07-08-2008, 05:45 PM
as said, a swivel is usually your best bet for a sinker stop. other options would be a tiny splitshot, a bobber stop, pegging the sinker with a toothpick and things like that. the swivel gives you the added benefit of minimizing line twist, though.
also, the sinker being free allows fish to take the bait and run without feeling big resistance, which is especially good for catfish. you don't want them feeling the weight until you set the hook and begin reeling. a simple rig like you're talking about with lunkerhunter's swivel suggestion will work, but they will run out of free line very quickly and feel the weight unless you're free spooled. being free-spooled means you have to either watch your line closely or use one of the alarms that are popular with catfish and carp anglers in europe.
in any case - g'luck!
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also, the sinker being free allows fish to take the bait and run without feeling big resistance, which is especially good for catfish. you don't want them feeling the weight until you set the hook and begin reeling. a simple rig like you're talking about with lunkerhunter's swivel suggestion will work, but they will run out of free line very quickly and feel the weight unless you're free spooled. being free-spooled means you have to either watch your line closely or use one of the alarms that are popular with catfish and carp anglers in europe.
in any case - g'luck!
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