Winter Fishing Red Rock Reservoir - Catching over 100lbs of Catfish

I'm glad I made the effort to do some winter fishing. The Des Moines River below Red Rock Dam stays open all winter long due to the moving water. I had an absolute blast and will probably remember this trip the rest of my life.
Gear -
Rod - St. Croix Eyecon - 6'8" Medium Extra Fast (Snap Jig)
Real - Shimano Stradic Ci4+ - 2500 Size
The bait in the video -
Acme Hyper Rattle - 2.5 Size (I am amazed at the strength of the hook on this bait)
I tie in a barrel swivel about 15 or so inches above the bait to prevent line twists.

[@trevorrandlesoutdoorsiowa]

Ron’s a good guy! I fished with him in downtown Des Moines this spring.

[@JustinFraleyJustCatchFish]

Awesome flattie! I wish I could get out! 43 inches, 42-44lbs. Hell yeah!

[@AnticipateTheBite]

Thanks! It was a trip I won't forget anytime soon. No doubt about it. I'm looking forward to your videos this year when you catch one that will make mine look like a minnow!

[@shanebarker6175]

If u don’t mind me asking. Where on red rock is that spill way. Would love to fish it for walleye

[@Prettypanda7666]

Blud snagged it 💀💀💀

[@haydenvang6348]

Hey man what did you use?

[@AnticipateTheBite]

I was going for walleye so I using an Acme Hyper Rattle. I was surprised to say the least. Thanks for checking out the channel.