Like with nearly every species of fish, there are specific catfish rod and reel combos designed for the catfish fishing fanatic, with many pre-matched, pre-rigged options for the perfect pairing ...

Our picks for the best catfish rod and reel combos are affordable and durable options for catching dinner or trophy-sized cats.

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If you're a fishing beginner, check out the 7 best fishing rods and reels for every guy's budget from brands like Ugly Stik, Penn, Daiwa, and more.

“I got my daughter a little $9.99 pink rod and reel from Zebco at Academy Sports,” Rutherford told West Virginia Outdoors. “She’s three and she can reel them in, but she can’t cast it out.

The 131 pound catfish broke the previous rod and reel record set in 2009 by Dakota Hinson, who reeled in a 95-pound catfish.

If you're a fishing beginner, check out the 7 best fishing rods and reels for every guy's budget from brands like Ugly Stik, Penn, Daiwa, and more.

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has begun stocking thousands of catfish at 19 lakes across Texas, including four in the Houston area.