Tony Wignall

Tony Wignall
Catfishing Experience 25 years
UK PB 52lb
Euro PB 138lb 

 

Tony is passionate about catfish!

He is a long term CCG member and loves catfish and catfishing, so much so, he has set up his own specialist cat fishery in Essex.

Some of Tony's tackle may be considered a bit heavy, but the waters that he fishes are often badly snagged and contain large fish so up-rated gear is essential. He uses the same set-up for fishing abroad.

This is his set-up:

UK / European Catfishing

Rods - 11.5 5lb Catfish pro Persuaders

Reels - Shimano 6500b

Lines - GLT  Pro Tough 27lb mono, 50lb Berkeley Crystal

Hooks - Esp Big t Raptor size 1, Catffish -pro Eagle wave size 2/0, Owner SSW 1/0, GLT Penetrator 1 & 2

Swivels - 80lb any brand

Hooklink Materials - Drennan Greased Weasel 50lb, Catfish Pro Catlink 70lb

Weighing & Welfare

Unhooking Mat -Gardner Euro Mat      

Landing Net - Catfish pro 60"      

Scales - Unknown Brand 220lb Dial Scales    

Weigh Sling - ET      

 

Tony uses a Viper mk2 bait boat