Catfish casting reel

Characteristics of casting reel catfish

Each reel has its own characteristics. When fishing for black bass, pike or perch, you need to adapt your reel to the techniques you use and the power you need to get the better of the fish. The same applies to catfish. That's why a good casting reel for catfish must have certain characteristics:

• a drag greater than 10kg
• large storage capacity for the line body
• strong construction materials
• a high ratio

Catfish are strong fish, so the quality of the tackle you use must be of the highest standard. If the drag is too weak, you won't be able to slow the catfish down in a current as it enters an obstacle. In a rush, you risk breaking your line if your reel has too little line body capacity.

Casting reels, ideal for bait fishing for catfish

Casting reels are widely used for lure fishing as well as bait fishing. At sea, they are widely used for big game fishing. In freshwater, they are increasingly used for vertical pike-perch fishing. This type of reel combines 2 essential qualities for catfish fishing: strength and precision.

Catfish fishing with bait is often done over the side of the boat. A casting unit will give you a good posture for vertical fishing and greater precision. One-handed use also frees up a bit of line to correct the depth at which your rig needs to swim. Casting allows you to fish accurately and responsively.