One of my old good friends used to walk backwards when he set the hook and was fighting a fish like you do, one day we were fishing on a dock and he thought he was walking backwards down it but he went at a angle and fell in the water lol. I've watched him back up and trip over rocks, fall in mud holes, hit his head on tree limbs and all kinds of stuff haha. He still does it though 20 years later
Wym complain & belittle like catfish Dave? I've never seen em do anything like that besides fishin with a skank. What did he do if u don't mind me askin?
Man you let me know when you have the free time and I will take you to a spot or two where we can get on some monsters here in central Arkansas on the Arkansas River
Watching from Hamblen County. Haven't done much fishing since I moved to Tennessee but I'm gonna start doing a little catfishing at Cherokee Reservoir soon.
Be safe, brother, plus try getting yourself big rod holders with alarms to put onto your rid tips. They have clips with bells. That way, if you step away, you'll hear bells ring when fish is on. Plus, hipwader boots. Try a santee rig you wont worry as much about getting snagged. 😊
So a guy i know would go to pay lakes and fish catfish tournaments and win almost every time. He finally told me his secret. He would take a can of alpo dog food punch holes in the can soak it in cherry jello tie a rope to the can toss it out 15 feet or so from the bank and set his fishing pole up near the can and catch every big catfish in the lake
Bank fishing is awesome, you just have to right the right spots. Don't go to the same fishing spots as everybody else. Be willing to walk and you can find some amazing untapped fishing for ALL species from the bank.
You just popped into my algorithm, and it reminded me of better videos from a guy I used to enjoy. I recently unsubcribed from many years following. First video, and seems real. I like that.
Nice to see another bank angler on RUclips, most are fishing out of boats anymore. Fishing from boat ramps have never really worked out for me, lose more gear then I do catching fish, just curious as to the logic of fishing off boat ramps?
That's how it always happens. The second you stop staring at your poles the drag starts ripping. Ive lost 2 poles this summer, talk about heartbreaking. Just knowing you had something big on there and now your pole is history too.
Thank you for releasing these creatures that just want to swim and live their life. For the record catfish is my favorute fresh fish ti eat. Not bashing people for eating at all. I just appreciate life more and more the older i get
Me and my son go fishing a lot and throw everything back , caught I 33 inch channel one week guy said u keeping it I said nope throwing it back to catch another day he was like I can respect that !
Hey, my friend, it might be good to invest in a net. The net will help protect the fish from all that dragging them up the boat ramps. I'm not bashing you, just want to protect the fish.😁
Where is that at? County I live in , part of Fort Loudon lake system, No fishing boat ramp! TRW sign close to them ! Signs tells no closer than 50 feet to it!
need some rod holders that are solid so you can keep your line tight so when the fish bite the circle hooks it hooks them better, either that or the bait is too big and the hook isnt in a good position when you lose those two that seemed to be running. but ya i dont like fishing slack for any fish really i would rather have my pole set up where even if a big fish hit it the rod isnt going in water so can keep the line tight.
What’s up buddy ! Die hard here ! I’m from wv but fished Kentucky lake , Douglas , reelfoot , Boone and Holston all my life . How would you like to get go sometime ? This is my favorite way to fish for a big blue or flat . Right off a boat launch early or late . Nothing like it
Just subscribed. Man, you make it look easy! I guess it's all about the right bait and location. I'm more of a bass fisherman but I'd like to catch some big cats like that. Do you ever eat them?
It's all about location and bait and the willingness to move around until you find the fish. I usually just let everything go. I do fish for crappie and walleye in the winter if I'm wanting to eat some fish.
What part of Tennessee are you in to fish. I live right near the Tenn GA line in GA. We tend to have to fish in rough bottom water but get to land some good fish.
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers I fish nottley and blue ridge as well as Carter's. I live about 4 miles from caters and caught the first large stripe bass out of caters that was about 41 pounds. I've caught catfish out of ponds as well as the lakes that went into the 40+ pound range. I got the biggest channel catfish out of a large holding pond that is used for a plant nursery, it was a 44 pound fish that I had to shoot 3 times before I could dress it out to eat. It was one of the cleanest tasting catfish I've ever had. Most really big catfish does not taste as clean as a smaller fish I like to get the 10-20 pound fish to eat.
Nice catches for sure but why on earth would you set up on an active boat ramp? I mean, you're just inviting trouble and inconvenient by doing that. Could you not go a little ways on the bank on either side?
Great video, just got a couple of questions. Here in Illinois we are limited to using only two rods at a time. How many rods can you use at once? It seems like at least 6 in this video. The way you have your rods leaned up over the cooler, don't the lines tangle with each other when you start to reel one in? Thanks
We have no rod limit here. Sometimes they will get tangled up but it's just the risk we take using so many rods. They are all casted in different directions.
@@slaisebam no, I'm not intentionally smacking the actual fish. I'm trying to smack the eye of the hook to pop it out. It's a lot better than taking plyers and creating a bigger hole in the fish's mouth by ripping the hook out.
@@EastTennesseeWhiskersoh shoot thanks i got some of those reels for catfishing too but the spot i fish i need rod holders for but its concrete so i would always fish with one rod so now ima try this and see if it works for mine so i can fish multiple in my spot
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers just sayin the title was misleading. All the things you just mentioned apply to boat fishermen too. Except for sitting in the car to stay dry,in the boat you just have to get wet. 😂
@@phflhs I partially agree but most of these things aren't talked about when it comes to bank fishing. The frustrations are higher when fishing from the bank. If you're in a boat, you have endless opportunities to move around and avoid these struggles.
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers yes,bank fishing has its struggles,ive been on my whole life. I've also owned boats,not presently,and I can honestly tell you over all there is more frustrations in a boat . Both has advantages and disadvantages. But a boat trip can get so frustrating that you just want to quit fishing. Like I said,both have there place.
Dude ever owns a boat he'll learn why fishing from a boat ramp is usually not allowed. Especially the first time fishing line blows a seal in his lower unit
I've owned a lot of boats and some of the biggest dick heads I've ever seen ran across my line's bank fishing or boat fishing. They all think they're in the bass master classic.
I like to run a clicker where I fish. The fish are heavily pressured around here and if they feel a lot of tension on the bait they seem to drop it often.
My camera that I film with does not have a wide-angle lens, so I have to stay further back to turn the camera on. I'm actually getting a new camera today so hopefully I can be closer to my rods.
Diggin' the video man, but let's not be teaching bank fishermen to fish off the boat ramp. I bank fish, kayak, and boat and respect all. In Missouri, most ramps are posted "No swimming" "No fishing"... but keep up the good work, I will be watching!
@EastTennesseeWhiskers I think he was referring to another used to be, bank fisherman. The other guy would be mad at the world. It was funny in the beginning.....
One of my old good friends used to walk backwards when he set the hook and was fighting a fish like you do, one day we were fishing on a dock and he thought he was walking backwards down it but he went at a angle and fell in the water lol. I've watched him back up and trip over rocks, fall in mud holes, hit his head on tree limbs and all kinds of stuff haha. He still does it though 20 years later
🤣🤣🤣
Hahaha that’s is funny I take about a step back when I set them
@@Gillespie91 thanks for sharing that 😁 I've fell off the wet front deck of a bass boat into the lake 2 times...
Super glad you don’t complain and belittle like Catfish Dave.
As a bank fisherman I really appreciate you and your content.
Thanks
Thanks for the kind words and I hope you enjoy the videos.
Catfish Dave sucks!
Wym complain & belittle like catfish Dave? I've never seen em do anything like that besides fishin with a skank. What did he do if u don't mind me askin?
@@uglyfrog7263why does he suck if u don't me askin
I had to unsubscribe from ol dave he was deleting my comments and I realized what an a-hole he really is
Heck yea I love seeing people catch big fish from the bank
It's not easy, that's for sure.
Love watching bank fishing videos. I wonder why I'm just now seeing your videos in the algorithm.
I'm not sure but I'm glad to have you here!
Enjoy the video
Looks a lot like western Arkansas and our old Arkansas river
Keep on catching them old cats
I'd love to come out there and fish one day.
Man you let me know when you have the free time and I will take you to a spot or two where we can get on some monsters here in central Arkansas on the Arkansas River
Just found your channel and so far it’s great. Hope to see more content soon and keep on fishing
@@mauriciocrd appreciate it and hope you enjoy the videos.
Keep that 🔥 content coming. We are waiting for a catch, clean, and cook. #WEDONTNEEDABOAT
We can make that happen.
Watching from Hamblen County. Haven't done much fishing since I moved to Tennessee but I'm gonna start doing a little catfishing at Cherokee Reservoir soon.
How you been brother? youtube.com/@nickpieroni8390
It is sure good to see someone enjoy fishing so much
It's been my passion since I was a young kid.
Sure enjoyed watching you fish. I love that part of Tennessee. You are a fun fishing guide!
@@JCCyouknowme I appreciate it
Amazing catches!! Congrats
I really enjoyed watching your video!
Thank you, sir!
Appreciate it!!
Bro i have the same exact camo crocks i where them everywhere including work where i weedeat 15-25 propertys a day with em on. Good stuff
Always rockin the crocs!!!
Be safe, brother, plus try getting yourself big rod holders with alarms to put onto your rid tips. They have clips with bells. That way, if you step away, you'll hear bells ring when fish is on. Plus, hipwader boots. Try a santee rig you wont worry as much about getting snagged. 😊
What's up man, just wanted to send some positive energy your way from southwest Georgia 🤘 💪...I just got back to fishing again.
Appreciate it brother. Tight Lines!!!
Great show keep up the amazing work be safe my friends God bless all
Appreciate the kind words and thanks for watching!!
So a guy i know would go to pay lakes and fish catfish tournaments and win almost every time. He finally told me his secret. He would take a can of alpo dog food punch holes in the can soak it in cherry jello tie a rope to the can toss it out 15 feet or so from the bank and set his fishing pole up near the can and catch every big catfish in the lake
I've heard of that a few times around here.
Alpo and cherry jello? Hmm 🤔🤔🤔interesting. Maybe I'll try that maybe put some on a treble hook with a bait keeper on it. Try that out.
Hey couldn't you use a bait keeper treble hook sprinkle jello powder on dog food? Then, put food on bait keeper treble hook?
Nice. You did not disappoint! 🎣
Thank ya
New subscriber here. Nice content. I’d like to bank fish but just have had no lick. Thanks for the video this motivated me.
Hope you get out there and whackem!! Thanks for watching
Bank fishing is awesome, you just have to right the right spots. Don't go to the same fishing spots as everybody else. Be willing to walk and you can find some amazing untapped fishing for ALL species from the bank.
You just popped into my algorithm, and it reminded me of better videos from a guy I used to enjoy. I recently unsubcribed from many years following. First video, and seems real. I like that.
I appreciate the kind words and I hope you continue to enjoy the videos.
catfish dave used to make good bank videos
@@bankmasteroutdoors He did! I will stay on the bank and keep pumping out video's.
Nice to see another bank angler on RUclips, most are fishing out of boats anymore. Fishing from boat ramps have never really worked out for me, lose more gear then I do catching fish, just curious as to the logic of fishing off boat ramps?
Not a lot of other bank access in the area.
Wow that’s great fish so amazing they ate that big bait.
That's how it always happens. The second you stop staring at your poles the drag starts ripping. Ive lost 2 poles this summer, talk about heartbreaking. Just knowing you had something big on there and now your pole is history too.
@@mackenzieminor1197 every time!
Nice video boss I’m going to try videoing myself this fall I’m in Texas
Do it!!!!
Enjoyed it thanks for sharing.
Appreciate it brother.
You sure did wear em out! Gotta love the clicker sounding off too!
absolutely
Great video!! I just found your channel. I love catfishing. I also am from East Tennessee!!
Awesome!! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers what part of East Tennessee you from? I am from Jefferson County. Near Cherokee and Douglas Lake area.
@@jasonrunyon2663 I live in Maryville and I mainly fish Ft Loudoun and Wattsbar.
I live in knox and havent had anywhere near the luck you have fishing these waters
Im also in east tn i fish watts bar and the Emory
Awesome stuff
@@Avrageoutdoorguy Thank ya
Thank you for releasing these creatures that just want to swim and live their life. For the record catfish is my favorute fresh fish ti eat. Not bashing people for eating at all. I just appreciate life more and more the older i get
I love catching them and it's always awesome watching them swim away. Tight lines brother.
Me and my son go fishing a lot and throw everything back , caught I 33 inch channel one week guy said u keeping it I said nope throwing it back to catch another day he was like I can respect that !
Clean looking fish
Damn, the way you drug that fish across the ramp i thought you were keeping
We let them all go. They are tough creatures.
I use a fisherman's knot, and then after I tie it, I add 3 to 4 standard knots tight, and it holds very, very well. 😊
Hey, my friend, it might be good to invest in a net. The net will help protect the fish from all that dragging them up the boat ramps. I'm not bashing you, just want to protect the fish.😁
I got one now 😂😂
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers cool, now go get'em. 😆
First time watching. I subscribed just for the heck of it. Going to retire, and maybe get some good advice on fishing from the banks.
Congratulations on your retirement!!!
Where is that at? County I live in , part of Fort Loudon lake system, No fishing boat ramp! TRW sign close to them ! Signs tells no closer than 50 feet to it!
Chickamauga lake. I live on Ft Loudoun but never fish the ramps.
What size hook Do you like to use furthest catfish?Good video by the way
I run a 9/0 or 10/0 circle hook.
need some rod holders that are solid so you can keep your line tight so when the fish bite the circle hooks it hooks them better, either that or the bait is too big and the hook isnt in a good position when you lose those two that seemed to be running. but ya i dont like fishing slack for any fish really i would rather have my pole set up where even if a big fish hit it the rod isnt going in water so can keep the line tight.
Awesome video!!! Question what size of hook and fishing line is best for cat fishing
I prefer a 9/0 or a 10/0 circle hook and I think 25lb Monofilament is enough to get the job done but too each their own.
Nice video. Consistent big fish.
Got lucky that day for sure.
Fish on
I mess with ur videos bro keep up tha work
Heck yea.
Nice fish
Thanks
What’s up buddy ! Die hard here ! I’m from wv but fished Kentucky lake , Douglas , reelfoot , Boone and Holston all my life . How would you like to get go sometime ? This is my favorite way to fish for a big blue or flat . Right off a boat launch early or late . Nothing like it
@MattDixx Sounds like a plan. Send me a message on Facebook.
what part of east tennessee you from? im in jackson county alabama and the tn river cuts my county in half
I am just south of Knoxville.
Come on brother we can make that happen!!!
Just subscribed. Man, you make it look easy! I guess it's all about the right bait and location. I'm more of a bass fisherman but I'd like to catch some big cats like that. Do you ever eat them?
It's all about location and bait and the willingness to move around until you find the fish. I usually just let everything go. I do fish for crappie and walleye in the winter if I'm wanting to eat some fish.
What part of Tennessee are you in to fish. I live right near the Tenn GA line in GA. We tend to have to fish in rough bottom water but get to land some good fish.
I'm just south of Knoxville. What lake do you fish?
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers I fish nottley and blue ridge as well as Carter's. I live about 4 miles from caters and caught the first large stripe bass out of caters that was about 41 pounds. I've caught catfish out of ponds as well as the lakes that went into the 40+ pound range. I got the biggest channel catfish out of a large holding pond that is used for a plant nursery, it was a 44 pound fish that I had to shoot 3 times before I could dress it out to eat. It was one of the cleanest tasting catfish I've ever had. Most really big catfish does not taste as clean as a smaller fish I like to get the 10-20 pound fish to eat.
That must be nice. Here in Minnesota, we can only have one pole per fisherman
Minnesota sucks for fishing laws don’t miss living there
That's not cool
@EastTennesseeWhiskers it's the way it's always been since I was a kid.
I've known nothing else until seeing all these new videos now 😭
Nice catches for sure but why on earth would you set up on an active boat ramp? I mean, you're just inviting trouble and inconvenient by doing that. Could you not go a little ways on the bank on either side?
Unfortunately, there was no room on either side. Thanks for watching.
Here in Georgia it is so hard to catch big cats from the bank
What lake do you fish?
I wish I could find easy bank areas to access. Being disabled limits where to go.
I understand, keep searching!
That was a very good spot
It was!!!
Great video, just got a couple of questions. Here in Illinois we are limited to using only two rods at a time. How many rods can you use at once? It seems like at least 6 in this video. The way you have your rods leaned up over the cooler, don't the lines tangle with each other when you start to reel one in? Thanks
We have no rod limit here. Sometimes they will get tangled up but it's just the risk we take using so many rods. They are all casted in different directions.
Where you at on the river?
Chickamauga lake
What kind of bait do you used or recommend im new to cat fishing lol nice video man i subscribe too
@@detectandotesoros I prefer skipjack hearing or Gizzard shad but anything fresh works great
Where are u fishing at that looks like kingston
@@billycarroll4828 It's actually chickamauga.
Nice blue cat
Thank ya
I appreciate you 🎣🎣🎣🍺🍺
Well thank ya. Tight lines!!
what size hook? 10/0?
I use both 9/0 and 10/0.
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers thanks man good fishin
I like to drag my fish up the boat ramp and back down the boat ramp before I release
It happens
That'd be a good mess of catfish for the plate.. but good job bro!
For sure. They are fun to catch.
i have the same blue wagon. i really like mine it carries all my stuff and makes a great rod holder.
It does a great job.
Nice 👍
For sure
Who could resist the John Daly of catfishing?
😂😂
I love bank fishing
Me 2!!!
What is the name of the second boat ramp you went to?
Sorry I just saw your comment. Cottonport boat ramp.
If your not saved turn to jesus christ for he is coming soon
@@leisaandrodneyprice1606 Amen.
Amen ! Love to see it
Amen🙏
Amen
Amen brother
What does smacking the fish do? Does it calm them down?
@@slaisebam no, I'm not intentionally smacking the actual fish. I'm trying to smack the eye of the hook to pop it out. It's a lot better than taking plyers and creating a bigger hole in the fish's mouth by ripping the hook out.
What time of day were you fishing?
8am till around 2pm
How are your clickers so loose? With mine i still have to put them in rod holders so rhey dont get pulled in
@@jgames3801 I loosened the tensioner on the spool.
@@EastTennesseeWhiskersoh shoot thanks i got some of those reels for catfishing too but the spot i fish i need rod holders for but its concrete so i would always fish with one rod so now ima try this and see if it works for mine so i can fish multiple in my spot
What kind of rig sre you using?
@@justinsherwood4624 Just a standard Carolina rig. 4oz sinker with a 9/0 circle hook and 80lb mono leader.
Yo what kind of rods are those and where can I get some
@@Isnipedahhobo MadKatz. You can order them online or your local bait shops might have them.
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers ok great thank you sir
Nah , you're in good shape . Like i am ... round n thick !
Thin might be in , but FATS where its at 😎 . Enjoyed the vid 😉
@@stevenhunt933 appreciate it.
Bro why do you back paddle when setting your hook? Personally I believe you could lose more than you catch.
Putting more bend in the rod to secure a solid hookset with the circle hooks.
Yea remaining flat foot seems more secure to me as well. But I think people feel things differently and adjust accordingly
Maybe learned it from Catfish Dave. He used to run a hundred yard dash setting a hookup.
@@JugginMikeBoozer 😂 😂 Id never run like that. I'm a fat one 😂
Didn't see a paddle.
Catfish Dave is a legend. Haters gonna hate...
an angry legend.......also I saw a video he recently posted with a stripper cleaning his boat.......that shit was lame as fuck.
Why're ppl saying Dave sucks? I'm confused haha
@@sealofakatosh Jealousy. He is making a living fishing and they ain't.
Wore me out with the constant bitchin.
I missed it i guess,what was the untold truth about bank fishin?
@@phflhs Moving spots to find the fish, being courteous to boaters, getting hung up, having to sit in the car for shelter just to name a few.
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers just sayin the title was misleading. All the things you just mentioned apply to boat fishermen too. Except for sitting in the car to stay dry,in the boat you just have to get wet. 😂
@@phflhs I partially agree but most of these things aren't talked about when it comes to bank fishing. The frustrations are higher when fishing from the bank. If you're in a boat, you have endless opportunities to move around and avoid these struggles.
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers yes,bank fishing has its struggles,ive been on my whole life. I've also owned boats,not presently,and I can honestly tell you over all there is more frustrations in a boat . Both has advantages and disadvantages. But a boat trip can get so frustrating that you just want to quit fishing. Like I said,both have there place.
@@phflhs I also own a boat and have for many years. Bank fishermen have 10 times the frustrations of any boat owner.
I mean a love to fish but I love to eat them and so does my family too !
I love to eat fish also but I can catch walleye, sauger, and crappie if I have a craving for some fish.
What pound line are you using?
25lb Ande Backcountry
You dont eat em?
Let em go, Let em grow.
Im in BAMA take me with you!!!!!
Holler at me if your ever up here in my neck of the woods.
i have a glove i put on before i stick my hand in their mouth. i liked your video.
They can get mean sometimes!! Hope you enjoy the content.
Why aren’t you keeping the fish ? Can’t you keep them ?
I can keep them; I just like catching them.
@ , yeah I agree . They are more fun to catch, but a pain to process.
This over there at montlake? I'm from Chattanooga. Where u fishing at brother? We should go fishing mayne!
Cottonport
Dude ever owns a boat he'll learn why fishing from a boat ramp is usually not allowed. Especially the first time fishing line blows a seal in his lower unit
I own a boat. I make sure not to have any rods casted on the ramp.
I've owned a lot of boats and some of the biggest dick heads I've ever seen ran across my line's bank fishing or boat fishing. They all think they're in the bass master classic.
Even people fishing for boats get there lines snag and break off leaving it in water like my bud said have good edicts
I've been catfished... I know how they feel.
Why are u in the car, stay at poles at all times or u can miss the big one!☝🏽
Had to go get the rest of my gear.
I am watching from Elmira NY when I fosh catfish in the Chemung River i watch my tip instead of using a clicker
I like to run a clicker where I fish. The fish are heavily pressured around here and if they feel a lot of tension on the bait they seem to drop it often.
No one cares what you do in New York.
Hell yeah brother, we fish the mon river up in WV usually chicken liver or shrimp!
Awesome
You need a scale ⚖️. So we can know how much it weighs......
I have a scale. I usually only weigh fish over 30lbs but I can start weighing all of them.
The thumbnail was why I watched and you missed it
Real Fishing
why is he always thirty feet away from his poles? he needs auto hook set pole holders.
My camera that I film with does not have a wide-angle lens, so I have to stay further back to turn the camera on. I'm actually getting a new camera today so hopefully I can be closer to my rods.
You fish on a boat ramp in Oklahoma you have 80 rich guys in brand new bass boats mad
@@TheREVIEWGUY1-ip1wm It's like that around here on the weekends.
Click on because of headline,click bait headline?I do live in East Tennessee, just some one fishing at a boat ramp!
Thanks for the kind words.
Ooooooooo Robbery Call the police let them know the fish took your bait and left no trace and no description. 😢 Which way did it go ? No idea 😢
🤣🤣
U might want to oil them pliers.
Definitely could use some.
Diggin' the video man, but let's not be teaching bank fishermen to fish off the boat ramp. I bank fish, kayak, and boat and respect all. In Missouri, most ramps are posted "No swimming" "No fishing"... but keep up the good work, I will be watching!
Appreciate it
How come you don't get upset over the dadgum snags or the degnab boaters who think the own the ramp ?
It's just part of bank fishing brother.
@EastTennesseeWhiskers I think he was referring to another used to be, bank fisherman. The other guy would be mad at the world. It was funny in the beginning.....
I wish you wouldnt drag the fish up the ramp.
It happens
New RUclipsr Here
@FishingWithKeidra Welcome to RUclips. I hope you have great success on your journey.
@@EastTennesseeWhiskers thank you
Can’t yank that hard they mostly set the hook on themselves just a lil firm tug and you should be fully hooked up
Ok