1) 1x FATKAT Biodegradable Bobber

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FATKAT™ Bobber

Diameter: 2 in

Height: 4 in

Weight: 1 oz

FOR FISHING 12 FT AND UNDER

• Tie a 50 lb Mono leader to your main line using a double uni knot.
  This knot sets your bobber's depth.
  Fishing 10 ft deep? Use a 10 ft leader.
  7 ft? Use a 7 ft leader. Simple.
• Slide FATKAT bobber onto the leader.
• Slide an inline sinker onto the leader —We use steel sinkers because lead is poisonous to humans and birds.
• Tie your hook onto the end of the leader—We recommend 8/0 hooks.

Summary (Shallow Setup):

Hook → Inline Sinker → FATKAT → Double Uni Knot → Main Line

FOR FISHING OVER 12 FT DEEP

You’ll just need to tweak the setup slightly:

• Add a bobber stop 20–30 ft up your main line, depending on how deep you're fishing.
  
• Slide on an optional bead, then the FATKAT bobber.
• Tie on a shorter (~12-18in) 50 lb leader using a double uni knot.
• Add weight to the leader
• Tie your hook to the end

Summary (Deepwater Setup):

Hook → Weight → Double Uni Knot → FATKAT → Bobber Stop (25 ft up Main Line)

You still get the same natural drift — just deeper.

Quick Start Tips

1. Tie up the rig

Follow the steps above to set up your rig.

2. Cast & Watch the drift

If the FATKAT lays sideways, your bait is dragging on the bottom — your leader’s too long.

Shorten it by tying an overhand knot a foot or so higher up the leader.

3. Dial it in

Keep adjusting until the FATKAT floats upright. Now you’re perfectly suspended in the strike zone — where the big ones bite.

Shipping
We ship orders the next day — fast and reliable. Orders placed on Saturdays ship out Monday.

Returns
Not happy? You’ve got 30 days from the day your order arrives to send it back. No hassle, no drama.

1-Year No B.S. Warranty
We back our gear. If your FATKAT breaks during normal use in the first year, just send us a picture and a quick note about how it happened. We’ll replace it — simple as that.

Why? Because we’re confident in the build — and your feedback helps us keep making this thing tougher, better, and more dialed in for real anglers.

How does the FATKAT work?

Now that you’ve tied your FATKAT rig — main line → double uni knot → leader → bobber → weight → hook — here’s the secret sauce behind why it absolutely smokes every other bobber out there.

This isn’t your average clip-on bobber. Not even close.

FATKAT is a free-running bobber. That means it slides freely up and down your line, and you control your bait’s depth with a simple knot — no frustrating clips or fixed positions.

Why does that matter? Two massive advantages:

1. Fish deeper than ever before

Clip-on bobbers limit how deep you can fish because you have to clip them at the exact depth — making long casts or deep water setups a nightmare.

With FATKAT, you just tie your knot at any depth you want. 10 feet? 20 feet? No problem. Get your bait exactly where the big cats are hiding.

2. Cast farther and cleaner

Traditional clip-ins sit smack in the middle of your line. That causes a whipping effect on every cast — wasting energy, shortening your cast, and throwing your bait off target.

FATKAT’s internal weight concentrates all the mass at the end of your line, turning your rig into a bullet that flies through the air — longer casts, sharper accuracy, less effort.

Here’s what sets FATKAT apart:

✅ 100% biodegradable, plant-based material. No foam. No microplastics. If you lose one, nature cleans it up — not your local waters.

✅ Internally weighted for insane casting distance.

✅ Aerodynamic ogive shape that slices through air and water like a missile.

✅ Multi-chambered, tough design. Won’t crack or crush on rocks, docks, or snags.

✅ Catfish-optimized. Floats big bait, stays visible, and keeps your bait locked in the strike zone where the big fish feed.

Most bobbers out there are cheap foam floats made for panfish. FATKAT is a premium, eco-conscious, catfish-tuned beast built to perform in rivers, lakes, and anywhere big cats roam.

How does it actually work on the water?

Tie your leader with a double uni knot to your main line — that knot sets your bait depth by stopping the FATKAT from rising further. Cast it out and let the current or wind drift your bait naturally just off the bottom.

Watch your FATKAT as it drifts:

If it lays sideways, your leader is too long — your bait is dragging bottom.

Simply shorten it by tying a new knot a foot or so higher on your leader until the FATKAT stands upright.

When that happens, your bait is perfectly suspended in the strike zone — right where hungry catfish hang out.

Sometimes the FATKAT will drift sideways and suddenly pop upright mid-drift — that’s a drop-off or change in depth, and a hotspot where big fish love to ambush. That moment? We call it the strike switch — be ready.

What setup do you use?

We chase big ones, so we use:

• 50 lb braided main line
• The included 50 lb leader
• Reel - Go to 6000, but size 3000 and above will work
• Rod - Go to is 9ft Medium Heavy, but Medium and above will work. I have used it on ultralight... but that was just messing around.

Mono holds up better against catfish’s rough teeth. I like the braid for casting distance.

Do I need special gear?

Nope. The FATKAT works with your current catfishing setup — rod, reel, main line, and bait. Just tie it on and go.

How do I adjust depth?

If your FATKAT lays sideways on the water, your bait is dragging. Simply tie a new overhand knot a bit shorter on your leader to lift your bait up. Repeat until the bobber stands upright — boom, you’re in the strike zone.

Is there a bobber stop?

No traditional stop needed — your double uni knot does that job.

To adjust depth, just tie knots along your leader (square knots or loops).

Lately, I’ve been experimenting with the alpine butterfly loop — easy to untie, adjust, and re-tie. Might be a game-changer. Still testing, but it's looking promising.

Do I need a barrel swivel?

Technically, you can use one — but I don’t recommend it.

Swivels jam at the rod tip and mess with casting long leaders.

A double uni knot gives you a clean, castable connection that slides right through the guides.

Want to keep a swivel in your rig? Let me know why and I’ll help you tweak it.

How do I fish it (tactics)?

🎯 Target moving water

Cast into current — like riffles, seams, or rapids — and let the FATKAT drift naturally. If cats are there, they’ll usually hammer it within 10–15 casts. No bite? Move to a new spot.

🥧 Cover the whole stretch

Fan-cast like you’re slicing a pie. Start far, then work closer in 5 ft at a time. Don’t forget to hit behind boulders and eddies — catfish love hanging in that slack water.

🎣 Keep it natural

Let the FATKAT do its thing. Keep your bail open, your rod tip high, and your line slack. The second you add tension, your bait rises — and you’re out of the strike zone. I just "nurse" line off the reel to keep the drift looking natural.

🚫 Snag tip

If you snag, don’t yank. Walk upstream and 9 times out of 10 it’ll pop free. Easy.

🧠 Bait tips

Use what’s local: perch, bluegill, shad — live or cut. Chicken liver and hotdogs work too, but I always go fresh when I can.

Bottom line: Drift it right and you’ll get bit. Let me know what you tried — happy to help you dial it in.

Can I use live bait?

Absolutely. We’ve used everything from perch to shad to bluegill — all live.

The FATKAT floats live bait beautifully, and it works just like with cut bait.

Is it good for lakes?

Yep. In lakes, the FATKAT suspends bait off the bottom and catches wind or subtle underwater currents to drift it around.

In rivers, the current does more of the work — but it performs great either way.

Will it work in deep rivers?

Yes. You’ll just need to tweak the setup:

• Add a bobber stop 20–30 ft up your main line, or however deep you are fishing
• Slide on an optional bead, then the FATKAT
• Add weight to the leader
• Tie the leader to the main line with double unit knot

Deepwater setup:
Hook → weight → double uni knot → FATKAT → bobber stop (25 ft up main line)

You still get the same natural drift — just deeper.

Do people really use bobbers for catfish?

Oh yeah — but not the dinky red-and-whites from Walmart.

We’re talking FATKAT bobbers — tough, castable, and made for heavy baits and big fish. No better way to fish rivers or lakes when you're targeting catfish, period.

Will it snag?

I fish a rocky, tree-filled river 3 times a week, from February to November. I used to lose dozens of bottom rigs every season. Since switching to the FATKAT rig, I lose maybe 2 or 3. Seriously.

Here’s why it works:

✅ Snag-Resistant by Design

• The small-profile weight and in-line setup keep your bait just off the bottom — where the fish are, but not the snags
• The circle hook doesn’t dig into cover like traditional hooks.
• And the bobber and weight actually fight each other — if the sinker tucks under a log, the bobber pulls it back out.

✅ Cast the Right Way

👉 Avoid casting directly upstream.

Instead, cast across the current or slightly downstream, and let the rig drift naturally. That way, if your bait bumps into a rock or log, the current — and your position upstream — will help it back out instead of burying it deeper.

✅ Pro Tip to Free a Snag

If you do snag, just walk upstream and pull. Since the rig floated down, it’ll usually back right out. I save 90% of snags that way — easy.

Bottom line: once you fish this rig, you’ll get it. Most folks say the same thing:

“I’m never going back to bottom rigs.”

What’s the FATKAT bobber made of?

A custom, plant-based, TÜV OK Marine–certified biodegradable material.

• Tough enough for years of use
• Only breaks down when lost and exposed to high levels of bacteria
• Won't degrade in your tackle box, car, or garage.
• No foam, no plastic, no guilt

We chose this material to keep our waters clean. Lose one? Nature handles it.

Will it break down during regular use?

Nope. It only breaks down when lost in nature — high bacterial load is the trigger.

It’ll last for years in your tackle box, on your rod, or in storage. Fish hard without worry.

How long does it take to break down?

Roughly 90% gone in 2 years, based on real-world testing and material certs.

Think of it like a leaf — it floats for a while, after a long time it will eventually get waterlogged and start breaking down naturally (no microplastics).

I’ve got one in my backyard now, tracking it in real-time.

Is it durable?

Absolutely. The FATKAT is built like a tank. We’ve tested it on monsters. But if something ever fails, you’re covered — see below.

What’s the warranty?

The No B.S. Warranty:

If your FATKAT breaks, just send us a photo to jack@top-catch.com and tell us what happened. That helps us improve the design and durability.

We stand behind every FATKAT — no forms, no hassle, just real support.

What’s your return policy?

We offer a 30-day return window from the day you receive your order. If you’re not happy, reach out — we’ll make it right.

When will my order ship?

We ship the next day after your order — except for Saturday orders, which ship on Monday. Fast and reliable, just like our rigs.