Ugly Stik CATFISH pole: Well I got the two Ugly Stik CATFISH 8' poles yesterday. Next is to pick reels for them. Do I go with the Quantum Optix, Shimano Bait runner, or Penn Pursuit...

docbandit Loc: SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY

Well I got the two Ugly Stik CATFISH 8' poles yesterday. Next is to pick reels for them. Do I go with the Quantum Optix, Shimano Bait runner, or Penn Pursuit III. I'm going to be putting Power Pro Braided 20lb line on them.

Jeremy Loc: America

are they spinning or BC?

Rutinbuck Loc: Haysville, Kansas

I would go with the penn pursuit iii. It’s got 5 star reviews and penn is a good brand as well.

docbandit Loc: SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY

Spinning

docbandit Loc: SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY

Thanks

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

Look into the kastking line before u purchase,well made & durable. Made in the u.s in syracuse ny definitely worth a look. Cant go wrong w a penn either

Rutinbuck Loc: Haysville, Kansas

Penn reels are also made in the USA, in Philadelphia.

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

The time tested senator reel is made here,but its sales make up less than 1percent of the company, everything else is made overseas,imo not made in U.S

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

I heard they moved out of philly & headed west

Quinones99 Loc: El centro california

Good morning my fellow anglers, is question when fishing in canals and there’s catfish from 5lb -10lb sometimes 15 pounders what fishing pole,line, and reel is recommended to use and that’s affordable I’m setting up for upcoming season, here in imperial valley they start coming out in April

GLA Loc: WA State

Quinones99 wrote:

Good morning my fellow anglers, is question when fishing in canals and there’s catfish from 5lb -10lb sometimes 15 pounders what fishing pole,line, and reel is recommended to use and that’s affordable I’m setting up for upcoming season, here in imperial valley they start coming out in April

For Catfish, I'd recommend a 30lb braid with a 20 lb mono or fluoro leader. Catfish aren't line shy and the braid diameter is about equivalent to 8 lb mono. You can probably go a little lighter on the braid if you choose, but I don't think the 30lb is too much overkill.

Big A Loc: Mesa, Arizona

docbandit wrote:

Well I got the two Ugly Stik CATFISH 8' poles yesterday. Next is to pick reels for them. Do I go with the Quantum Optix, Shimano Bait runner, or Penn Pursuit III. I'm going to be putting Power Pro Braided 20lb line on them.

I think you may want to also consider certain Okuma reels, such as the Avenger or Trio Baitfeeder models, which are pretty decent reels for their
price range !

E.pa.al Loc: Martin's Creek

May want to consider the kastking line,smooth, reliable,solid & made here..... worth a look!!!

GLA Loc: WA State

Some good recommendations here. If you are looking for a spinning reel, I'd recommend the Shimano Sahara due to it's comparatively strong drag. Very versatile reels.