Revenge on Catfish that broke my pole anyone got good recipes?

[Santaaa]

I was fishing with a set up that cost 40 bucks. It was a Johnson Century combo. I got the big one with an uglystick my brother loaned me. Man was he a monster. Anyways I am going to send my rod back to the company on Monday and get it replaced and I am going to go hunt for a set up today that will handle catfish and other large fish. I heard there are musky in the area I got the catfish and well I think I am going to try and get a Musky or a striper. I know I generally like closed face reels but I am thinking of going open face now that I know how to work one. Its not hard but it is a little weird getting use to. I like the St. Croix poles but I heard their warrenty sucks and service is poor. I was told I don't need one to fish from shore. I was told I was just paying for a name. I am going to go look around today though.
[signature]