From spincast to baitcasting to heavy duty, these are the best catfish rod and reel combos for any angler on the water this year. Join the 1871 Club · The Greatest Stories Happen Outdoors ...

Nothing in freshwater stresses a rod and reel like a hard-charging catfish. If these fish aren’t making your drag scream, odds are they’re pushing the pole’s backbone to the limit. Fortunately, many ...

Whether you’re pursuing feisty bullheads, aggressive channels, bully blues, or brutish flatheads, you’ll need a catfish rod that’s up to the task. Some anglers want rods that are limber and long, with ...

Durick – who was part of a group of anglers arguing in favor of the boat ramp – and I made a catfish trip to Lockport, Manitoba, later that summer. “That fishing rod” mentioned at the ...

Like with nearly every species of fish, there are specific catfish rod and reel combos designed for the catfish fishing fanatic, with many pre-matched, pre-rigged options for the perfect pairing.