Catfish Tacklebox

Here are some tackle items that you will need.

First make sure you have a small tackle box that is easy to get in and out of. These are available at just about any store that sells fishing tackle and run anywhere from $10 to $50. Just about any tackle box will do just make sure it has lots of compartments, that it stores well so you do not have to worry about your tackle coming out. Make sure it is easy to use. The last thing you want to do is fight with your tackle box rather than fight with the the fish.

Once you have a tackle box you will need some terminal tackle.

Terminal Tackle

You will need the following items at a minimum to get started. Make sure you have a good assortment of each as well as a good quantity. Remember you are going to be fishing on or near the bottom for fish that when hooked, make a mad dash for the closest cover. One thing that stands true is YOU WILL LOSE TACKLE. Nothing is worse than running out of an essential item and having to cut your trip short.

Assortment of sinkers- Get a good assortment of Egg Sinkers, Bass Casting Sinkers and Split Shot Sinkers. In the egg sinkers and bass casting sinkers you will want to get anything from 1/2 oz to 1 oz depending on your own personal preference. Get a good assorted package of split shot sinkers also with lots of different sizes in it.

Swivels- You will want some larger sized brass barrel swivels, some three way swivels, and some snap on swivels. These are available at any tackle store.

Hooks- Hooks are important. Get some good #4 and #6 treble hooks, and get good quantities of each. You will also want some kahle hooks or "catfish hooks" as many companies call them. Get some 1/0 and 2/0 kahle hooks.

Bobbers- Buy a few bobbers in different sizes so you have them if you get into a situation where you need to use them to keep your bait off the bottom. You may also want to look at getting a couple of slip bobbers and bobber stops.