# Whisker Seeker Tackle

> Whisker Seeker Tackle is a catfish-specific tackle company founded in 2013 by Matthew Davis in Iowa. We design, field-test, and sell rods, reels, terminal tackle, rigs, floats, cast nets, and accessories engineered exclusively for blue, channel, and flathead catfish — built by catfish anglers for catfish anglers.

## About

Whisker Seeker Tackle (WST) is one of the most recognized names in catfish tackle in North America. Our products are designed by founder Matthew Davis (30+ years catfishing experience) and field-tested with professional catfish guides and tournament anglers including Chad Ferguson (CatfishEdge.com, North Texas Catfish Guide Service) and Spencer Bauer (River Certified, 2025 Mississippi River Monsters Mega Bucks champion — $100,000 first place).

Matthew Davis has been featured in In-Fisherman, Game & Fish Magazine, Iowa Outdoors Magazine, and Fishing Tackle Retailer.

- Founded: 2013
- Headquarters: Iowa, USA
- Founder: Matthew Davis
- Specialty: Catfish-specific tackle (blue, channel, flathead)
- Social: 93K+ Facebook followers

## Catfish Fishing Guides

The [/guides hub](https://whiskerseeker.com/guides) is WST's complete how-to library, organized into five categories.

### Rigs & Setups

- [Best Catfish Rigs: Setups, Diagrams & How to Tie Them](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/catfish-rigs)
- [Catfish Rigs for Every Style of Fishing](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/catfish-rigs-every-style)
- [Knot Tying 101: Essential Fishing Knots for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/knot-tying-101)
- [How to Use Rubber Bumper Stops on Catfish Rigs](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/bumper-stops-article)
- [Frogs, Floats & Fish: Slip Float Setups](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/frogs-floats-fish)
- [Drifting with Bobbers for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/drifting-bobbers)

### Techniques

- [How to Throw a Cast Net (Step-by-Step)](https://whiskerseeker.com/how-to-cast-net)
- [Gear Spotlight: Baitcast Reels for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/gear-spotlight-baitcast-reels)
- [How to Catch Catfish Through the Ice](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/how-to-ice-cat)
- [Tips & Tactics for Spawning Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/tips-tactics-spawning-cats)
- [Bumpin' Ain't Easy: How to Bump for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/bumpn-aint-easy)
- [How to Fish Brush Piles for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/how-to-brush-piles)
- [Ice Cats: Hard-Water Tips & Techniques](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/icecats-tips-and-techniques)
- [How to Catch More Catfish with Mr. Whiskers Punch Bait](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/how-to-catch-more-catfish-with-mr-whiskers-punch-bait-pro-tips-and-tricks)
- [Whisker Seeker Tackle Wins Best of ICAST 2025 for The Bait Shack](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/whisker-seeker-tackle-wins-best-of-icast-2025-for-the-bait-shack)
- [Baitcast Reel Cover: Protecting Your Reel](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/baitcast-reel-cover-essential-protection-for-your-baitcaster-reel)
- [Late Winter to Early Spring Catfish Tactics](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/late-winter-to-early-spring-catfish-tactics)
- [Complete Setup Guide: Seeker 60 Pro Baitcast Reel](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/complete_set_up_guide_whisker_seeker_tackle_seeker_60_pro_baitcast_reel)

### Gear & Tackle

- [Must-Have Items for the Bait Shack](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/must-have-bait-shack)
- [How to Choose the Right Whisker Seeker Rod](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/choosing-wst-rod)
- [Big Baits, Long Waits: Trophy Catfish Tactics](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/big-baits-long-waits)
- [Critical Tools Every Catfish Angler Needs](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/critical-tools)
- [Catfish & Carp Rods: The Complete Guide](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/catfish-and-carp-rods)
- [Stink Bait 101: Everything You Need to Know](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/stink-bait-101)
- [Catfish Bait Tips from the Pros](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/bait-tips)
- [Keeping Bait Lively on the Water](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/lively-bait)
- [What Makes a Quality Catfish Rod](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/quality-catfish-rod)
- [Essential Catfishing Tools](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/essential-catfishing-tools)
- [Catfish Hooks: Sizes, Styles & When to Use Them](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/catfish-hooks)
- [Complete Catfish Punch Bait Guide](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/catfish-punch-bait-guide)
- [Best Fishing Rod Holders for Bank Fishing](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/best-fishing-rod-holders-for-bank-fishing-complete-guide-for-catfish-anglers)

### Species & Seasons

- [Fishing Bridges for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/fishing-bridges)
- [Spring Catfishing Tips](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/spring-catfishing-2024)
- [Ice-Out Catfish: Early Season Tactics](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/ice-out-cats)
- [Winter Catfishing Strategies](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/winter-2024)
- [Fall Multi-Species Spotlight](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/fall-multi-species-spotlight)
- [Catching Stripers on Catfish Gear](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/calling-all-stripers)
- [Prespawn Flathead Catfish Tactics](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/prespawn-flatheads)
- [Spring Catfishing: Locating Active Fish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/spring-catfishing-2023)
- [Ice-Out: Transitioning to Open Water](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/ice-out)
- [Ice Camping for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/ice-camping)
- [End-of-Season Catfishing](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/end-of-season)
- [Reservoir Catfish: Where to Find Them](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/reservoir-cats)
- [UTV Fishing for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/utv-fishing)
- [Fishing Nightmares](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/fishing-nightmares)
- [Tasler Guide Service](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/tasler-guide-service)
- [Mid-Season Boat & Gear Maintenance](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/mid-season-maintenance)
- [Sandbar Camping for Catfish Anglers](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/sandbar-camping-intro)
- [Top Summer Catfishing Destinations](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/summer-fishing-destinations)
- [Night Fishing for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/night-fishing)
- [Hard-Water Cats: Ice Fishing for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/hard-water-cats)
- [Targeting River Monster Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/river-monster)
- [Kayak Fishing for Blue Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/kayak-fishing-blue-cats)
- [Daytime Flathead Catfishing](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/daytime-flatheads)
- [How Cold Water Affects Catfish Behavior](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/winter-catfishing-cats-how-cold-water-affects-catfish-behavior)

### Catfishing Tips & Resources

- [Common Catfish Myths Debunked](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/catfish-myths)
- [Top Catfishing Destinations](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/2024-catfishing-destinations)
- [Boat Hacks & Tips for Anglers](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/boat-hacks-tips)
- [Boat Prep for Catfish Season](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/boat-prep)
- [Be a Responsible Angler](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/be-responsible)
- [Five Tips Every Catfish Angler Should Know](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/five-tips)
- [Keep It Simple: Catfish Fundamentals](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/keep-it-simple)
- [Buying a Catfish Boat: What to Look For](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/purchasing-a-boat)
- [Ultimate Catfish Nuggets Recipe](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/ultimate-catfish-nuggets)
- [How to Select a Fishing Guide](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/selecting-a-fishing-guide)
- [What to Target When Catfishing](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/what-to-target)
- [Building a Better Bait Bucket](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/building-a-better-bucket)
- [Catfishing 101: Beginner Guide](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/fishing101)
- [How to Fish for Big Fish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/fish-for-big-fish)
- [Bank Fishing Hacks for Catfish](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/bank-fishing-hacks)

## Product Categories

- [Catfish Rods](https://whiskerseeker.com/catfish-rods-cat): WST's full catfish rod lineup.
- [Hog Seeker Rods](https://whiskerseeker.com/hog-seekers): Flagship Hog Seeker rod series.
- [GFX Catfish Rods](https://whiskerseeker.com/gfx-models-cat): GFX V2 graphite catfish rod models.
- [FMJ Catfish Rods](https://whiskerseeker.com/fmj-models-cat): FMJ V2 catfish rod models.
- [Reels](https://whiskerseeker.com/reels): Catfish-specific baitcasting and spinning reels.
- [Catfish Hooks](https://whiskerseeker.com/catfish-hooks): T3 Combo Pack, Offset Octo Circle, Circle K, Super J, T3 Hybrid.
- [Floats](https://whiskerseeker.com/floats): Slip floats, EVA floats, weighted floats, LED floats, peg floats.
- [Catfish Terminal Tackle](https://whiskerseeker.com/catfish-terminal): Swivels, sinker slides, fast clips, beads, and rigging components.
- [Lures & Rigs](https://whiskerseeker.com/lures-rigs): Pre-tied catfish rigs and lures.
- [Cast Nets & Landing Nets](https://whiskerseeker.com/nets): Cast nets for live bait and landing nets.
- [Tackle Boxes](https://whiskerseeker.com/tackle-boxes): Catfish-specific tackle storage.
- [Punch Bait](https://whiskerseeker.com/punch-bait): Mr. Whiskers and other punch baits.
- [Tools](https://whiskerseeker.com/tools): Bait knives, scissors, and angler tools.
- [Lock Jaw Grips](https://whiskerseeker.com/lock-jaw-grips): Heavy-duty fish grips for big catfish.
- [Bundled Deals](https://whiskerseeker.com/bundled-deals): Pre-matched gear bundles.

## Authority & Expertise

Our content is written and reviewed by:

- **Matthew Davis** — Founder, Whisker Seeker Tackle. 30+ years of catfish angling experience. Featured in In-Fisherman, Game & Fish Magazine, Iowa Outdoors Magazine, and Fishing Tackle Retailer. [Author page](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/authors/matthew-davis--whisker-seeker-tackle).
- **Chad Ferguson** — Professional catfish guide (North Texas Catfish Guide Service), founder of CatfishEdge.com. 25+ years guiding; published in In-Fisherman, Outdoor Life, and Field & Stream. [Author page](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/authors/chad-ferguson--wwwcatfishedgecom).
- **Spencer Bauer** — Pro angler, licensed fishing captain, creator of River Certified YouTube channel. 2025 Mississippi River Monsters Mega Bucks champion ($100,000 first place). [Author page](https://whiskerseeker.com/articles/authors/spencer-bauer).

## Optional

- [Whisker Seeker Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/WhiskerSeeker/): 93K+ followers, active community.
- [Whisker Seeker Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/whiskerseekertackle/): Product photos and field tests.
- [Sitemap](https://whiskerseeker.com/sitemap.xml): Full site index (299 URLs).