Distance Catfishing Cont.

Now for some rods that work perfect for distance catfishing.Its no secret that im caught up on St.Croix rods and always highly recommend them to other catfisherman.So i will talk about the ones i personally use, plus talk about other brands that will get the job done too.Most rods need to be atleast 10ft long with most anglers leaning towards the 11-12ft range and i agree with them.They must be disigned to cast long distance, handle the weight needed to get the bait out far and have the back bone to tame big cats too.

Big Game 7000CL

Abu Garcia says......" The Ambassadeur Big Game Collection is overbuilt for full-contact confrontations with gear smashing blues, high flying tarpon, bruising tuna and all their heavyweight brethren. Entirely metal, these reels feature rugged corrosion-proof brass frames and Swedish cut brass gears built to stand up to the punishment of big game and big water. Deep inside are three stainless steel bearings with the guts to deliver solid, smooth performance year after year under the meanest, toughest conditions. Every reel features a corrosion resistant non-slip spool with a reinforced micro-groove slip while you’re working in Mr. Big. Five models are available, with levelwind and non-levelwind options, line out alarm and the world’s most powerful drag system. No matter what hits you, it’s not over until you say it’s over.Features 3BB 5.3:1 270/20 lb test.

St. Croix Ben Doerr Elite Surf Casting and Spinning Rods

Designed by Cape Hatteras surf guide Ben Doerr, Elite Surf rods give you premium performance with every cast. Serious surf anglers know these rods have the balance and power to cast with accuracy far into the surf. St. Croix rods are designed with advanced Integrated Poly Curve™ technology to create tapers that continuously curve from the tip to the butt of the rod to eliminate weak points caused by compound tapering. The actions are smoother because the graphite is compacted into the rod-making mandrel in one continuous taper, and the blanks are stronger because stress is distributed along the entire blank. Built to cast for distance, these rods have a high-modulus SCIII blank for a smooth and light feel. Woven graphite reel seats have custom titanium-plated hoods for maximum corrosion resistance. The model i own is the ESC110H2 11ft. long casting model, Heavy Mod. Fast action 2pc. 15-50lb test line and up to 12oz.

Ben Doerr Surf System Spinning and Casting Rods

St. Croix's Ben Doerr Surf System features spinning and casting rods to handle everything from light action for speckled trout to powerful, long-range casting of metal lures or heavy baits. Each rod in the system is built on a lightweight SCII graphite blank for superior strength and great sensitivity. Specialized, non-slip cork tape grip stays comfortably in your hand, even during the longest days of casting. Fuji graphite reel seats and Pacific Bay® surf guides. Guide feet are protected from the harsh saltwater elements with two coats of Flex Coat finish. One- or two-piece rod depending on model. Two-year warranty. Made in USA.