Fishing With Shrimp For BIG Catfish!
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- Опубликовано: 19 сен 2024
- It's a perfect summer day to head down to the river with the kayak, relax, and soak some bait! On this trip I'm fishing for catfish and brought along a bag of shrimp to use as bait as well as one cut goldeye left over from a previous trip, just in case the fish are really biting!
Gear used on this trip:
Rods: St Croix Triumph 6'6" MH F amzn.to/3z36Xah
Reels: Quantum Vapor amzn.to/3v8yLbQ
Line: Power Pro Super Slick V2 40lb amzn.to/3yZx15V
Leader: Trilene XT 25lb amzn.to/3aUW2aq
Hook: Gamakatsu Octopus 7/0 amzn.to/3aXUlck
Anchor: Power Pole Micro amzn.to/3v4kFbK
Net: Ozark Trail brand from Walmart
This man is the Bob Ross of fishing. So relaxing to watch. Great video
Remember, we don't lose fish, we have 'happy accidents'
That is a crazy accurate description. Love it.
I agree 👍
@@bladerunner8832 haha that’s gold
hahahahaha great example
I just got my 7 year old daughter into fishing, and she’s obsessed- it’s the first thing I’ve found that she really likes as a hobby- and I caught her watching your videos on RUclips- so now I’m a subscriber lol
That’s awesome! My 15 month old daughter loves it when we put my videos on the TV! Except she cries when I release the fish lol
@@ndyakangler wow I'm so happy for you I had no idea you had a 1 year old of your own, I haven't had the time to get as much fishing in, I don't have a lot of freetime. How on earth do you manage to put everything into your agenda?
@@bigwitedelite2900 I’m lucky my parents live a couple miles away and they’ll watch her while my girlfriend is at work if it’s nice enough to get out and fish.
@@ndyakangler that's so nice of them, I love that you replied to my comment so fast. Makes me feel like a worthy watcher. I truly do think my stepson will be better at fishing then me because of your videos. I've learned so much about certain gear setups from you. I'd love to see a topwater frog video, how to fish them and the set up you'd use.
👏🏼 That’s awesome…. 💯
Me and my step son watch you everytime you post a video, hes 1 and a half and he'll be a better fisherman than I ever was thanks to you NDYakAngler
I had to reply to your comment. About 35 years ago I took my then 3 to 4 year old son fishing in the Turtle River near its entrance into the Red River. I gave him a small jig to toss thinking he would stay out of my hair. Lo and behold he catches a 3 pound catfish and a 10 pound carp. I still have the picture in a frame. And, yes, my son is now twice the fisherman than I ever was.
@@ronaldkulas5748 what a great fishing story!!
@@ronaldkulas5748 I bet your son was super happy that day, it's something about fishing that motivates a happy lifestyle.
@@bigwitedelite2900 I totally agree. It also helps to give a great sense of inner-peace. It's the best thing my parents ever introduced me to. Fishing was my biggest passion up until I was fourteen. Back then, I took my only three rods (nice setups acquired through birthdays and Christmases) and gear to a good friends apartment to fish his local pond one day. I left it there so we could fish again in the coming week, but it turns out that his mother was unhappy with his schooling and personal life, so out of the blue she sent him out of state to his grandparents later that week to "visit," but really just used it as an excuse to move him there. She moved out of their apartment while he was at his grandparents and it turns out that my friends little brother lied and told his mom that the rods were his, which I'm sure she knew they weren't because they popped up out of nowhere and he had never owned multiple setups before; so that speaks to their character at the time. But unfortunately I never was able to get them back and I was unable to replace it all at my young age. I found guitar shortly after and a deep passion in that as well, and I followed a path with it instead. I long considered myself a musician first and foremost between the ages of 14 and 30, but after getting back into the sport of fishing for the past 4 years, I've come to understand that I am an angler before a musician. Not all, but much of my music comes from a place of pain that I've experienced in life. Somehow fishing and nature alleviate the weight on my shoulders instead of adding to it or taking me back to a darker place I once was at in life. It fills me with a very pure sense of peace (unless I'm momentarily frustrated from casting into a tree or something, lol). I hope that your stepson finds his love for it and his peace in it as well. And I hope the same for you too, if you haven't already.
@@jamescanady3442 that was a really great thing you said man, excellent story, kind of sucks that kid jipped you out of your stuff, but on the other hand, coming back to fishing and finding out that it's your true calling is of some other NATURE!! I wish to branch out and bring other things along my love of fishing, perhaps my love of cooking. May I one day start this channel, cooking and fishing, maybe even making music. Hope you would be there to watch.😁
Try whole raw shrimp peel on. Soak them in 50/50 white vinegar and vanilla extract for half a day to a whole day. The white vinegar makes the shrimp tougher and harder to fall off your hook and the vanilla extract stays on the shrimp leaving a great scent. It's the only catfish bait I use. Give it a try you won't be disappointed.
I bet if you add some garlic salt along with the white vinegar and vanilla syrup, it'll be even better.
Fun fact: Fish, and especially cichlids, in muddier water tend to take on a paler coloration. Fish in clear water will get the more vivid coloration you are used to. I deal with it a lot in the South. That’s also why very pale lures work best in muddy conditions.
I caught my first channel cat yesterday (in MN on my Tarpon 120), and had no idea how to handle it. Then I remembered your video from a month or two ago in which you showed the location of the spikes and to watch out for them. So thanks for that!
Buy a lip gripper to lip grab them. It will help keep your hands from thr spines. I also have a Lindy armored glove that will prevent sharp spines, teeth, and jagged gill plates from ripping my hands in salt water fishing. I haven't seen anyone selling g them for some years but they are useful. The rough armored plate covering the palm area is also great for non slip grabbing smiley fish skin.
Shrimp are an amazing bait, amazing for catfish and bowfin. Even caught pike on em
I've caught a few pike and bass on shrimp while targeting catfish, a friend even caught a walleye with it once!
That Walmart shrimp works wonders. Been fishing with it for a couple years. Those summertime catfish love it!
What’s Walmart putting in their shrimp? 👀
A bag of shrimp is cheaper than a double cup of chicken livers at the walmarts here in Az
Always happy to see an upload, nothing beats a relaxing fishing video!
Yes!
The Bob Ross of fishing. Really enjoy this channel.
Literally what I was just thinking he's always so calm and his voice is so smooth
Just used shrimp for the first time this morning, caught lots of catfish! Can't wait to get back out there.
I go out to the red River every year and last year I caught one 25 pounder and 5 minutes after that I caught a 32 pounder! Great fishing 🎣 👍
What a great way to spend a day on a beautiful stretch of river. Something about watching a rod tip or float. I could do it all day.
Love your vids. It’s like watching bob Ross fish💙
Spot on! 👍💯🐟
Most common comment on this channel...
The first time I ever went fishing as a kid with my grandpa, I caught a bluegill. Gramps was sitting on the bench and didn’t see me, and I was so young and inexperienced I didn’t know…grabbed the fish and the dorsal spines went right into my hand. I cried, lol. It didn’t hurt that bad but I was bleeding and it was so unexpected…a moment of joy (catching the fish) followed by a moment of pain 😫
Important life lesson for a youngster. no matter how good things get you're only one small step away from fucking it up so be diligent and be prepared 😂
If you want to keep smaller fish from stripping the shrimp off the hook, use a piece of cheesecloth or if you have an old aquarium net you can use a piece of that to wrap the shrimp in before putting it on the hook and it will keep small fish from picking it apart. It will also keep the shrimp from being thrown when you catch a large catfish allowing you to catch several fish on one shrimp. You can also use a second piece of line at a swivel above the hook to tie the shrimp in a cheesecloth to and use a small rubber band or a piece of line to hold it against the hook so it swings out of the way after the fish is hooked.
An old piece of nylon stocking works too.
I Love to fish all the fresh water species! I can’t go fishing for 6 weeks due to some surgery. Watching your video today made me feel like I was on the river with you. Great content and knowledge about fishing. Keep up the great content. Amazed you can stay so calm with a big fish on the line! Thanks!
Your voice is so soothing, I love how you don’t add music ❤
Best fishing channel. The others aren't even close. I love how zen and chill it is.
A beautiful sunny day in that mighty river. It was good luck catching two big cat fish on such a small bait as shrimp avoiding the small fish nibbling at it. I remember my desperation using anchovy as bait for channel catfish: just as it hit the bottom my rod tip would start moving only to catch one small specimen after another.
A most entertaining video with exciting fights by those three marvellous monsters.
Chanel catfish fishing is on my bucket list for a while now and after watching your video I'm definitely going to do it shortly. I always enjoy watching your videos it's just so relaxing and there is something magical about the way you spend your time in your kayak fishing and telling us what you do in the same time. It's a skill you absolutely master and thank you for sharing it with us. Cheers from Canada.
So relaxing and peaceful, feels like you're in the boat enjoying the fishing with him. Great job.
That thumbnail brought back memories. My parents couldn’t freeze shrimp without me using it for bait!! 😂😂
Marinade your shrimp with Pure Vanilla the night before and you'll get even better results.... Just a tip.... I got from a fishing couple at the lake of the Ozarks...
Always nice to tag along with you on your fishing adventures. 😀
I remember all of the years of staying up late to catch night crawlers, or including a stop to a bait store before every fishing trip. One day I finally clued into frozen shrimp from the supermarket. As long as you mark it clearly so that no one eats it, any part of it that remains unused can be re-frozen for future use.
To anyone considering trying this, check your local regulations before trying. Its a good idea to be aware of what bait is legal in general.
Here in Texas, imported shrimp (frozen or not) isn't allowed for bait use. The reason is that they don't want non-native species that can transmit foreign pathogens into the water. Certain non-native live bait also isnt allowed because of invasive species concerns.
Hands down best fishing channel to relax to. This guy is amazing!
That’s the exact bag of shrimp I buy at Walmart when I grill out steak and shrimp lol lol
Fifty-five years ago we used to throw Silver Salutes and Cherry Bombs into the Red River to get our cut-bait - mostly small carp. They would come floating up and we would wade in carefully and throw them onto shore. Great memories.
Love the channel catfish content. We do not have them around here so its cool seeing them
where are you from that you don't have catfish??
Where is this place?
Catfish are pretty common everywhere..can't imagine where you could be🤔
@@6412mars sorry meant we do not have channel cats. We do have Brown Bullhead but they do not get very big around her from my experience. Im in Nova Scotia
@@leejames929 Gotcha👍
Go to a fish market or a Mexican market to get fresh shrimp with heads on it . They don't spray with the hormones or preservatives you'll catch more catfish
You're the inspiration to me to start chasing smallies been on a largie bender too long . Thanks for the great content !
feel you man been on largies all year here but smallie aren't super common around me
fresh looking shrimp, but loaded with STP. can tell by the holiday around the edges. For local mud cats I use a wad of worms. Nice relaxing vid.
Fish can actively change their colors. I have a pet Largemouth and Bluegill. When they are over the sand area of the tank their scales turn lighter sometimes white and markings disappear. When they are over the black gravel they turn dark and markings are prominent, like the Largie black line and Bluegill tiger stripes. It happens fast too. I always though it was an environment thing, where over time color changes. But watching pet fish I learned it is an active thing, like Octopuses lol
I live in Clearlake California and I catfish all the time here and just wanted to let you know shrimp is my go-to bait the fresher the better
Thanks for this, caught a 27 inch Channel Cat on a large cooked shrimp, easy bait, stays on the hook, biggest one I have ever caught
One of my buddies was on the red by Drayton last week and caught 60lb worth of cats in 4 fish. Ridiculous. Great content as always. Thanks for brightening my cloudy Sunday.
I need to take my kayak up there one of these days!
@@ndyakangler better hurry while you still have a chance! The valley is much more accessible now up there than it was back in June. Who knows when the snow will come, either.. overwhelming amount of precip this year.
never knew shrimp was such an optimal bait for catfish. thanks for making my day man!
We use it all the time in N.C. it's a premium the scent plays a big part.
Set them out in the hot southern heat for a few hours before you go.
Big tip is to buy the ones that still has the shell on, makes it easier for the shrimp to stay on and harder for smaller fish to pick apart
Anything stinky catfish love it
It’s good, caught a decent channel a few hours ago with it. Problem is, I’m in Maryland, so the crabs go nuts on it, and they make it seem like a fish is eating the bait, tiny little tugs
Thank you for you reverence for these animals Matt!
You are such a good fisherman! Even recognizing catfish holes
When I saw the Bass I was surprised as heck. I've never caught one on the Red River and I've been fishing it for 15 years.
I am using small circle hooks for catfish, 2/0, because the bigger sizes tend to poke out the fishes eye from the inside of the mouth going out. Smaller hooks work fine, just put on a smaller piece of bait.
I like your videos before I even watch them. Best fishing RUclips channel hands down.
I went a bought a kayak this summer to try it out after watching you.. you make it look so easy!! 😂👍🏼
Hubby and I had so much fun watching this! We're in the Alexandria, MN area. Right on Minnewaska where the smallie tournament is held every July (on my bday, of course!) Always fun to see what the catfish will go for... Beautiful beast you caught! On a kayak no less! Respect👍🔥
Ive had many times on the red where fishing 2 rods is nearly impossible. Always a great place to enjoy a day in the shade at anchor. My favorite places to fish is actually tied up to a logjam on the downcurrent side. Far less snags and a solid anchor with two brush geabber hooks
I’ve only used live shrimp on salt water trips but now I’m inspired to try them in fresh water
They are my fav cattish bait. Sturdier than worms, no mess, fit perfectly on a bigger circle hook, and after done fishing can put them back in the freezer for next time.
@@razdog76hey work very well. Ive even caught a big some bass with shrimp not expecting it.
I've been using shrimp for years. To me the style that works best is the greenish colored ones with the shell and legs still attached. Great video! I really enjoyed your calm demeanor, I know I couldn't have been with any of those fish!
It’s so funny to watch your videos because everything looks so familiar. I’ve been fishing for flatheads in Nebraska with a triumph using the exact same rig as you. I also have the same net.
Nice bunch of catfish! Thanks for sharing your trip with us 👍
I'm so happy I found your channel. When my PTSD is bad it is nice to know I can watch relaxing videos about something I enjoy so much. The younger guys act like fishing is for ADD kids.
Can always rely on this man to bring quality fishing content
Small bullheads are great as bait. Flatheads love them.
Nice looking shrimp. Looks like something you could cook in a Delta Airlines bathroom along with some mash potatoes in the middle of the flight using the non-potable bathroom sink water.
Wtf hahaha
That’s what we use too here for big cats and they work great!
To catch goldeye for bait use a small jig with worm under a float about 12" down. Castcand let drift off the tips of brush piles on the foam line/eddy line. Can always get a half a dozen in a hald hour or so. Or go frogging. The best bait hands down on the red.
That’s usually about what I’ll do to catch a few goldeye. If I’m in the right spot it will catch them!
@@ndyakangler anywherr thwt water is boiling good always has a few. If you have an ultralight a 1" twister in a plain baitholder hook works great as well. Just twitch it along just below the surface
Great video I'll have to also start using shrimp more often so I can catch some big cats
I love seeing your catfish videos. They always make my day better and today is no different. I am looking forward to watching this!
I'm good friends with your dad. Well done on your success!
Wowzers that's great looking catfish, I'll have to try scrimp out, another tip is Beef Liver soaked in vanilla extract as well. Give it a try as well.
I watched it and thought would be good idea of getting caught with shrimp. Nice catch! 💪🤠 I also would try that too. 😊
You should look in to tying a bait loop for fishing the shrimp. We use them in the northwest for fishing bait for salmon. It keeps the bait on pretty well. Or mikes magic thread. Wrap your shrimp to your hook and you could fish the same shrimp for the whole day 😂 people use the magic thread for sturgeon fishing which is pretty much the exact same method you’re using.
Your videos are rad! Keep doing what you do!
I’ll have to check that out! Usually I’ll just toss on some cut bait, it stays on the hook great, but I figured I’d try something different on this trip. We used to use shrimp a lot night fishing with light up bobbers on the river back when I was in my early 20’s getting back into fishing.
Catching catfish. I've got one for you that may just blow your mind. You're using shrimp and I use sopressata. Sopressata is a hard sausage that you can buy at the grocery store. This stuff stays on the hook and gives off a great oil slick. Give it a shot I think you'll be amazed. You can even buy it free sliced it comes out looking like the size of a silver dollar. I have caught literally hundreds of catfish with this method and because of how many castes you get with one piece it is relatively cheap to use.
The mighty RED RIVER, runs right through my city in the north, been fishing Catfish for many yrs .
Great content, Matt! Love seeing those big cats.
Thanks for explaining your setup.
New viewer here, just found your channel and have been binge watching them all.
Incredible shots, and such a great, calm voice narrating your fishing adventures. Just wanted to say, keep up the great work!
I've fished shrimp many times in the Susquehanna in PA. just a little tip for all here but I use CHEESE CLOTH when I'm fishing shrimp...hooks stay in the cloth way better than in the shrimp but the porosity of the cheese cloth allows the stink to permeate the water...
Big ups from Canada brother.
I love watching these videos, they are so calming.
Just did this for the first time last week with my nephew. His first cast EVER and he caught a nice flathead. They were killing the shrimp for about 4 hours. Filled out stringer easily.
Your Vids are the BEST! You & Creek Fishing Adventures, my Faves & inspiration. Tight Lines Sir.
That last channel cat was huge!!! Good stuff . Me and my son love your videos!
Love your videos. Recommended your videos to my dad. I know he will enjoy them too
i love your vidoes and when you go on a catfish trip i love them even more. can you pls do more of these videos
Man, I have to say. Watching your video here catching fish on the river really made me miss doing it… I had a kayak for a couple years when I was in the military and I’d go out and fish. I’m gunna have to get back into it. Excellent content keep it up!
Yes Sir, here in Manitoba I have fished the Red many, many times and have caught many different species. My biggest cat is 28 inches.
I love the variety of baits used in these here videos.
Sir I’m nowhere as good as you, but I have learned a lot from watching your videos sir. Thank you and fish 🎣 on
Bob Ross of Kayak fishing👍🏻 greetings from Switzerland
The Red River, Me and my dad would fish that River in Robin Minnesota in the 80s when we we migrants working the fields awesome memories. Thank you for sharing your videos
Spung stink bait would be cool video. I use to use old dish pung and hook with some jar 🫙 stink bait back home. My grandad would only use crawdads witch worked well but in dry year's they could be hard to get. So I turned to a spung it hold sent really well.
you are the smallie whisperer, so funny you caught one while targeting catfish
great video as always!
I think that Smalley might have been a Meanmouth. We have quite a few of thise in The Ozarks. If you are ever this way and want to fish the Ozarks let me know!
Love using shrimp. In addition to channels, I've also caught smallmouth and a 30 inch walleye on shrimp.
i love using shrimp! i use the shrimp thats not peeled, stays on the hook a lil better. looks like a great spot!
My Coffee and I were just waiting on this video. Great video man.
I just got into river cat fishing and it’s a rush because you have to control which way the fish is going! 🎣
they look like great fighters!
@@volvo09 they are!
Them smallmouth must follow you around. Great video again.
Hey man! Ever since I came across your channel, I binge-watched almost all of your vids and subscribed. Your content is amazing and much appreciated. Keep doing what you do.
I use Food Lion brand raw shrimp when I go catfishing, it's always my go-to on Lake Norman in NC. Glad to see you get the jitters in your hands too, the thrill of pulling in a monster cat is unlike any other
Shrimp and cut bait are indeed great catfish baits. I’ve caught bullhead channel cat and even painted turtles on it. But, you would probably catch a good amount more fish if you went at night. Just wear a beekeeper suit to stay away from the bugs.😂
Love the channel 🎣
as a fisherman from the uk I am very jealous of the wealth of wild you have at your disposal
p.s I think you could make some help to sleep videos your voice is so chilled and relaxing late night radio could be your calling
All the best from south west uk 🎣
When I use shrimp or canned tuna I use Arma mesh… make by fox tackle for carp fishing…..works amazing
Finally, using shrimp video
You should try keeping the shrimp frozen. Or even let them stink up then refreeze. They remain firmer longer when frozen/ thawing. Makes it harder to loose your bait when the little ones come around.
Wow i have to try out shrimp sometime I've never fished with it before
I would have never knew Catfishin can be so fun. Awesome stuff 🤙🏼🤙🏼
I nearly landed a nice pike of my dock. It came from under there and almost had it. Nice catfish too.