Hi mate . Thanks for the video. . I use a 3 and 3/4 rod and a 10,000 reel with 20 lb berkeley line . Never been snapped off and had cats to 38 12. . Some great tips , which i will put to good use . Tight lines.
So cool how rigs and techniques and baits work for all catfish across the world lol America doesn't have wels we have flathead equally just as fun to catch
Catfish huddle up together in winter and can be very hard to catch. My advice for cold winter catting is to try various soft baits and reposition frequently to find them
I had my first catfish while fishing for carp using nash scopex squid cultured baits on 18lb mono, 20lb hook length and 3lb test curve rod the cat weighed in 63.5lb
Well done mate. Yeah people have caught them on lighter gear than even that, however they become very stressed out because it takes so long to get them in on lighter gear.
@@f1sh3rman ye only took me me about 10 min to get in lol going to a venue were they go over 180lb but going to be using spiderwire and the pollyball rig this time but still using 3lb tc rod
Nice vid, keep em coming 👌 be good to see a catfish care vid (unhooking etc). There's loads on carp but none on catfish especially deep hooking. Also any recommendations on Catfish lakes just outside of London.
Yes will definitely be doing a cat care video. I normally showcase cat care in my videos anyway with the protective gel, and type of equipment I use. I've not had a deeply hooked fish in about 3 years so hard to showcase! If you can get to Essex, I would recommend Jimmys as a runs water, you will definitely catch there.
short and sweet. some generally solid info. id also note reels. get a dedicated cat reel - penn sea fishing reels, spinfishers , battle, fierce, shimano OC LC's, ocean range, thannus are all solid. a regular carp reel with have its geared shredded in no time, spindle bent or both. generally for the UK id be looking for something with a 15LB clutch bare minimum. personally i use Penn spinfishers 8500L 40lb drag, absolutely bulletproof. the smaller versions are fine...just lack line capacity else id even go for the 6500 if 300 yards of 30lb mono isn't needed. rods, NGT profilers are absolutely brilliant for the money, amazing starter kit. but if money aint an issue free spirit cat tamers are the dogsconkers
Top water lures are good, find some built up areas like snags out the water, overhanging trees etc. other than that anything that pulsates hard and gives off a lot of vibration
apart from the diameters of 30lbs mono and 80lb braid being comparable why isn't something like 50lb braid good enough if a 30lb mono even will snap at a lower bs
Really good instructional video for the beginners, and those just starting out.
I’m new to catfishing and found this vid very helpful keep up the good work look forward to the next one 🎣🎣🎣
Thanks mate. Good luck in your adventures!
Hi mate . Thanks for the video. . I use a 3 and 3/4 rod and a 10,000 reel with 20 lb berkeley line . Never been snapped off and had cats to 38 12. . Some great tips , which i will put to good use . Tight lines.
Best of luck mate
Cracking video. Ready to catch me some Catfish
Get out there and do it mate!
ahhhh jimmys in the back love it
one off my best cats was from there
Mega fishery mate. Can’t wait to get there this summer.
@@f1sh3rman can't wait going to oak lakes this year hopefully a new pb cat or pike
Good luck mate. I’ll hopefully have a catfish video soon
Can't wait to see more catfishing content!!
Stay tuned bud. Plenty coming this spring/summer!!
So cool how rigs and techniques and baits work for all catfish across the world lol America doesn't have wels we have flathead equally just as fun to catch
Great vid, learned some things i didn't know. But will catfish bite in winter? Thx
Catfish huddle up together in winter and can be very hard to catch. My advice for cold winter catting is to try various soft baits and reposition frequently to find them
@@f1sh3rman alr thx bro
@@f1sh3rman what soft baits do u recommend for catfish on the winter months
Worms, spam, dead bait, squid, cuttlefish, basically anything easy to digest
@@f1sh3rman thank u very much for your help, tight lines bro
Great video mate, earned a sub
Thanks so much, really appreciate it!
I had my first catfish while fishing for carp using nash scopex squid cultured baits on 18lb mono, 20lb hook length and 3lb test curve rod the cat weighed in 63.5lb
Well done mate. Yeah people have caught them on lighter gear than even that, however they become very stressed out because it takes so long to get them in on lighter gear.
@@f1sh3rman ye only took me me about 10 min to get in lol going to a venue were they go over 180lb but going to be using spiderwire and the pollyball rig this time but still using 3lb tc rod
@@benbarber2967 which venue is that?
Nice vid, keep em coming 👌 be good to see a catfish care vid (unhooking etc). There's loads on carp but none on catfish especially deep hooking. Also any recommendations on Catfish lakes just outside of London.
Yes will definitely be doing a cat care video. I normally showcase cat care in my videos anyway with the protective gel, and type of equipment I use. I've not had a deeply hooked fish in about 3 years so hard to showcase! If you can get to Essex, I would recommend Jimmys as a runs water, you will definitely catch there.
Farnham angling society is just outside London they have some monster catfish in some of there lakes and only £130 a year to join.
Very helpful 👍
Glad you think so!
Good tips 👍
Thank you Shane!
short and sweet. some generally solid info. id also note reels. get a dedicated cat reel - penn sea fishing reels, spinfishers , battle, fierce, shimano OC LC's, ocean range, thannus are all solid. a regular carp reel with have its geared shredded in no time, spindle bent or both. generally for the UK id be looking for something with a 15LB clutch bare minimum. personally i use Penn spinfishers 8500L 40lb drag, absolutely bulletproof. the smaller versions are fine...just lack line capacity else id even go for the 6500 if 300 yards of 30lb mono isn't needed. rods, NGT profilers are absolutely brilliant for the money, amazing starter kit. but if money aint an issue free spirit cat tamers are the dogsconkers
Love my penns they’re the nuts mate
Great video 👍
Thank you Kelly!!
Amazing video! Great tips, would you say cat fishing is your favourite type of fishing?
Yes mate by a long shot! They fight so hard!
Can you do a video on Lures?
I can do mate but it’ll probably be primarily focused around pike fishing
@@f1sh3rman what lures will a Wels hit. I have a fishing trip planned for May on the Ebro River in Spain 🇪🇸.
Top water lures are good, find some built up areas like snags out the water, overhanging trees etc. other than that anything that pulsates hard and gives off a lot of vibration
@@f1sh3rman thanks Cheers 🍻 from the States. Do you have facebook?
Look for moggie hunters UK - that’s my page :)
is a 4.5lb tc rod suitable for potentially 80lb cats?
Yes mate definitely, but buy a good branded rod like catfish pro.
@@f1sh3rman cheers mate. Great video btw, it's hard to find advice for uk cats and this helped allot 👍
Glad it could help !
Hi is that the uk xl mat thanks lads.
It is pal yes
An amateur video with production quality! Very well presented and edited.
Thank you so much man I appreciate that!
blood Knot? how come not a stronger knot like a grinner?
I find blood knots are very effective when using stronger mono/braid. I’ve not once had a knot pull out on me
apart from the diameters of 30lbs mono and 80lb braid being comparable why isn't something like 50lb braid good enough if a 30lb mono even will snap at a lower bs
There is a lot less stretch in braid which is why you should opt to go heavier :)
@@f1sh3rman makes sense mate cheers 👍👍