Stop Fishing the Bottom: Why the FATKAT Drift Rig Works.

Tired of sitting for hours and going home skunked?

If you use bottom rigs like the Santee Cooper, Carolina, or Hi-Lo rig - they could be the problem. Here's why:

Bottom Rigs don't move. Fish dont move. why bottom rigs aren't good for rivers.
Diagram showing how the FATKAT Drifts with the current presenting bait naturally and covering yards of the strike zone and delivering bait to predators hiding in their lair.

The Problem

Bottom rigs sit in one place and Catfish barely move. You cast in the wrong spot, you go home with an empty cooler.

The Solution ▼ Read less ▲

Use a Drift Rig

Drift Rig Advantages

Suspended Bait

Easier to See, Smell, & Feel.

Fish Spots Fast

Know if fish are there in 15 minutes

Natural Presentation

Bait moves with the current, tricking even the biggest catfish.

Lift it and Drift it:  Suspend your bait with the FATKAT.

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Product diagram of the FATKAT inline drift rig architecture showing the in-line FATKAT bobber, in-line lead free sinker, and circle hook

How it works

The FATKAT rig comes pre-tied with the best components. 1 knot and you are ready to fish.

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The Rig includes:

  • Bobber Stopper: Sets your bait depth. Slide up and down to change how deep you are fishing.
  • FATKAT Bobber: Floats big baits and casts far.
  • Steel Sinker: 3/4 oz - keeps your bait in the strike zone.
  • Circle Hook: 8/0 sharpened hook. Catches 8" to 50"+ Catfish.

How Do I Fish it?

  1. Tie a line-to-line knot (Double Uni or FG knot)
  2. Set Bobber stop to depth you are fishing
  3. Cast it
  4. Keep bail open and let it drift
  5. When the bobber goes down, close your bail and reel down
  6. Celebrate you just caught a FATKAT!

Example Set up is shown

How to fish the FATKAT Rig
Diagram showing how the FATKAT rig's inline suspension adjusts to river depths as it drifts with the current, avoiding snags on bottom debris and delivering bait to waiting predators.

Worried About Snags?

Bottom rigs drag, snag, and cost time and money. This rig is different.

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Why it Snags Less

  • Because the FATKAT rig is Suspended, it floats over most obstacles that trap bottom rigs.
  • The Result: You spend more time fishing and less time re-tying while protecting the environment.

The FATKAT Difference

When you compare the FATKAT to bottom rigs, the difference is clear: one relies on luck, the other is built to catch.

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Action Fatkat bottom rigs
Finding Fish Moves to the Fish Anchored in one spot
Bait Presentation Easy to See and Find Hidden on the ground
Snag Reduction Floats above structure Constant hang-ups