RE: catfish rods......
I use Ambu 5000c's and Berkley Power Rods. About $135.00 each set up. I have 3 of those. I also have 3 Ambu 6000's on Berkley Lighting Rods, about $165.00 each, got 3 of them. The Lighting rods IMO are the best. But I cat and carp fish constantly when I'm not hunting.