baitcaster saltwater combo Agility® Baitcast (Prior Gen) providing the ideal mix of performance and value Best Saltwater Baitcasters For 2026

The benefits of a bait cast fishing reel for catfish include: Good line capacity , capable of holding large amounts of heavier fishing line Gear ratios properly-suited to fishing for catfish and pulling in long lengths of fishing line Heavier builds meant for targeting larger fish Line alarms or bait clickers used by many for catfishing (though less important if using circle hooks) Sophisticated drag systems designed for landing catching larger fish Good selection of catfish rods available for bait cast reels Bait cast reels are without question the best choice for catfish reels , having the features you need, the capability of landing larger fish, and using a variety of techniques

There are many great metal lip swimmers on the market, but my go to is the Danny Surface Swimmer because Gibbs makes high quality baits that always swim great out of the package, nice finishes, and quality components

The bait clicker turned on (engaged) creates a clicking noise when the spool moves forward and turned off (disengaged) the reel operates as normal with no noise

When the retrieve is stopped, the lure floats back to the surface