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Catching Catfish on a Handline
Catfish are a popular handline target in freshwater. Use a circle hook with cut bait or live bait on the bottom. Heavy mono (60-80lb) handles the fight without cutting your hands.
Guides & Resources
Learn More About Catching Catfish on a Handline
Cuban Yo-Yo Fishing Guide
Everything about Cuban yo-yo hand reel fishing: techniques, rigs, target species, and expert tips.
How to Handline Fish
Step-by-step guide: choose your reel, select your line, rig up, cast, feel the bite, and land your catch.
Catches on the Handline
Real catches from the handline fishing community. Submit your own handline catch photos.
Handline Fishing Gear Guide
Reel types, line selection, hooks, weights, leaders, and minimalist tackle kits.
The Line Is Yours
YO Reel takes handline heritage and adds sidecast precision for modern anglers.