Henry Hansen

Henry Hansen
Catfishing Experience 33 Years

Henry has probably been catching catfish in the UK for as long as anyone although he regularly takes breaks to target his other great love - eels. 

A CCG member from day one and a long term Whiskers magazine contributer (including articles about catfish tackle and fishing lines), Henry's analytical approach to catting has earned him an envious list of big fish. 

Henry doesn't fish abroad and only uses 'heavy' or as he puts it 'adequate' tackle to target really big fish.

This is his list:

Rods - Fox Pelletmaster 12 ft 4.75 lb, Through action

Reels - Shimano 6500B

Lines - GLT Pro Clear mono 20lb - 36lb (tested) BS dependant upon targetted fish sizes

Hooks - Owner Circle (SSW),  Eagle Wave, GLT Continental Carp/Catfish Penetrator

Swivels - Berkeley McMahon size 5 80lb test (tested at 80+)

Hooklink Materials - Seaguar 66 lb (tested at 55+) Kryston Ton-Up 85lb (tested at 80+)

Weighing & Welfare

Unhooking Mat -2 metre Catfish Pro Euro with flap

Landing Net - 72" Catfish Pro (& Glove)

Scales - Reuben Heaton Dial scales 240 lb

Weigh Bar 1.5 metre x 1" steel box section (2 person use across shoulders)

Weigh Sling - ET UK & ET Euro

Fish Retainers -Catfish Pro Euro tunnel