Fall 2020 Flathead Catfish

[Benni3]

Great going man,,, liked the show,,,, that was a monster flathead,,,,,, how much drag was you using,,,,,,,,

   Thanks Benni! If you're referring to the drag on the big one my brother caught, he hooked that one on a stock Abu 6500. It is spooled with 30lb. mono with drag set around 10lbs. With a fish that size it can sometimes take a while to get it in the boat on the Ambassaduer, but setting the drag higher will most times end in disappointment, either busted line or ruined gears.

Yes sir,,,,, me and jeff has been talking about drag settings on flatheads and you can use less drag and talk sweet and wait,,,,,,,, but you're not going to lose a fish,,,,,,,

[Brewcrafter]

Mo - Those are some tanker flatheads, but I suspect that super-sweet narrow Jigmaster you just built wasn't even breaking a sweat! - john