Phil Aylett
Catfishing Experience 30 Years
UK PB 82lb
Euro PB 159lb
Catfishing stalwart and CatMaster Tackle consultant Phil has a wealth of catfishing experience. He has fished at many of the country's top catfish waters.
When he's not trying to catch cats, Phil works at Walkers of Trowell where he offers fishing tackle advice on a daily basis.
Like many of today's catfish anglers Phil uses two sets of tackle for UK catting according to the type of water and sizes of catfish expected. These are Phil's personal tackle recommendations:
Light Outfit
Rods - TFG X3 12ft 3.5lb Through Action
Reels - Shimano 4500b
Lines - Tuf-Line 50lb
Hooks - Gold Label
Swivels - Catmaster 80lb
Hooklink Materials -Tynex Mono 40lb Quicksilver 45lb
Heavy Outfit
Rods -Free Spirit Cat Tamer 10ft 6lb Through Action
Reels - Shimano 6500b
Lines - Tuf-Line braid 80lb
Hooks - GLT, Catmaster
Swivels - Catmaster 150lb
Hooklink Materials - Ton up 85lb
Phil also fishes abroad for catfish tackling both lakes and rivers, his European tackle is based upon his Heavy UK Outfit listed above.
Weighing & Welfare
Unhooking Mat -Catmaster - Euro
Landing Net - Catmaster 60"
Scales - Reuben Heaton Dial Scales 240lb
Weigh Sling - Catmaster Euro
Phil uses a Microcat Baitboat.
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