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  • Dovesun Santee Cooper Catfish Rig, 23 in, 55 lb, 5/0-8/0 Circle Hooks

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Dovesun Santee Cooper Catfish Rig, 23 in, 55 lb, 5/0-8/0 Circle Hooks

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Item weight
0.03 kg

Quick take

A ready-to-fish catfish float rig with adjustable depth control and double rattles to attract catfish with sound and movement.

This pre-tied Santee Cooper style catfish rig comes ready to clip onto your main line, with a 23-inch leader, a circle hook, an adjustable slip float and rattle beads already assembled. It suits bank, river and lake anglers who want to skip the knot tying and get bait out quickly. The float holds cut bait or live bait off the bottom, and the rattles add some sound for muddy water or night sessions.

Best for

  • Bank fishing for channel and flathead catfish
  • Drifting and float fishing in rivers and lakes
  • Night fishing when rattle attraction draws strikes

Skip if

  • You prefer heavy sinker rigs for deep bottom fishing
  • You want to fish tight to cover and stumps

Strengths

  • Pre-assembled and ready to fish with no knot tying required
  • Adjustable slip float lets you control bait depth precisely
  • Double rattles generate sound and attract catfish from distance

Trade-offs

  • Adjustable float system requires practice to set correctly
  • Double rattles may spook some species in clear water
  • Circle hooks sometimes have slower hooksets than other styles

Fishing fit

Species
  • Catfish
Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Float fishing
  • Live bait
Skill level
  • Beginner

Specifications

Specifications
Typecatfish pre-tied rig
Leader length23 in
Leader test55 lb
FloatAdjustable EVA slip float, 2.4-3 in
Hook options5/0, 6/0, or 8/0 circle hook
RattlesDouble rattle beads
Count3 or 6 rigs per pack

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