MondoBlog
Catfishing tips, gear advice and news from the crew.
August 7, 2018
Fishing Pole Tip Replacement
The quality tip at the end of your fishing pole is just a wet slippery trail away from being bent and mangled. Many fishing trips have been disrupted by the act of setting the cool
June 12, 2018
Reel Ratios
You are looking at buying a new reel. You are wandering down the aisle at the local tackle store. You pick up the box of a reel you are thinking about buying. On the side of the bo
May 9, 2018
Power and Action of Fishing Poles
When fishermen get together, the talk will sooner or later usually migrate to who has the best fishing pole, or who makes the top rated fishing pole or what fishing pole is the bes
April 18, 2018
To Fish or not to Fish
There are many great dilemmas in life. Obstacles to overcome; decisions to make. Any well educated person can debate quantum physics, the theory of relativity, or cold fusion. But
April 6, 2018
What to make a fishing pole out of?
When the hungry cavemen first stared into the quiet pools of water and noticed fish swimming around he was not able to go into the garage and get his handy fishing pole and tackle
March 23, 2018
Conquering Braided Fishing line
Over millennia many materials have been used to make fishing line. For a long time, fishing line was made with silk. Nylon was invented By DuPont manufacturing in 1938 and by the n
March 13, 2018
What is underwrapping?
When pole manufacturers assemble a fishing pole, the common practice is to place the guide right on top of the blank and then hold it in place with thread. The thread is then ceme
February 27, 2018
Let’s go ice fishing
I love to fish. I go fishing almost every day I am able to – in the summertime, spring and fall. Winter not so much. I see my friends bundling up and heading out to the lakes to
January 29, 2018
Where does your money go when you buy fishing gear, tackle, boats & more?
The Federal Aid in Sportfish Restoration Act or better known as the Dingell/Johnson Act was signed into being in 1950 by President Truman. The Dingell/Johnson Act has been updated and revised eleven times since then, but
January 18, 2018
River City Hunting and Fishing Expo
2018 River City Hunting & Fishing Expo January 19-21 in Council Bluffs Iowa. More
August 4, 2017
New Dealer in Sioux City-Hook Line & Sinker
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Congratulations to Hook Line Sinker of South Sioux City, Nebraska on becoming the latest MondoCat dealer. Hook Line & Sinker is owned by Patti and Mike Murphy. Patti and Mike are e
July 16, 2017
Nemaha County Fair
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home One of the enjoyable aspects of selling MondoCat fishing poles is the chance to get out and be among other fishermen. Fishermen are pronounced story tellers and you get to hear bou
July 7, 2017
4th of July with MondoCat!
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home There is nothing better than celebrating the nation birthday with a father son fishing trip. The #3 child, Dana, was back home visiting and wanted to catch a fish. We grabbed a cou
June 26, 2017
Foutz Sporting Goods; New Dealer
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home All of us at MondoCat would like to welcome our newest dealer. Foutz Sporting Goods in Cape Girardeau, MO. The owner of Foutz Sporting Goods, Dan Foutz has taken on the MondoCat fi
June 17, 2017
Welcome to MondoBlog
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Where’s the hottest new trophy fishing competition? Contact us and let us know where you’re aiming to win cash for catching Mondo catfish. The post Welcome to MondoBlog appeared fi
June 15, 2017
Father’s Day Mondo Discounts! 10% off Everything!
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home You remember that guy that held your hand as you took your first journey down the alley on your bicycle with no training wheels. He is the same person who showed you the correct wa
June 1, 2017
Memorial Weekend with MondoCat Pro-Staffers, CatMatt and Bryan Mellage, on the Rock River.
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home CattMat Jones is a professional Catfisherman that fishes all across the U.S. for catfish. He specializes on guiding and catching big flathead catfish on the Rock River in Illinois.
May 31, 2017
Foutz Hunting & Fishing Shop
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Our prayers go out to one of our long time dealers and friends passing. 47 year old William Foutz, owner of Foutz Hunting and Fishing, http://www.724outdoors.com/Staff/foutzpage.ht
May 20, 2017
Spinning or Casting? What’s your favorite?
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Spinning or casting? To someone who has had a fishing pole in his or her hand all their life looking at a pole and knowing whether it is a spinning rod or casting rod seems like
April 30, 2017
Spring Time Catfishing: Starts Now!
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Spring is a great time to go catfishing. Catfish have been on a limited diet all winter. They are hungry and ready to bulk up for the summer. Everything goes back to temperature of
April 21, 2017
The Handle: bring power to your fishing.
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home The handle or gripping area of your fishing pole has great importance. It is the obvious place you hang onto your pole but of even more significance it is the place you use to powe
April 14, 2017
Under Wrappings-advice for broken or loose rod guides.
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home We all have rods in the shed that the guides are coming loose or have already became wobbly and are just hanging on, making the rods unusable. It is very frustrating. How do you pr
April 7, 2017
What is the right length for your catfish pole?
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Length of your catfishing pole How long of a catfishing pole is relative to the size of the catfish you are trying to catch. A 3lb Channel cat will not require a fishing pole that
March 31, 2017
Eyelets & Guides: What is Quality?
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Guides: the guides or eyelets along the length of your fishing pole probably seem to be an insignificance part of your fish catching equipment. But let’s take a closer look. Your g
March 26, 2017
Fiberglass VS Graphite poles
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Fiberglass or just “Glass” versus Graphite: The makeup of your catfish pole can be of several different materials or variations and composites. Both types will work and it is a per
March 26, 2017
Early Spring Catfishing
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Early catfishing: the ice has completely melted from most rivers and is beginning to fall through on local lakes. It is time to head out and catch your first catfish of the year. W
March 5, 2017
Southeast Nebraska Missouri River Catfish Club
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Saturday was the meeting for the Southeast Nebraska Missouri River Catfish Club. Members voted on this year’s tournament regulations. Tournament dates were set for 2014. There are
February 11, 2017
Tinley Park Fishing Show
Mondocat Mondocat - Fish big or go home Recently MondoCat had a booth at the Tinley Park Fishing Show in Chicago. Was a great show. Lot of people and interest in MondoCat poles and tackle. There are a lot of catfisher