How to set up Catfish Straw Rig! - APPA OUTDOORS

How to set up a budget straw rig. This can be an excellent rig for live bait! I did not see any tutorials on how to set up this rig, so I thought I would share. I prefer this rig over most of those the pool noodle rigs personally. Also, tape that straw to the small bobber, or both if you are getting tangles. I have done both on some rigs.
This rig is mainly to target big cats. Blue cats, and Flathead Catfish. If you fish with live bait, I am sure this may be used for other species as well.
I know this video is long, but I thought I would go a bit in depth on this rig. If you would like to see more rigs, or shorter tutorials just let me know in the comments below!
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[@flexzone3503]

If u have trouble getting the line through your bobber double it up push it through the bobber till u see the loop pull it through with a small hook or something

[@jonathanbrooks8418]

Awesome video thanks

[@randywilson6869]

I have got to start catfishing since the line and hooks r bigger. I can’t see to rig crappie rigs anymore

[@justinlott7568]

Nice tutorial Russell. Wish I could use it but here in Utah we can't use live bait but I still learned something so if I ever travel haha.

[@appaoutdoors1218]

Thanks! Really? I had no idea some states didnt allow live bait! But, yeah if you ever travel it's a great rig when using bluegill.

[@RedCornTx]

Sheesh I never knew states had this law either , Texas we put a live squirrel on the hook if wanted lol

[@stevendausel643]

Oregon only allows live fish for bait in the ocean and tide water.

[@poppagrouch4781]

When I use a slip bobber float, I tend to have the leader line will tangle up above the float when it hits the water.... Will the float and straw help with that problem ?

[@appaoutdoors1218]

Yes it can help tremendously, but on very long casts it can tangle if the straw is not connected to the bobbers. I will try and update this video, and show how to connect the two bobbers with the straw. (I didn't have the materials at the time) but, Through a lot of experimentation I kinda figured out how to streamline this rig. There is not much information on the web on how to create this rig, but you can buy these pre-made if you look hard enough.

[@poppagrouch4781]

@@appaoutdoors1218 ..... When you say connect both bobbers, that confuses me... But you also said there is a rig that is made.... Where would I find that rig ?

[@appaoutdoors1218]

@@poppagrouch4781 sorry for the confusion, the straw connects the small bobber to the large bobber. If you leave it loose like I do in the video, I experienced some tangles on long casts. I will see if I can find a link for you online to one, I usually only see them sold locally, in bait stores and such. It's one of the best live rigs I've ever used, just can be difficult to find. After work I'll try and help ya find one.

[@robjohnson80]

What are those beads you’re using? Where did you get them lol

[@loganrussell8241]

What dose the straw and float help with

[@appaoutdoors1218]

Basically, to keep your line from being tangled. When you are using live bait bait fish that swim around.

[@user-xs8kb2mn8z]

Don’t ever throw the wire that comes with the bobber

[@charlieringo5701]

My name is Charles Ringo and he's done run me off his lakes also if there's anything I could do to help with this story I'm game

[@floydvaughan821]

You can buy those set ups already made. They have been around for years

[@derrickderrick1718]

We call those setups a straw, but what is the actual name of those? I am looking to buy some off the internet but can’t find the actual name of them?

[@johnmcook1]

This is a live bait rig. There are better ways of making it also.

[@appaoutdoors1218]

Yeah, I agree. I need to make a new video honestly. I didnt have the best materials at the time, but this can do the trick in pinch. I strongly recomend people glue the straw to the foam bobber at least cause it tangles easy without it.

[@SwampyColorado420]

Wtf. U goofy bro.