfishing for over 10 years with great success. I also talk about my go to catfishing rods, Tangling with catfish brand. Watch as I take you step by step in the installation of the McCoy braided fishing line to the spool on the cat maxx reel and how to adjust the reel properly so it doesn't back lash when its cast out.
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I bought my first catmaxx reel in Cincinnati in 2002..sure did...I fished lake Cowan in Wilmington Ohio...I loved it....it was give to me for a birthday present by my wife...those be were my best fishing years..
@Mark Reeves Mark I drifted up to Ohio in 2001 and was just roaming the country east to west and found Wilmington and Clarksville just by roaming....lake Cowan was so much fun ...so I bought a pontoon boat and just fished everyday....I stayed 2 years and when I left and came back to Georgia I missed the north and was sad I left...I made many friends and learned a lot from them good people....I was actually headed to Montana but lake Cowan just got a hold on me...I love to fish and I took two years off work and just done exactly that....I'm 20 years older now and still fishing...
I can't thank you enough Steve, the fishing tips that I've gotten from you are the best information that I have ever got, 63 yrs. old and been cat fishing since I was 5, & a bamboo pole, retired truck driver & doing more fishing on shore & off in a 12ft. flat bottom with a friend of mine, a lot of the info I pass on to one of my friends cause he doesn't have a internet, and he too has learned many things from what you have shown that I pass on to him, So because of your tips & advice we are catching more cat fish. Thank you for all you do to help us all in all.....
Richard Hilbert Richard thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a comment. im glad you guys able to get some take aways from our videos
you bet & thanks again..
Steve, you have no idea how much I just learned by watching this video....not to mention the countless others that you've taught by this one video. I watch and re-watch you and Kris Flores on a daily basis. Thank you for what you do!
On all my new cork grips and handles I apply U-40 cork seal, a great product to harden and seal cork from fish slime, and retains its feel in the hand and reduces discoloration.
I have learned so many things from your videos and started to use your tactics for catfishing
Steve, I think I have watch most all of your videos. I just wanted to say thank you. Thank you for being so down to earth and seriously wanting to help the rest of is learn how to catfish.
thanks Jeff
Steve,
I just wanted to take a minute as a newer subscriber to say Thank You for taking the time to do all that you do and not just for us fellow fisherman but for the sport it self. Life style sounds better then sport. ;)
I am looking forward to all that you bring here for us and for all the insight and rekindling the things learned and forgotten about.
Thank You Again
God Bless
Jim
james wascko thanks for dropping by to leave a comment james
I just bought me a set of monster rod holder Steve and you're right they're awesome very good product sturdy built never seen nothing as good as these good old-fashioned American ingenuity America craftsmanship at a good price you keep catching them and typing them I'll keep watching good luck
I love your attitude towards other manufacturer's, not putting them down (Abu) but pointing out you prefer your equipment. Refreshing and classy.
Thanks for the water seal tip on the rod handles as well I'm def. going to be using that! Cheers!
Great video, Steve!
I've spooled 100's of reels with braid and all you need is a quarter-sized piece of tape(any tape except Scotch tape). The braid will never slip on the spool.
Good fishing!
Steve, this is another great video. I recently started fishing for blue cats on the James River in Virginia and had great results based on tips that I learned from your videos. We are consistently catching 40+ LB blue cats. Thanks a lot and keep it coming.
Stevo I finally got my tangling with catfish and catmaxx reel today!!!! Thanks a whole bunch I hope I get to catch a few big cats like you do!!!!
+thebandittransam Bo How is the reel? I noticed they relaunched the reel and it looks very different from what Steve has. What's your thoughts on it so far?
caught 4 big cats today with this combo
Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude I just wanna say its nice to see someone, more like your everyday fisherman not covered in sponsors doing videos. Me and my wife love them. Keep them up. thanks!
Thanks for the video and the tips Steve. I use an ambassadeur and I really like it. I am more than willing to give the CatMaxx a try though as I use their poles sometimes and they've never failed me before.
Thanks fro stopping by to leave a comment, I hope you have a great season
hey steve, thanks for commenting back, sorry you been feeling bad , soon as skip jack come in i sure will be at markland dam srocking up on them , me an couple buddies are getting ready to head down towards madison to place called brooksburg, will keep you up dated on how their biting , keep the video's coming really enjoy them, get well buddy , thanks bill
Bill Davidson thanks Bill
Hey Steve I want you to know keep up the exellent work I'm only 13 and I watch you videos and they are helping my struggle with catching fish thanks for posting these videos thanks a lot
Thanks for watching our videos Kevin , I hope you have a great season.
Thank you. You too
I have not used the CatMaxx but am glad to know about them. I have always used the Abu Garcia 6500s. I figure it is just what you get used to. I'll be trying to get out this weekend since the ice is gone from Indiana and the water is about 48 degrees now. Of course we are expecting some snow tomorrow. I used to love that Alabama weather when I lived there. Great video Steve. If you get a chance, a good video about muscle beds would be appreciated.
Tom Waskom thank you for commenting Tom.
I am an abu garcia man. Easy to work on am easy to upgrade. Just recently sold my first ever owed abu reel to a friend. Had it 10 years fished it every weekend . Never broke down once. All about what each guy prefers . Those new cat Maxx are looking good though. I love your vids steve. I check in daily for new vids. Tight lines bro.
John Colwell thanks for stopping by John
I bought a PB Catmaxx reel today and got it rigged with a Carolina rig. I’ve been using some Zebco spincasters. They work but I don’t know for how long. Friends were telling me to get the Abu Garcia but I figured if the catmaxx serves you well I was going with it. I caught my first flathead last fall and my first blue last weekend. I love your videos and I’m soaking up the tips . Thanks Steve.
Steve you doing these videos is a great thing. Showing ppl how much fun CPR can be and how to do everything right so fewer missed fish. Ive learned one thing from your videos TWC rods are the way to go. Hopefully this year I might see yea in Monsters on the Ohio!
E Rat thanks for stopping by to leave a comment, I hope you have a great season.
Steve your videos are the best im an avid catfisherman from tx keep em up bud
Tomcat84 Thanks Tomcat, Im glad you enjoy.
Just bought a cat maxx spinning reel and a cat buster rod from bass pro today. Caught about 30 skipjack and mooneye yesterday. Can't wait to hit the river!
I've been having that spinning problem. Your the man steve I've asked alot of people that question no one seemed to have an answer
A older fellow told me the spool adjusting trick right after i started using ambassador 5000's 30 years ago,, Now i use the 7000 widespool's and the spool adjustment!
Nice Video dude!!
Steve, Brett here from Washington State. I can't fish with as many poles as you, however I am testing presentations, depth, ect. I loved the video where you fished for cats around barges. I learned to focus my time around barges that have been sitting for awhile. (Apposed to barges frequently moving, Now I'm catching more fish.
Thanks Brett
not sure if you already have but you should post a video about bank fishing a big river. I live about 15 minutes from the Mississippi river in Stl Missouri
Gabriel Liss i know this is late but i live in north county (jennings) always looking for a fishing buddy i am a guy (its my wifes account) ...hope to hear back from ya
I live about 5 minutes from the Missouri river, I would love to see Steve make a video on that too!
Joe Zuzolo harder to find holes on bank thats why everybody wants a boat for the electronics to find the fish so it wont be a waste of time. i fish the sippi and cumberland Tn river
I love bank fishing the rivers 👍👍👍
Love the catmaxx reels. Thanks for sharing the info with us sir. Since watching your videos I have been able to maximize my cat fish angling.
Just bought mine today at bass pro shop. Can't wait to use them on the Mississippi by Alton IL!
Fisherdanpro23 good luck
I use a pair of Penn Peer #109 reels, w level wind for 30 years. Never a problem, except the pawl on level wind reels wears out. For monsters, I use an old Penn Squidder, non level wind #140. Caught sharks on it.
Nice set up. I got a Medium-Heavy Ugly Stik bait caster rod with a Abu Garcia Ambassadeur S 65000. I'm gonna try to get some video of it in action this summer.
+The Regulator thanks best of luck to you this season
Great 🎥s! I'm not a cat fishermen, but like your 🎥s! I trout stream fish. God Bless!
Yay!! I've been waiting for this video!! Your tips and tricks are super helpful. You told me about the Cat Maxx reel a few weeks ago an I LOVE it!! Definitely a good recommendation to someone who doesn't want to go out and spend $150 on a Abu Garcia 6500 when all your buying is the name and not the product itself. Keep them coming Catfish King! =)
Steve, I always enjoy your videos. You seem to be a good guy shairing what you have learned. Something most guys dont do or have sold out to corporate sponsors.
I have been stalled in my catfishing adventures. I have spent some time watching most all of your videos and have spent a lot of money on some gear this year (Lorance HDS7 touch & Motorguide Xi5 80) All looks a little strange mounted on my 1976 Polar Craft john boat. Anyway, I wanted to say thank you for sharing even when they are not paying you!!!
Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment Jeff. I never judge a man by the rig he runs and the boat dont catch the fish LOL you made a good choice in the HDS7 and the Xi5 they should really help you locate and catch some monsters. Good luck this season
Good reels, I was skeptical as I’ve used Abu reels but just bought a Catmaxx and they cast better than my Abu 7000 and are only $69 bucks 8 years later. Lol thanks for the rigging video.
Hey Steve I'd like to see a detailed video on how you throw your front and back anchor to anchor up on fish on lakes and on the river. That would be awesome.
brokenpockets82 we will have that this spring , reel soon, thanks for stopping by.
Great idea on the black tape. Easier than trying to tape the spool up before tying the line on.
No bead between the sinker and swivel? I'm just using a cheap plastic Walmart jewelry bead, but even with that my braid gets a little worn behind the swivel. I often cut and retie the braid to my swivel when I see it getting a little wear. I'm probably going to start using a 1/4" nub of clear plastic tubing to cushion the sinker and swivel connection.
I bought a Shimano GX2 rod on sale at Walmart that's such a heavy action it's basically a broom stick. Always pay attention to how fast your rod tips are before you buy them. It's basically just for big swimbaits now unfortunately. I love the rods you use Steve, especially the cork handles.
Nice video Steve. I use the exact same setup all but the way you tie your braid on. I start out with mono
Thanks for the set up help JUST bought a new Catmaxx setup VERY helpful tip I've used spinning reels exclusively this IS my FIRST baitcaster.
i love my catmaxx reels just got 8 and 2 twc rods. they are a deadly combo. thanks for the videos steve keep them coming
Ah new fishing poles. Bout makes ya a little giddy don't it. I have been curious about those catmaxx reels ever since I saw them in Bass Pro a few years ago. They looked like good reels but I already had several garcias so I didn't buy any. May have to get a couple any way after watching this. Can't never have to many fishin poles. Will definitely be looking into those rods though. Those are sweet. Thanks for another great vid sir.
great products and the right price. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment.
this reel and rod is a deadly combo.I caught a 20lb catfish last night and the fish skied across the water i was sursprise the reel has that power.
Thank you for the preview I've just recently moved to NC and started cat fishing. I got a Cat Maxx Reel last year because of one of your earlier video's. I love it also. Now I just need to get a rod and ill be set for this year. Can't wait to see more. Keep up the great Work!!
love ur videos trying to absorb all i can i dont get to fish big rivers much but i still listen so i can learn thanks for the great videos
Enjoyed the video and I was thrilled to see your tackle box. Mine is very similar and I know I'm doing things right. I wanted to mention that if you tie your leader to the swivel first with a palomar knot, you can use the palomar knot to tie your main line. Listen to that, me telling the expert how to do things. Thanks for all the information.
I do fresh and salt water fishing being in san diego and use my off shore penn reels on intercoastal rods for cats. but the cat max seem pretty cheap and sturdy for price I might pick a couple up. good vid!! see if they have some on sale at the fred hall fishin show this weekend!! woot woot!!
worst mexican thanks for stopping by to leave a comment, best of luck to you this season.
I received my extreme rod today after 8 weeks of waiting but it was well worth it.can't wait to hang a big one on it
Nice vid Steve. I appreciate the no nonsense approach. Biting the 50lb mono is a nice touch. :) Sometimes I see too much emphasis on the WOW factor in fishing videos and they forget the reason people are there to watch them.
Thanks,, I always like to leave my viewers with some take aways, rather than beating my chest and saying look at me and my big fish or self proclaiming pro status. I like to connect with folks and show them the real days on the water with the fish I catch whether they big or small. Thanks for stopping by and leaving a comment Darren
You are a humble man Steve that's the reason why I subbed AND THE GREAT TIPS 👍👍👍 lol
Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude is the monster rods any stronger than the original
Sweet setup. I remember your video of you using a "Barbie" rod and reel and you landed that fish. Like most things, buy what you can afford and everything else will fall in place. I use vintage Garcia Mitchell 300's from the '60's and '70's with Shakespeare Catfish Ugly Stiks. It's old school and I like it. Will they stop a barge if I cast on it? No, but they will make those Detroit Diesel's bog down for a second...lol. The lightest tackle to get the job done=the biggest "rush."
your right, thanks for stopping by to leave a comment
Thanks for the information, you do a great job presenting your material and I appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. I just got off the phone with the New Mexico governors office about SB226, the lady said they were getting hundreds of calls on this bill. I sure hope the Governor doesn't let it pass.
andyattitude2000 thanks
Steve been watching ur videos for long time iv chased cat for lot of years as of yesterday I just purchased a TWC rod and new cat max reel cant wait to get them keep up good videos
Steve I dont know if i said this but I want to thank you for saying hi when you and Kris and the guy from cats and carp was out eating before or after the catfish conference couple years back
love the sound of a fresh cast!
Im actually gonna get a couple of these same set-ups... Keep the vids coming Steve, by the way I hope all is well with you.
thank you kent
Thanks for sharing Steve ... Will have to check them out the next time I vist Bass Pro Shop. I also like the Ming Yang reels you showcased a while back.
Ming yangs seem to be harder to get now days, but the cat maxx reels some great reels for the money.
I have to say awesome I fish the ohio river a lot an it helps to have some one with more expirenc to kind of guide young cat fishermen to catch trophy fish I have used a lot of ur tricks and it has helped me a lot thank u catfish dude
Cory Dabbs Cory thanks for dropping by to leave a comment, i hope you have a great season.
Steve i wanted to say thanks i have took sum of your advice and it has really improved my fishing great videos
One of the best fishing shows on youtube. Awesome vids! Keep em coming!!
Brian Urias Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment Brian, we are so glad to hear comments like that. I hope you have a great season.
I prefer using a monofilament starter line as opposed to electrical tape to avoid the tape gumming up the works over time.
Very nice rod and reel combo. I would love a setup like that for offshore fluke and seabass fishing
i ahve this set up it is deadly
Wow, I have been looking at the Abu Garcia C7000 catfish reel and almost ordered one but decided to revisit this video and am glad I did; I can get the combo you featured here for the price of what I was going to pay for just that reel. Good stuff.
Everyone is certainly welcome to their own opinions, but I definitely disagree with Steve about the Abu Garcia's. I think they are without a doubt the finest, smoothest, toughest and most reliable reels money can buy. Especially the 7000 reels, those things are built(In Sweden, I might add) like tanks!! I hope you have great luck with the Catmaxx real and the TWC rods, I am planning on picking up at least one, hopefully 2, of the Catmaxx baitcasters like Steve uses and I'd also love to have a couple of those rods as well but I am happy with the 'Meat Hunter' rods that I can get for half the price of the TWC Catfish rods.
Great video.... Always been curious on your rod and reel combo.... Oh and you should make sling your catchphrase thought it was hilarious.
slingability! LOL thanks for the comment Jacob
Great job, I will be buying some catmaxx reels. Thank you
hell yea thanks doug! im grabing me a catmaxx here soon forsure. That BLACK TaPE technique helped sooo much dude! Nice video, and nice "slingability"!
Donjulios opinion doug dont care about my comment cuz im some young punk huh? well actually i fish everyday! and i love the wATER. im guess im feeling down because i enjoy his videos and would love to fish with him! good luck with the channel doug! im a good guy even though i look like some young punk ;(
i love that rod and reel i would love to have one !
I got the same set up with the catmaxx and the white tangling with catfish rod last year cause of your tips and I wanted somthing I know would work and we caught strippers and cats with it at Lake Texoma pretty bad ass stuff man thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Glad you did this because everyone says only Abu Garcia, but people have to realize money is always an issue.
nergrohombre yes sir, abu is just a name but other work just as well, thanks for stopping by to leave a comment.
Yeah the extremes are out of stock currently, but I will email them, thanks for the advice and quick response, by the way great videos keep em coming!
I believe TWC makes some great rods there what I like in a rod . With that being said iv been trying to get a couple 10 extenede rods from them for some time now and there always out . I can't get as much as a Email reply from them and that don't set good with me because im needing them rods bad and would really hate to go with another rod maker . Just hope it don't come to that by the way keep the great videos coming Steve .
Steve you know when you have fished for so long and scored some good trophies when you say "that's not the one where looking for" when that's what I've been looking for haha
BEEN TRYING TO ORDER THAT REEL OFF B.P. IT'S ALWAYS ON BACK ORDER.LOOKS LIKE A GOOD AFFORDABLE REEL FOR MY T.W.C. ROD. KEEP UP THE GOOD VIDS.
in stock now
would be awesome to see you on Guntersville again in a future video
very soon matt, thanks for stopping by
In stock now !!! Just ordered one today!
I use Windex to clean the cork handles on my rods works like a charm
Nice ima gonna get me a cat max reel bass pro shop is only 3 miles from my house here in seffner Florida
I would like to see you catching smaller catfish and your setup for smaller cats because down here in south Texas where I live all there is to fish are canals and there isn't trophy cat in them so I would like to see how you would approach these smaller cats . You're amazing haha
***** we will do some bank fishing videos this season that feature the smaller eater size cats. Please check back and thanks for stopping by to leave a comment
hello good video I have a question I can give the information of the rod you use and where can I buy thanks
Got 3 cat max reels being delivered tomorrow now got to work on getting some TWC rods.
I know you probably get tired of seeing my comments but i would love to see you make a video of bumping bottom below a dam for cats.
Good video Steve. Nice to see a good reel for a good price. Thanks for the info.
Just order the whole set you talked about in the video hope they do as well for me as yours do for your
Jonathan Watts Im sure they will do fine, Ive been using them for years. Thank you so much for stopping by to leave a comment Jonathan, I hope you have a great season.
Great video Steve! U ever tried the Abu Garcia ambassadeur 5600 Cl rocket reel? It sales for around 75 bucks and it's worth it! It has never malfunctioned on me and it's so smooth to cast and reel it's an amazing reel for the money I'd put it up aginst any of the fanciest reels out there! BTW it works great with the tangling with Catfish rods I've got 2 of those and I love them!
Steve, this is good stuff. Based on a few of your comments, I like you come from a bass fishing background and am now wanting to do more catfishing and have learned a ton from your videos. A couple of technical questions. What size/ strength swivels do you suggest and what size/ style hooks? Thanks so much. Since leaving the tournament bass fishing world, I have taken up fly fishing, saltwater fishing, and just fishing for fun and am like a kid with new toys. After catching the saltwater fish, I have becoming addicted to catching fish that truly pull, tug, and fight. This catfishing looks awesome!
Bass Star I use a number 10 Mustad demon circle hook with a 200 lb test barrel swivels. you should try some big catfish they will get you hooked for sure. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment. I hope you have a great season.
Thanks so much Steve. Much appreciated. I am in your area so will see you on the water sometime for sure.
hello steve you are the greatest guy i ever seen i from Bosnia and i like youre videos keep going
I ordered that med heavy version of the rod and bought the reel! Thanks
Where did you find the rods? Thanks
Steve, I like to fish for Monster Blues on the Ohio River! Another Good Video!
Hey Steve, great video enjoy watching it! Them are some nice reels you just got there. I saw them in the store last time was in bass pro shops. Them are some nice rods you just got too . I like its got stainless part on them not plastic that pole will last you along time. Where did you get them from ? Keep catching the biggins and keep the videos coming.
Marshall Hurt Thanks for the support Marshall
Btw i don't know how you bite through your line like that I can barley get through 6 lb tess haha
LMAO Your like me Taylor you have to chew through it lol
My record/ pb is 4lb tess
I used to be able to do 30lb but after years and years It hurts to get through 4lb...
Always keep some clippers on you. You'll tear your teeth up eventually.
The clickers in those bass pro catt Maxx baitcasters aren't loud other than that there nice.
A nice start of video with a nice fish!
Steve, I cant stand Right hand Crank Open face Reels. Most Peoplexare Right handed, And grew up cranking with left hand , holding Rod in dominant Right hand. Thats why I buy Okuma Line Counter reels. The Appealing to Reel Companies fall on Deaf ears. So I simply buy from, " Who Values the Customer, by Giving the option" .
Always enjoy what you are sharing. Thanks
Brett Brannon thanks for stopping by Brett.
Looks like a big Garcia a lot the 5500 and up 7 foot heavy action and if that don't get it I've got Hand baitcaster that's really set up for a medium offshore fishing rod and reel that works great but really all these look like an aftermarket or knock off of the Abu Garcia old school and they work great
Catt maxx will be my next reel,you get well soon.
John Welcome Thank you john, Im trying
Wow ominiflex for a leader i wasnt sure anybody still used that. I started out using it
Thanks, Steve. This was really helpful.
Why do you prefer casting reel from spinning reel? Hope you will do a video on this. Thank you.
Love your channel! Notice you latch your hooks into the bigger eyes on your rod. I've seen other videos where they say that is a big no-no because ("they" say) it will compromise the eye and slowly lacerate your line and ultimately-end up in a break while you're reeling in cat. Common sense tells you that the only sharpened part is the end of the hook. Your thoughts? I've done this for years and rarely have such a break.
+Elias Galvan i been doing it for years with no issues but im a guy who uses the heck out of my equipment hard. beating and banging around in the boat, i find some guys take gentle care of their equipment, i think its just a preference.
I suppose if a person is careless and is cutting grooves in the guide with the hook barb the burrs could abrade braid line.
Great video Steve always enjoy watching
thanks Timothy
waking up to some good catfishing and tips , was to be nice here yesterday, yet it change to little rain, basspro might not do nothing for you now but I think they should , at least free gear for now, im sure you can sale the shit out them reels, put your name on the side of the reel boom, theirs the new catfishing reel that steve has and is using,
Thanks for commenting dan, I hope your season will kick off soon. Love to watch your vids with the kiddos fishing.
my last trip few weeks back my son hunter is a hard core fishermen and my little girl Maddie is camera spot light stealer. she loves the camera. take care and one day will meet up on the water. I got a lot of work to do on youtube to loon ive been gone.
Steve I would really like to see you bank fishing in a video sometime
Brendan Thane Brendan thats on the list of videos for this season. Thanks for stopping by.
Sounds good looking foward for your videos this year
Now your talking. I love and rather fish off the bank. Exspecialy at night.
Its definitely more of a challenge.
@@ernestwalden3894 while I have great spots that I can't boat that I fish occasionally. Why would I want that challenge?