How to make the perfect catfish rig

In this video I’ll be showing you how we make our perfect catfish rig. The reason I call it the perfect rig is that it can be used in any situation of catfishing and has proven its success over the years.
Here is the link for the 3 way swivels I use.
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[@joshhess8448]

By far the best video I have found on this rig.have been trying to find how you do the sinker setup on this rig and you showed it.thanks for the video

[@19Dennis53]

As a new cat fishermen I really appreciate the tips. It's so nice that people that are experienced take the time to teach the inexperienced or the people who have been doing it wrong for many years. Just think of how many fish were lost from knots being tied wrong. I never thought of heat damage on the line until you mentioned it and showed what it looked like. Thanks Bud! You just taught an old fart new things!

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Dennis Aitken not a problem that’s what we’re here for

[@syndicate5357]

I learned a lot here... haven't been much for catfishing myself but gonna give it a try again

[@perseusbeatkraken]

Gonna be trying this out soon as I can

[@thecatdaddyexperience1222]

Love the muddy river catfish demon dragon. Just got mine a few days ago and I’m going to rock em!!

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Cat Daddy Fishin I’ll be trying them out on wateree

[@chadyoung261]

great video.....thank you for taking your time and going all the way through the process. I learned a couple of things from it.

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Awesome chad I’m glad you took something away from it.

[@scottmeier7567]

Great channel,Good info for sure

[@mattmoore684]

Great info. Love the rig. Keep the videos coming

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Matt Moore thank you there gonna be some interesting stuff coming soon

[@randystevenson1264]

Great video can't wait to try this rig out

[@Catfishbill66]

Awesome video brother!!! Great set up I use that same set up !!! Good luck in the tournament

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Catfishbill 66 thanks man hopefully we will have some footage to roll.

[@RyanMOutdoors]

Nice tips and video!

[@GRDray]

Now I have to try a demon dragon for sure. Very good video. Thanks for showing.

[@loadedhot1034]

I just bought a bunch of Zara Spook Blanks and I'm going to try make my own Demon Dragons. I even thought about getting some shallow diving Rapala style crankbaits and rigging them like a Demon Dragon to see if i could gain some added action to the rig.

[@mitchkoller7435]

Definitely a huge help thanks man!

[@REELTIMECATFISHING]

Thank you, that was very clear and informative

[@jimmycardwell8225]

By far the best demonstration of how to rig, been fishing 40+yrs & getting into cat fishing now. Thank you for great video instructions on Snelling a hook... will be using this come spring.. 😎.. you have a new subscriber here..

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Jimmy Cardwell thank you and welcome to the channel I hope you learn a few things here that will help you along the way.

[@brucedrukker1195]

You earned your sub bro, that was an excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@scottyhillakacatfishnfreak]

Nice set up brother!

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

It does the trick!

[@buddahmayne9273]

Nice looking rigs.. gonna have to make me a few.. thanks for the tips.. 🎣

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

No problem thanks for watching

[@melvinnewcomb6353]

Many thanks. Great lesson. I learned something really interesting.

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Melvin Newcomb happy this helped!

[@philipcorwin5989]

Thanks Buddie i appreciate info!!!

[@Renegar87]

Great video!

[@ryanharrod1155]

Thx for the info. Very informational

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Ryan Harrod anytime glad you found it useful

[@knight0169]

I never tried the extra little knot on the tag end of my snell knots but I'm definitely gunna start 😅

[@dustintorres6227]

Not needed if you snell the correct way

[@Grouperhunter]

Good instructional video!

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Thank you sir and thank you for watching!

[@joebuck66]

Great video and great information

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Thanks jo thank you for subbbing also!

[@weaverfromtha913]

Great video im for sure gonna try this out!

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Let us know how it works for you. We’ve had great success with it

[@weaverfromtha913]

I will! Soon as i get some of the supplies you use i will try it out and let ya know!

[@monjop2622]

Perfect video thanks

[@GT_Racer347]

I recently won one of those Demon Dragon, now I know how to rig it! Thanks!

[@DAVIZZY69]

Is just pretty much a top water lure. Torpedo

[@ricardohuante4729]

I just got one from a mystery tackle box can wait to try it

[@tobyberg]

Whisker seeker has those rattles but with a leader and a hook on it which I just got but haven't gotten to use them yet

[@TheMDOutdoors2016]

Awesome video

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Thanks guys maybe even some veterans can take something away from this also.

[@fishwranglers7253]

Just Subscribed. Great video

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Fish Wranglers thank you hope you enjoy the channel

[@a-strikelures825]

Im just going to to paint up one of my blank jerk baits for the whole demon dragon deal. Blue gill pattern with cut blue gill. Gunna slay

[@dickschneider6124]

Great video thanks my friend 👍

[@gtr319]

This is definitely a game changer for a new catfish/rough fisherman like myself. Is this similar to a Santee Cooper rig since the rattle floats? If so it's the best of both worlds! Thanks again for the demo!

[@sserna1077]

Id love to see a good video of you catching cat fish on this rig can do you have a few i can see? Thanks guys and tight lines

[@n8greatcards190]

I just landed 2 tonight! Insta same and will send proof lol

[@drh488]

Great video. Thank you. Just wondering about the weights. What kind of weights you use? Are they connected directly to the clip or do they have line attached to them? Thanks again!

[@trentspilker5248]

for me, cutting up bluegill and throwing it out on a circle hook with 40lb line works like a charm

[@duaneryder6319]

top notch video!

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Thanks for watching Duane

[@lannyseals2084]

Awesome rig! Is it used for just moving water/current or can it be used effectively in slack water?

[@garyrice3338]

Great video. Any chance you could tell me where to get a hat hook like that. That's awesome

[@austinray8303]

South Carolina 💯💯💯 my home land

[@Renegar87]

What bait do you use on the hook side? Will a treble hook work as well?

[@eddiegross3679]

Awesome

[@ernestperdue7611]

Will this work on the dead of winter or is this a spring thru fall thing just trying to figure out the best time for rattles my buddy and I fish side by side and I catch more and bigger fish not using the rattle thanks

[@donsktm]

Question about the direction of the float. Is it supposed to have the eyes pointing away from the hook? Because from seeing fish eat other fish it's head first so should not the hook he on the side of the head.

[@TheJamesg961]

Do you put bait on the hook or leave it as you did on the video?

[@Bait2Bend]

Great video. Thank you for letting us in on your rig. Good luck this weekend and please consider subscribing and hitting the notification bell. Have a great day and happy fishing.

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Bait2Bend thank you I can do that!

[@raydog8319]

Great video thank you. I have one question, will sliding the demon dragon up and down cause friction to the line?

[@mikeroberts3868]

Ray Dawg you slack the line and there is no friction. If you just grab and pull it can.

[@davidmoreno5228]

Awesome videos,so when you pull the tag end on the palomar knot to tighten,does the line that the tag end rubs against while getting tightend get heat damage also? Thanks!!

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

As long as you pull the tag end you won’t get any line burn

[@PopPopJoe]

Are you using this rig in strong river current?? If so are you anchored or drifting??

[@jackfelts3518]

Hey where can u buy a Lil kit like that to make your own rigs or do u have to buy it all seperate

[@Curtis856]

whats more effective Demon dragon or the rattle?

[@jasonsnyder8182]

nice video

[@tiltinginky]

Great video, what size clips are you using?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Chris Bottom they are number 8’ s here’s a link! Sougayilang 100pcs Strong Nice Swivels Lock Snaps for Fishing Freshwater Saltwater Rings Fishing Connector (#4-77lbs) www.amazon.com/dp/B01N5JRCIY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_vfZMBb1KWE9ST

[@darrellthompson9481]

What size hooks are you using.

[@striperfishingguy]

Thank you

[@bassfishermanify]

If you put some sliva on the line around the knot before you sench it do it won't damage the line

[@pescaycocinaconelsinaloa742]

New suscriptor nice video

[@kmibrahimkhalilullah1162]

Does it not need a floater for cat fishing?

[@tlalexander3]

When did people start using these rattles? I haven't catfished in forever, but I would just take an egg sinker and an eagle claw leader with the hook and it has always worked for me. I saw these at my local mom and pop fishing store and got excited because I thought they were bass fishing spooks without hardware. Then I realized they were for catfishing by the tag

[@maliciousmac5355]

Can this be used I a lake?

[@westtexas806]

If you have heat damage on that tag end. The knot still has heat damage. The heat will intensify until the Knot cinches. I'm assuming you wet the knots normally or forgot to mention.

[@EL_SINALOENSE]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😎 SUBSCRIBED 😁

[@kylemosel6451]

If I use this and fish a lot of tight wood for flatheads, what would you recommend to not lose the demon dragon if we break off the hook when getting snagged?

[@anthonyridge2323]

I think it's kind of unavoidable when fishing the woody and rocky snags that a lot of us try to target and fish, honestly. I know exactly the kind of structure you're talking about because thats the same stuff I look for and spend my time targeting,.

[@allensekaly30]

Do u use demon dragon on bank fishing r trolling?

[@MrTexas76301]

Can the rattle in the demon dragons have any effect while bank fishing or are they mainly used while dragging??

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

julian anthony that can have the same effect if your fishing in current.

[@JB-be7yr]

How long was the leader from the hook to the three way swivel? It looks like about four feet.

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

JB 1950 that’s about right

[@uglyfrog7263]

Thanks for the info. That will be my next rigs.

[@cpk2GIRL]

When still, tube style floats point vertical submerged due to the anchoring sinker end. But I take it this is for drift fishing, yes?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Peter Simon Kim that’s primarily what they are used for but I’ve had success using them anchor fishing also

[@danielplatek4361]

Where do you get your demon dragon

[@donnieproffitt5355]

Awesome video !!! Just one question.... are you buying the floats as a torpedo topwater plugz & taking the hooks off or buying them in bulk? If so where at ?? Again killer video brother..

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Donnie Proffitt no sir I’m buying them from demondragons.com or hooksetter.com hook setter is having a Labor Day sell on them right now.

[@donnieproffitt5355]

@@BackwoodsCatfishing Thank you so much brother!!!

[@johngladman4291]

Awesome! But those three way swivels make me nervous. Every had one separate or break off?

[@DomBogey94]

Look into Thundernist Lure Company T-Turn 3 way swivels, solid as ever. That's what I use.

[@michaellambeth4229]

Hey I like your video, been wanting to experiment with demon dragons, seems to really be growing in popularity. I was wondering, are the duo lock snaps size #6? Thanks man

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

These are a size 7 I ordered them on eBay. The gap is wide enough to hold a 16oz

[@michaellambeth4229]

Backwoods Catfishing I appreciate it bud, keep up the good work

[@wickedoutdooradventures6694]

My website is www.demondragons.com if you got any questions or check my channel out too, Thanks USCG Captain Scott Manning, US Army - Veteran

[@danielchaney8452]

Backwoods Catfishing i

[@mattpotts3959]

Does this type of snell work on hooks with bent back eyes?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Matt Potts I would assume so I’ve never used those. Nothing can’t hurt from a little testing though.

[@anthonyridge2323]

I was always told that when using hooks with the offset eye(not inline with the shaft of the hook), that snell knots are the only style knot you're supposed to use with them since the snell knot works by actually getting tighter and pretty much acting like a hangmans noose on the shaft of the hook. A snell doesnt put stress on the actual eye of the hook, I've been told that using traditional style(non-snell) knots on a hook with an offset eye can stress the area so much that the eye will break off from the rest of the hook, as offset hooks arent meant to have the eyes stressed. Just repeating what I was told long ago by a well known guide from Truman Lake/Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri that specializes in drift fishing for blues. Until we talked about that I had never really even thought about it before, but once he said that it was like a lightbulb lit up above my head because it does make perfect sense if you think about it. Granted, it would probably take a large and very hard fighting fish in combination with relatively weak metallurgy and a possibly already stressed or poorly forged hook for it to happen but if there's a possibility of something breaking and coming undone while in a fight with a big fish then I try my best to come up with a different plan of attack to get rif of the weak link so to speak, and only tying snelled knots on hooks with offset eyes remedies that possibility of an extremely frustrating event happening like having your new personal best, or new state or world record cat(highly doubtful, LMAO) get off my line because of a lazy and/or improper knot. Just my $.02. Even though I see the question is over a year old and has already had 2 different people answer with their opinions so I thought it wouldnt hurt to throw mine in as well!, haha. Good luck and tight lines, fellas! 👍🦈👍

[@RogueBullhead]

Do you prefer a three way swivel like the one shown in the video or a what I would call a standard three way, and why?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Yes I do because it keeps the clip and sinker from rubbing the leader knot. With a normal swivel you don’t have a choice the clip is gonna rub one of them.

[@ericbloomingdale4660]

I have seen this with cut bait have you used it with live bait.

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Eric Bloomingdale yes I have and with really good success

[@ericbloomingdale4660]

Thanks I mainly use live bait might have to try this

[@mychalboose5470]

I been using big game and ande leader for a while now but have heard alot about kast king being great, what are your feelings on how it holds up to some of the popular ones out the like those two? would love to know what your input is. this rigs been killing it for me!

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

I swapped to slimeline 100lb leaders back around September because I lost some monsters on the kastking. No issues since.

[@mychalboose5470]

@@BackwoodsCatfishing I looked through catch the fever couldnt find anything on their site for slime above 60lb, any advice to where to find it by chance?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

It will be ready for the market in March. That’s when they are releasing it. In the mean time you can run kast king just keep an eye on the line.

[@scottstafford3550]

Can this rig be used while bank fishing? Thanks

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Scott Stafford absolutely!

[@proob4]

Nice rig but too expensive to use on my local rivers. Too many snags.

[@JosephCampbellSolutions]

What are you using then?

[@williamtorbert7135]

They tryin to bamboozle us, there is nothing proving that a spook will catch any more fish than standard cigar foat(sante cooper rig) we have to stop with the gimmicks

[@tehpwnzor1337]

Do you think this would be a good rig for bank fishing?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

marek newman you bet used it many times from the bank

[@malcolmroberts2102]

Is that your bait as well or do u put bait on cuz i use livers chicken liver but i like learning new things too and i never seen that be4

[@ryanharrod1155]

Malcolm Roberts I'm pretty sure he puts a chunk of cut bait on the hook lol. Or something alive

[@malcolmroberts2102]

See i was thinkin that too but i thought i ask

[@malcolmroberts2102]

I love using chicken liver live bait cost more here in wichita then the liver so i go for that most of the time the biggest i pulled out was 10lb cat with liver so livers been good to me every time i hit the lake

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Malcolm Roberts yes I do use either live bait or cut bait. But actually I’m going to be doing some testing with the natural shad demon dragons to see if I need bait. I’m going to attach a hook directly to it and see if I can catch flatheads.

[@jacobgaddy3406]

How did ur test come out

[@josephwalls6493]

Is this setup good for river fishing?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Yes I primarily fish rivers

[@steveramer3275]

what size of clips do you use Thanks

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

#8 duo lock snaps

[@steveramer3275]

@@BackwoodsCatfishing Thank You

[@RippingLips101]

Is the Spook being on there for jigging?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

No only to hold the bait up and for the added vibration or the rattles

[@dak8840]

When anchor fishing In non moving still water. Do demon dragons make a difference?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

We used them anchor fishing on Santee Cooper and caught some very nice fish. I believe they make a lot of sound and vibration even with the natural movement of the boat in wind and boat traffic to get the attention of fish

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

That video is uploaded as well if you want to watch it.

[@Re-liner_outdoors]

Why do you prefer this rig over using a sinker slide?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

I don’t like anything that slides on my line

[@jonweaver2410]

What's the name of hooks? Thanks.

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

They are cat max 9/0 circles

[@burnemoutdoors7479]

Whats the rod/reel setup??

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

Burn'em Outdoors that’s a big cat fever heavy action rod paired with a okuma classic 450 with 40lb slime line.

[@ifishcatfish]

I just made a vid about same rig. Cept i use leftover wine corks.

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

i_fish hey man whatever works you can’t knock.

[@ifishcatfish]

Backwoods Catfishing if i went to a tournament i would buy these too. By the way, have u noticed a difference between using these and using the peg floats u used before?

[@jayrich71]

Hey guys. I was wondering if you've ever used spam for catfish?

[@BackwoodsCatfishing]

No sir that’s a new one. You may end up catching a couple fat guys like us on that!

[@jayrich71]

Backwoods Catfishing , I've used it as a kid growing up. Just regular spam cut into cubes on treble hooks. It acts like chicken liver in the sense that it will fly off the hook if you cast too aggressively.

[@balla2172]

How us this better than live? How many fish have you lost because your hook is so far back?

[@knight0169]

You put bait on the hook the demon dragon is only ment to suspend the bait/hook

[@AKC357]

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[@zacherygore4970]

Having fished multiple s in different sizes and colors, kzbin.infoUgkxCbNOWAGmn6nfbCbJDmasvBq7J38KZNw2 this is by far my favorite. One thing to be aware of is the sided willow blade. One side is silver and the other is the green/orange shown. This is not bad, just unconventional. In terms of fishing, I have found the lure works just fine without a tail like a craw or shad. That addition is up to you. Also, the hook part where you attach the swivel snap or tie the line is a problem on baits these days, since it's able to slide up and down. However this lure seems to be tight enough that that doesn't happen often, and you can solve it by putting a thin slice of medical tube over the hook before attaching the line. Like others have said, it's really magic on a good windy day.

[@andreasbakkers2210]

On your site of the pond You have only small catfish. On this site the record is 9ft35. Have a loke On the European catfish. Seluris Glanus.

[@dennispratt559]

Why don't you show you can use a regular snap on Bobber

[@markmeek6193]

Luke combs? 👀

[@eljefe9158]

Can i successfully fish off the bank with this rig ?

[@izukumidoriya3826]

Actuallyyyyyy the perfect rig is a hook a sinker and a 4 inch bluegill