Originally Posted by David Waters
I also use baitcasters. Recently went to 14 pound test, don't know if that is good or bad. I break off less, but don't know if those poles can handle it. I think a lot of the problem too is my heavy boat and getting it stopped fast enough. But, I am also clumsy I guess. I love the baitcasters, especially for the deep tighlining I do. I use 1oz sinkers to get it to the bottom fast. Talked to a guy the other day that was catfishing in 60 feet of water. He caught about 30 catsfish and 6 HUGE crappie. All females 15" plus.