I make my own custom rods, yes that is right guys, I do. Me, a woman. Now I have found that here in Iowa there are lots of different ways to catfish. I sell tackle and have a shop so I would listen to everyone else and then do my own thing, but also I would try their ideas too. I like to use a good old nightcrawler, chicken liver, and Sonny's, but when all else fail I try my secret formula. Great fishing ahead!