Widely known as a leader in the crappie- and panfish-fishing rod industry, West Point-based B’n’M Poles unveiled a new line of exclusive cat fishing rods earlier this year.
B’n’M’s Silver Cat series is the companies’ first move into the catfishing world.
“Several factors came together to get us looking into this market,” B’n’M President Jack Wells said. “One, a lot of our crappie-fishing customers fish for crappie in the spring and then switch over to catfish when the weather gets hot. The second (factor)was that these and other anglers have been looking for a strong yet sensitive rod for catfishing — and we felt like we could do something for this market.”
B’n’M’s Silver Cat Series offers two different models in two different lengths: a spinning model that’s available in 7- and 8-foot lengths, and a casting model that also comes in 7- and 8-foot lengths.
All of the rods are constructed of high-quality fiberglass medium-action blanks that feature quality aluminum oxide guides with ceramic inserts. The tip section of the rods feature a glow-in-the-dark coating that helps night fishing anglers see the status of each rod in the dark.
The other unique feature is that each rod features a cord-grip handle, essentially assuring a solid grip in even the coldest, wettest or slimiest of conditions.
“Like crappie fishing, catfishing has become more than a one-pole affair” Wells said. “Anglers are using multiple rods to troll or multiple rods to anchor up and fish a wide range of water depths.
“They need more than one rod, and what we saw was a need for a good rod at a good price.”
For more information, visit www.bnmpoles.com.
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