Ugly Stik Catfish Special 8' MH spinning rod
The Ugly Stik cats know. Medium-heavy, 8 foot — holds when a channel digs deep.
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GEAR
LARR Approved
Stuff that actually works on Grand Lake, Loramie, and Indian. Catfish first. Bright high-vis poles so you can see them at night. No invented prices — hit Amazon for what's live.
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Catfish
Catfish Pro Tournament 7'6" orange heavy spinning rod
Bright orange high-vis pole with glow tip. Built for night cats, not for show.
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Catfish Pro Tournament 7'6" casting rod (glow tip)
Same Tournament Series in casting. Orange, glow tip, heavy enough for GLSM blues.
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KastKing Centron spinning reel size 4000
Smooth, cheap, size 4000. Pair it with the Ugly Stik and go.
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Scotty #230 Powerlock rod holder
Clamp it on the gunwale. Locks the rod. Cats run hard — this holds.
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Gamakatsu Octopus Circle Hook 5/0 (6-pack)
Circle hooks for cats. Set in the corner of the mouth. No snatching.
Affiliate · ASIN B001445A88
Streamlight MicroStream flashlight
Pocket light for bait, knots, and trailer wiring. Not a toy.
Affiliate · ASIN B07D1FZX5W
Crappie
Mr. Crappie Slab Daddy jig
Wally's jig. Drop it on a brush pile and wait.
Affiliate · ASIN B0084ECN36
Berkley Crappie Nibbles
Dough bait that stays on a jig. Crappie candy for GLSM docks.
Affiliate · ASIN B000309W3I
Bobby Garland Baby Shad Swim'R (Lights Out)
Segmented swim bait. Crappie and white bass both eat these.
Affiliate · ASIN B00JRHUS4K
Bass
Yamamoto 5" Senko — Generals Watermelon
Wacky or Texas. The original stickbait. Bass still eat them.
Affiliate · ASIN B07L5SHNB3
Strike King KVD 1.5 squarebill (Natural Shad)
Shallow crank. Bounce it off stumps around Loramie and Indian.
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Berkley PowerBait MaxScent Hit Worm Magnum 7"
Scented soft plastic. Texas, Carolina, or shaky head.
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Tactical
Leatherman Wave+
Pliers, cutters, blades. One tool that earns its spot in the boat bag.
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KastKing Gila 7.5" fishing pliers
Aluminum pliers with cutters and split-ring jaws. Hook outs without the panic.
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Rapala Soft Grip 6" fillet knife
Flexible blade, sheath, sharpener in the kit. Clean cats at the dock.
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Pelican 1200 Case (black)
Watertight black box. Phone, keys, radio — keep them dry and dark.
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Piscifun waterproof dry bag
Stuff the spare clothes and the phone pouch in here when it chops up.
Affiliate · ASIN B07JYTL63Z
Onyx MoveVent Dynamic kayak/fishing PFD
Coast Guard PFD with room to cast. Wear it. No debate.
Affiliate · ASIN B01KVRAFS8
Coast FL75R rechargeable headlamp
Hands-free for night cats. Red mode so you don't blind the boat.
Affiliate · ASIN B01KZI6EF6
Lake Day
JOTO waterproof phone pouch (up to 7")
IPX8 dry bag for the phone. Clip it. Don't drown the radio.
Affiliate · ASIN B07DNNWW8M
Sawyer Permethrin clothing insect spray (12 oz)
Treat clothes and gear before the mosquitoes own the launch.
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Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreen spray SPF 70
Lake sun hits different. Spray it before you trailer out.
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Repel Lemon Eucalyptus insect repellent
Plant-based option for the dock and the bank.
Affiliate · ASIN B009TTCFBA
Adventure Medical Kits Marine 450 first-aid kit
Coast Guard–oriented boat kit. Bandages, burns, the real stuff.
Affiliate · ASIN B08T4FB7GF
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