Grinding It Out For a Single Fish in 100° Summer Scorcher – Catfish Rig Walkthrough & Tips

Join me on a sweltering summer catfishing adventure where the heat index hits 105°+ and bait is tough to come by. I head out solo to the river, scavenging fresh shad and bluegill before anchoring on a channel drop-off. After striking out at the first spot, I switch to dragging boards in 40-50ft depths and finally hook a solid 5lb channel cat. Full walkthrough of my Santee rig setup, including three-way swivel, dragging weights, floats, rattles, and circle hooks for maximum exposure.

Summer catfishing tips: Focus on deep channels during hot weather, use fresh cut bait, and persist through the grind. Perfect for targeting channel catfish from boat or bank.
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Chapters 📖

00:00 - Intro
1:37 - Anchoring on River Channel
3:27 - Rig setup and bait tips
7:45 - Switching to dragging boards
11:22 - Hooking the channel cat
16:25 - Wrap-up and lessons learned

Products & Gear Used 🛒

◦ MadKatz Rods: https://www.madkatzgear.com/rods
◦ Nocturnal Nation Catfish Hooks: https://www.nocturnalnationcustomhooks.com/

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