Catfish fishing
MADCAT - CATCHING THE GIANTS OF THE DEEP
Lurking in the murky depths of Europe’s rivers, ponds and lakes lies one of the continent’s biggest predators. They can be more than two metres in length and weigh more than 100kg and have a diet that includes crustaceans, fish of all sizes and even pigeons and ducks – it’s no wonder the catfish is considered one of the apex freshwater predators of the continent. The catfish represents one of the ultimate challenges for anglers and catching them has been steadily growing in popularity over the last decade. But it is no job for mere regular fishing tackle – you need specialist equipment to fight these brutal leviathans – and that’s where MADCAT comes in.
If you want to catch the catfish of your dreams, MADCAT can help you achieve it. We have created an all-encompassing range offering rods, lures, lines, terminal tackle, bite indicators, luggage, bivvies, bedchairs, clothing and a whole host of other accessories, all designed to withstand the rough and ready world of catfish fishing. Whether you are fishing from the bank or from a boat or other watercraft, MADCAT has specialised kit that makes it possible to stir up the giants of the deep and to get them on your unhooking mat.
SPRO SALTIX BOAT 2.41 m. 100-250g
SPRO Saltix Boat
Ultra strong boat rods classified in three different casting weights. These are the most popular lengths and types for boat fishing with us but certainly also in Norway and Iceland. They are fished with jig heads and shads, with rig systems and with the popular Mega Jig Shad lures for halibut and cod. These luxury looking rods come with sturdy SiC guides in a black anodized frame, a hook keeper, a strong nylon reel seat with padded stainless steel hoods and a hard EVA handle grip with matching EVA butt cone. Conventional boat rods often feature a spliced solid glass tip that totally downgrades the action; Saltix carbon rods feature a tubular glass tip that is lightweight offering better action and balance. Super stable boat rods with unprecedented power.
SPRO SALTIX BOAT 2.40 m. 60-150g
SPRO Saltix Boat
Ultra strong boat rods classified in three different casting weights. These are the most popular lengths and types for boat fishing with us but certainly also in Norway and Iceland. They are fished with jig heads and shads, with rig systems and with the popular Mega Jig Shad lures for halibut and cod. These luxury looking rods come with sturdy SiC guides in a black anodized frame, a hook keeper, a strong nylon reel seat with padded stainless steel hoods and a hard EVA handle grip with matching EVA butt cone. Conventional boat rods often feature a spliced solid glass tip that totally downgrades the action; Saltix carbon rods feature a tubular glass tip that is lightweight offering better action and balance. Super stable boat rods with unprecedented power.
SPRO SALTIX BOAT 2.10 m. 60-150g
SPRO Saltix Boat
Ultra strong boat rods classified in three different casting weights. These are the most popular lengths and types for boat fishing with us but certainly also in Norway and Iceland. They are fished with jig heads and shads, with rig systems and with the popular Mega Jig Shad lures for halibut and cod. These luxury looking rods come with sturdy SiC guides in a black anodized frame, a hook keeper, a strong nylon reel seat with padded stainless steel hoods and a hard EVA handle grip with matching EVA butt cone. Conventional boat rods often feature a spliced solid glass tip that totally downgrades the action; Saltix carbon rods feature a tubular glass tip that is lightweight offering better action and balance. Super stable boat rods with unprecedented power.
Halco TB55
With the DNA of the classic Tilsan Bass, the new plastic TB55 takes consistency to a whole new level. Suspending perfectly in fresh water, this lure gives anglers the ability to sit the lure right in the strike zone. Check out how we went about taking a timeless classic lure design, and modernising it to roll with the best tech on the market today.
MADCAT® GOLF BALL HOT BALL
The good old MADCAT® Hot Ball, only now with golf ball dimples, to reduce drag. Ideal for vertical jigging with a live or dead bait. Features a small eye, for a stinger treble. Made with a super strong and ultra-sharp single hook. The gap between the hook point and the lead is big enough to ensure a high hook-up rate.
MADCAT® WHITE CLONK TEASER 2.4м / 200-250g.
Fishing with the MADCAT® Clonk Teasers have become so incredibly popular the last couple of years that we decided that it is time for Clonk Teaser dedicated rods.
Lure soft PELAGIC CAT LURE 21cm 75g
Hunting for pelagic catfish just got a whole lot easier with this super-realistic and incredibly detailed soft lure, specially designed for just that purpose. Featuring a lead hidden inside the head so as not to spook weary catfish, this lure drops fast, swimms straight as an arrow and hangs horizontally in the strike zone. The 6X super-strong double hook is held in place with a small, embedded magnet hook keeper. Catfish and sometimes zander hit this lure so hard and deep that unhooking can become tricky – this double hook doesn’t stick into the lure body, making unhooking faster and more fish-friendly. The lure also features added smelt flavour scent to draw catfish in from further away.
MADCAT SINGLE ROD HOLDALL
Rod holdalls for a single catfish rod. Extra wide at the top, leaving space for a big catfish float.
Made of 420D, “diamond” polyester (100%).
MADCAT STAINLESS BALL BEARING SWIVEL
MADCAT SWIVELS
The MADCAT swivels are remarkably strong for their size because they are made of high-grade stainless steel. Finished with a non-reflective, black PTFE coating
DAM® IMAX ICONIC SALT 1.55m 8-12lbs
24T carbon construction
• Slim and powerful blanks
• Hard Japanese EVA handle
• Put in handle connection
• 5’2’’ – no connection - 1 section rod
• SIC guide setting
• Strong reel seat
• Aluminium gimbal
• Boat and trolling rod
• Delivered with air mesh rod bag
DAM® IMAX BOAT 20lbs 2.10m
When fishing in the toughest conditions the sea has to offer, you can be sure your rod won’t let you down with the Imax Boat. Featuring a new design, TC24 carbon blanks and top quality saltwater resistant components, this baby was built for riding the high waves and helping you catch the biggest brutes down there below the surface.
