How Do You Catch Big Catfish With A Fishing Rig?
Catching big catfish is a matter of getting your bait down to where the big cats live and feed. This usually means that your line should be rigged to the bait of choice down to the bottom of the river, stream, pond or lake. A variety of fishing rigs are used by anglers when attempting to lure catfish, and may require some in depth rigging and more complex knots. However, there is a simple rig that is easy to set up and is used for a wide variety of fish, including big catfish. Cut a 12 to 18 inch length of line from the end of your monofilament fishing line to use as a leader. You will need to use at least a 10 pound test monofilament line or heavier when angling for catfish. Use a sharp pair of scissors to cut the leader length. Slide a 1/4 to 1 ounce slip weight onto the main line followed by a plastic or metal bead. Attach the end of the main line to a barrel swivel with a Trilene knot. Begin forming the Trilene knot by feeding 5 to 6 inches of your main line through the eye of the
