Comments on: Are You Buying Catfish Gear To Catch Fish, Or Fishermen? http://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/catfish-gear-fish-fishermen Catfish Fishing Techniques, Catfishing Tips and Expert Advice Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:58:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Chadhttp://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/catfish-gear-fish-fishermen/comment-page-1#comment-3033 Chad Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:19:47 +0000 http://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/?p=2159#comment-3033 Nothing wrong with buying "stuff" as long as you need it and use it. Nothing wrong with buying “stuff” as long as you need it and use it.

]]> By: Steven Gonzalezhttp://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/catfish-gear-fish-fishermen/comment-page-1#comment-3014 Steven Gonzalez Wed, 15 Sep 2010 06:11:48 +0000 http://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/?p=2159#comment-3014 Man, I'm like a crow when it comes to new and shiny things! I have one particular rig that would be a dream rod and reel combo. I already have the rod, but the reel is still a little more high dollar than its counterparts, which still work just as well. It's just so pretty, though! Eventually, I'll take that bite and get the reel. For now, I really dig my current set ups. Most people aren't fans of some of the reels that I use, because they are older and take just a bit more action to get a hook set, but I really like them because they are pretty inexpensive and I can find really good used ones on Ebay. I'm talking about the good ol' Penn 09's. My first attraction to the reel is its capacity. It's not too big for my target application. I've also taken these reels apart time and again, and I'm pretty comfortable with maintaining and repairing these puppies. They also fit very nicely on my catfish rod of choice, and it feels like a well balanced combo. These reels are solid in and out. There are no cheap plastic parts that can wear out within a few months, and parts are readily available on the interenet. On top of all this, I have found some GREAT deals. I've grabbed a pair of the 09's on Ebay for about 45 bucks including shipping. While I believe that I have learned from fisherman smarter and more experienced than I, I'm still a kid looking for a shiny toy. I'll get my one fancy (but well built) rig and be done with it. This was a great article and sometimes we need an outside voice to snap their fingers in front of our face and say what needs to be said: "Now do you just WANT that or do you NEED that for all practicle purposes?" In the longrun, durability is what counts. Nothing like hooking a big one and loosing it because your rig decides to die at that moment......OR, dropping your precious Snootyville-fancy-schmancy, Joe Fisherman of the year endorsed, dent in your pocketbook brand rig go over the side into the water...never to be seen again. Not fun! Steven Man, I’m like a crow when it comes to new and shiny things! I have one particular rig that would be a dream rod and reel combo. I already have the rod, but the reel is still a little more high dollar than its counterparts, which still work just as well. It’s just so pretty, though!
Eventually, I’ll take that bite and get the reel. For now, I really dig my current set ups. Most people aren’t fans of some of the reels that I use, because they are older and take just a bit more action to get a hook set, but I really like them because they are pretty inexpensive and I can find really good used ones on Ebay. I’m talking about the good ol’ Penn 09′s. My first attraction to the reel is its capacity. It’s not too big for my target application. I’ve also taken these reels apart time and again, and I’m pretty comfortable with maintaining and repairing these puppies. They also fit very nicely on my catfish rod of choice, and it feels like a well balanced combo. These reels are solid in and out. There are no cheap plastic parts that can wear out within a few months, and parts are readily available on the interenet. On top of all this, I have found some GREAT deals. I’ve grabbed a pair of the 09′s on Ebay for about 45 bucks including shipping.
While I believe that I have learned from fisherman smarter and more experienced than I, I’m still a kid looking for a shiny toy. I’ll get my one fancy (but well built) rig and be done with it. This was a great article and sometimes we need an outside voice to snap their fingers in front of our face and say what needs to be said: “Now do you just WANT that or do you NEED that for all practicle purposes?” In the longrun, durability is what counts. Nothing like hooking a big one and loosing it because your rig decides to die at that moment……OR, dropping your precious Snootyville-fancy-schmancy, Joe Fisherman of the year endorsed, dent in your pocketbook brand rig go over the side into the water…never to be seen again. Not fun!
Steven

]]> By: Justinhttp://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/catfish-gear-fish-fishermen/comment-page-1#comment-2222 Justin Fri, 30 Jul 2010 20:43:04 +0000 http://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/?p=2159#comment-2222 i agree 100%. cause im 16, and can't get those really good rods. I buy some of the cheaper stuff from walmart. and have a few buddies, and have seen some people with high-dollar tackle. and we catch the same fish.and iv even wanted to buy some of the $120 rods.( couldnt afford them)Ill stick with what I can afford. and what works for me. i agree 100%. cause im 16, and can’t get those really good rods. I buy some of the cheaper stuff from walmart. and have a few buddies, and have seen some people with high-dollar tackle. and we catch the same fish.

and iv even wanted to buy some of the $120 rods.( couldnt afford them)

Ill stick with what I can afford. and what works for me.

]]> By: Scotthttp://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/catfish-gear-fish-fishermen/comment-page-1#comment-2220 Scott Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:24:10 +0000 http://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/?p=2159#comment-2220 AMEN, Brother I totaly agree! We as fishermen are tempted very time we walk into a bait store (big or small) to buy a new rig or the for sure catch all lure. As a new catfishermen I like the fact you don't need $100s of gear to catch fish. I do believe in using the best gear you can justify (you need to figure that out what you can afford for yourself), better quality will out last lower quality and in the long run cost less. That being said I still have fun with a Zebco 202 catching pan fish and small channel cats. Thank you, for like you said going against the grain and printing this article. We as sportsmen don't need to go broke to enjoy our sport. Just some thing to think about, you can't enjoy your $20,000 boat if you need to work two jobs and weekends to pay for it.Scott AMEN, Brother I totaly agree! We as fishermen are tempted very time we walk into a bait store (big or small) to buy a new rig or the for sure catch all lure. As a new catfishermen I like the fact you don’t need $100s of gear to catch fish. I do believe in using the best gear you can justify (you need to figure that out what you can afford for yourself), better quality will out last lower quality and in the long run cost less. That being said I still have fun with a Zebco 202 catching pan fish and small channel cats.
Thank you, for like you said going against the grain and printing this article. We as sportsmen don’t need to go broke to enjoy our sport.
Just some thing to think about, you can’t enjoy your $20,000 boat if you need to work two jobs and weekends to pay for it.

Scott

]]> By: James Greenehttp://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/catfish-gear-fish-fishermen/comment-page-1#comment-2219 James Greene Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:43:44 +0000 http://www.learntocatchcatfish.com/?p=2159#comment-2219 I read it all Chad word for word.I am proud of you for not going into details and mentioning names (like I'm sure you probably wanted to!!)This said it all..lol!!>>>>>"Now, wouldn’t all of these folks that are using the $125 fishing rod be shocked if they found out that the $7 fishing rod is made in the same factory, by the same company, using the same labor, using the same materials, and even imported by the same US company, and sold under a different name, and is even the exact same fishing rod minus the fancy logo, and with a different color."I am VERY NEW to the catfishing world and I don't own a boat....so I am very susceptible to big advertisement companies telling me that I NEED to buy this bait and this rod and this reel....and of course its all the high $$$$ items. <> I wasn't born yesterday, but I have to admit....I'm tempted at times and desperate enough (because Ive only caught a total of 5 catfish in the last 30 days with the largest one being my record 5 pounder. :(The problem isn't my gear or the bait I'm using...(Ive used every bait on the market as well as my own homemade recipes)..and even fresh bait and cut-bait and the gimmicks...ALL of them gave me NO SUCCESS!!! Very frustrating!!Its hard for me to see the real reason why why I'm not being successful, but its the most obvious as well. :p I'm a rookie!! So of course I'm not gonna catch as many or as big of catfish as some of y'all other catfisherman do. My inexperience is why I'm not catching anything while everyone else at City Lake Pond, (Mesquites highly overfished catfish pond) is catching them by the numbers.So yea, I was one of those suckers who bought gear designed to catch fisherman and not catfish. :( Especially the bait!! But I still have my $30 walmart special combo rod and reel!!! :pNice article Chad, thanks for posting it. It is giving me new life and and a new perspective as to how I look at tackle, baits, and rods and reels. I wont be caught again anytime in the near future. ;)James Greene Mesquite TX I read it all Chad word for word.

I am proud of you for not going into details and mentioning names (like I’m sure you probably wanted to!!)

This said it all..lol!!>>>>>

“Now, wouldn’t all of these folks that are using the $125 fishing rod be shocked if they found out that the $7 fishing rod is made in the same factory, by the same company, using the same labor, using the same materials, and even imported by the same US company, and sold under a different name, and is even the exact same fishing rod minus the fancy logo, and with a different color.”

I am VERY NEW to the catfishing world and I don’t own a boat….so I am very susceptible to big advertisement companies telling me that I NEED to buy this bait and this rod and this reel….and of course its all the high $$$$ items. <> I wasn’t born yesterday, but I have to admit….I’m tempted at times and desperate enough (because Ive only caught a total of 5 catfish in the last 30 days with the largest one being my record 5 pounder. :(

The problem isn’t my gear or the bait I’m using…(Ive used every bait on the market as well as my own homemade recipes)..and even fresh bait and cut-bait and the gimmicks…ALL of them gave me NO SUCCESS!!! Very frustrating!!

Its hard for me to see the real reason why why I’m not being successful, but its the most obvious as well. :p I’m a rookie!! So of course I’m not gonna catch as many or as big of catfish as some of y’all other catfisherman do. My inexperience is why I’m not catching anything while everyone else at City Lake Pond, (Mesquites highly overfished catfish pond) is catching them by the numbers.

So yea, I was one of those suckers who bought gear designed to catch fisherman and not catfish. :( Especially the bait!! But I still have my $30 walmart special combo rod and reel!!! :p

Nice article Chad, thanks for posting it. It is giving me new life and and a new perspective as to how I look at tackle, baits, and rods and reels. I wont be caught again anytime in the near future. ;)

James Greene
Mesquite TX

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