Trophy Catfish Equipment - Rods, Reels, Tackle

Answering frequently asked questions about the equipment that I use to catch trophy sized catfish. #catfish #catfishtackle #trophycatfish
Monster rod holders and hydroweb landing nets monsterrodholders.com/?ref=13
My favorite hook www.tacklingkats.com/product-...
Oval peg floats bottomdwellerstackle.com/prod...
Dragging weights-use code "hagen save 15" for 15% off at santeedrifters.com/
Use the link provided below and enter code HAGENGRUBBS at checkout and receive 10% off your order katfishclothing.com/?ref=HAGE...
Tangling with catfish rods tanglingwithcatfish.com/

[@robertjardine4386]

I want to see Hagen and Landon Grubbs Tshirts

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Hopefully soon, thanks for watching

[@HooksandHammocks]

Thanks Hagen, great job going over everything! You even through a catch in there 👍

[@CatfishandCrappie]

I feel the same way about Braid vs Mono. I like each for their own reasons. Happy Fishing Hagen!

[@garydavidson7932]

Been subscribed for a couple of months now. Really appreciate the down to earth style. Good stuff. Especially like your comments on the type of water or structure you are looking for. Thanks

[@georgiafisherman5050]

Awesome tackle rundown thanks for all the info. I have looked for those bigger floats in several stores around here and could only find them built into a popping cork premade rig.

[@arkyhunter2750]

Always appreciate good honest reviews.

[@fishin-impossible2992]

Good info Hagen there's always a learning experience in your VIDEOS. Thanks for sharing

[@NorthwoodsAngling]

I'm not the only person who appreciates some nice color coordination!!

[@931tow]

Great video as always... You have become my favorite... Also thanks for the recommendation awhile back on the Garmin Echomap UHD 93sv. I got it in over the weekend and my neighbor is installing it while he is servicing my boat. Looking forward to getting started this season.

[@larryoliver9915]

Thanks for the video Hagen👍🏿

[@jdpgte]

Another good video, down to earth catfisherman and we appreciate your vids.

[@andybaker5466]

Very well done! The information and opinions are real! Thank you!

[@leesmith5419]

Thanks for the all the fishing information on the equipment great video as always and that was a hell of a catfish thank you be safe on the water tell Landon we said hey

[@catfishwillie7491]

Love the videos man keep em coming 👊

[@mikecha1957]

Great video Hagen, lots of good info buddy. I will be checking out those dragging weights for sure.

[@Theolesouth]

Cool video. Totally agree about mono and the hook size .keep them coming.

[@fishingwithfredo2639]

Thanks Hagen....this was a very well put together video!!!👍👍👍👍

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Thanks for watching

[@Wilson-pu2pl]

Thank you, Hagen...gonna give those hooks a try for sure.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Thank you for watching

[@catfishheroes8390]

You got the set up Mr Grubbs!

[@ClearviewOutdoors]

Great job Hagen, I run some of the TWCs myself, great rods, I’d like to check those 8/0s out, I use the 9s and a different hook that’s about the size of those 8s, Landon is an awesome video man, thanks for sharing!!!

[@markanthony7335]

Awesome video as always

[@KayakMike]

The intro of your boy almost shooting you out of the boat made me LMAO.

[@DonR]

Thank You for the info and links

[@Jims_catfishing]

Great information, thanks Hagen

[@tonymoon2022]

I requested a video 6 days ago. And ,THERE IT IS. Thank you so much for this. God bless you 🙏

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

That was your comment that I used in the video👍thanks for the support

[@tonymoon2022]

My niece and nephew live with us now. When they saw your comment about using my comment in the video, they said "Uncle Tony, you know somebody famous". Gotta love kids.

[@RMagoon]

Love any father son fishing video . Reminds me of me and my dad .

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

Awesome video due. so down to earth and chill. Hope to see you the water this spring or summer!! Keep it up dude. 2021 is gonna be awesome!!!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Love the positive attitude, that’s something that I don’t hear much of these days. Thanks for watching brother👍

[@Army_Outdoors_88N]

@@hagengrubbsfishing always dude. Life is too short to be negative!!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

💯

[@dalyenf7245]

Thanks for the link man just subbed great content

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Thank you

[@rustysiegman2802]

The monster rods are great for night fishing with black light. The green really lights up.

[@midwestfishermen2518]

Great video and i hope you and your family had a great Christmas and happy new year keep making great video. 🤟🤙✌😎

[@ricklovelace5344]

Thanks alot haden

[@natureprovidingdinner]

Great video appreciate your knowledge

[@joanieelliott-gray3679]

Setting up a new to me boat right now. The flat bottom jon wasn't cooperating with my old bones. Been doing some crappie fishing also. That's a ton of fun when you find them.

[@MuskratAdventures]

Good stuff buddy! I'm a TK fan myself. I haven't tried the 8/0 yet. I wasn't even thinking. I saw they had 9/0 in stock and loaded up 😆

[@CreoleCatfishing]

Man those Striper Special reels are nice!!!!! I’ll have to try that shrink wrap on a few of my rods. Great idea!!!!

[@ryguy1983]

You're in my spot! 😅 We fish that area quite often just been to old and wimpy for this weather!

[@CatfishWeekly]

Great video Hagen

[@ericorange441]

Thanks for sharing!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Thank you for watching

[@yaboytroycatfishing]

Just received 4 of the ming yangs. Thanks for the heads up on them making noise.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Not the smoothest but I’ve yet to have one fail. I have one that is over a year old. They do cast great though. Thanks for watching

[@jeffchaffee1235]

Thank you

[@rickbell269]

Agree with the TWC rods, I love em, again the reel seat sold me first the rest of the rod is a bounus. all are 7.5 foot sweet spot. Im partial the the mono as the braid can cut the heck out of catfish. No good when you want to release.

[@alabamaclickerfisher]

Good info .Good video .Thanks

[@timsterrett2417]

Good information, now I know what float to use in the shallow river with debris on the bottom that I fish about 3hr drive straight north from the ohio.

[@davidbrasher6747]

Y'all was fishing close to your home today enjoy your videos

[@coldspring624]

I hardly ever fish cats....but I like watching a fisherman that has his own methods and fish down pat. Any old fisherman can see you have put your work in.

[@geraldlathan2355]

Enjoy your videos.

[@bjohnson3361]

Man I love watching your videos. Really do. Side note-I'm always impressed at how you land them without getting tangled up in the other 5 lines off the back lol. That's something I haven't quite mastered yet. But to be fair my local river is super skinny compared to the Ohio.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

It definitely happens from time to time lol. The video I have called blue cat disaster was a example of that. Thanks for watching

[@charlesmoffitt4811]

Good job!

[@tonymoon2022]

Yes,yes, yes. T SHIRTS.

[@trooperjoe2819]

Haven’t had a chance to test the Browning Six Rivers reel yet? Love the 8 I have. Great video as usual and I’m thinking Landon is not too many moons from landing the State Record!! (Trooper Joe)

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I haven’t caught a fish on it yet but I like it so far. I might pick up a couple more. Thanks for watching

[@bassrookie5473]

Great video 👍🇺🇸

[@jameshargrove4906]

Just got 2 of those exact rods....havent even used em yet

[@catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530]

SWEET

[@georgehoffman3075]

When you go out catfishing how do you decide if you are going to anchor, drift suspend, drag or bump.

[@mikestamper2952]

Awesome video! Are you ever going to take me fishing? You know you are supposed to be nice to your elders. LOL.... God Bless you and yours....

[@aaronsadler1018]

Great review! Where can I get the shrink wrap you used on the TWC black and blue Rod?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Sorry for the late response, here is a link of where I get it. I get the biggest size available for the catfish rods. Thank you for watching. GREATFISHING Diameter: 25mm 30mm 35mm X-Tube Heat Shrink Sleeve Wrap Fishing Bulding Handle Cork Rod Grip with Non Slip Waterproof and Insulation 40 Inch Lengths Durable Repair a.co/d/cCF9PR2

[@justinclark3878]

I would like to know the reason you like to cover the cork handles? Huge fan of your channel, keep up the great work!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Most of the rods I have are old and the cork was in bad shape. I just like the look and feel and it is a very cheap and easy way to make a rod look new again. Thank you for watching

[@stanleymclain402]

Darn fish always enturupting your videos. Gonna have to eat a couple to show them who the boss is.

[@AJMoore36]

Another good one Hagan. What knots do you use primarily?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I use a snell knot on my hooks, a improved clinch on monofilament line and polymer on braided line. Thank you for watching.

[@AJMoore36]

@@hagengrubbsfishing thanks Hagen, so I'm hanging in there with the best. I use the no knot snell on hooks, improved clinch on my leader to swivel and polymar from main to swivel. Gives me some confidence knowing what you do. Thanks man!!

[@johncharney4613]

You should have a cold weather invitation to one of your viewers and fish for dinner lol

[@davidfell1474]

Great job! Where ya fishing what area

[@FishinNStuff]

10 or 12 ???? That's a 28/0 man size hook hahaa , actually I never go above an 8/0 lol

[@stevenbrown1102]

😂

[@jo16ka52]

where do you get the large float like on tour fish gripper?

[@michaelharrison2948]

Could you tell me more about the shrink wrap you use on rod handles? I searched Amazon and could not find anything that looks like it would work. Help ???

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Sorry for the late response. Here is a link Aventik Heat Shrink Sleeve X-Tube Wrap Fishing Rod Building DIY Fishing Rod Handle Cork Grip with Non Slip Waterproof and Insulation Repair 40'' Diameter:25mm,30mm,35mm,40mm www.amazon.com/dp/B07PWJJSHK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_79H5RYC7G27F0KGT7D38

[@shaylaross4545]

I watch you a lot . I love to fish but I don’t know much about poles . I’m wanting a good set up to be able to catch a 50lb fish. Any suggestions on bass pro rods and reels.?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

For a budget setup I would go with a ugly stick catfish rod and a catmaxx reel. I believe the combo would be around 120$ Bass pro also has the st. Croix mojo cat rods, they are a very high end sensitive rod but are very expensive, you could pair that rod up with a Abu6500 and it would be an amazing setup but would be around 300$ Thank you for watching

[@GuntersvilleLakeFishing]

what hook have u started using since tacklingkats website closed down??

[@user-iu7ul9pr9e]

Are you coming to lewis county ky.

[@davidsettle8456]

Can you send a link of the he first rod and reel that you posted first. Thanks

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I put links to everything in the description below the video. Thanks for watching

[@dustnreichu929]

Does the abu striper have a bait clicker

[@ricklovelace5344]

Haden I know current dictates how much weight but if you had to pick 3 weight sizes and that was all you could fish for an entire season anchored drifted and dragon what would they be

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

3-5-8oz is what I use most of. That would be my choice. Thank you for watching

[@combatcatfish5408]

If you're anchor fishing, do you always use a float, or is there certain times you let your bait sit on the bottom?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

If I’m in 1mph+ current I rarely ever use a float. Instead I use a 3 way rig to suspend the bait and I always have a couple directly on the bottom. If the current is to slow to make the 3-way work properly I add a small float. Thanks for watching.

[@combatcatfish5408]

Thanks for the info Hagen, Great videos!

[@darrellclintonoutdoors9169]

Will regular floats work to float up big pieces of skipjack and i enjoy all your videos and i appreciate you for accepting my friend request on Facebook can't wait to see your next video

[@raymondamoroso2049]

Have u seen the piscifun chaos 60's for 60 bucks? They're blue and black and would like nice on your rods as a combo

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Yes I plan on trying a few in the near future. I’ve heard they are good for the price. Thank you for watching

[@clintonlilly5309]

❤

[@nickmayberry4209]

I'm wanting to get a fish finder for my boat, any recommendations?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Humminbird, garmin and lowrance all make great products. I’m really starting to like the garmin units but they all have there ups and downs. The garmin uhd93sv is a step above mine and that’s what I would buy if I was in the market right now. Thanks for watching

[@franklinyoung6310]

When are you gonna come to Santee

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

That is definitely a bucket list trip for me. Hopefully soon. Thanks for watching

[@mitchellhelms7238]

Great video was wondering what reels you used. I have kastking rovers in 40 and a 70 the 70 holds a bunch of 30 lbs mono. I gotta get some of them blue fishin sticks you got I like'em

[@CountryCatfishing]

Shimano 4 life 👍🏾🎣😀

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

If I could afford it I would have tekota’s on every rod. Thanks for watching

[@CountryCatfishing]

Yeah buddy shimanos are expensive but you get what you pay for 💪🏾🎣😎

[@CountryCatfishing]

I use the Corvalas reel and love it I’m buying 3 more but at big people Christmas if you know what I mean 😀👍🏾

[@ronnies.7791]

What model of Monster Rod holder do you use?

[@bigfoothunter574]

33/45 ref. Rod Holders for Monster Fish May 28, 2020

[@paulgilpin2968]

Which hooks are you using, now that Tackling Kats is out of buisness?

[@dreaded6645]

How often do you do reel maintenance?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I never have lol thanks for watching

[@dreaded6645]

@@hagengrubbsfishing well damn, I definitely need a couple cat maxxes then lol

[@bubbz0687]

Are those bigger floats slotted?

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

The ones I have are not but bottom dwellers has them with or without the slot. Thanks for watching

[@burneymiles50]

I have 4 of the cork handles and all 4 of them the cork can off have 4 of the monsters with no problem will never buy another cork handle rod

[@papawed489]

👍👍👊👊

[@midwestfishermen2518]

The blue one's or green that looks like the blue one

[@runingelk66]

You have a code for tackling cats

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I do not but I do have one for katfish and they sale the same hooks. Code HAGENGRUBBS for 10% off katfishclothing.com/?ref=HAGENGRUBBS

[@runingelk66]

Thanks alot

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

I actually just got a code for tackling cats , Grubbs10 for 10% off at tacklingKats.com Thanks

[@dustinsmith5611]

I don’t think there is a rod on the market that comes close to the TWC.

[@dwatson8878]

Dad knows what happened

[@FishinNStuff]

😆

[@danielacorrea5266]

Just as others have mentioned, it does need a dab of oil before you use it kzbin.infoUgkxSlytCJqozTF7EbdP4LWP-HUXf9WRDJ0e - put a few drops in through the convenient screw cap and you are good to go! I have fished several weeks with a couple of these, and I will be getting more in the future. I put these against my Abu Garcia Pro Max reel, and they actually perform a bit better than the Abu with some of my lighter cranks, and definitely just as good with the rest of my lures. My Abu is a bit more low profile and fits my hand better, but these are definitely not bad at all. You can almost get 3 of these for the price of my Pro Max. My only complaint is the thumb bar sits pretty high compared to my traditional profile Abu. Bring that thumb bar down a little and I’m sold on these all day long.