Catfishing is not for the faint of heart. You never know...you could hook into a monster at any time. That's why our Bass Pro Shops® CatMaxx™ Baitcast Combo is built like a tank, with a matching rod and reel setup that can tame a catfish of any size, even in swift current.

Our CatMaxx CMX3000B Baitcast Reel features a rigid 1-pc. aluminum frame and sideplates with a double-anodized, forged aluminum spool, and high-strength brass gearing. Its 5.2:1 gear ratio is both tough enough to turn heads, and quick enough to maintain control on a run toward cover. You'll like its smooth 4-bearing system with Powerlock™ instant anti-reverse, externally adjustable magnetic brake, 6-disc Teflon/stainless steel drag, and heavy-duty aluminum handle. And of course, it's equipped with an audible bait clicker.

Our CatMaxx Casting Rod is the perfect complement. Its high-vis white blank is made of a blend of E-glass and carbon, to withstand heavy abuse, and topped with structurally reinforced, snag-resistant Pac Bay® DPL guides. Our EVA handle sports a crosshatched shrink-wrap grip, flared rubber butt, and an integrated cushioned reel seat for maximum stability.

Reel features:

Rigid 1-pc. aluminum frame
Light, tough aluminum sideplates
Double-anodized, forged aluminum spool
High-strength brass gearing
Powerful 5.2:1 gear ratio
4-bearing system with Powerlock instant anti-reverse
Externally adjustable magnetic braking system
Teflon and stainless 6-disc drag stack
Rugged aluminum handle
Bait clicker

Rod features:

Hybrid E-glass/carbon rod blanks
Pac Bay DPL guides
EVA crosshatched handle
Flared rubber rod butt
White blank is highly visible in low light

Bass Pro Shops CatMaxx Baitcast Rod and Reel Combo