Do This and You'll Catch MORE Flathead Catfish: Volume 1

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 29 июн 2022
  • I headed out on a solo mission recently, in a familiar section of the Ohio River, to find some new areas to fish. It’s easy to get complacent, when you have a few tried and true spots but, it’s so important to make sure you’re always trying to broaden your knowledge of the water you’re fishing. I tried to share some of my best advice for doing just that! Don’t forget to give this video a thumbs up and be sure to subscribe so you never miss a fish!
    Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods
    Line: catchthefever.com/slime
    Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/pro...
    Apparel: katfishclothing.com/?aff=12 Use Code: “Granata22” for 20% off
    Bait Shop: / reddibait
    Rod Holders: monsterrodholders.com
    #catfish #flathead #fishing #bigcatfever #catchthefever #slimeline #g3 #g3boats #katfish #reddibait #marutohooks #anglerinnovations #monsterrodholders
  • РазвлеченияРазвлечения

Комментарии • 217

  • @SteveDouglastheCatfishDude
    @SteveDouglastheCatfishDude 2 года назад +7

    Great job that looked like a fun day

  • @zaysfishingadventures
    @zaysfishingadventures 2 года назад +9

    Dude those Flathead were MASSIVE!!!! Really appreciated you explaining the importance of taking days to learn a body of water. Something I need to do myself. Tight Lines man 🎣

  • @tylerstraub3764
    @tylerstraub3764 2 года назад +4

    awesome video Joe as always. When you were talking and the rod was going down behind you 🤣🤣 I always find myself yelling at the screen when that happens!

  • @markbartolowits5354
    @markbartolowits5354 7 месяцев назад +2

    You are right about me not wanting to scan the area and learn where they are . I normally fish 8 rods and I think I am going to cut down to 5 and spend less time at a spot and move more. I think I get lazy and don't want to move as much because of the extra work. I am glad I found your channel. keep up the good work. Tony from Texas

  • @hulkhuggett
    @hulkhuggett Год назад +2

    Very good instructional video, man. One of the best ones out there, to be honest.

  • @woodworkingoutdoorsman1660
    @woodworkingoutdoorsman1660 2 года назад

    Nothing better than having a plan to do something different and it pays off! Just like being a kid again. Awesome video!

  • @crazylewiemike
    @crazylewiemike 2 года назад +1

    Great Advise ,Looked Like A Perfect Time And Perfect Place ,Great Fish As Always

  • @danielphillips8933
    @danielphillips8933 2 года назад +1

    Love to see those big ones swim away! Nice work dude!

  • @RaisedOutdoors
    @RaisedOutdoors 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic! Most consistent Flathead fishing on RUclips!

  • @daveallover
    @daveallover 2 года назад +1

    It dont get much better than that for flathead fishin! Great video!

  • @dougiemac8417
    @dougiemac8417 Год назад +1

    New subscriber. Man I’m enjoying your videos!! You are dragging those monsters in like there’s no tomorrow!! Way too awesome!! 👍🏾👍🏾

  • @OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm
    @OhioHillTopsHobbyFarm 2 года назад +1

    Awesome stuff man! Your pools are local to me and I’ve just starting catfishing and really appreciate the videos. Looking forward to learning and watching you land these nice fish!

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад

      That's awesome! I appreciate you watching, I try to put a new video out once a week. Good luck on the water. The flathead bite should start picking up in the next couple weeks

  • @benhouke8318
    @benhouke8318 2 года назад +3

    Great day on the water for sure! And thank you for explaining that catching these big beautiful flatheads takes work. That's why I get a little irritated when people want spoon fed information that my friends and I have worked hard for. Idk where in PA you are at but where I live in SW PA flathead popularity has exploded which makes it a bit harder to catch the true monsters (we still do tho). Keep up the the great content and tight lines!

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад +2

      Thanks Ben. A lot of folks don't realize the time and effort it takes to stay on these fish. Thanks for watching!

  • @somewherefishin
    @somewherefishin 2 года назад +1

    Nice video…you are right about time on the water..I’m learning as I go…trying to be more consistent at catching those flatheads in these East Texas lakes and small rivers..past couple years I’ve caught more and more

  • @tysondimmitt9786
    @tysondimmitt9786 2 года назад +1

    Love it! I appreciate the teaching angle. Subscribed to learn!

  • @Efl0wProdz
    @Efl0wProdz 2 года назад +3

    Awesome content man! I’ll be with ya all the way watching and learning! Hopefully get to fish with ya one day!

  • @jameshobdy7708
    @jameshobdy7708 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video, you got the best flathead content going Joe...

  • @nashvillekatsfishing
    @nashvillekatsfishing 2 года назад +1

    Great day on the water!! I do the same thing, always looking for different areas.

  • @dalehayslip5008
    @dalehayslip5008 2 года назад +1

    Awesome Flathead fishing buddy you are one of the best out there catching them monster flathead

  • @bryanheiselman000
    @bryanheiselman000 Год назад +1

    Awesome fishing man!! Beautiful views also. I fish the Delaware and this past weekend caught my pb Kat. Heck of a time 🤙

  • @bretkrol8838
    @bretkrol8838 2 года назад +1

    Wow Joe you were on fire , thanks for the tips

  • @blacktopcharters7313
    @blacktopcharters7313 2 года назад +1

    Great video and advice, Joe!

  • @stephenbriles8404
    @stephenbriles8404 2 месяца назад

    I just happened across your channel by chance.great action. The main reason I subscribed is looking forward to the “how to videos “ so many show just catching. I want to learn so can try theses techniques out for myself. That’s half the fun. Thank you

  • @daniels4227
    @daniels4227 Месяц назад +1

    What a great day and video. Great job!

  • @catfishingwithcahoon8158
    @catfishingwithcahoon8158 2 года назад +1

    That’s always my problem Joe. I make a trip to the river and fish the obvious barges. I rarely get to make the trips and hard to spend time really looking at what I should even when I plan to search the right way. Good video Joe and to this day I love solo fishing.

  • @JakeyCrackOutdoors
    @JakeyCrackOutdoors 2 года назад +1

    Great video Joe. Hopefully I get my boat back for post spawn. Got new graph I haven't gotten to even use yet.

  • @georgekraus6093
    @georgekraus6093 Месяц назад +1

    Great fishing and advice. Thanks...

  • @danarae9583
    @danarae9583 2 года назад +1

    I live in the same area as you them 30 pound class fish fight harder than the upper 40s do most of the time keep up the good work might see you on the river this summer

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад +1

      I'd have to agree. Those 30lb class fish are typically super rowdy. But when a 40-50lber wants to turn it on, hold on! Lol. Thanks for watching

  • @travisolsen3943
    @travisolsen3943 2 года назад +1

    Another great video bud!!

  • @willtrax71
    @willtrax71 2 года назад +1

    Great Video my Friend and there’s nothing like a Lunker Cat on the end of your Line. There a little Hole and tributary about 20 feet deep off the New River in a tiny place called McCoy that holds some of the biggest Cats I’ve ever seen come out of that small of a Spot lol. Stay safe my Friend Semper Fidelis

  • @CatfishandCrappie
    @CatfishandCrappie 2 года назад +1

    Great fish and great video!

  • @warehouseman6325
    @warehouseman6325 2 года назад +1

    Nice video. Great catch

  • @Catfishbill66
    @Catfishbill66 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video brother!!! Need to come down here brother fish Santee with me I'm like 15 minutes away from Lake Moultrie keep up the great work my friend

  • @bwedmore
    @bwedmore 2 года назад +1

    Wow I just started fishing for cats. Thanks for the info. Great fish.

  • @plumbaits761
    @plumbaits761 2 года назад +1

    I've also adopted the hunter mindset. A lot of the time I get bit within the first 10 minutes.

  • @John-ef8pz
    @John-ef8pz 15 дней назад +1

    Awesome fish

  • @kevinwade4566
    @kevinwade4566 2 года назад +1

    Great video bud I only wish I could catch fish like that

  • @mudbug_54heyy56
    @mudbug_54heyy56 Год назад +1

    Nice catch buddy

  • @limits12gaming44
    @limits12gaming44 2 года назад +1

    Great video!

  • @Jimboslice1270
    @Jimboslice1270 2 года назад +1

    Awesome video brotha
    New sub to your channel seen
    Love big cat fever rods

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 Год назад +9

    If a feller caught big ones every time he went out it would not be fun anymore it would be like a job.

  • @kccatfishing4929
    @kccatfishing4929 2 года назад +1

    great content thx for sharing

  • @tsr_outdoors
    @tsr_outdoors 2 года назад +1

    Nice fish
    For sure

  • @scottkissinger5763
    @scottkissinger5763 2 года назад +1

    Nice video good content thx

  • @mikeweaver6640
    @mikeweaver6640 2 года назад +2

    Awesome fishing, when can I see the how too on the grafting, what reels are you using?

  • @rexwright2386
    @rexwright2386 2 года назад +1

    Nice fish

  • @brianmerinar1033
    @brianmerinar1033 Год назад +1

    You fish a lot of spots I do a few summers ago I was headed for a brush pile realized u was headed for the same brush pile I turned my pontoon off course to go to the other side of the river and you guys turned off at the same time. Thank you for releasing all your fish. I'd like to talk to ya sometime we both at the ramp. Feel better man. We support ya in what you going through

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  Год назад +1

      If you ever see me, stop by and say hello. Good luck this year on the water. The rivers about to warm up quick here

  • @jeffshorts6052
    @jeffshorts6052 2 года назад +1

    Wow what a fish. I just got a boat for my retirement. 16’ deep V Sylvan. I’m close to the Allegheny River in Franklin Pa and Oil City Pa. it doesn’t have a upgrade fish finder. Question do you troll for cats or do you anchor up? Like your videos.

  • @Mr_Clean
    @Mr_Clean 2 года назад +1

    Starting @ 4:30 music to my ears!

  • @trophyhunter2
    @trophyhunter2 2 года назад +1

    awesome fish, did you ever fish the allegheny river up at templeton,pa, we have a camp up there

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад

      I personally haven't made it up that far but a good friend of mine fishes up there and does pretty well with flatheads

  • @dillonblackwell6983
    @dillonblackwell6983 4 месяца назад +1

    New subscriber here!! What rod holders are those on your rails? Nevermind found them in the description

  • @rogercarlson2330
    @rogercarlson2330 3 месяца назад +1

    Which pool is home for you? I'm on 9 of the Mississippi. Love the channel.

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 месяца назад

      Thanks for checking out the channel! Montgomery pool on the ohio river is my home pool however, I typically fish from Pittsburgh to hannibal dam in wv

  • @richardshort7013
    @richardshort7013 Год назад +1

    21.5 lbs flathead back in 2000 on the Mississippi in Illinois

  • @ncmooutdoors
    @ncmooutdoors 2 года назад +1

    One day I will get one of those. Great video

  • @cabinvibesebaystore8956
    @cabinvibesebaystore8956 2 года назад +1

    New sub! Liked 😃😃😁🙏

  • @Flathead-fb5tk
    @Flathead-fb5tk 2 года назад +1

    New to the channel and it's great!!!! Nice fishing!!!! I'm seriously considering a big cat fever rod. If you don't mind me asking, which action were you using? Medium heavy? Keep up the good work!!!!!

  • @RiverJunkie
    @RiverJunkie 2 года назад +1

    Which pool are you exploring? I fish the RC byrd, racine pools mostly!

  • @charlottejohnson9162
    @charlottejohnson9162 Месяц назад +1

    You have to do that so the fish can get tired so then you could just reel it in

  • @mikeroberts3868
    @mikeroberts3868 2 года назад

    6:20 is a beautiful fish

  • @dewayneallen618
    @dewayneallen618 2 года назад +2

    What equipment are you using?
    Why do you pull line out while you are reeling them in?

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад +2

      I run Big Cat Fever medium-heavy action rods, penn fathom 20lw reels, and Slimeline mono line....Im constantly adjusting my drag, while in the rod holder I typically keep my drag very tight so I can turn the fish right away, then while reeling them in, I adjust.
      I have links in the video's description of the tackle I run if your interested in checking it out. Thanks for watching!

  • @charlottejohnson9162
    @charlottejohnson9162 Месяц назад +1

    You have to do that

  • @e.t.preppin7084
    @e.t.preppin7084 2 года назад +1

    What river are you on ? I’m new. Awesome day for you!!!

  • @benjaminhernandez3837
    @benjaminhernandez3837 Год назад +1

    I just caught my pb flathead i didn’t weigh it but that looks really close to it so mine was around that range too😅

  • @pittsburghangler
    @pittsburghangler 2 года назад +1

    I would recognize that voice of that audience member anywhere . Thats dan deaugustine.

  • @ferrellcat5860
    @ferrellcat5860 2 года назад +1

    Where abouts are you fishing at brother ? Nice flats !

  • @josephlassiter1412
    @josephlassiter1412 Год назад +1

    What reels are you using

  • @dracolakeworld
    @dracolakeworld 10 месяцев назад

    what main line and leader line do you use please lmk

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  10 месяцев назад +1

      I typically use 40lb main line and go up on my leader line to 60-80lb for extra abrasion resistance. All Slimeline products from Catch The Fever

  • @JRIZZLE23
    @JRIZZLE23 2 года назад

    What is the reason you pull drag by hand everytime you stop reeling in

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад

      Mainly to check my drag and double check it's not locked up. I leave the drag very tight in the rod holder to prevent the flatheads from turning and running back into cover. Once I get the fish turned, I adjust it and back it off..This particular video though, I was having issues with with one of the reels sticking.

  • @calebgriffis5972
    @calebgriffis5972 Год назад +1

    Quick question does any one know why he pulls some line out by hand

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  Год назад

      I'm constantly checking and adjusting my drag. I never realized how often I did it till I started making videos, 😆

  • @randlerichardson5826
    @randlerichardson5826 Год назад +1

    The biggest flathead I’ve ever caught was 14lbs and 6-7 ounces

  • @rexwright2386
    @rexwright2386 2 года назад +1

    Your welcome

    • @rexwright2386
      @rexwright2386 2 года назад

      I bank fish so I don't have way get to uther spots

  • @hulkhuggett
    @hulkhuggett Год назад +1

    Is that a G3 or seaark?

  • @ZachMoody-hv9gf
    @ZachMoody-hv9gf 2 месяца назад +1

    What kinda boat and what size is it?

  • @johndehart8787
    @johndehart8787 Год назад +1

    What river in pa is this?

  • @bethsummers6746
    @bethsummers6746 Год назад +1

    How do I hook a big cat in a lake that 250 foot deep from the bank

  • @SINTHEREBEL666
    @SINTHEREBEL666 2 года назад +1

    Where was this like City

  • @grandpadoug2816
    @grandpadoug2816 2 года назад +1

    Why do you keep pulling line off your reel when fighting a fish?

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад

      Im checking my drag. I leave my drag locked pretty tight when the rods in the rod holder, then adjust as I'm fighting the fish.

  • @charlottejohnson9162
    @charlottejohnson9162 Месяц назад +1

    If you know, I have a friend and if you go to his RUclips channel, it’s called outdoor boys so subscribe to them and they’ll add you for the next video of catching flathead carp channel catfish?

  • @charlottejohnson9162
    @charlottejohnson9162 Месяц назад +1

    Yo, I caught a flathead before it was 155 pounds

  • @johnfuchs4011
    @johnfuchs4011 2 года назад +1

    Are They still Spawning currently?

  • @jackmunns9503
    @jackmunns9503 2 года назад +1

    What line do you usr

  • @charlottejohnson9162
    @charlottejohnson9162 Месяц назад +1

    By the way, if you catch it a catfish like that, you’re gonna have to hold it in the mouth and yes, they will bite you so I recommend wearing gloves

  • @jerrystanley9438
    @jerrystanley9438 10 месяцев назад +2

    Why you keep pulling out line.

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  10 месяцев назад

      I constantly check and adjust my drag depending on where I'm at with the fish. Kind of an ADD thing, lol

  • @fabiangarcia3336
    @fabiangarcia3336 2 года назад +1

    Why do you pull line out ?

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад +1

      Im checking my drag. I leave it locked down in the rod holder so I can turn the fish before he runs back into cover. After I get them turned, I'm constantly playing the drag. In this video though, one of my reels was acting up and drag was sticking.

    • @fabiangarcia3336
      @fabiangarcia3336 2 года назад

      Ooh I get you , nice fish tho man !

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching!

  • @heyyo6333
    @heyyo6333 2 года назад +1

    We're in the Ohio river are u fish man ?

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад

      Mainly Pennsylvania and WV

    • @heyyo6333
      @heyyo6333 2 года назад

      @@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 hell yeah man I'm in Lawrence county Ohio tristate area of wv,KY , Ohio . Between gallipolis Ohio and green up dam in KY . Ever treaded any of these water looking for some tips .

  • @shawntinawoodrum3336
    @shawntinawoodrum3336 2 года назад +1

    I would like to have the hat you are wearing. it's bada$$

  • @THEBLACKANARCHIST
    @THEBLACKANARCHIST Год назад +1

    Dope content 👍👍

  • @karlaug4450
    @karlaug4450 Год назад +1

    Is the thumbnail catfish a 5 foot 9 inches long ?.

  • @rondoofnightmare775
    @rondoofnightmare775 2 года назад +1

    I got an excellent idea for you..I stead of doing an instructional video of you in your boat with your sonar going spit to spot talking about putting time in on the water, why don't you do an instructional video on bank fishing?
    Not many of us have big fancy boats or sonars. We have to pound the ground, on shore with ever dwindling shore line access because of lack of accessibility for fishing.

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад

      That's a good idea! Trust me, I put plenty of time in for years, fishing the river banks before I busted my butt, saved up and bought a "fancy" boat and sonar.

    • @rondoofnightmare775
      @rondoofnightmare775 2 года назад +1

      @@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 As much as I would love to own a boat and sonar, I'm handicapped. That makes operating a boat very hard

    • @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223
      @hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223  2 года назад +1

      Definitely understandable. If I were you, I'd be targeting just below dams and/or creek mouths for flatheads. Those are 2 great feeding ground type areas that are typically accessible from the bank.

    • @rondoofnightmare775
      @rondoofnightmare775 2 года назад

      @@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 Thank you. I'll be looking for dam fishing spots this week. As for creek mouths...all the ones here are on private property. Have to have a boat for that. I mainly fish public access sites at or near boat ramps. Some of them actually have great structure and deep holes. When I am targeting Flatheads I usally fish closer to shore versus throwing out in the main channel.

  • @user-bj3zz4ul7z
    @user-bj3zz4ul7z 2 месяца назад

    A catfish is not a gamefish. Not in my state .

  • @charlottejohnson9162
    @charlottejohnson9162 Месяц назад +1

    If you know, catfish can get 155 feet

  • @Frank-ij3uk
    @Frank-ij3uk Месяц назад +1

    Circle hooks and flathead don't get along

  • @lukefarnham2119
    @lukefarnham2119 3 месяца назад +1

    Where the tips?????

  • @jamescraig8601
    @jamescraig8601 Год назад +1

    I'm an old hard of hearing man ,son. When you catch a fish your easy to hear. When your just talking, I can't get the speaker close enough to hear you.

  • @timmyshere100
    @timmyshere100 Год назад +1

    has nothing to do with fishing,but trying to figure out your tatoos o
    n your shoulder?? still havent got a clue?? just curious...

  • @kennethmarshall628
    @kennethmarshall628 4 месяца назад +1

    That's a pig congratulations

  • @tieoneonoutdoors
    @tieoneonoutdoors Год назад

    Good stuff as always Joe! We fish the same water - we need to meet up so I can toss you a beer or two! Check out or channel & hit me up! Marty & Ben Weir @ Tie One On Outdoors!

  • @charlottejohnson9162
    @charlottejohnson9162 Месяц назад +1

    If you know, I have a friend and if you go to his RUclips channel, it’s called outdoor boys so subscribe to them and they’ll add you for the next video of catching flathead carp channel catfish?