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Dovesun · Catfish Rigs
Dovesun Catfish Rig with Rattling Float, 7/0 Circle Hook, Pre-Rigged
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A pre-rigged Santee-style catfish rig with a rattling float and circle hook, ready to fish.
This Dovesun catfish rig pairs a rattling float with a 7/0 circle hook on a steel-wire leader, so bait can ride off the bottom in current or still water. The rubber-coated steel wire and the float's steel-ball rattle suit anglers working catfish, striped bass and walleye. A pre-tied rig like this lets you bait up and fish without tying your own leader.
Best for
- Catfish on live bait in rivers and lakes
- Drifting bait under structure
- Anglers without knot-tying skills
Skip if
- You prefer bottom-only rigs without floats
- You build custom rigs for specific depths
Strengths
- Pre-rigged design saves time; attach to main line and fish
- Rattling float attracts catfish as they search for food
- Circle hook design hooks in corner of mouth; aids release
Trade-offs
- Pre-rigged length is fixed; cannot customize for depth
- Wire leader is visible to fish; not ideal in clear water
- Rattling noise may interfere with detecting soft bites
Fishing fit
- Species
- Catfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Bottom fishing
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | catfish rig |
|---|---|
| Hook size | 7/0 circle hook |
| Float | Rattling, 4 in buoyancy body |
| Leader | 5.9 in steel wire |
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