I Don't Struggle with the Question to Keep or Release! I caught another Flathead catfish! Watch this! - Flatheads Bit! Proof is in the Boat! • Flatheads Bit! Proof i...
Love them flatheads.Keep all you want buddy.You caught them.I learned a trick about them channels winding up your line.I put my hook on the line then tie a big knot in the bottom of the line.The hook free spools round and round and will not pull thru that big ole knot.Keep the videos coming.
I catch a lot of bluecats in Santee and let bigger ones go (20 lbs and up) and keep 15lb size to fry…but that’s just me. Like you, hoping wildlife departments are keeping a watchful eye on fishery health.
Good catfish and good eating. You are absolutely correct on the replenishment of catfish. By the way, what bait did you catch him on, if it's not a secret😅. Great video. I'm a fan.
Like your videos, personally I don’t keep any over 10 pounds here in N.C. Eat smaller ones when saving some to eat. Catfishing is getting more and more popular across the country, lots more pressure on them in certain areas. Think of it this way would bass fishermen eat a 10 pound bass? All that being said I believe it’s everybody’s right to keep whatever they want within the law but sometimes we have to help with the conservation because laws are rarely enforced in most areas. Keep bringing the videos 👍🏻
I hear ya. I can't help it. I grew up catching these bid rascals and my dad and grandpa kept them all. If I see the population deceasing here in this part of the country than yes I will release them. But for now that's not the case. Thank you for watching.
I remember when I was a kid growing up my dad caught one that size. He hung it from a large limb that we called the skinning tree. He left the carcass of what was left of the fish hanging from that limb. I remember it hanging there for several months until nothing was left except for a skeleton of that old flathead. Another fine video once again
Anything over 10 lb should be let go. That size and smaller are perfect eaters all the big ones are breeding fish. Do what you want but you can't fix stupid
I hear ya. Been catching them this big for 50 years. Ate all of them. Population still strong if not stronger. I would be stupid to release them. There is plenty here. Appreciate you watching.
I think it's absolutely unsustainable to be harvesting a 31lb flathead. I eat tons of fish, I don't see why you would think it's ok to keep one that big. People don't realize that yeah, flatheads get big, but even then most won't end up living to get past 20. Those big ones are the ones making most eggs and keeping the population up. Do what you want, but don't complain when you start catching less and less.
Been keeping them for 50 years. Population is as strong or stronger than ever. I let the Conservation department manage the numbers I just keep eating them. Thanks for watching.
@@meandyououtside So glad you said that, as a catfish noodler myself that targets mostly fish over 30lbs only. To hear someone say that most flatheads don’t live past 20lbs just told me exactly how much he knows. Rivers are ABSOLUTELY LOADED with huge fish and there ain’t no way you gonna hurt them by catching some to eat. Now if people were commercially netting them year around in a specific area then yes I suppose you could see a dint in the population eventually?? I say put them fish in the boat and later that night, watch em float!😎
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Love them flatheads.Keep all you want buddy.You caught them.I learned a trick about them channels winding up your line.I put my hook on the line then tie a big knot in the bottom of the line.The hook free spools round and round and will not pull thru that big ole knot.Keep the videos coming.
Awesome thank you!
I eat them, regardless of size. There is no difference in taste, so why not.
Awesome
3 , 10lbs flatheads laying eggs or one at 30 lbs whats the difference .
Probably more chance of three separate small nests producing more fry .
👍 you do you 😂😂😂
Heck of a catch!
Absolutely keep them and enjoy them! Numbers just keep going up where I’m at.
I catch a lot of bluecats in Santee and let bigger ones go (20 lbs and up) and keep 15lb size to fry…but that’s just me. Like you, hoping wildlife departments are keeping a watchful eye on fishery health.
Good catfish and good eating. You are absolutely correct on the replenishment of catfish. By the way, what bait did you catch him on, if it's not a secret😅. Great video. I'm a fan.
Live Perch. No secret. Thanks for being a fan.
Nice flathead! Thank you for sharing how you dispatch and bleed them out my friend!
Like your videos, personally I don’t keep any over 10 pounds here in N.C. Eat smaller ones when saving some to eat. Catfishing is getting more and more popular across the country, lots more pressure on them in certain areas. Think of it this way would bass fishermen eat a 10 pound bass? All that being said I believe it’s everybody’s right to keep whatever they want within the law but sometimes we have to help with the conservation because laws are rarely enforced in most areas. Keep bringing the videos 👍🏻
I hear ya. I can't help it. I grew up catching these bid rascals and my dad and grandpa kept them all. If I see the population deceasing here in this part of the country than yes I will release them. But for now that's not the case. Thank you for watching.
I agree with everything you said, but I will add a reminder. that not all of the babies that hatch make it to adulthood
True for sure. Very few make it. Thank you for watching.
I remember when I was a kid growing up my dad caught one that size. He hung it from a large limb that we called the skinning tree. He left the carcass of what was left of the fish hanging from that limb. I remember it hanging there for several months until nothing was left except for a skeleton of that old flathead. Another fine video once again
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Nice fish! Dang!
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Nice what state are you in
Missouri
Anything over 10 lb should be let go. That size and smaller are perfect eaters all the big ones are breeding fish. Do what you want but you can't fix stupid
I hear ya. Been catching them this big for 50 years. Ate all of them. Population still strong if not stronger. I would be stupid to release them. There is plenty here. Appreciate you watching.
What did you catch him on
Live perch.
I think it's absolutely unsustainable to be harvesting a 31lb flathead. I eat tons of fish, I don't see why you would think it's ok to keep one that big. People don't realize that yeah, flatheads get big, but even then most won't end up living to get past 20. Those big ones are the ones making most eggs and keeping the population up. Do what you want, but don't complain when you start catching less and less.
Been keeping them for 50 years. Population is as strong or stronger than ever. I let the Conservation department manage the numbers I just keep eating them. Thanks for watching.
@@meandyououtside
So glad you said that, as a catfish noodler myself that targets mostly fish over 30lbs only. To hear someone say that most flatheads don’t live past 20lbs just told me exactly how much he knows. Rivers are ABSOLUTELY LOADED with huge fish and there ain’t no way you gonna hurt them by catching some to eat. Now if people were commercially netting them year around in a specific area then yes I suppose you could see a dint in the population eventually??
I say put them fish in the boat and later that night, watch em float!😎