I could see the compassion in your face of doing what you love. I'm very happy for you Catfish Dave, you are doing what every man dreams of, and that is fishing. I am glad you put some music on this video. I'm happy you changed your life, and made your dreams come true. Keep up the hard work, and stay safe out on the water my friend.
Yes I love catfish David he the only one that catfishing shows and he always has a good catfish on I have Learned how to fish for catfish thanks for the heads up
ohh DAVE lol im sitting crying with happyness for you big man !! i remmber the times i used be able to go cat fishing now i cant because of health yet you take us all fishing with you deeply thanks love GOD love Family love fishing
dave, thats the biggest black catfish ive ever seen in 40 years of fishing, congrats man, a fish of a life time, thank you so much for sharing that video with us
A real trophy Cat Dave. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with us and equally important thanks for releasing that amazing creature back in the lake.
Way to go Dave making your dreams come true, you’re a awesome fisherman and gentleman keep doing what you love to make all your dreams come true, my total respect.
Wow Dave!! What a beautiful specimen. I have learned so much by watching you. Such an inspiration to all fishermen. Thank you for all your hard work out there on the water and your love for ole whiskers.
That's freaking Awesome! Your joy actually brought a tear to my eye. Well, it might have been these hot wings. But still, that was a Hoss of a fish Dave. Congratulations brother..
“I’m goin’ to the house y’all”. Lol. Its a great feeling to be content with the catch of the day. What an awesome fish! Thanks for your videos and sharing your knowledge!
Great video Dave!!! That truly was a Leviathan from the depths!!! And I loved that dig at Kayak Catfish. If You wanna beat Blackie this year You probably gonna have to fish the James river or Nickajack. Keep them coming G.O.A.T.!!
I'M IMPRESSED DAVE !!! DAMN. I SAW ONE AS BIG MOUNTED AT THE CLENDENING LAKE MARINA BACK IN THE EARLY 70s . YOU GOT A TROPHY AND ALL MY RESPECT .🙏✌from Ohio 👍
Beautiful catfish Dave congratulations never seen one that color that big it was a rare treat for me. Please bring back your music I love the old time it really major show greater God bless you and I’ll catch you down the road
I've never have seen or even heard of a black catfish. I want to know more about them. That is wild as heck. Awesome, awesome, awesome!! Best thing you released him. Congrats to you sir!!
You truly appreciate the ol ladies that's lived a long time and return them to live on. I like to eat fish. But those big ones are best served in memory
Wow man that is a real catch you really impressed me when you threw him back and let him go , thanks for that impressive haul can't wait to see what's going to come next.
That was GREAT to see you so excited over that BEAST of a fish Dave . And you all better bet that if Dave just want's to go home and reflect on a great catch right afterwards, it's one HELL of a day . AWESOME Dave . :)
I have had the 8 foot extendable handle version of your net for the past 20-plus years and it is by far the longest lasting net I've ever owned, and they are affordable. They are bullet proof and I use mine on the Great Lakes for Lake Trout and Salmon. I grew up fishing catfish and cut my teeth fighting those monster fish. Back in those days I'd throw the biggest golden shiners I could get my hands on in some of the deep holes in and around the Mississippi River (and those rivers that flowed into it) in West Central WI. Those fish taught me how to catch big fish once I started after big lake trout and salmon close to 50 years ago. Catfishing is a LOT less expensive and just as fun as the other species I go after, many times much more fun due to the simplicity of doing it. Keep having fun and thanks for releasing the big ones.
Heck yea Dave that was a nice one you are one heck of a good fisherman buddy I love watching you're content you put out keep it up and always good luck fishing.
Catfish dave that was killer. I look forward to watching more your videos from what I understand from some reading you have a good story. I am looking forward to learning it. Thanks for the video
That Big Black Catfish was truly incredible. Be careful on those gunnels getting those fish dave I loved the slo mo release, majestic!!! Now that is the epitome of leaving on a high note!!!!
The comments on this video are beautiful! Incredible fish Dave, and you have a lot of people watching and supporting you! Keep it up brother! Until next time keep on keeping on💪🏼
I appreciate to see you let 'm go again unlike others who like to keep them and let 'm suffer without killing the fish right after being pulled out of the water - you are real good guy Sir - keep enjoying fishing!
Dave! What's going on man! 2 super nice blues and a nice Channel. But good grief that 75 ponder was super awesome! Man you know you be catching some big catfish yes Lord! Great episode man as always I loved it! Keep on getting down!
Beautiful Catfish Dave. Back in Illinois, we at times would catch those real dark ones , in the Illinois river, in the Starved Rock area. But ! Nothing that big. Biggest ones every few years ran into the 30 lb class. As always You deserve to catch the big ones ! Being the consummate catch and release fisherman that You are ! My hat is off to You Sir !!
That's a once of a life time melanistic catfish. Even more rare than an albino catfish. I could only ever dream of catching a piebald or any rare catfish of any size
That was a catch of a lifetime! Congratulations on it and wonderful to see it released so someone else may enjoy it one day! Who knows you may catch it again at 100lbs! As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇
being raised on the ohio. That is a nice cat Dave. Only caught bigger than that when the river was up and the real big ones are moving. You deserve to be proud of that blacky. YeeHaw.
Love your videos man love the release of the fish I been fishing for 50 years I may keep a few crappies every spring but that’s all I keep the bass the cat fish and stripes I let them go back to be caught another day love your videos thanks for sharing
Man I'm so jealous! I grew up on the Tennessee in Lauderdale County, Alabama and have seen huge Kitties like this many times! I'd love to fish the Shoals again!! Great job landing this big Blue! ~ Lesa on my husband's account
I could see the compassion in your face of doing what you love. I'm very happy for you Catfish Dave, you are doing what every man dreams of, and that is fishing. I am glad you put some music on this video. I'm happy you changed your life, and made your dreams come true. Keep up the hard work, and stay safe out on the water my friend.
Yes I love catfish David he the only one that catfishing shows and he always has a good catfish on I have Learned how to fish for catfish thanks for the heads up
Man that’s a beast! Congrats
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compassion? wtf?
@@mikeoxbig1560 I am pretty sure he meant passion!
ohh DAVE lol im sitting crying with happyness for you big man !!
i remmber the times i used be able to go cat fishing now i cant because of health yet you take us all fishing with you
deeply thanks
love GOD
love Family
love fishing
Amen brother
Amen 🙏
dave, thats the biggest black catfish ive ever seen in 40 years of fishing, congrats man, a fish of a life time, thank you so much for sharing that video with us
Saw 2 different ones that went at 100 lbs years back.
@@gunfisher4661 This is probably the fattest I've ever seen though.
Came here to say the same thing. 38yr cat fishing and never came across one that dark. What a rare monster! Congratulations man🎉
A real trophy Cat Dave. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with us and equally important thanks for releasing that amazing creature back in the lake.
Awesome fish for an awesome fisherman. You savoring the moment just before the release, PRICELESS. Thanks for sharing.
It's my 75 th birthday 04/21 and I'm going catfishing..... Started watching you couple years ago and it got me off the couch.
Happy Birthday!
…and right into a Lazy Boy®️ chair.
What a Great experience you shared with all of us. Tremendous fun watching. Thank you.
Congratulations Dave! That's an awesome fish. Thanks for practicing catch-and-release!!!
Loved seeing you get excited Catfish Dave. Congrats on that catch it's one you won't forget!
Way to go Dave making your dreams come true, you’re a awesome fisherman and gentleman keep doing what you love to make all your dreams come true, my total respect.
You're a catfish legend Dave.
Wow Dave!! What a beautiful specimen. I have learned so much by watching you. Such an inspiration to all fishermen. Thank you for all your hard work out there on the water and your love for ole whiskers.
That's freaking Awesome! Your joy actually brought a tear to my eye. Well, it might have been these hot wings. But still, that was a Hoss of a fish Dave. Congratulations brother..
😂 right
Grumpy old men will be happy to know that you released CATFISH HUNTER! 👍🤗
dave your love and respect for everything catfish is absolutely unprecedented.
“I’m goin’ to the house y’all”. Lol. Its a great feeling to be content with the catch of the day. What an awesome fish! Thanks for your videos and sharing your knowledge!
Proud of you man. You found a way to do what you love and share it with all of us! What a beautiful beast of a catfish that was!!!! Incredible!!!
Nicely done Dave congrats again on another great day on the water. Tight lines
An absolutely gorgeous fish!!! Outstanding.. Congrats on such a fish and job well done Mr. Catfish Dave!
Good man, love your catch n release incredible fish…glad u brought us along…
Just saw your video and I have to say, I'm so impressed with you catching and releasing all the fish. Way to go brother.
Great video Dave!!! That truly was a Leviathan from the depths!!! And I loved that dig at Kayak Catfish. If You wanna beat Blackie this year You probably gonna have to fish the James river or Nickajack. Keep them coming G.O.A.T.!!
Awesome catch. A melanistic blue catfish. Fantastic vid. Worth watchin,, Dave.
I'M IMPRESSED DAVE !!! DAMN. I SAW ONE AS BIG MOUNTED AT THE CLENDENING LAKE MARINA BACK IN THE EARLY 70s . YOU GOT A TROPHY AND ALL MY RESPECT .🙏✌from Ohio 👍
Beautiful catfish Dave congratulations never seen one that color that big it was a rare treat for me. Please bring back your music I love the old time it really major show greater God bless you and I’ll catch you down the road
Fill's my heart watching you letting those going back to their home so other's can do the same . Bless you .
I've never have seen or even heard of a black catfish. I want to know more about them. That is wild as heck. Awesome, awesome, awesome!! Best thing you released him. Congrats to you sir!!
You truly appreciate the ol ladies that's lived a long time and return them to live on. I like to eat fish. But those big ones are best served in memory
I’m gonna vow to say you are the Bill Dance of catfishing dude ! We love fishing and it’s great to see people as passionate about it as we are !
Bill was a clown
Wow man that is a real catch you really impressed me when you threw him back and let him go , thanks for that impressive haul can't wait to see what's going to come next.
Nice hog Dave. You're an inspiration, and the reason I started chasing monsters. Much love brother. Tight lines
What a fish! Congratulations Catfish Dave! That fish deserved some banjo music.
I have been following this channel for quite a while now and I have never seen Dave this excited. Great video Dave!
Wow, big congratulations Dave, now that's a big black monster 😃😃
Thank you for bringin' what ya' bring to this banquet of life to enjoy ... May God bless and keep you ... Tight lines!
That was GREAT to see you so excited over that BEAST of a fish Dave . And you all better bet that if Dave just want's to go home and reflect on a great catch right afterwards, it's one HELL of a day . AWESOME Dave . :)
Congratulations Dave , you deserve that one.
I have had the 8 foot extendable handle version of your net for the past 20-plus years and it is by far the longest lasting net I've ever owned, and they are affordable. They are bullet proof and I use mine on the Great Lakes for Lake Trout and Salmon. I grew up fishing catfish and cut my teeth fighting those monster fish. Back in those days I'd throw the biggest golden shiners I could get my hands on in some of the deep holes in and around the Mississippi River (and those rivers that flowed into it) in West Central WI. Those fish taught me how to catch big fish once I started after big lake trout and salmon close to 50 years ago. Catfishing is a LOT less expensive and just as fun as the other species I go after, many times much more fun due to the simplicity of doing it. Keep having fun and thanks for releasing the big ones.
Heck yea Dave that was a nice one you are one heck of a good fisherman buddy I love watching you're content you put out keep it up and always good luck fishing.
Catfish dave that was killer. I look forward to watching more your videos from what I understand from some reading you have a good story. I am looking forward to learning it. Thanks for the video
That Big Black Catfish was truly incredible. Be careful on those gunnels getting those fish dave I loved the slo mo release, majestic!!!
Now that is the epitome of leaving on a high note!!!!
The comments on this video are beautiful! Incredible fish Dave, and you have a lot of people watching and supporting you! Keep it up brother! Until next time keep on keeping on💪🏼
Nice work Dave!! What a fish!!
Wow what a fish Dave, I'd just kill over if I ever got one that big lol. Glad you got a weight on him and the pic. As Always Good Luck and have FUN !
Wow, awesome catch Dave!!! Perfect way to end the video with a 70 pounder.
Very entertaining show. This is a lot better than TV. Keep on keeping on sir.
I appreciate to see you let 'm go again unlike others who like to keep them and let 'm suffer without killing the fish right after being pulled out of the water - you are real good guy Sir - keep enjoying fishing!
One of a Kind!!!!!! You were wearing black and along the "Black Catfish"!!!! WOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!
Absolutely Awesome Fun Fishin Adventure"s !
Great video. Thanks for releasing the breeding stock. Great genetics to perpetuate.
WOW, what a fish...as big as Dave is, he makes that boat look like a kayak. He's a big ol' boy 😆
I rolled over when he said he didn’t even need a kayak 🤣
Catfish Dave, You are very precise a real man and a real master.
Yeah buddy! That is a big black monster and certainly deserving of a big ole rebel yell! Congrats to ya!
What an awesome catch! Congratulations! I've watched you catch some big fish but that one was a beast!
PRIMAL!
Love it Sir!
CONGRATS DAVE !!! THAT RIGHT THERE IS A FISH OF MY DREAMS. 👍✌
WOW! Catfish Dave is LEGEND!
Dave! What's going on man! 2 super nice blues and a nice Channel. But good grief that 75 ponder was super awesome! Man you know you be catching some big catfish yes Lord! Great episode man as always I loved it! Keep on getting down!
That's a monster ooooohhhh weeeeee good catch Dave 🇮🇪☘️🦅🇺🇲
beautiful black fish. I have never seen a blue like that.
Beautiful Catfish Dave. Back in Illinois, we at times would catch those real dark ones , in the Illinois river, in the Starved Rock area. But ! Nothing that big. Biggest ones every few years ran into the 30 lb class. As always You deserve to catch the big ones ! Being the consummate catch and release fisherman that You are ! My hat is off to You Sir !!
Awesome Fish, congrats!! Even better to see the release. many more!
Can you imagine! What a fish! What a fisherman. Makes my PB look like bait😄
What a fish. That made your day we can tell and thanks for the music
That's a drop the mic fish right there I'd be done for the day as well lol nice catch Dave
Good fish definitely one of a lifetime for many keep it up things are loaned to us for a time then there gone and if fortunate the memories remain
Congratulations Mr Dave that was absolutely a beautiful fish just hope you haven’t injured you back again. BFM
Well Dave,,,,I have to tip my hat when the hat deserves tipping,,that was a dandy😁
I just saw that beautiful black bohemoth! Wow, love watching you fish! Keep on keeping on brother!
Great job very nice fish so glad you shared with us.
Way to go Dave. Great catch and I hope many more follow
Right on dave, happy for you, awesome channel👍
That's one of the finest catfish specimens I have seen! Glad you got it on camera.
Spectacular catch Dave, and thanks for bringing the music back...
That's the way to do it, 'love 'em and leave 'em'. Stud of a fish, and one of the best sportsmen to have the privilege of catching it.
Phenomenal catch , you handled it so well with just the right amount of enthusiasm ! Well done sir !
What a tank..id quit too after that one..nice job
An awesome fish in any book and back in to fight another day!! You are top notch Dave !!!!!
That is the bad ass'es catfish I've ever seen, great job Catfish Dave!!!!
That was a pretty catfish real dark congratulations Fave be safe and God Bless!!
Good to see you happy and almost smile for a change, lol
What a beautiful fish. Congratulations on the great catch. 72 lbs. WOW!
❗"Black Beauty" woooooo❗
Nice going Dave! It's early in the year, can't wait to see you catch the next bigger one!
I fished and grew up on the Illinois River never seen a black cat you are amazing 👏❤
That's a once of a life time melanistic catfish. Even more rare than an albino catfish. I could only ever dream of catching a piebald or any rare catfish of any size
Tight lines Dave great fishing.
That was a catch of a lifetime! Congratulations on it and wonderful to see it released so someone else may enjoy it one day! Who knows you may catch it again at 100lbs! As Always, May God Bless you and yours! 😇
A Black Beauty for sure. Nice catch Dave.
Ya buddy congrats. Great show Mr. Dave
And this was fish and this was a fishing video!!!!!! Congrats DAVE
I was waiting for you to post this one…
Fish till your satisfied is what I do , and that fish is bigg. Never seen any that dark. Great video Dave !
I have never seen one that dark. It was a beautiful fish and a once in a lifetime fish that 90% of catfishers will not top
Got em good🤣🤣... with the I don't even have a kayak joke! Awesome fish dave
Indeed a magnificent and rare catfish, held by a magnificent and rare angler!!!
Awesome! Congratulations! 🎉
Hell yeah Dave! What a cool fish man!
being raised on the ohio. That is a nice cat Dave. Only caught bigger than that when the river was up and the real big ones are moving. You deserve to be proud of that blacky. YeeHaw.
Love your videos man love the release of the fish I been fishing for 50 years I may keep a few crappies every spring but that’s all I keep the bass the cat fish and stripes I let them go back to be caught another day love your videos thanks for sharing
That awesome to watch nice catch keep reeling in those monsters👍🏿
Man I'm so jealous! I grew up on the Tennessee in Lauderdale County, Alabama and have seen huge Kitties like this many times! I'd love to fish the Shoals again!! Great job landing this big Blue!
~ Lesa on my husband's account