Catfish Circle Hook Rig?

[WMAn]

Here's the deal. On Friday's I watch my 3 year old and 1 year old while my wife works. When the weather's good, I take them fishing.

I need some kind of rig to catch catfish, where I can cast, forget it, and come back when the fish has hooked himself. I'm thinking circle hooks are the ticket.

Thoughts? Ideas? Suggestions?

 

[diamond hunter]

Circle hooks will work but the catfish will likely get hung up and its over.If there is no cover,go for it.Main line with an inline weight tied to a swivel.Leader about 18" tied to other side of swivel and your choice of hook size.

 

[pressfit]

That will work.. I do that sometimes on our dock.. I'll cast out the rods and let them soak over night.. depending on the bait..I some times use treble hooks also..

 

[SilverFox]

Yes

 

[Bone Collector]

Circle hooks will work but the catfish will likely get hung up and its over.If there is no cover,go for it.Main line with an inline weight tied to a swivel.Leader about 18" tied to other side of swivel and your choice of hook size.

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