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I like the 10# hi-vis yellow on spinning gear, for the more finesse-type applications where line-watching is critical, and 50# green on baitcasting gear for the heavier cover situations

For blue catfish and flathead catfish though, especially in the beginning, you wont be holding a fishing rod for extended periods of time, constantly casting or working the fishing rod so the length of the rod handle (or fishing rod for that matter) is not as important and a longer rod handle is actually preferred

The most important action is to stop any more line feeding out as and after the rig hits the water

Spool the reel with 30 to 50-pound KastKing SuperPower Silky 8 braid

Have had couple of nest when I forgot to put my thumb on the line but after adjusting brake at every sinker change and holding thumb on the line when casting and a few

The rod length is also something to consider, and you are looking for anywhere between 6 to no more than 7 feet