Kentucky Rig For Catfish (very simple catfish rig)

How to tie the Kentucky rig for Catfish. This Catfish rig is simple and easy to tie.

The Kentucky rig is a simple rig that gets your bait off the bottom when targeting catfish.

All you need to tie this catfish rig is some strong, abrasion resistant leader material, a high quality circle hook, and a strong swivel.

First, start by tying a large loop in the end of your leader material. This loop is where you attach your weight.

Next, go up the line 1-2 feet, and tie a dropper loop in your catfish rig. Attach your circle hook to this loop.

Next tie on a strong swivel a foot or so up from the dropper loop. Now you just attach the the completed catfish rig to your mainline using your fishing knot of choice.

This rig is most effective when boat fishing for catfish.

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