Anyone ever use a yo-yo for catfish?

[Critter]

I haven't tried them but was curious how strong they were.They seem like they would be handy for jug lines.I read somewhere they would hold about 14 or 15 feet of 60# test line.I'm not sure if they are even legal to use here in Missouri,I think Texas has outlawed them.

[Wolfman]

Their legal. Their meant for cats up to about 5-10lbs or so. Ive got 4 or 5 and i would'nt want a ticked off 20 pounder on it. They might make em heavier for bigger cats but ill stick with limblines myself.

[Critter]

I've never looked one of them over,only heard people talking about them.I'd rather use a limb too but good limbs are in short supply around here.We have more limbliners than limbs around this part of the lake.I haven't had to worry about it for the last week.I aint had much chance to fish.My son, his wife and kids are moving down below Little Rock and I have been babysitting while he gets moved and tries out his new job.I've had my hands pretty full.
To top it off today I had to run down to the ramp and rescue my boat.One of the kids from down the road came running up here and told me my boat was floating out the cove.Turns out near as I could make out he was using my boat for a diving board and I think he untied it and pulled it out a little from the bank to deeper water and it got away from him.I had the front of the boat tied to the bank on a post and the anchor dropped off the rear so I know it didn't just suddenly take off on it's own.I figure he untied the front and pulled it out a little then got the anchor where it wasn't grabbing and it took off in the wind.We got down there and I was having to hold the baby so my 9 year old Grandson swam out to get the pontoon but with the wind and current he couldn't pull it back to shore so he had to swim back and hold the baby and I had to go out and get it.It was quite the adventure,after all was said and done I had a good talk with the neighbor kid about keeping off my boat when nobody is around.His dad has a pontoon boat that was parked less than 10' from mine but he knew he wasn't supposed to be on it with nobody around. AS IF it was alright to be on mine.

[Wolfman]

Think id be mentioning it to his dad. Did'nt you have the other boat in the water?

Yo-yo's basicly are meant to be used where you don't have limbs like on stumps, standing timber ect. I've got 4 or 5 but never used them. Someone left em nailed up on some tree's down at the lake one year and left them. Line was rotten and they were rusting up a bit but i salvaged them. Next time they wont use big arsed nails i bet...lol

They may make different sizes but the ones i got i would'nt want to trust for more then say a 10 pounder at best.
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"The Yo Yo is an automatic fishing reel made of steel with a tempered spring that automatically sets the hook when the trigger is released by a fish taking the bait. Our reels are very popular for catching Crappie and Catfish.

They can be attached to limbs, boat docks, the side of a boat, or any other means that will suspend the reel a couple of inches above the water. They also make an excellent device for ice fishing. Many people use these yo-yo's for jug fishing.

You should keep a yo yo or two in your survival kit. Instead of actively fishing, you can set this automatic fishing reel and take care of other things such as improving your shelter. Check back after a couple of hours and retrieve your dinner. Eat a great meal and sleep more comfortably (under the circumstances).

* Stong, lasting, durable
* Stainless steel spring
* Simple and easy to use
* Adjustable line tension
* Fisherman tried and tested for years
* 60lb test nylon line
* Sets the fish and holds automatically

In a survival setting, you can also bait a hook to catch birds and small animals. Don't get squeamish. If you're out of food, you need to eat to keep up your strength and spirits."

[Wolfman]

I just looked and can't find anything on the legality of Yo-yo's in MO now. Id looked awhile back and they were legal then. Don't know if they still are. They should be.

[Whiskers]

After looking around all I came up with was that they were legal as of last year here.A guy up by KC broke the state record for black crappie with one.

[Sinker]

Thanks fer th pics. Been hearin bout them things fer a couple of years an never knew what they looked like!
Don't they make'm no heavier? Seems like ain't hardly worth th trouble.

[Wolfman]

Far as i know thats the only size. You would think they would make several. I just have'nt seen any though.
There's one called a Cuban Yo-yo but it just looks like an open center spool. Or at least thats all ive seen, don't make sense.

They look like they would work alright on fish up to about 10lbs maybe. They say you can set em on the side of your boat, on tree's, under jugs ect. Be one way of drift fishing, rig about 10 down the side of your boat.

[Sinker]

Better take spaghetti sauce with ya! Now that might stick ta yer ribs.......monofiliment spaghetti with hooks in 't!!!
Think I'll pass. I've gone all circles an it says it automatically sets th hook.