This is just a suggestion, hope it helps. feeder fishing)), also take note of the lure weight (spinning & casting rods) or casting weight (feeder, bottom, carp and spod rods), if you get a message saying the setup is too heavy do not use as something might break (normally the rod). When setting up an outfit try to make sure it's balanced : Rod (strongest) (line weight) => Reel (max drag) => Line (test) => Leader (weakest) (test) if a leader is required i.e. If your line keeps breaking then your drag is set too high. Make sure you start with a low drag setting. Make sure you're fishing during peak times (check the weather forecast) for a better chance, I caught mine around lunchtime. Try fishing with the house behind you and casting as near to the middle (of the pond) as you can. You need to know three things to balance the setup- max drag for the reel, pound test for the line and max line weight for the rod. Catfishing can be alot of fun, and is a great way to level early on.

I wil be going over some of the gear choices and give some tips that i personaly found working.

This guide is meant for those who wish to start their first atempts at fishing for Catfish in Missouri. Set the float depth to maximum and use a #2 hook, try using baits like dough, bread or semolina (corn is good but not available until level 34). 2 Fishnatic 11:26am The Uber Sheet has a section where it lists balanced setups. Catfishing (level 1 - 10) By DakimDragco. You will need to use a Telescopic or Match rod (float setup), a level 19 EspiraMLR3000 reel and (level 19) Nero rod should be sufficient for the task (any of the Fenix match rods probably even better).

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