Catfish Gear 2026: Rods, Round Reels and Combos With Sale Prices
Lighted catfish rods, round baitcasters with bait clickers and the tools for channel, blue and flathead catfish, with current prices.
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Catfish rod55% offPiscifun LED LumiCat II catfish rod
Lighted rod tip that runs about 60 hours on one battery, plus glow paint for night bites.
Round reel28% offPiscifun Chaos Pro CNC baitcasting reel
CNC-machined aluminum body, 25 lb drag, magnetic brake and a bite alarm.
Catfish combo23% offPiscifun Chaos Pro reel and LumiCat II rod combo
Chaos Pro CNC reel with 25 lb drag and a bait clicker on the lighted LumiCat II rod.
Big-bait reel26% offPiscifun AlinoX 400 baitcaster with bait clicker
Up to 38 lb of drag and a bait clicker switch for live or cut bait.
Round reel59% offBiggest dropPiscifun Chaos XS round baitcaster
22 lb carbon drag, 6+1 bearings and a 5.3:1 gear ratio.
Catfish comboPiscifun Chaos XS reel and LumiCat II rod combo
Chaos XS round reel on the lighted LumiCat II rod.
Catfish rod38% offPiscifun Lumicat E catfish rod
7 ft 6 in catfish rod in one or two pieces, casting or spinning.
Pliers43% offPiscifun aluminum fishing pliers
Aluminum pliers with titanium-coated jaws, carbide braid cutters and a sheath.
Tool kit25% offPiscifun 6-piece fishing tool kit
Line spooler, pliers and a fillet knife with a sheath in one kit.
Line spooler47% offPiscifun Speed line spooler
Clamps to a rod or a table and winds new line onto the reel.
Rain jacketPiscifun 3-layer waterproof fishing jacket
Waterproof, breathable nylon shell with a neoprene neck seal.
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The catfish picks side by side
What each one is for and what it costs today, in one table.
| Product | Type | Why anglers pick it | Price today | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piscifun LED LumiCat II catfish rod | Catfish rod | Lighted rod tip that runs about 60 hours on one battery, plus glow paint for night bites. | $99.99 | Piscifun |
| Piscifun Chaos Pro CNC baitcasting reel | Round reel | CNC-machined aluminum body, 25 lb drag, magnetic brake and a bite alarm. | $92.99 | Piscifun |
| Piscifun Chaos Pro reel and LumiCat II rod combo | Catfish combo | Chaos Pro CNC reel with 25 lb drag and a bait clicker on the lighted LumiCat II rod. | $199.99 | Piscifun |
| Piscifun AlinoX 400 baitcaster with bait clicker | Big-bait reel | Up to 38 lb of drag and a bait clicker switch for live or cut bait. | $147.99 | Piscifun |
| Piscifun Chaos XS round baitcaster | Round reel | 22 lb carbon drag, 6+1 bearings and a 5.3:1 gear ratio. | $52.99 | Piscifun |
| Piscifun Chaos XS reel and LumiCat II rod combo | Catfish combo | Chaos XS round reel on the lighted LumiCat II rod. | $162.99 | Piscifun |
| Piscifun Lumicat E catfish rod | Catfish rod | 7 ft 6 in catfish rod in one or two pieces, casting or spinning. | $80.99 | Piscifun |
| Piscifun aluminum fishing pliers | Pliers | Aluminum pliers with titanium-coated jaws, carbide braid cutters and a sheath. | $16.99 | Piscifun |
| Piscifun 6-piece fishing tool kit | Tool kit | Line spooler, pliers and a fillet knife with a sheath in one kit. | $59.99 | Piscifun |
| Piscifun Speed line spooler | Line spooler | Clamps to a rod or a table and winds new line onto the reel. | $31.99 | Piscifun |
| Piscifun 3-layer waterproof fishing jacket | Rain jacket | Waterproof, breathable nylon shell with a neoprene neck seal. | $49.99 | Piscifun |
What else to pack for channel, blue and flathead catfish
Terminal tackle
- Circle hooks, 5/0 to 8/0
- Egg or no-roll sinkers, 1 to 4 oz
- Swivels and leader line
Bait
- Cut shad or skipjack for blues
- Live bluegill where legal for flatheads
- Chicken liver or dip bait for channel cats
At the bank
- Rod holders
- A headlamp
- A net or lip gripper
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Catfish gear questions
Why a round reel for catfish?
Round baitcasters hold more heavy line and most have a bait clicker, which lets a fish take line with the reel in free spool.
What does the light on a catfish rod do?
A lighted tip shows a bite in the dark without watching a bell or holding the rod.
What hook for catfish?
Circle hooks in 5/0 to 8/0 set themselves in the corner of the mouth when a rod is in a holder.