Drift fishing for cat's
As a kid in the summer time it was not unusual to find me at a local city park. I would be parked under a nice shade tree fishing for catfish. This was never my favorite type of fishing, I have always been the type of fishermen that needs to keep moving. But I will admit I had fun and from time to time I do have the desire to catch catfish.
Now that I am a float tube fishermen I cannot do the bait and wait like I did in the summer, so it is time to understand the other method that works for float tubers. Drift fishing!
So there are all kinds of way to drift fish; using a trolling motor, using drift socks, or using wind and current. We should first understand that wind and current are the best and simplest method for drift
fishing in a float tube. So next let's talk about positioning for a good drift. You must first have a good plan, basically being very aware of where you exit’s are. It does no good to get in kick a country mile and realize you are in a bad spot with a long walk back to your car. Pre planning is always a great idea.
So what about rigging's there are many different way to rig your lines for cat fishing success so let’s cover 2. The Slip Sinker Catfish Rig and the Santee Rig for Catfish. Both a very simple to set up and both while similar create a big important difference. The Slip Sinker Catfish Rig is really just a Carolina rig. This rig from the rod to the hook consists of a egg sinker and double barrel swivel, a mono leader (length can vary) and a hook either traditional or circle hook. This setup is great at keeping your bait moving across the bottom and causing fish to strike.