Casting reels
Catfish can be fished in many different ways, just like pike-perch or pike. The only difference is that these different approaches require you to change your catfish reel to suit the situation.
When fishing for catfish with the casting reel catfish reel, you'll easily get the better of even the biggest specimens thanks to its robustness and serious stopping power, in the same way as a catalina bay jigging or passion pro fd reel.
It is generally used for buoy fishing where you need a large capacity braid with a large diameter and an ultra powerful drag to get the fish out of the obstacles very quickly. For vertical fishing there are also casting reel reels such as the verjical pro unicat reel or a battle cat vertical reel.
In our catalogue, you'll find the famous Casting Reel Shimano Tranx 301, equipped with all the latest technology that has made the Japanese brand so successful. It will no doubt remind you of a passion pro fd or an alivio fa reel, with a decent line capacity and reliable ball bearings.
For a lower price, you can fall for Dam's Quick Optimus 301. It comes with all the gear you need to compete directly with top brands such as the vencata px unicat reel or a battle cat vertical.
The first thing you'll find is an aluminium frame that keeps the weight down to 280g. Its 12kg drag is proof of its ability to stop really big fish.
Spinning reels
You'll have a much wider choice in this category, as spinning reels are the most widespread solution in Europe. Many brands, from the biggest to the smallest, offer reels powerful enough to cope with such monsters.
At the entry-level, for just €59.90 you can buy the Dam Quick 2 6000 FD. An excellent reel with a simplistic but effective design reminiscent of a vencata px unicat reel. With its balance and power, it's ideal for a beginner angler or someone who only fishes for catfish a few times a year.
At around 100 euros, the Dam Quick 3 MC 9000 FD will do the job, coming close to the performance of a unicat v shot reel or a unicat vencata px reel to give you an idea.
Finally, for those of you who are big monster fishermen, you can fall back on Daiwa reels such as the BG RR LT 8000 P ARK which should be more than enough to control all kinds of monsters.
The price will, of course, be in line with the rather high performance!
But as with an alivio fa reelor a passion pro fd, you're guaranteed to get a product that will hold up for many years, even when it's taken a beating. It's important to know that all our products are available on a 2x, 3x or 4x payment basis free of charge from 100 euros.
Coils, parts and maintenance
Here are some basic information on catfish reel sizes:
- Size 5000 / 6000: ideal for lure fishing. This will allow you to spend hours at a time on the water's edge without tiring, but still with every chance of catching a big fish.
- Sizes 8000 to 10 000: suitable for heavier fishing such as fireball or livebait fishing. It will allow you to feel comfortable casting and handling large livebaits.
If you go for smaller sizes, you'll quickly be disappointed... firstly, because your parts will wear out extremely quickly and could even break in the middle of a session, and secondly, because you won't be able to perform at your best and you risk getting bored.
Remember to look after your equipment properly with oil and advanced greasing/cleaning. This will extend its life expectancy.
Don't hesitate to buy an extra reel to ensure you can adapt to any situation and are always ready for action.
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