Its also a killer dragged through the weeds. Adjusting the weight is key for Gelles success, Early in the pre-spawn, when water is in the lower 50s, I will use a ounce weight, but as it warms up, I lighten the bait. The pro prefers a Yamamoto Senko in the color Green Pumpkin with a 3/0 EWG standard wire worm hook
Its only available in Camo Smoke which is considered low visibility
Catfish rigs catch more fish by stimulating all catfish senses, not only scent, to trigger strikes
For artificial lures, vertical jigging, and any application where you need to drive the hook home on a quick strike, J-hooks are still the right tool
There is a rough area near mile marker 3, but its only about 50 yards long and another rough stretch near mile marker 7, just past the Mount Gretna turn off