Collection: Catfish Tools

🐟 Essential Tools for Catfishing: Rugged Gear for Big Fish Battles

Catfishing demands tough, reliable tools that can handle heavy fish, messy bait, and unpredictable conditions. Whether you're fishing from shore, boat, or kayak, these items help you land, handle, and store catfish safely and efficiently.

🧰 Core Catfishing Tools & Their Functions

🦷 Grips (Fish Grippers)

• Securely hold slippery catfish without harming them

• Prevent injury from sharp fins or thrashing

• Some models include built-in scales for weighing your catch

💨 Aerators

• Keep live bait (like shad or bluegill) fresh in bait buckets

• Essential for long sessions or hot weather

• Battery-powered or plug-in options available

🔧 Pliers

• Remove hooks from tough catfish mouths

• Cut braid, mono, or fluorocarbon line

• Crimp sinkers or open split rings

🔪 Knives

• Used for cutting bait (e.g., skipjack, shad, carp)

• Fillet knives for cleaning fish

• Bait knives for chunking or cubing bait efficiently

🧵 Stringers

• Hold multiple fish in the water while you continue fishing

• Useful for bank fishing or when coolers aren’t available

• Available in rope, chain, or clip styles

🧤 Bonus Tools Worth Packing

• Line cutters: Quick snips for rigging or retying

• Rain gear: Keeps you dry and warm during unpredictable weather

• Dip bait stirrers: Yes, even a spare stick or pliers can do the job (just wash them after!)