Distance Catfishing Cont.

For anyone really interested in distance casting, ive found a great little shop located in Cape Hatteras..check them out and they can set you up with a combo that will cast to the moon. http://www.outerbanksfishing.com/hatteras-jack/tackle-shop.htm

Breakaway Rods

Built to set the world record for casting distance, these innovative rods will change the way you fish big water. Pair them with the Breakaway Rigging System and you’ve got a set-up capable of casting more than 200 yards. Originally designed for surf fishing, they are also proven effective for sturgeon, catfish and other big freshwater fish. The key to these remarkable 100% graphite rods is the innovative taper that actually allows you to feel the power transition from the butt to the tip. Fuji® Hardloy guides provide friction-free casts. All rods are two-piece. From 9 ft to 11'9" in length.

Paint Creek Res.

A resent trip to Paint Creek Res. after a big rain. The water is usually about 30ft down the bank farther. When the water rises the channel cats go on the feed. I only managed a few smaller ones cause the water level started to drop, but all cats where caught out as far as i could reach with my tackle and fresh cut shad. If i had my shorter gear i couldnt have gotten to where the fish were holding, which was the main creek chanel out in the middle. Again long distance gear can be used in many waters where you need to reach a certain structure , ie. brush, road bed, rockpile, drop off or main channel. My rods of choice are my St. Croix Surf System rods models SS110M2 and SS106MH2 rigged with baitrunner reels. You can see my Elite ESC110H2 folded with my Abu 6500C4 awaiting if needed to the right.

Different view of the Res.

The bridge to the left in the picture is where the creek first meets the Res.