could you handle a 150 pound catfish?

[HOKIEFISHER]

There was anouther poll asking if there were anymore 150# catfish out there, and I was wondering who thought they could get it in if you were to hook one?
I'm pretty sure I couldn't handle a 150 pounder with the set ups I have now.

[catoon]

this is what we need a newbie posting great followups like this 1 . as for my polls and me i dont think i could handle a 150 pounder im to wore out and my tAckle is a lil lite. the excitement would be to much i would over work him or her i reckon and it would be another fish tale

[poisonpits]

my catfish rigs have to double as salt water rigs to and ive caught rays up to 150 lbs and sharks up to 300 on the rigs i catfish with so unless it gets in the rocks or woods im sure my rigs would handle a 150 lb.cat.i sure would like to get the chance any way. lol

[Bill in SC]

Why, certainly! :wink::smile2::wink: BTW: Welcome to the BOC from sunny South Carolina!

Bill in SC

[j.bridges]

I have no doubt my rigs could handle the job...plus due to my livewell I feel firm that I could transport the fish safely to get him certified and then back to his home....

[fishnfwl]

I know my equipment would hold up, not sire if I could though :ooooh: :smile2:

[kyelkhunter3006]

Umm, if you're in doubt about your gears ability, better take up bream fishing and leave the big cats alone. LOL. Besides, I always need a new bait supplier. :smile2:

[HOKIEFISHER]

My set ups are cheap 7-8ft MH rods, 3 have 30lb Fire line and okuma ABF50s, a Basspro Catmaxx with 30lb p-line, and a few other assorted reels. I expect it would be rite fun to hook one, untill the fish got down to my backing then I'd probaly get real worried real quick.

[SkiMax]

Those old Penn 209's are a beast. I would feel super confident my rods and reels could handle it. Now I usually only run 30 pound line so it might give out though.

[catoon]

My set ups are cheap 7-8ft MH rods, 3 have 30lb Fire line and okuma ABF50s, a Basspro Catmaxx with 30lb p-line, and a few other assorted reels. I expect it would be rite fun to hook one, untill the fish got down to my backing then I'd probaly get real worried real quick. if your in a boat and can keep your cool you might be able to throw your anchor and set off on the battle of a life time. if your on the bank lol not gonna happen fella unless you can run a clear mile either way real fast. most of these fellas are lying a 150 pounder would give them cat fever ,they would loose control and over kill would happen . i know i would

[bnorth]

A good fisherman could land a big fish on sub par gear. With proper control of your drag I think you'd be suprised what you can land. I would be less concerned with my gear and more concerned with how I am playing the fish. I think the only big gear concern would be possibly bent hooks or light line in heavy cover.

[brinley45cal]

id like to find out:wink:

[kenlaw76]

I am sure me and my rigs would hold up. I also use my stuff for salt and freshwater. I have caught Grouper over #400 so I know I could handle it and I use Star custom rods with Penn reels spooled up with #100 Power Pro, so I am sure my gear could handle it. I hope I get the chance to find out :wink:.

[KC Jayhawk 78]

Ugly Stik all the way baby !!!!!

[bream reaper]

My rod/reel would be fine but I would have quite a time trying to fit it in my net.

[Salty1]

I don't know. I have 3 Ugly Stick catfish series with Ambassadeurs and a Cat Maxx (Bass Pro Shops) with a Ambassadeur. All of them are spooled with 20 lb. Excel line. I would give it hell though !!!!! I might jump in after it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:smile2:

[fishnfwl]

:smile2:

[kyelkhunter3006]

if your in a boat and can keep your cool you might be able to throw your anchor and set off on the battle of a life time. if your on the bank lol not gonna happen fella unless you can run a clear mile either way real fast. most of these fellas are lying a 150 pounder would give them cat fever ,they would loose control and over kill would happen . i know i would

You can land a 150 from the bank... the former 121lb record, and several other former records were all caught from the bank. I believe that the 121lb was caught on 25lb line, a spinning reel, and a surf rod. Standard stuff for most bank fisherman on big waters. :wink:

[thunt713]

I think you could catch a 150lb fish on a ultra light if you work the fish accordley to your equipment .:cool2:

[KC Jayhawk 78]

I think you could catch a 150lb fish on a ultra light if you work the fish accordley to your equipment .:cool2:

Maybe in a small lake, but definitely not in a fast moving river. I highly doubt a 150 lb. fish would be in a lake anyway, so probably not. :cool2:

[tnvol]

I'm fairly certain my gear could handle a fish of that size. Lot's of things can go wrong though. I'd sure like to give it a shot..

[JimmyJonny]

My lake hasn't been around long enough to hold a 150# Catfish so there is no reason to rig up for a fish that heavy.

I think my 65# braid would handle him if I wore him out in open water...basically work my rod/drag together. The possibility of line breaking in structure would be my only fear, and that can happen with a 10 pounder.

If I fished rivers that could hold monster cats I wouldn't run anything under 100# myself....... At that point I say I could land a 150# cat.

-Jim-

[Flatheadhunter33]

Heck, I ask myself the same question from time to time. I think that if I play the fish right, I would be able to get it in. Still though, my biggest fish does not even break the 50lb mark...so I can just imagine what another 100lbs must feel like:ooooh:. I would have to be on my game big time.:wink:

[tnvol]

Heck, I ask myself the same question from time to time. I think that if I play the fish right, I would be able to get it in. Still though, my biggest fish does not even break the 50lb mark...so I can just imagine what another 100lbs must feel like:ooooh:. I would have to be on my game big time.:wink:


I hear ya. It's weird. My PB is 68 lbs and I caught it in a very small branch of the Red River off the Cumberland. The water was way up and moving fast and I caught it on a 6 1/2 foot flipping stick with 20 lb test. The reel was a small Berkley Iron baitcaster. Took me about 20 minutes to get him in. I've caught smaller fish that pulled WAY harder. 150 pounds just HAS to be one hell of a fight. Even in open water.

[catfishjohn]

I know my equipment would hold up, not sire if I could though :ooooh: :smile2:


I agree with Randy on this one. I sure would like the chance to see what would happen though.:ooooh::roll_eyes::smile2:
Last year I hooked the biggest cat of my life. I only got to fight it for a few minutes and I never gained an inch of line on it until the hook popped out. No idea how big it was but I know where he/she lives...:wink::cool2:

[bnorth]

150 pounds just HAS to be one hell of a fight. Even in open water.

I'd be pretty disappointed if it weren't one hell of a fight. My biggest fish, a 65lb blue put on a great fight--took 25 minutes to land her. I could only hope that a 100lb+ would drag me around for at least an hour! :smile2:

[tnvol]

I'd be pretty disappointed if it weren't one hell of a fight. My biggest fish, a 65lb blue put on a great fight--took 25 minutes to land her. I could only hope that a 100lb+ would drag me around for at least an hour! :smile2:

You got that right!

[HOPPY4]

When targeting Catfish I would not question the ability of the gear that I use! Yet as I was surprised by the 33lb. Blue that I caught last summer on Carp gear proved, it can be done otherwise. I would rather be targeting the fish with the Right Tool for the JOB! The gear that I use was primarily set up for Wels Catfish and they are known to get over 200lb. and we did not hesitate about the setting out 12 rods at one time for 4 fishermen. We both Shore and Boat fished with the same equipment and it never failed. When it comes to Salt water fishing, I am confident with what I own up to 500lb. but would not want to be forced to watch my line beiung taken and not have the ability to stop the fish! JMHO!!!!!!!!!!!


HOPPY4

[big-muddy]

my safari rod would, but im not so sure about my reel. now there you go makin me wanna spend more money

[Flamekeeper]

There is not a doubt in my mind, that My RODS could handle 150+ as some stated ,saltwater blanks are Solid as a rock.:cool2:

Wecome to the BOC. I would like to give it a try one day( hooking into a 150 ):ooooh::cool2:

[john catfish young]

I have no doubt that my equipment could get the job done....but I think my back would be the main issue!:crazy:

[Welder]

I have goten a lot of large fish on light gear --- Could I bring a 150lb blue to the boat with 25 or 50 lb test --- I ant shure but would luv to find out lol

[Joey6500]

I think we should make a trip to Brazil or Spain to test our rigs!!!:smile2::wink:

[HOKIEFISHER]

I'm planning on buying some new gear this summer, I've never lost a fish on what I have now, but they've never seen anything over 35. The flame green Fire line is BAD, I wish they made it over 30# I might not it any hevier, but I would rather have it and not need it than need it and not have it.

[catfisherman369]

Sure could .

[littleman]

I think my rig could definitely handle a fish that size. As long as he doesn't hang up on a snag then I know I could play him out and get him in. The only thing I worry about is that he would be way bigger then me and I wouldn't be able to lift him out of the water.

[Kansas Tree Rat]

The big question is if you are talking Lake fishing or River. A little current would make a big difference.

[223reload]

I'm confident in my tackle as well as my ability to do the deed:cool2:

[crazy]

I'm fairly certain my gear could handle a fish of that size. Lot's of things can go wrong though. I'd sure like to give it a shot..

Sounds like you have and your gear did not hold up. This is what you posted in the other 150# thread. "I think there are 150 pounders out there. I don't think they are common, but I believe they exist. I've been spooled twice on pretty stout gear by fish that I estimate were a lot bigger than 100 pounds. They just took off and there was pretty much nothing I could do to stop them." :roll_eyes:

Now to my answer. I know my gear and my fish fighting ability can do it. My only concern would be getting it into the boat. Anything can go wrong it's why it's called fishing. A hook could pop out or he could get into the rocks. Or who knows he might just get off at the boat when trying to land it. The nice thing about river fishing is the current can help you out a lot if you use it to your advantage.

[GaryF]

My only concern would be getting it into the boat.

That's my concern, too. I've handled a fish half that size, and I was very glad I had help that night.

[Overkil]

Big fish on light tackle can be done....my brother-in-law caught a 225lb halibut on a light action rod spooled with 20lb line...in the picture, look in the upper right hand corner, fishing rod with the blue reel...that was what brought the fish in...

http://www.picvault.info/images/536977461_Scotts%20Catch%20%28570%20x%20760%29.jpg

[tnvol]

Sounds like you have and your gear did not hold up. This is what you posted in the other 150# thread. "I think there are 150 pounders out there. I don't think they are common, but I believe they exist. I've been spooled twice on pretty stout gear by fish that I estimate were a lot bigger than 100 pounds. They just took off and there was pretty much nothing I could do to stop them." :roll_eyes:

Now to my answer. I know my gear and my fish fighting ability can do it. My only concern would be getting it into the boat. Anything can go wrong it's why it's called fishing. A hook could pop out or he could get into the rocks. Or who knows he might just get off at the boat when trying to land it. The nice thing about river fishing is the current can help you out a lot if you use it to your advantage.

lol. You have a point there!

[Catgirl]

So we're pretty sure a 150 lb catfish ain't gonna pull a woman of the same weight in, if she has the right gear? :smile2:

[flysure1]

Hey catgirl you would probably look like Gilligan when he hooked a big one while on the "island".

[VOODOO 1]

If the guy could haul in the world record flat with his equipment. I'm sure I could pull in moby dick with mine:wink:

[NANNER]

I'm amazed at all of the 'spoolings' and two hour long battles with these majestic catfish. :smile2:

I've personally witnessed (either myself or my boatmates) catch over a dozen fish over 60 pounds, with the biggest being 94, and the longest battle with a catfish I have ever witnessed took at longest 20 minutes. The longest sustained run of drag stripping power I have ever seen might have been 50 yards at the absolute most, and thats on the MIssissippi River with some rippin current and the fish going downstream.

I caught my 94 Pound fish on a walmart bought ugly stick, and a penn 310 levelwind, and he came to the boat within 15 minutes. I think Radish had his Monster Fish to the boat within 20 minutes, and my best guess is Radish's fish comes as close to 150's as I've ever seen. I wouldnt be surprised if it was that heavy! It was truly a Monster, and he is to be commended on Releasing it knowing he probably had a new IGFA All Tackle World Record Fish.

I can maybe see some longer battles if folks hooked these fish on super light tackle, which just might be the case.

I think the bottom line is, if you truly want to go after these Monster Fish, you have to gear up for the challenge. I do think there are fish that exceed the 150 Pound threshold out there, and I hope its a BOC'r that nabs it. IF you fish for these big fish on super light tackle, your chances of getting them in the boat are pretty slim by nature of the structure the fish live in.

However, just like one poster put up, its very possible to get 200 pound fish to the boat on 20 pound test if everything works out, and you can keep the fish away from any type of structure, and you have your rod action matched to the pound test line you are utilizing.

[katfish ken]

I have no doubt that my equipment could get the job done....but I think my back would be the main issue!:crazy:

I like John am sure of the equipment but the body is where I would start to wonder. I sure would like to give it a try some day soon.:wink:

[JPritch]

Can my gear handle it? I'd sure like to find out! I think I could do a 100# fish with my gear. 150# man oh man, that would be fun!

[GaryF]

This is one of my favorite "catch" stories on the BOC, where Catbird was taken down to his spool knot on a big Penn 330GTI but managed to turn the fish around and land it.. a 172lb wels cat. Definitely would have been another "big one that got away" story on 20lb line.

http://www.catfish1.com/forums/showpost.php?p=714639&postcount=3

[bigcatmaniac]

My 5 foot bait pole has landed bigger ones than that, lol i mean heck i caught a boat in the missouri river with it. I think it all depends on how you play it and how much cover is around. I'd like to try it and see how it works, that is with my real fishin gear.

[FLATHEAD STEVE]

This is one of my favorite "catch" stories on the BOC, where Catbird was taken down to his spool knot on a big Penn 330GTI but managed to turn the fish around and land it.. a 172lb wels cat. Definitely would have been another "big one that got away" story on 20lb line.

http://www.catfish1.com/forums/showpost.php?p=714639&postcount=3

The PENN 330 GTI is a magic reel!!!!!.... I keep at the least 300 yards of 65lb braid on mine

[catfish kenny]

150lb make it a sipp Flatthead to hell yeah I wanna try (LOL) but I dont know till its show time(LOL)

[Tat2demon]

I would love to see my rod snap on a 150. :smile2:

[SGTREDNECK]

I have no doubt my rigs could handle the job...plus due to my livewell I feel firm that I could transport the fish safely to get him certified and then back to his home....

Can you tell me more about your livewell and send me pics of it if possible. I am looking to make a big livewell to transport big fish. How big is your boat?

[mankind]

bring him on i'm sure my gear could handle it but with him the key would be keeping him out of the trash.the best you can buy would not garuntee a landing because of this:ooooh:

[mintaka]

Maybe my largest setup could , but I would have to be full and well hydrated that day. Given what bit my bait last Tuesday enroute to work , anything's possible. At McDowell park on Wylie of all places , onshore and dressed for work that night this fish , by my estimates had to weigh at least 30+ pounds. It bit the setup with 50 pound braid first , then , to my dismay , bit my light action $7USD rod and I struggled with it for about 30 mins. Asked a guy for help , but he said 'Hell No!!' and just stood there like he was some kind of crazy referee. As darkness fell , a cop told me the park was closing and it was then it came to the surface - close to 4' long and a mouth that would have probably broken bones in my hand . Unfortunately , the aforementioned cop saw this and promptly cut both lines:angry: !!! Called an attorney to discuss litigation , but was informed the case would'nt hold in court because I was present in the park after sunset close!! But given the fact that I now have the luxury of fishing daily prior to or after work , I'm convinced it will happen again but this time , I'll land it , snap pictures , and say 'Enough of this - Mason , release him!' , and let it go with a resounding 'as you wish'!!:smile2:

[snakeman76]

I fish to light no chance.....where going to need a bigger boat:crazy:

[Bigcatpat]

Unfortunately , the aforementioned cop saw this and promptly cut both lines:angry: !!! Called an attorney to discuss litigation , but was informed the case would'nt hold in court because I was present in the park after sunset close!! But given the fact that I now have the luxury of fishing daily prior to or after work , I'm convinced it will happen again but this time , I'll land it , snap pictures , and say 'Enough of this - Mason , release him!' , and let it go with a resounding 'as you wish'!!:smile2:Would have been two fights going on,Me and the fish,and Me and the cop!:wink::crazy:

[Blacky]

I weigh soak and wet

From the bank, I might get pulled in!

From a boat, I could handle 500lbers!:smile2:

[trapperP]

Well, all I can say is I sure would like to try! I'm fishing 7' rods I built and using Mitchell "RipTide" reels spooled with 80# braid so I think I'm ready. Aug 08 I caught a halibut in AK, 5' 9" long, 163# and handled it smartly. I don't think the cat would be any more trouble than these big flatties or pull any harder. My only real concern would be keeping him out of the trees and out of the rocks.

[JEFFRODAMIS]

tie your line onto a pig and swat him in the but witha shovel and try and reel him in

[FLATHEAD STEVE]

tie your line onto a pig and swat him in the but witha shovel and try and reel him in


Throw that pig in the water! PEICE OF CAKE:wink:

[Bigcatpat]

Well, all I can say is I sure would like to try! I'm fishing 7' rods I built and using Mitchell "RipTide" reels spooled with 80# braid so I think I'm ready. Aug 08 I caught a halibut in AK, 5' 9" long, 163# and handled it smartly. I don't think the cat would be any more trouble than these big flatties or pull any harder. My only real concern would be keeping him out of the trees and out of the rocks.
I think your ready brother!:wink: Don,t shoot the catfish,that will knock weight off him.LOL:roll_eyes:

[trapperP]

I think your ready brother!:wink: Don,t shoot the catfish,that will knock weight off him.LOL:roll_eyes:

They shoot the halibut to keep them from hurting someone after they are landed - usually, a really big one will be shot and then have the tail and head tied together to prevent them from flopping. Supposedly a lot of folks have had their legs broken when these things jump around the deck - and they are unbelievably strong!
I just try and do what the guide tells me - on the one in the picture, he said "That ain't no catch and release!" as soon as we saw it. And they are surely fine on the dinner plate!

[recordbreakin1]

I KNOW MY RIGS CAN DO IT.I USE THE SAME ONES FOR SALTWATER AND LAST TIME I WENT TO THE COAST I HOOKED A 7FT. SHARK AND ITS NOT A PROBLEM.

[ronniethomas]

I've got a couple of setups that i'm pretty sure could bring em in but really all that i need is a good landing on their backs and i'll either get them to the bank thada way or drown trying. lol

[kathunter_64]

nope no way.. i fish for channels on med. action rods with 15-20lb test.. but i'd sure love to give it a shot! haha

[KC Jayhawk 78]

Maybe my largest setup could , but I would have to be full and well hydrated that day. Given what bit my bait last Tuesday enroute to work , anything's possible. At McDowell park on Wylie of all places , onshore and dressed for work that night this fish , by my estimates had to weigh at least 30+ pounds. It bit the setup with 50 pound braid first , then , to my dismay , bit my light action $7USD rod and I struggled with it for about 30 mins. Asked a guy for help , but he said 'Hell No!!' and just stood there like he was some kind of crazy referee. As darkness fell , a cop told me the park was closing and it was then it came to the surface - close to 4' long and a mouth that would have probably broken bones in my hand . Unfortunately , the aforementioned cop saw this and promptly cut both lines:angry: !!! Called an attorney to discuss litigation , but was informed the case would'nt hold in court because I was present in the park after sunset close!! But given the fact that I now have the luxury of fishing daily prior to or after work , I'm convinced it will happen again but this time , I'll land it , snap pictures , and say 'Enough of this - Mason , release him!' , and let it go with a resounding 'as you wish'!!:smile2:

I would have went to jail if that happened to me. :angry:

[shanelures]

voted not sure because they have'nt been tested on anything close to that size. biggest was 51.9 lb. but i would love to find out if they could handle 150!! not sure if my body would handle it though!! shane

[BigCatter54]

Like many posted, i dont know, but can not wait to find out.

[readingcatfisher]

I voted not sure

[bluehunter]

I have an assortment of rods from saltwater to freshwater. If they can handle a 200-300 pound tuna, I know they could handle a 150 pound cat. Even with my ugly stiks I believe I could handle a 150 pound cat. Another factor to place is the reel that you are using. That is the more important factor right there because you can play out a big fish enough to be able to get him in grant it that the reel holds up well and the drag is working fine. I seen people use lesser than what I have and pull in a 113 pound state record blue on lessor quality equipment than what I have. So bringing in a 150 pounder is obtainable to me.

B

[pendog66]

thats a interesting question, lets just put it this way. if my rods cant handle a 150 pound catfish i garuntee i will be jumping in the river and going for a swim to keep the fish on the end of my line

[Countrypunk92]

hmm. i think i could have a chance if i let it do its thing and tire it out. but who knows. havent faught a fish that big yet.

[lookin_4_moby]

I'm could get em in with my drag set just right no problem but that would be the fight of my life. I've seen Tred Barta catch 100+ pound tunas on 20 pound test. I'd love to have the chance to try though god willing

[LOWCOUNTRY CATMAN]

In the right place yes,but fishing from the bank like I do I dont think my chances would be that good depending on if he could get to cover or even spool me in the current.I sure would like to find out someday though.

[rcbbracing]

Im not 100% positive but sure ide give a heck of an effort. I know my reels could handle it! They are the shakespear arsenal 30s...HUGE to say the least. My rods are 7ft heavy action rods from shakespear and my only setback is my 40lb line...so in open water if my drag was set right then yes i think so...but who knows! Hope i get to find out tho!

[mavmannate]

There was anouther poll asking if there were anymore 150# catfish out there, and I was wondering who thought they could get it in if you were to hook one?
I'm pretty sure I couldn't handle a 150 pounder with the set ups I have now.

The real question to ask is "could the catfish handle me?"

[chad69dart]

well If he hit the Penn Senator 6/0 bottom rig he would be had. I would crank his butt in like a bream but I dont ever take it catfishing. Maybe I should!!

My normal catfish set ups I dont know. The Penn 320GT2s are pretty stout reels but the 30LB big game may not be up to the challenge. the 6' sturdy stick will hold up pretty well so i dont think he could break those.

if he hits that Zebco 33 thats always is the water then I guess I can just color him gone. But man it sure would be fun. Who knows i might have a chance if i can get somebody to poor water on it every once in and a while!!:big_smile:

[Jeremy Sheffey]

im pretty sure that my gear could handle it in still water, but if a 150 lb fish gets into some current, he or she get a heck of a lot bigger. if there are sticks and stones involved id say the game is over.

[LOWCOUNTRY CATMAN]

I have handled big sharks,but their was no cover for them to run to.I would agree with the post above.In open water,no doubt,but if he gets to cover....game over.

[easy fisher]

gear would defintly handle it, but would my back and heart that is the question I am pondering.

[flathunter]

Good ole berkly big game line in 25 -30 lb test....A good long rod like a ugly stick bigwater, and a abu 7000...Yeppers, I think I couuld do it!:smile2:

[kingkat82]

I think I could HANDLE a monster in a river as long as 3 things don't happen (but I know one would probly happen especially the stretches I fish, Lol :smile2:):
A. Falling down and hurting myself badly enough to where I couldn't move while hustling down the bank which could easily happen
B. The current is too much and I just run out of line because I can't keep up moving along the bank
C. It gets caught in snags/cover

Handle for sure, actually land it....:wink:

[mactheaxe]

well here's the thing. i DO NOT use incompatible gear.ie, big reel, little rod, little reel big rod, over the reel rating of line, and so on. when one takes up the slack, something else HAS to make up for it. so, with that being said, until i get the funds to buy some proper, good quality gear, the stuff i have now is taken care of, and dependable with what im catching. im running medium rods with good reels. but, i could handle a fifty pounder on that, but i think the power in a 150lb cat would most likely, even if played right, unspool all my line. and if it didnt, it would sit in one spot, and rest, fight, sit, rest, fight, vicious circle. i have 125yds of 20lb fireline on one and the two slightly lighter rods i have 14lb test. either one could handle a fifty pounder if played right with the right drag, but the immense power and weight of a 150lb fish, its like the difference between towing a yacht with a semi, or with a S10 chevy. good truck, just not built for that kind of haul.

[Mr. Foster]

If one hits the right pole in my arsenal I believe I could. Its only a 33.3% chance it would hit the right pole though. Ive never heard any stories about how hard it is to fight one 80#s and up? If they fight like the world record, it may not be too hard, lol. It would jus come up like a big log.

[SGTREDNECK]

I think some of my setups could handle a 150. I have caught some nice sharks on a a few of my set ups and it handled them greatly. So I say bring on the 150 and I will find out. I will break one of the TN catfish records within 60 days of returning home:smile2:

[festus]

Yeah, sure, I think I have at least two rigs that would handle a 150 pounder, as long as I upgraded to at least 40 or 50 pound test.

I caught a 38 pound blue on a 5' Eagle Claw ultalight rod with a Mitchell 308 reel spooled with 6 lb. test Gold Stren about 20 years ago. This was in open water near rip-rap. The only problem I had with the fish was it kept swimming into a culvert, then it would swim out; it repeated it several more times. Finally one of my fishing buddies took a net and got into the water and we landed it.

So, if we used the same ratio to catch a 150 lb catfish as me catching a 38 pounder on 6 lb test:

150 lb catfish divided by X pound test equals 38 lb catfish divided by 6 lb test = 40 lb test required to catch a 150 lb. catfish

[festus]

Jethro Bodine told me I got my ciphering wrong, actually by my ratio, 24 lb. test could catch a 150 catfish, but common sense tells me it would take at least 40 lb. test!!:smile2:


Yeah, sure, I think I have at least two rigs that would handle a 150 pounder, as long as I upgraded to at least 40 or 50 pound test.

I caught a 38 pound blue on a 5' Eagle Claw ultalight rod with a Mitchell 308 reel spooled with 6 lb. test Gold Stren about 20 years ago. This was in open water near rip-rap. The only problem I had with the fish was it kept swimming into a culvert, then it would swim out; it repeated it several more times. Finally one of my fishing buddies took a net and got into the water and we landed it.

So, if we used the same ratio to catch a 150 lb catfish as me catching a 38 pounder on 6 lb test:

150 lb catfish divided by X pound test equals 38 lb catfish divided by 6 lb test = 40 lb test required to catch a 150 lb. catfish

[CatSlayer715]

i know that i would love to find out if they would!

[SouthGADan]

I know full well that mine could not... 6500c3 w/ 20#. That's okay though, I'll get a monster rig if I start fishing big waters regularly. :wink:

[JEFFRODAMIS]

i MAY be able to on one set up. got 100 lb mono on 10ft water eagle and a tidewatter...i still think it would be a full fledged war though..i think if i could keep my emotions in check and not get cat fever, it may be possible

[Mrs Okie]

Surge Elite Catfish trophy series rods with Abu 7000iC3 reels. 80# braided line with mono leaders. Hooks as big as hay hooks.... yeah, I think the gear would handle a 150#, just don't know if I could handle it. If not, you could read the obit....Oklahoma Woman dies in the bottom of boat wrangling the big one.

[Flootie16]

dunno if i could...but id give er hell trying!:smile2:

[Flootie16]

I know full well that mine could not... 6500c3 w/ 20#. That's okay though, I'll get a monster rig if I start fishing big waters regularly. :wink:

i drift for big blues with the 6500 and handle big fish with 30 pound mono just fine...its all in the drag buddy. and if u are worried switch to 80 lb braided.....but ur reel size is fine...

[catfisherman_eky3]

with my heart condition i dont think i could handle a fish that big, but if i had some help i might be able to, but i dont think my poles could handle that much weight.

[countryboy79]

I think i could . Sure would like to try!!!!!!

[Branj796]

I am not sure but I hope so. I would catch him get him to the boat and then crap myself because I don't know if I could get him in the boat. Man that is a whole lotta catfish. I don't know if anyone really knows if they could handle it but I know the fish could handle me. Would love to get that chance. They do still exist, somewhere

[JEFFRODAMIS]

i aint scared! might get REAL excited but i would go in after it and rassle it to the bank :smile2:

[yellingrebel78]

I'm not for sure but willing to try if I ever get into one