I really appreciate you sharing what you’ve learned. This is great for us new catfishermen. Not only do you say what gear you’re using, but you tell us why. Thank you so much for the vid 👍🏼
River fishing is so different than our reservoir fishing. In the summer, we have a defined thermocline that you have to suspend fish above. We set dept many times at 10 feet in 50 foot of water. Not much structure fishing, have to find bait in open water and cover lots of water.
I really appreciateyour honesty in brand selection. You use what works for you and don't mind saying so. Seems most in your position just want to push their sponsored products. Well done.
Thanks for doing this video for your community. You are very community oriented. This will definitely help many people out to get started or just refine there technique and improve. Be blessed. My brother.
@@JoeHazlet thank you. I appreciate each and everyone out there. Without y'all I wouldn't be doing what I love. So I'm honored that y'all follow these videos.
I would like to Thank You for this video. I do not Drag Baits or fish from a boat. I like to cast 100-150 yards to try and reach the channel. When I fish from the beaches I can cast 200+ yards ... You video is enlightens and I like to learn about different things from many different people. So Thank You, Keep Up the Good Work and I will be watching .......
Thanks micka I try to watch all the videos you make and for myself as a beginner best video Ever you answered a pile of questions I had hope to see you again at cat con
Great video Micka, excellent info and tips. Something I have found that helps me a lot on my home water is hitting the mark key on my Helix and also on Navionics on my tablet (on the few occasions I actually remember to do it) along with an electronic diary. After enough trips to a given area it can show me patterns of times, depths, water temps, locations, water flow from the dam, etc.. To be honest I don't actually do the info recording very often as I usually don't care, I just want to relax on the water, but when I do it I have found that it does help to put fish on the line. Again EXCELLENT video.
@@HomesickforAlaska thank you. Yeah everything you are doing definitely does not hurt. It's a really good idea to log trips to better help understand these fish from year to year.
Very informative video thank you for taking the time to put together . Like you talked about crossing lines i also have occasional problems when the outside poles get a fish & crosses your other lines .
Well Done Micka! Best Catfishing RUclips channel for actual Catfish anglers. I've been dragging for 2 years now myself. From my experience, your content spot on in every way. You just taught me for my style of fishing over here on Watts Bar (which does flow albeit slow), I should probably be dragging more slinky weights when I know I will mostly likely not get hung up to get that bait down further. My only differences in preference is due to style - I prefer 60lb-80lb braid mainline - only want to change my mainline once a year, want no stretch, and if I get a nick on a single strand that I don't detect, still okay. I also differ on planer board clips. Wesley's boards are superior in every way, but I prefer the lock down style for a few reasons: -I rarely if ever get tangled in the other lines. If I get outside board hookups, I might crank the inboard board a bit, but that is it. -If I get a hang up, the board pulls underwater, I just release the spool, the board tends to pop it up and gets me unhung. -If I were fishing by myself, I would for sure use clamps that release, but I am always fishing with someone, usually charter clients but sometimes family members, I can have the person reeling in the fish keep pressure while I release the board. I don't know why you are not well over 50k subscribers. Your content is superior, you are not putting on a big sales push, you are not "in the weeds" on stuff that really does not matter, and you are also a cool dude and a vet like me. You never put on "airs" saying this is the best way like you are superior, you say this is what works best for me. Right on brother. If you ever get over this way, let's go fishing! I have been working on fishing reels (service/repair) for 30 years. Penn reels are still supporting reels that they made 20-40 years ago, can get parts easy. Shimano, Daiwa, and cheaper China brands have no parts for reels that went out of production 2 years ago. Your Fathoms really are lifetime reels and are easy to service, and although dagum expensive, will be cheaper in the long run. Sorry for the long comment, you are the best.
@@markybob_bassplaya1462 I definitely appreciate that. I'm glad you included your reasoning and why you use what you use. That's what I love about the comment section on my videos. Guys like you drop so much more knowledge that I learn from and others that read through the comments. Thank you.
Just had a horrible day with hard hits with no hookup. I just ordered some of the hybrid hooks to try, hopefully they will help! Love your detailed videos, keep them coming!
I was wondering what kind of planer board clips those were… most of the time mine will not release with a jerk and it has costed me many fish having to pause to physically release the clip. Thanks for the awesome videos! Best in the business!
Thank you I appreciate that. Well I would thing a 2 to 3 mph current might be to much but I have done it with 8oz weights and letting alot of line out.
After being down there fishing your river I now see how this works so good. Up here on the Missouri we are looking at 4-6 mph current and do you think you can use boards in that fast of current if you can keep your weight down?
@@robmelton5580 well that is probably a little fast. So I'm not really sure if it would work there. But in that current I'd be bumping 😆. Have you tried 8oz dragging weights?
@@mickaburkhart14 no first dragging I ever did was when I was down there last week. I’m actually looking at bumping videos today knowing I’m going to have to anchor up cuz I would drain my trolling motor running it on high fighting the current
Not a noticeable difference as far as that goes. But that .3 to .5 has proven to me to be the best speed. Now the area may be full of little ones or bigger ones.
I really appreciate you sharing what you’ve learned. This is great for us new catfishermen. Not only do you say what gear you’re using, but you tell us why. Thank you so much for the vid 👍🏼
Thank you. I appreciate that. Yeah I want everyone to be as successful as they want to be.
Best fishing videos on RUclips
@@chuckpool1674 thank you. I really appreciate that
You are extremely generous with sharing your “how I did it” catfishing knowledge…that’s awesome. Enjoy your videos!
@@jimbrown2604 thank you
River fishing is so different than our reservoir fishing. In the summer, we have a defined thermocline that you have to suspend fish above. We set dept many times at 10 feet in 50 foot of water. Not much structure fishing, have to find bait in open water and cover lots of water.
@@troybucher6383 yeah we really don't get a thermocline here. But it has happened a couple times. We usually have current at times during the day.
I really appreciateyour honesty in brand selection. You use what works for you and don't mind saying so. Seems most in your position just want to push their sponsored products. Well done.
@@redneckolympics thank you. Yeah I just want to see everyone do good. Company or individuals.
Thanks for doing this video for your community. You are very community oriented. This will definitely help many people out to get started or just refine there technique and improve. Be blessed. My brother.
@@JoeHazlet thank you. I appreciate each and everyone out there. Without y'all I wouldn't be doing what I love. So I'm honored that y'all follow these videos.
Thanks for sharing
I would like to Thank You for this video. I do not Drag Baits or fish from a boat. I like to cast 100-150 yards to try and reach the channel. When I fish from the beaches I can cast 200+ yards ... You video is enlightens and I like to learn about different things from many different people. So Thank You, Keep Up the Good Work and I will be watching .......
@@amuseSurfRigs thank you. I appreciate that.
Thanks for the video I just keep learning more.
@@faronmastin8683 thank you
Well explained I really take in what you say and how you explain how to do things
@@dalehayslip5008 thank you
Great video
Thanks micka
I try to watch all the videos you make and for myself as a beginner best video
Ever you answered a pile of questions I had
hope to see you again at cat con
@@jimnanney6264 thank you. I'm glad I could help.
Great video Micka, excellent info and tips.
Something I have found that helps me a lot on my home water is hitting the mark key on my Helix and also on Navionics on my tablet (on the few occasions I actually remember to do it) along with an electronic diary. After enough trips to a given area it can show me patterns of times, depths, water temps, locations, water flow from the dam, etc..
To be honest I don't actually do the info recording very often as I usually don't care, I just want to relax on the water, but when I do it I have found that it does help to put fish on the line.
Again EXCELLENT video.
@@HomesickforAlaska thank you. Yeah everything you are doing definitely does not hurt. It's a really good idea to log trips to better help understand these fish from year to year.
Micka great video you only missed one thing a big blue lol thanks for the info
@@jimsmith-i3r 😆 well I had a few bites during the video.
Man great video love you sharing the knowledge great video once again awesome Awesome
@@michaelknight9112 thank you
Very informative video thank you for taking the time to put together . Like you talked about crossing lines i also have occasional problems when the outside poles get a fish & crosses your other lines .
@@1squirreldog yeah it can definitely get to be messy 😆
Awesome how to video in great depth thank you
@@trinityoutdoors thank you
Well Done Micka! Best Catfishing RUclips channel for actual Catfish anglers.
I've been dragging for 2 years now myself. From my experience, your content spot on in every way. You just taught me for my style of fishing over here on Watts Bar (which does flow albeit slow), I should probably be dragging more slinky weights when I know I will mostly likely not get hung up to get that bait down further. My only differences in preference is due to style - I prefer 60lb-80lb braid mainline - only want to change my mainline once a year, want no stretch, and if I get a nick on a single strand that I don't detect, still okay. I also differ on planer board clips. Wesley's boards are superior in every way, but I prefer the lock down style for a few reasons:
-I rarely if ever get tangled in the other lines. If I get outside board hookups, I might crank the inboard board a bit, but that is it.
-If I get a hang up, the board pulls underwater, I just release the spool, the board tends to pop it up and gets me unhung.
-If I were fishing by myself, I would for sure use clamps that release, but I am always fishing with someone, usually charter clients but sometimes family members, I can have the person reeling in the fish keep pressure while I release the board.
I don't know why you are not well over 50k subscribers. Your content is superior, you are not putting on a big sales push, you are not "in the weeds" on stuff that really does not matter, and you are also a cool dude and a vet like me. You never put on "airs" saying this is the best way like you are superior, you say this is what works best for me. Right on brother. If you ever get over this way, let's go fishing!
I have been working on fishing reels (service/repair) for 30 years. Penn reels are still supporting reels that they made 20-40 years ago, can get parts easy. Shimano, Daiwa, and cheaper China brands have no parts for reels that went out of production 2 years ago. Your Fathoms really are lifetime reels and are easy to service, and although dagum expensive, will be cheaper in the long run. Sorry for the long comment, you are the best.
@@markybob_bassplaya1462 I definitely appreciate that. I'm glad you included your reasoning and why you use what you use. That's what I love about the comment section on my videos. Guys like you drop so much more knowledge that I learn from and others that read through the comments. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge, have learned a ton watching your channel
@@GobarFishin thank you. I'm glad I can help in a small way.
Good stuff !! Thanks!
@@RiverJunkie thank you
Just had a horrible day with hard hits with no hookup. I just ordered some of the hybrid hooks to try, hopefully they will help! Love your detailed videos, keep them coming!
I have to say as well that the Carolina Lake Weights have got to be the best deal going for their draggin weights!
Yeah them triple threat hooks really increased my hookups for sure.
I definitely like what they got going on 😆
I pull the same speed and way you do! Great video
@@ThomasBFishing thank you. Yeah you can't argue with the results of pulling that speed lol.
@@mickaburkhart14 absolutely!
Awesome video.
I was wondering what kind of planer board clips those were… most of the time mine will not release with a jerk and it has costed me many fish having to pause to physically release the clip. Thanks for the awesome videos! Best in the business!
Bass Pro sells Scotty release clips.
@@michaelbrown2155 thank you I appreciate that. Yeah I've seen the struggle with the clips you are talking about. Can't see any of that going right 😂
Great videos brother. Just found your channel, been watching past videos. Thanks for all the great info.
@@ScottLight10 thank you. And welcome to the channel.
I caught my pb channel earlier in the spring dragging.
That's awesome. Congratulations.
Your killing it man love the videos they are so simply done. About how much current will you drag through? Or how much is to much
Thank you I appreciate that. Well I would thing a 2 to 3 mph current might be to much but I have done it with 8oz weights and letting alot of line out.
Yesssirrrr
I switched from big game to Berkeley 40 lb pro
You would not believe how much better it is
I am breaking my 50 lb big game leader line with it
@@ronniebotteron9924 oh wow. Sounds like some really good line. May have to try it.
After being down there fishing your river I now see how this works so good. Up here on the Missouri we are looking at 4-6 mph current and do you think you can use boards in that fast of current if you can keep your weight down?
@@robmelton5580 well that is probably a little fast. So I'm not really sure if it would work there. But in that current I'd be bumping 😆. Have you tried 8oz dragging weights?
@@mickaburkhart14 no first dragging I ever did was when I was down there last week. I’m actually looking at bumping videos today knowing I’m going to have to anchor up cuz I would drain my trolling motor running it on high fighting the current
Ideal amount of weight for dragging weighs? I didn't catch you mention it in the video. Thank you
@@stevemorick1902 yep see I knew I would forget something. In that video I was using 4oz. Most times I use them and 5oz.
Hello! Do you use a crane swivel and clip or do you use slip sinker or both. I'm Honing this skill for Big channel cats. Thanks!
I use a crane swivel with a clip. I use to use a sinker slide but didn't care for them.
Have you noticed that running faster or slower produces smaller or bigger fish?
Not a noticeable difference as far as that goes. But that .3 to .5 has proven to me to be the best speed. Now the area may be full of little ones or bigger ones.
Maybe dumb question but what’s the purpose of the board? Did you call it a planer board?
@@BENNHENDRICKS33 yes it's the planer board. Just helps spread the lines apart.
@@mickaburkhart14 ok gotcha I’m new to alot of the terminology and equipment.
@@BENNHENDRICKS33 yeah that's fine. I'm glad to help were I can.
My biggest fear is catfishing becoming bass fishing 2.0