Madcat Adjusta Basic Rig 40g 2/0 + 8/0 Live Bait Rig

Madcat Adjusta Basic Rig 40g 2/0 + 8/0 — Live Bait Rig Built for Fast-Running Rivers

A straightforward, battle-tested catfish rig designed for bottom fishing with live bait in strong currents. The integrated Adjusta Subfloat keeps your presentation right where big catfish hunt.

Built-In Subfloat Keeps Bait Off the Bottom

The MADCAT Adjusta Subfloat is the key feature of this rig. It lifts the live bait just clear of snags and debris on the riverbed, presenting it naturally in the strike zone even in heavy flow. This makes it particularly effective when targeting catfish in fast-running rivers where bottom structure can rob you of takes.

Heavy-Duty Mono Leader Ready for Big Fish

The entire 160 cm rig is tied on 1.00 mm MADCAT Ultra-soft Mono Leader with a breaking strength of 45 kg (100 lb). The soft, supple mono allows the live bait to move freely and behave naturally, while still providing the strength needed to handle large catfish. The front hook is a 2/0 for clean bait presentation; the rear treble is an 8/0 to anchor the strike. With a 40 g weight, this version suits medium-depth swims and moderate-to-strong current.

Choose the Right Variant

The Madcat Adjusta Basic River Rig Live Bait (160 cm / 1.00 mm) is available in three sizes to match your live bait, swim depth, and current strength. All variants share the same 160 cm total length and 45 kg mono construction.

• Madcat Adjusta Basic Rig 20g 1/0 + 6/0 — lighter weight for slower currents or shallower swims; smaller hooks suit live baits up to around 12–14 cm

• Madcat Adjusta Basic Rig 40g 2/0 + 8/0 — medium weight for moderate-to-strong rivers; hook pairing ideal for 15–17 cm live baits such as small carp

• Madcat Adjusta Basic Rig 60g 3/0 + 10/0 — heaviest option for fast, deep runs; larger hooks suit bigger live baits and trophy-sized catfish

Facts

• Total rig length: 160 cm

• Leader material: MADCAT Ultra-soft Mono, 1.00 mm diameter

• Breaking strength: 45 kg (100 lb)

• Front hook: 2/0 | Rear hook: 8/0

• Weight: 40 g

• Number of hooks: 2

• Includes Adjusta Subfloat for bottom-presentation control

• Recommended live bait size: 15–17 cm (e.g. small carp)

• Target species: Catfish (Wels)

• Water type: Freshwater

• Quantity: 1 rig per pack