In article , rat
wrote:
Just a hypothetical question but if I were to fish somewhere that was
inhabited by by catfish in excess of 100lb, what would be the minimum/basic
set-up that could safely land it?
And I don't mean the "Oh I caught a 50lb carp on a 16hook to 1lb hookline
once" answers, thanks ;-)
If I wanted to be rigged up for it, what would I need bearing in mind that
the strongest things in my tackle box right now are a John Wilson
Avon/Quiver and an 8lb line on a Abu reel of some sort?

Take a look at conger tackle. You might be better buying from the
sea-fishing section of your tackle shop.

Or wait 'til you get there are buy the tackle the locals recommend.

Cheerio,

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