Pro-Staff Picks
take a look in our pros' tackle box
- WST ELITE 8 TOP PICKS -
TROY HANSEN's TOP picks
- Bump'n Stick - "One of the lightest bumping rods out there. I love the fact that it is great for bumping channel cats and blues."
- Utility Scissors - "These cut braid like butter and they are handy to have around the house not just in your tackle bag."
- Non weighted EVA floats - "I love they are easy to see and there is a size for any application."
- T3 Combo Pack - "This pack offers a wide range of sizes. It's a great value on some of the best hooks on the market."
- Peg Floats - "When I make my own rigs with the peg floats it's nice to know the float isn't going to get destroyed after a couple fish. They also float my bait off the bottom very well."
- Ultra Chub - "As one of the first hard bodied rattling rigs out there, they are a proven fish catcher."
- XTN Nets - "These are very strong nets and come in 3 different sizes to fit your fishing needs. Being able to extend them to reach those stubborn fish that just won't come any closer to the boat is nice."
Amy HANSEN's TOP PICKS
- Fillet Knife - "Love the longer blade to help with those larger fillets and the slime proof grip is great for those wet hands."
- Triple Threat Hooks - "Cant say enough about these hooks!! Set the hook, reel down, or watch them load up on their own and see your hook ratio increase!"
- Ultra chub - "These lures add that extra noise and vibration needed while still keeping your bait off the bottom. Perfect for trolling and bumping."
- Carp rod - "Catching channels or even bait has never been more fun than it is with this light rod!"
- Breading - "This breading is Amazing! Just the right amount of seasoning!"
- Nite styx - "These lights work great for all those long nights on the boat or the sandbar campouts."
dave wyner's TOP PICKS
- 7’6 MH casting rod GFX - "I like the way the fish loads the rod when trolling. You can also feel exactly what’s going on as the fish fights. It’s got plenty of back bone to land anything thrown at it."
- NiteStyx - "When fishing at night it’s easy to see exactly what each rod is doing without missing a bite."
- Versa Rattles - "Anything I can place on my line to land one or two more fish is an advantage. Having more vibration reaches more active fish."
- Beads - "A line is as strong as the weakest link which is typically a knot. Having a good bead protects the knot and keeps you from loosing fish."
- Bait knife - "Having fresh bait is key. Having a sharp hardy bait knife insures quality cuts of fresh bait to help land more fish. It will cut through the toughest of baits and stay sharp."
- Lock Jaws - "When you land that trophy fish you want the perfect picture while protecting the fish. The lock jaws allow you to manage the fish properly while getting the right picture."
spencer bauer's TOP 3
- Mystery Catfish Tackle Box- "This is the perfect gift for the person that, at least on the surface, appears to have every piece of fishing equipment they will ever need."
- Utility Scissors - "These are the little scissors that could. They take a beating and just keep chugging along."
- Slip Floats - "Not every catfish angler uses bobbers, but I;ll make a bold statemtn that every catfish angler should. Even in situation where abottom presentation is more efective, watching a bber disappear is too much fun not to have one rigged up."
chad ferguson's TOP picks
- Mystery Catfish Tackle Box - "The Mystery Catfish Tackle Box is the perfect gift option, just purchase it and they’ll get a box once a month for three months that’s loaded with Whisker Seeker Tackle’s top selling products!"
- Terminal Tackle -. "Barrel swivels, beads, and sinker slides are staples in every catfish anglers tackle box. They’re used in almost every catfish rig and you can never have too many of any of these items. These come in small packages and are inexpensive so they make great stocking stuffers and they’ll always be put to good use."
- Catfish Rods - "You can’t have too many rods and there’s nothing like the feel of a “new rod” when you’re out on the water. Any of the Whisker Seeker rods are a great choice but the 7’6” MH Power Rod is a “do all” catfish rod that will work in any situation, for any species or size of catfish. It doesn’t matter if you choose the FMJ or GFX series, it’s sure to be a home run."
- TripleThreat Hooks - "You can never have too many hooks and the five star rated and top selling TripleThreat Catfish Hooks are a favorite among catfish anglers. It doesn’t matter if you choose the new 4/0 size or the 10/0 hook for big catfish, they’re sure to be a home run."
- eXtender Landing Net - "It comes in three sizes, has an extendable handle so you can reach out and net those fish, and a net cover for easy storage and transport. You’ll be remembered every time a fish gets caught and the eXtender Landing Net comes out!"
KEN MILLER'S TOP PICKS
- Extender Net - A" great gift idea for that serious catfisherman in your family would be the WST Extender Net. Comes in three sizes and the handle extends for netting action or collapses down for storage. No more tripping over that net handle in the bottom of the boat and you can easily reach way out there to land that monster of a lifetime."
- TripleThreat Hybrid Circle Hooks - "By far the best hooks I have ever used. They come in 4 sizes: 4/0, 6/0, 8/0, 10/0 for those big baits when you’re going after Mr. Big with giant baits."
- Big Bertha Floats - I don’t fish a big bait without one. Keeps the bait suspended just off the bottom plus gives a little more bulk to the presentation. Tie one of these on 6-12 inches above your bait and you’re good to go. And they work awesome when bumping a big bait behind the boat.
- Bump’n Stick - "When you’re in the boat all day, bumping baits down the river, you absolutely need a light but heavy duty rod built for this. The WST Bump’n Stick is just the rod to fill the bill. You can hold that rod all day long with a minimal amount of effort."
- FMJ Rod - "Sometimes you have to resort to “old school” methods...that is anchoring. I use my 9 ½ foot WST FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) rods when I anchor. That extra length gives a fish just that little extra time to get turned away from you to let that circle hook get to the side of his mouth as intended."
charles laplants' TOP PICKS
- Braided Line - "Available in 3 sizes for all catfishing applications, plus it is strong and affordble."
- Bait Knife - "It is the perfect size and is very sharp and very attractive."
- Big Bertha Catfish Rig Floats - "It is our go to rig for dragging large baits and is built with high quality terminal tackle."
- Digital 110 lb Scale - "Very reliable, strong, and easy to use."
- Chad Ferguson signature FMJ Rods - "Very strong but lightweight and durable with stainless eyes and aluminum reel seats and can be used for all types of catfishing."
mike daviS' TOP PICKS
- Bump’n Rods - “Power where you need it… Action where you want it… Lightweight as you like it!!!!”
- TripleThreat Hooks - “A hook designed for big catfish that allow the hook to catch in the corner of the fish’s mouth. The Triple Threat Hooks are as tuff as a piece of rebar and Razor sharp.!”
- LockJaw Catfish Grips - “Your fingers will thank you and it gives you full control of your catch.”
- Catfish & Carp Model Rods - "Lightweight rod designed to be used in many situations and lots of fun to fish with."
- Vera Rattles - "I never tie up a leader line without adding a versa rattle, the noise & vibration from the rattle has drastically improved my hook-ups when I am bump’n for cats."
- XTN Landing Nets - "Netted a 72.5 pound Blue and the heavy duty net with extendable handle allowed me to control the fish and place in the boat quickly."