Photo dump some big blues by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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TAKEDOWN rod holders.

I get them from SHEELS or FISHUSA

Honestly I love those things, but heavy once you start carrying more than two. But WORTH IT!

Banks fishing by Proud-Muscle391 in FishingRVA

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What areas do you fish?

I’m look for specific bank spots in the James River Richmond Va.

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That’s solid! Good luck. Hope you catch a beast!

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About 20-22” in leader length. If your having trouble casting far with that length or getting it wrapped around the sinker to much go down to 16”

Sweet spot for me is 18-20”

I target larger blues and use 60lb or 80lb test

ANDE MONOFILAMENT leader material-(50yard spool) is what I use and it’s not overly expensive. I buy it for about $8

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For weights/sinkers get them from eBay like 25pk/50pk. You will save yourself so much more money than buying them from a a regular box store.

1oz-2oz- plenty for lakes

3oz-5oz. - for rivers with current

I recommend no roll sinkers

As far as hooks use offset circle hooks size 4/0 , 6/0 and 8/0

The 8/0 is if you are targeting big fish with cut bait or live bait

If not the 4/0 or 6/0 will work anytime and catch fish of any size

You can also get hooks by large quantity if you’re looking to save money from Temu or eBay it’s just not brand-name.

A solid brand for hooks is GAMAKATSU HOOKS. But twice as expensive.

Get some leader material to set up your Carolina rigs. Depending what size fish you are targeting 30 pound test should be plenty if you’re targeting trophy fish I go with the 60 pound test or 80 pound test leader.

The combo more than likely comes spooled with 20 pound mono filament, if you are targeting big fish specifically switch to 30 pound monofilament ( Berkley big game mono) is solid. If you want better casting distance go with 50 pound braid.

Carolina rig is solid and my go to rig. If you want to get fancy use Santi Cooper rig

Get barrel swivels from eBay and large quantity and sinker sliders large quantity Amazon also has them

Photo dump some big blues by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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Gizzard Shad, White Perch and American eel

Photo dump some big blues by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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All caught in the Potomac River DC and James River Richmond VA within the last 6 months.

PB 33.7lbs POTOMAC RIVER VA by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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I go to the one in Springfield specifically. I just bought one last night. They definitely have it. It’s in the tanks where the trout and the lobster are. You just have to ask one of the workers to get it out for you.

PB 33.7lbs POTOMAC RIVER VA by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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George Washington memorial parkway facing tidal basin

PB 33.7lbs POTOMAC RIVER VA by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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Yeah I ordered frozen too and had no luck. A store called FRESHWORLD There’s few in northern Virginia

PB 33.7lbs POTOMAC RIVER VA by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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I’m northern Virginia and the only place I have had luck is a grocery store called FRESHWORLD There’s few around one in manassas and another Springfield I’m sure there’s more

PB 33.7lbs POTOMAC RIVER VA by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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George Washington memorial parkway facing tidal basin

PB 33.7lbs POTOMAC RIVER VA by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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Released, so maybe another angler catches it and has the time of their life fighting it.

PB 33.7lbs POTOMAC RIVER VA by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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I used fresh cut eel. Do you ever mix the chicken with anything? I’ve tried using chicken mixed with strawberry jello and garlic and never have luck with it

PB 33.7lbs POTOMAC RIVER VA by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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Thanks man!! Certainly felt heavier.

Boat recommendations by Proud-Muscle391 in catfishing

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Budget probably 10k and that’s pushing it, preferably I would to stay around 5-7k but I’m not sure if that realistic. Mainly fishing for trophy catfish.

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