NEW "No Snag" Catfish Rig: The Dragon Tail Catfish Rig

Very seldom does the catfish world get a new rigs as most the old timers have already thought of it but one angler has ventured outside the box to bring you what I think is a very unique and versatile catfish rig that was designed by a catfish angler again just from the sheer need for the way he fishes. I got a chance to interview professional catfish angler Larry Muse last weekend at the Motel we were staying art for the Monsters on the Ohio Catfish event in Owensboro Ky. and he shared some tips with us that I'm sure will help you as well.
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[@juliocesar-lp6jl]

*Overall **enjoyable.fishing** recommend I feel the Shadowfire 360 offers excellent value for those who are new to tenkara and don't want to break the bank on their first rod purchase.*

[@Snake_Charmers_jamie_j]

Steve, there's a reason we love your channel. Mr Muse and you showing your tips like this is like giving a guided tour at Fort Knox and letting us take a few coins at the end. I know these tips truly mean money for ya'll tournament guys and I personally can't thank you enough. Tight lines to all - Jamie

[@chriswilliams3876]

Much respect to both Steve and Larry for sharing

[@theCalsfv]

Truly a good sport to share his rig with the catfishing community! Class act thanks for sharing.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Danny Cal I agree Danny, thanks for stopping by to leave a comment

[@luisjasso8060]

Danny Cal ii

[@FishOnIsMyHandle]

Awesome that he shared this. You know a guy is totally focused on fishing when he keeps around a designated "word man." He ain't got time for sitting at home & reading a thesaurus, he's all about fishing. He has his priorities right!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+MontanicOrganic thanks lol

[@rossmcclure5618]

I know I've flat blown this comment section up, but speaking of listening to the older guys, I can't wait to talk to you 2 guys at the catfish conference. Thanks again for this video. I sincerely think this rigs gonna be a game changer for me in the 2016 season. On these winter days, I'm oiling reels, making dragon tails, and building a new livewell for my procrappie, (soon to be procattie) boat!!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Ross McClure see ya there, thanks for stoppin by

[@rossmcclure5618]

I had another dragging rig beside it that just had a regular 3oz "no snag" sinker. That one didn't last 10 minutes and I had to break it off. The dragons tail lasted all day, and landed my biggest fish of the day with it. Thanks alot Larry for sharing, and Steve for posting!!

[@GrandDungeonDad]

Larry's rig just shows you there is no all time right way to rig. Its about the variables and what works best at the time and place you are at. Very creative way to rig maybe I will give it a go. Thank you for showing us this Steve and thanks to Larry for sharing his ideas!

[@calvinmire4047]

Hello Steve this is Calvin Mire from Jennings La watch all your videos over and over just bought a boat 15 54 allweld trying to get it ready it’s taking me a little time but I’ll get it I am joy watching your videos and learning a lot we don’t have skipjack over here so I will you bluegill and Shad i would like to purchase a monster rod and a couple monster rod holders on my boat I would appreciate you texting back telling me how to more about doing it I’m not familiar with the smart phone OK enjoy your video God bless hope you catch a big one and wish I was out there With y’allBye for now

[@Blacklung27]

Watched the video this morning and already have 10 of them made. Gonna try them out this weekend.

[@truman1379]

Just goes to show how you catfish guy's are just good ole down home boys that have no problem sharing the knowledge that you have gather over the years. Thank you

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Lloyd Vernon thanks for your positive comment lloyd

[@doctorxring]

Fishers of men and catfish -- THANK YOU BOTH !!

[@dude999642]

Parachute cord "slinky" rigs are similar to this (for salmon/steelhead in rivers) - you can buy kits to make those (use the heaviest shot for catfish, it appears)..... a slinky/Santee rig!....very creative - thanks for sharing. He's showing his lure to more fish than anchoring would, and the float keeps it from getting hung up a bit and won't pull the bait off the hook as often. "Draggin' tail" (he's dragging, and it kind of looks like a dragon's tail): brilliant wording!

[@TeamRIGRAP]

Way to go Larry! Keep putting those RIGRAPs to tangle free use. Thanks for all your great support - RIGRAP

[@199tigertail]

Boy. What a great video. I believe I'd give my big toe to spend a summer catfishing with you guys. Heck I'd give a pinky toe just to fish a tournament with ya!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+tiger tail thanks for stopping by to leave a comment

[@joshsizemore5908]

I have to say, that video wasn't long enough. Very good video Steve.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks

[@78cooper78]

This was one of your best videos yet. And not even a fish in it haha. Larry seems like a real stand up guy. Thanks Steve for another fine video and thanks Larry for the info.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Johnny Cooper thanks larry is a great guy and dont mind sharing the tricks he has learned

[@billycockrell2470]

Man that's brilliant! Respect for sharing this with other people instead of your secret. Patent it brother!

[@rossmcclure5618]

Just got back from trying it out. Wow. Caught my biggest flathead of the year on it! The best part about it is how it glides across the bottom. Compared to a no snag sinker, there's no comparison!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Ross McClure awesome Ross,keep us posted on them please

[@MrDaryboy]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude Steve, help me out a bit. I have been using Khale hooks for 6 years and love them but this whole year I have been having trouble with hook set. They seem to have it then I start to bring in and they just fall off! What the hell? I never had that trouble before.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Jay Smooth jay im sorry ive really never used khale hooks before, i have always used the off set circle hooks.

[@uglyfrog7263]

Another great show Steve, more information than I have seen on several videos in the past. Larry is an innovator and treasure that all cat fishermen should appreciate.

[@kayak_chris]

I made a few of these rigs after watching this video and have fished them about on 6-8 different trips. They don't get bit very often (I put big baits on them), but when they do, it's gonna be a good fish. Biggest so far was 52 lb blue catfish... in my kayak! These rigs work well and I haven't had any issues breaking them off yet either.

[@PHENOM880]

first seen Larry on catfish weekly, Seems like one of the best good ole boys ever,a real genuine good guy

[@chevy1514]

Another great video, The hook snelling will come in handy where i fish. Thanks Steve and Larry for sharing more great information!!

[@HooksandHammocks]

2 legends sharing knowledge! Thank you both for helping us new to the sport!!

[@nathankiser2266]

thanks for the tips guys. it is great to have friends like yall to help us younger guys grow. love all the videos and good luck as always and be safe!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Nathan Kiser thanks for the kind comment Nathan

[@randyhilliard5107]

thanks guys, that was the best catfishing interview i have seen.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Randy Hilliard thanks randy

[@billyminter3582]

Speaking of old timers, a few years ago I would always launch from Atkin's Landing on Lake Moultrie. It cost a few dollars to launch from there, but there were always a few old dudes hanging around and looking for an ear to chew on. Even if I was itching to get out there on the water, I would say hello and ask if they had heard any reports on the catfish bite. I learned more from those conversations than I did from fishing on my own. Atkin's Landing is gone now, but I still have that knowledge those anglers shared with me. I make an effort to talk and share intel with anybody I run into at the landing these days because of those guys who were so generous with their knowledge. Thanks for sharing with us, Steve!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

great story billy, thanks for stopping by

[@dude999642]

21 people disliked this video....what the HELL!? This vid is creative and awesome and I love it when tournament winners share their secrets. If a person doesn't "like" this vid I don't know what the heck they want!

[@Trapper234]

I watch this video over and over. One great video with 2 great catfish anglers.

[@twangchaw1]

Great Video, Steve. I will have to give this rig a shot. I drag through a lot of flooded timber and get hung up all of the time. Maybe, this will save me some time and money in tackle.

[@JDSFML]

Just went to Lowes to buy my stuff! Still got to find the swivels but i have like 90lbs of shot to use so ill get them made by next spring! Thanks Steve and Larry for great tips once again!!

[@UncleHarley]

this video was the best thing on TV this weekend!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Harley Neal thank you

[@tomw3380]

Excellent drag system that I will be sure to try soon. It is great the way you and Larry share information and I always appreciate it. Hope the tournament goes well for both of you.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Tom Waskom thanks Tom

[@jeremyr7147]

thanks to the both of you for sharing this.. times are tough right now, it was 27°f last night, and dragging may give me a better chance of finding fish... the take home for me.. he never ancored! I almost always ancor.. time to try something new.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Jeremy R give it a try and let us know how it worked for you

[@sanfordhack6251]

great video Steve. thankyou for all you do for the catfishing industry and trophy cat anglers everywhere

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+sanford hack thanks for stopping by to leave a comment Sanford

[@rossmcclure5618]

Larry, Steve, I'm going to try this rig today. looks like an amazing idea. You guys need to get together and market and sell these things. Awesome. Dragon's tail it is!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Ross McClure let us know how you like them ross

[@charliepitts9072]

Great video... And it was great talking to both of you at monsters this year.. All the tips are much appreciated...

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+charlie pitts thanks for stopping by charlie

[@therealfamily2155]

he seems like an A1 guy! you can tell hes been on the water a time or two! I like people that want to find or make something new that works great! thanks steve for some new info!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Robert Livingston thanks for dropping by to watch and comment on our videos robert

[@jwulfee173]

great idea with the balloon , I used it today on a leafy mud bottom lake and caught my first catfish of the year. thanks for the idea! next I'll try the dragon tails on the river I've been getting hung up a lot while catfishing.

[@dennisthacker9995]

What a great sportsman. People like these guys are the reason I love this sport! GOD bless guys

[@chadharrelson2880]

It's amazing what a guy will tell you after you buy him a couple beers in the hotel lounge! Good Job Steve! :)

[@bentalley7277]

lol

[@samuellynch7601]

Congratulations on the tournament!!

[@Trapper234]

Great Show! One great guest! Thanks Steve.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Trapper234 thanks for stopping by trapper

[@qazwsxedc12345678991]

Iv been fishing my whole life but never have a fish over thirty lbs until I picked up tips from ur vireos mostly where to locate fist . I now have caught not just a lot of fish but a lot over thirty and ever 50 lbs . Just wanna say thx cat man

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+stacy nichols thanks for stopping by to leave a comment , we are so glad you were able to join the fiddy pound club congrats to you.

[@johnnybx3254]

My granddaughter says I might even catch a fish with that rig! 😂 Thanks for sharing 👍👏👏🎣

[@marshallhurt8814]

Hey Steve, great video! Have to try that rig good tip and information. Keep the videos coming.

[@keepitreelcatfishing5883]

Awesome. Will try it soon and post my catfishing video

[@jamesemmons6097]

awesome rig just shows a little work goes a long way

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+James Emmons thanks for stopping by james

[@jwulfee173]

the balloon float and swirl mid way through the leader wow very nice idea way to go Steve another great idea saves on loosing float on hang ups. The weight, I use split shots attached to a peice of line and when they hang up most of the time I only one or two shots. I'll try putting them in a hose like that. thanks and Steven

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+john hopper its not about the weight as much as it is about the trapped air in the hose to give it lift. thanks for stopping by john

[@MrFurflyin]

Hey Steve, just subscribed to your channel. I really enjoy your videos and thoroughly enjoyed this one because of how great a guy Larry seems to be. You both seem like salt of the earth guys. Keep it up.

[@arianjohnson2731]

Awesome video Steve!!! need more info. Trying to get my boys on a monster. just not having any luck. The new rigs helping me.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Arian Johnson hang in there Arian and dont give up I have confidence you will get them on some nice fish soon. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment and good luck to you and your boys.

[@canna1440]

Another great video Steve ! thanks for the tips Larry .

[@ronsheppard9895]

You guys are good people! I really enjoyed your video, thanks

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+ron sheppard thanks for stopping by to leave a comment ron

[@jacobshain]

I love your videos and always look forward to your new videos. make plenty this spring for me to watch while deployed

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Jacob Shain will do Jacob but just know this, I truly appreciate what your doing that allows me to make these videos. please be care and keep you head up, Hollar at me anytime you want i love to hear from you anytime. Thank you so much.

[@ronniekotler9265]

This was one of your best videos, thank you

[@JimmyCricket61258]

Thanks Steve. Your channel is great!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+JimmyCricket61258 thanks jimmy

[@CaseHardenSteele]

This is a very interesting rig setup and was wondering how it would work on the rocky ledges around bridges. Most definitely going to make up a couple but keep a good air pocket to see if that will help with the snagging problems we have on the rock ledges when we fish the bridges. Good luck and "Keep on Catching"

[@seanb9422]

Sweet, like always right on for the info Steve!!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Sean Bundy thanks Sean

[@michaellinck1998]

Man another great video. Now time to figure out how I can use it in my home waters. Here on the Missouri river we always have current.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Michael Linck yea its more of a non current rig but if you figure it out please let us know

[@michaellinck1998]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude Was thinking about using the balloon in slower water. I already use the three way to keep me out of rocks and the chain swivels so reduce line twist. We played with bobbers like the santee cooper rigs but a balloon may be the ticket

[@elibiggers5537]

thank you guys!

[@johnodaniel3261]

thanks for showing this.

[@missourikevin]

Great video! I'm just getting into this and man your videos have taught me a lot!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Kevin Jones use heavy no roll sinkers

[@GotchaFishing]

Good looking rig

[@jimallison6292]

Outstanding video you guys rock man.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks for stopping by to leave a comment jim, i hope you have a great season

[@TexansForChrist]

Super guy, Larry, and because God made each of us special and you recognize that, that's the best.

[@pamela8570]

You guys are great. Thanks for all the good info.

[@popto7229]

For rattle I'm going to put a few bird shot in my balloon. New to this but why not? Thank you guys for the tips. I made my drag weight with some left over water filter tubing, bird shot & a hot glue gun. Try it out this week

[@MylesNicholas]

Greek fishermen have problems with rocky bottoms which snag the weights when fishing. So many years ago they came up with a solution. Instead of various shaped lead weights they used fine mesh chain, it acts like a snake that slides over the rocks and coral. I have used fine mesh chain for fishing for 30 years. The amount of snags has been very low. My rigs are wrapped on a block of packing rubber foam, where the line is wound around it and the hooks are stuck in the foam. All rigged up and it takes a minute to unwrap and fish.

[@louisscott1063]

That looks great- I`ll have to try

[@vballbobsbricks7074]

great informative video. appreciate all time and effort you put into these videos. I try to incorporate as much as I can into what I can use. being bank fisherman only, limits some of what I can do.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+bobb613 fishin'pa thanks for stopping by to leave a comment Bob

[@crab2323]

Great video,and a great new way to drag. Thank you!!!!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Scott Crabtree thanks for stopping by scott

[@crab2323]

Hey glad to check out another great informative video,that's why I'm subscribed and anyone who catfishes should too

[@rockfordkingkat5376]

MR.DOUGLAS MR. LARRY MUSE THANKS MUCH MY BIGGEST BLUE CATS WERE CAUGHT BECAUSE OF ALL THE YEARS MR. DOUGLAS HAS BEEN TEACHING ME ON HIS YOU TUBE CHANNEL TRUE STORY.... I NEVER EVEN KNOW WHAT A SKIP JACK WAS UNTIL I STARTED WATCHING MR. DOUGLAS VIDEOS THANKS AGAIN

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+ROCKFORD KING KAT thanks for stapping by to leave a comment.

[@daren655]

ROCKFORD KING KAT (

[@johnnystewart340]

Nice video good to see fellow anglers sharing tips and information especially when tournament fishing and the rig wraps come in very handy got me a few last year when i was fishing in the Cabelas CrappieUSA tournaments.Theres several different rigs for fishing from the boat,do you have any suggestions on rigs for bank fishing?? Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Johnny Stewart for me its just a good ole carolina rig

[@heathschwab]

thanks sir. i love cat fishing. I use small floats but this is really cool. I'll have to try this I have a kids non prophet fishing group I love taking kids and there family's fishing I just got a pontoon but its broke down didn't get to use all summer. but I love to help kids find new ways to catch fish. this I think will help me so I hope the funds come in so I can make some. to bad I couldn't find sponcers for hooks weights line something but I don't mind selling my belongings to give to the kids help them fish and smile. so from a cat fishing man thank you so much. god bless you both. fish on.

[@barryayers1431]

hey the an hell of setup!!

[@robertwomack6721]

I'll use this with the cooper rig. never can keep the cork in one place

[@ManningTheOutdoors]

first off thanks for your videos as i have learned a lot! and i just wanted people to know about them as i moved here a year ago and until then i had no clue. was just an fyi and maybe you should come out this way and catch some lake norman blues.

[@FatBoyDan]

your right there is just a few ways that catfishermen use as in rigs, me and my girl friend came up with a rig that will change my way of fishing as it out fish my other poles rig with the 3 way and drop shot and slip rig 3 to nothing. Its some thing that may change the catfish world and will get more people to fish. Just trying to find a maker cause this could make it to the stores.

[@rider660r]

If one ever has the eyescrew back out just file or grind off a flat spot on the screw threads and it won't be able to back out once you add superglue or epoxy.It'll still screw in but once the glue or epoxy is dry it won't be able to turn.

[@TargetPractice308]

Good stuff guys.

[@ManningTheOutdoors]

mac byrum on you tube has been making "slinky weights" for catfish on lake norman for years. use the outer shell of nylon rope and it is much more flexible. you use shot and a big straw to put shot in rope, remove the straw and melt ends. use line to add as a tag up to a 3 way. much easier than making this but a good design as well.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Manning the Outdoors i will agree with you sir, no doubt but if you watched the video you will find this is not a slinky rig weight as the slinky weight is not 30 inches long and dont trap air in it to help lift it over heavy cover and snags. this is an aquarium hose with trapped air and weight on the bottom which just glides over snags.

[@ronalddowns1556]

gotta try this

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Ronald Downs it works

[@raysmith9850]

awesome video, goods tips with some gospel. keep up the good vids

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Ray Smith thanks for the comment ray

[@anthonyraines14]

Hey Steve have you ever fished between Greenup and meldalh locks for big blues and shovel head?

[@bluewidow1734]

Hey Larry I know its nice of you to share your rig but I wouldn't put it out on internet for everyone to see from what I see its a good set up next thing you see a video of someone with your rig making a million off of you I'd put a patent on it

[@arod919721]

I really want to build one of these for a rock fish drift. Too many sinkers lost down there.

[@steveduncan131]

Like the Balloon rig how far from the Hook does the balloon set or is that something we can’t give up

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

it varies, but generally, 8-12 inches is a good place to start

[@jerrylindsey1349]

great video.thanks for the great tips

[@76unclefester]

man that is too cool . any advice or videos on fishing islands at the mouth of rivers that feed into the enter coastal water way . murrells inlet sc

[@awesomevids1235]

Awesome video... Any tips for catching smaller catfish?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+awesomevids123 use smaller baits like shrimp or chicken livers around cover should do the trick

[@awesomevids1235]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!

[@victormcdaniel2590]

the mc500 can be bought at Amazon.com for about 89.00 it comes from China without Boca bearings but you can go to the Ming yang website and order them.

[@mikeconley9590]

good stuff! thanks for sharing the knowledge.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+mike conley thanks mike

[@Mr40tt]

Thank You!

[@johnnystewart340]

Hey Steve...Was jus sitting here watchn sum of your videos and noticed that you use same ounce sinkers in current as you do in no current and was wondering why that is ?? I Know its to keep your bait down in swifter water but why not a lighter ounce sinker in calmer water ?? Thank you and keep up the good work.

[@dude999642]

This guy is the KVD/RonnieCapps of catfishing. Impressive.

[@danieltunks]

Steve just left bass pro in Clarksville and guess what they had one of.....catmaxx bait caster. I couldn't believe it.

[@calvinmire4047]

Catfishing Kentucky l

[@calvinmire4047]

Hello Steve I watch all your videos Enjoy them very much this is Calvin mire from Jennings Louisiana I am trying to rig a boat now hopefully I’ll be fishing soon we will see if I learned anything by watching your Video I’d like to buy a monster rod and to monster rod holders I’m not used to using a smart phone maybe you can give me a little input on what to do thank you it’s a big one God bless

[@ericflowers2146]

Wondering if I can downside this for smaller water like a creek?

[@owenmanygoats8105]

thank you cat masters. well try these techniques out on the water.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Owen Manygoats thanks for the comment Owen

[@BmoreFishaholic]

awesome video

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Robert C. Clark, Jr. thanks Im glad you enjoyed

[@joeljohns1204]

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[@JonesTreeWorkGarnett]

Awesome thanks for sharing

[@truman1379]

have you noticed any difference between upturned eyes or straight eyes?