Catfish Pro

About the Catfish Pro Fishing Brand

In 2004, Simon Clarke, a prominent authority on catfish angling in the UK, established Catfish Pro to cater to the burgeoning demand for catfish fishing gear and accessories. Having been an avid catfish angler since 1984 and concurrently serving as the secretary of the Catfish Conservation Group, Simon recognised the growth of catfish angling as a significant segment within the sport. Yet, this area faced a persistent lack of dedicated equipment and comprehensive information. Leveraging his unparalleled expertise, Simon embarked on a mission to source products and engineer equipment to fulfill this market's unique demands, collaborating with fellow leading anglers. While the initial direct-to-angler sales were swift, it didn't take long for retailers to acknowledge the imperative for an enhanced selection of catfishing tackle. Thus, Catfish Pro evolved into a recognisable brand, satisfying the needs of prominent retail outlets. Since its founding, the business has consistently expanded its specialised lineup of equipment and accessories in the UK. Year after year, this bespoke collection sees additions, as new innovations are in perpetual development.

The companies range was meticulously crafted to cater to both UK-based catfishing and international catfishing pursuits. This necessitates a dramatic variation in equipment and gear sizes across the spectrum, given that European waters, such as expansive rivers in France, Spain, and Italy, can host catfish exceeding 200lb in weight. As an example, hook sizes range from as small as 6 up to an ample size 10/0, aptly accommodating these diverse requirements. Due to the elongated stature of catfish (a 100lb fish can span 2 meters in length), Catfish Pro manufactures notably spacious unhooking mats, weigh slings, landing nets, weigh bars, and scales. In light of evolving regulations, numerous lakes now mandate larger unhooking mats, a criterion that Catfish-Pro surpasses. The rod selection is also engineered to match the magnitude of the fish and the Persuader rod series adeptly manages the formidable power exhibited during catfish battles without an overly aggressive action. These rods strike a balance between strength and fish-playing action, rendering them superior to spod rods or hefty carp rods. Beyond catfishing, these rods also cater to various forms of predator angling. The formidable mouths of catfish, lined with abrasive teeth, necessitate terminal gear that can withstand their unique characteristics. The comprehensive range includes an array of hooks, hooklinks, swivels, beads, hair rigs, and other rig components, enabling the crafting of tailor-made catfish rigs. Moreover, the brand features a selection of specially designed, distinctive catfish rigs, purpose-built to present baits in a manner that entices catfish at various depths and with different bait types. Subsurface rigs, in particular, prove exceptionally effective in targeting catfish.

With the UK now boasting over 500 lakes inhabited by catfish and a growing number of British anglers venturing abroad to fish in locales like France and Spain, the Catfish-Pro range is adept at equipping anglers for all scenarios. As evidenced, the utility of their products extends beyond catfish angling, finding favor among carp, predator, and sea anglers alike.