i want to get a few more catfish rigs this year...i just got into chasing bigger cats last summer. fish were upto 20lbs. probably looking to order 3 rods and 2 reels. i have 2 reels and 1 rod. broke a rod last year. im probably going to stick with spinning gear. ive never used baitcasting gear and everyone i see fishing them always has troubles in the day...let alone at 2am on the river bank...i rather just stick with spinning.

i was thinking of ordering Okuma Avengers for the reels. 6 ball bearings and 1 roller, 220yds of 25lb mono capacity..i have one of their ultralight reels on a trout rod and love it...hopeing these avengers are as nice.

they also have "baitfeeder" models...what is that and how does it work?? my fishing is all done from shore with the rods in holders and big live bait..when the rod folds inhalf i set the hook. should i order the baitfeeder or no???

rods...i was thinking about shakespear sturdy sticks or ugly cat sticks. the sturdy stick is cheaper, 6.5 or 7ft long, and handles upto 8oz lures. the ugly cat stick is 7 or 8ft long and handles upto 3oz lures. the ugly cat rod sounds better...and is more expensive..the 8ft model would be nice to really get the bait out there a ways...

anyone know anything about any of this stuff? other recomendations?? i dont wanna spend a fortune. this is going to be the last summer i'm home in PA to catfish. wherever i end up the rest of my summers i dont know...but i may not have catfish so i dont wanna spend a fortune for a couple fish this summer...but definently want a couple decint rigs for this summer. figure i'll have 4 good rigs. 2 for me and 2 for dad(if he comes fishing..) and if he dont i'll have 2 spares ready to roll when i snap a line or gotta retie or whatever....cant catch fish if your bait isnt in the water.

thanx guys..let me know what you think...