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Hammer-Down Catfishing With Joe Granata
United States
Приєднався 12 тра 2021
Any day spent on the river is a good day! What started as a hobby, chasing down flathead and blue catfish, has turned into a passion! Working for an encounter with the monster fish of our rivers is what drives me to not only be the best angler I can be, but also be committed to preserving the sport of catfishing for years to come for my children and yours. Whether you fish just for fun, or have an obsession like me, there is something here for everyone who enjoys the sport of catfishing. Tips, tricks, epic catches and even some defeats will be shared here! It’s all part of the sport we love.
Hammerin' Flatheads with Cut WALLEYE
My buddy Jeff and I hit the river back in October looking for some flatheads. We had a wide variety of baits to choose from, but the flathead's bait of choose was cut walleye. Which is one of our favorite baits to use in the fall. We ended up catching some good numbers with some good ones mixed in, even landing a triple.
Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods
Line: catchthefever.com/slime
Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=3341f9078&_ss=r
Apparel: katfishclothing.com/?aff=12 Use Code: “Granata22” for 20% off
Bait Shop: m. ReddiBait/
Rod Holders: monsterrodholders.com
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Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods
Line: catchthefever.com/slime
Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=3341f9078&_ss=r
Apparel: katfishclothing.com/?aff=12 Use Code: “Granata22” for 20% off
Bait Shop: m. ReddiBait/
Rod Holders: monsterrodholders.com
#catfish #flathead #fishing #bigcatfever #catchthefever #slimeline #g3 #g3boats #katfish #reddibait #marutohooks #anglerinnovations #monsterrodholders
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Summertime Flathead Fishing
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My buddy and I hit the river in search of some summertime flatheads on the Ohio River. We had a pretty decent night and were fortunate to reel in a few good ones. Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=3341f9078&_ss=r Apparel: katfishclothing.com/?aff=12 Use Code: “Granata22” for 20% off Bait S...
My Favorite Bait for Flatheads PAYS off Big
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Ken and I loaded up with some of our favorite bait, Mooneye, and hit the river. It was a great night, minus the fog rolling in, and we got on some good fish!!! Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=3341f9078&_ss=r Apparel: katfishclothing.com/?aff=12 Use Code: “Granata22” for 20% off Bait Shop...
Flatheads were Feeding HEAVY (Fast-Action)
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My buddies and I loaded up on fresh mooneye and hit the river in hopes of an action-packed night chasing flatheads in downtown Pittsburgh. Flatheads are very temperamental, some nights they feed ferociously and some nights they don't open their mouths. Fortunately, the bite was on fire all night. Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com...
Fall Cold-Front Flathead Fishing
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I hit the river in late September targeting flathead catfish after a major cold-front cane through. I was able to find a few willing to chew, and surprisingly, they were hitting HARD. Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=3341f9078&_ss=r Apparel: katfishclothing.com/?aff=12 Use Code: “Granata2...
Historic Reintroduction of Blue Catfish
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I had the privilege of participating in the Pa Fish and Boat Commissions reintroduction stocking of once-native Blue Catfish into our local stretches of the Ohio, Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, here in western Pa. It was one of the coolest things I have ever been a part of and we’re not done yet! Take a few minutes to check out the days action and get all the info on both the completed stock...
MONSTER Flathead Came out to Play!
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My buddy Eric joined me on the Ohio River in hopes of finding a monster flathead catfish. Fortunately, our goal was reached when he landed a giant, pushing 50lb. We also caught a bonus blue cat which are very rare in the pool of the river we were fishing. Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=...
We Couldn't Keep the Rods in the Water (Fast ACTION)
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The bite was on! Ken, Kevin, and myself had a blast on the river putting hooks in fish. Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=3341f9078&_ss=r Apparel: katfishclothing.com/?aff=12 Use Code: “Granata22” for 20% off Bait Shop: m. ReddiBait/ Rod Holders: monsterrodholders.com #catfish ...
Targeting Flatheads in Low-Current Conditions (TACTICS)
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Flathead fishing during the summer months with little to no current and hot water conditions can be tricky. I take to the river and share some of my tactics on how I approach this and end up catching some nice fish. Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=3341f9078&_ss=r Apparel: katfishclothing...
On a Mission to Find a GIANT Ohio River Flathead (or 2)
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I took to the river solo with one goal and mind, to catch and release a giant flathead. The mission was a success! Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=3341f9078&_ss=r Apparel: katfishclothing.com/?aff=12 Use Code: “Granata22” for 20% off Bait Shop: m. ReddiBait/ Rod Holders: mons...
LAST Trip Targeting Flatheads ‘Til POST SPAWN
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Ken and I hit the river for one last hoorah before spawn really kicked in. We had a bit of a slow night, which we expected, but all in all, we hooked into several flatheads and didn’t have any complaints when we called it a night. Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=3341f9078&_ss=r Apparel: ...
Catfish Tournament (Fish ‘Til the Buzzer)
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My buddy Mark and I traveled 4 hours away to fish the "Ohio River Catfish Series" Tournament out of Gallipolis, OH. We fished hard all day grinding through smaller fish early on, made some changes and eventually doubled our weight in the last hour of the tournament and ultimately cashed a CHECK! Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/...
Fishing the Start of the Flathead Spawn on the Ohio River (Rods got Hammered)
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I headed out for a solo trip, just as spawn was getting started. When spawn is kicking off, I never quite know how the night will end up but I ended up getting on several fish and it wasn’t a bad night on the water. Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Hooks: www.anglerinnovations.com/products/no-348-circle-hook?_pos=27&_sid=3341f9078&_ss=r Apparel: katfishclothing...
Fishing Sunken Barges for Flatheads (Pre-Spawn Feedbags)
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Mike and I took to the river to try and get a few pre-spawn flatheads and get Mike on his first flatheads of the season. We succeeded in a big way! We mainly targeted sunken barges in and around Pittsburgh, PA on the 3 rivers. You never know what a night of fishing will have in store and on this one, we were not disappointed! Rods: catchthefever.com/big-cat-rods Line: catchthefever.com/slime Ho...
Do This and You'll Catch MORE Flathead Catfish: Volume 1
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I headed out on a solo mission recently, in a familiar section of the Ohio River, to find some new areas to fish. It’s easy to get complacent, when you have a few tried and true spots but, it’s so important to make sure you’re always trying to broaden your knowledge of the water you’re fishing. I tried to share some of my best advice for doing just that! Don’t forget to give this video a thumbs...
The Flathead Bite was on FIRE (FAST ACTION)
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The Flathead Bite was on FIRE (FAST ACTION)
Biggest Flathead of the Year Hits the Deck! (Persistence Pays Off)
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Biggest Flathead of the Year Hits the Deck! (Persistence Pays Off)
82 Boat Battle: (Bink Fox Fishing for VCCRG Tournament)
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82 Boat Battle: (Bink Fox Fishing for VCCRG Tournament)
Kanawha River: Patterning Flatheads Pre-Tournament
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Kanawha River: Patterning Flatheads Pre-Tournament
The BIG Ones Are Biting! Ohio River Flatheads
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The BIG Ones Are Biting! Ohio River Flatheads
On THE Hunt for Spring Flatheads: Ohio River
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On THE Hunt for Spring Flatheads: Ohio River
Targeting Early Spring Flatheads on the Ohio River (Our 1st Flatheads of the Year!!)
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Targeting Early Spring Flatheads on the Ohio River (Our 1st Flatheads of the Year!!)
James River Catfish Beat-Down: Volume 3 (Catfish Chaos)
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James River Catfish Beat-Down: Volume 3 (Catfish Chaos)
James River Catfish Beat-Down: Volume 2 (We Wore Them out)
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James River Catfish Beat-Down: Volume 2 (We Wore Them out)
James River Catfish Beat-Down: Volume 1 (We Found Them)
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James River Catfish Beat-Down: Volume 1 (We Found Them)
Locating Catfish on a New River (TIDAL)
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Locating Catfish on a New River (TIDAL)
James River Monster Catfish *PART 2*
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James River Monster Catfish *PART 2*
MONSTER Catfish Caught on First Spot (He Tried to Knock my Buddy OUT)
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MONSTER Catfish Caught on First Spot (He Tried to Knock my Buddy OUT)
I sleep five to seven hours a day and work the remaining save brakes to shower, and eat, grab a cup of coffee and back at it again. My life has never been so enjoyable. I'm convinced if your not enjoying it? Change something. Keep changing it until it's all you want to do. That's how you know it's right. I'm 62 and working harder than I ever have , averaging 18 hours a day seven days a week. 126 hours a week. 6552 hours a year, with no days off That's over three times what most work every year. And I'm making shit happen with a smile on my tired face. 💕 I make videos on what was shared around camp fires that no longer burn. Im watching you . 😂
Yeah, I think I'm going to have to put a cherry picker on the back of my toon. 😁 No way I could get that thing on the deck by myself.
@@stickermigtigger hahaa!
It probably says somewhere but what state and body of water is this?
@@dwightjones3598 Ohio River in PA
Beautiful beast he caught! Just know that not all, in fact most, monster fish are never even weighed officially so that they can be touted as “Certified State Records”. If you wanna see pics of GIANT Flathead Catfish, visit “Jakes Corner Store” store about 20 miles North/North West of Roosevelt Lake, when headed towards Payson, AZ. You’ll see pictures hanging on the walls of many “State Records”! A store/restaurant called “The Butcher Hook”, in Tonto Basin, AZ used to have some old pics of giant Catfish as well. I grew up near there and I would bet anything on the fact that Roosevelt Lake and the Salt River Junction hold the biggest Flatheads in the entire state of AZ!! Maybe the biggest in the entire southwest!
30k of boat fishing equipment maybe more but no 20$ digital scale ?? so no way tell if cat was 40 pounds or 60 ?
We weighed the fish, he was 57lb
@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 ok cool
Pro tip: for people that live in States like Illinois where live bait is not allowed use Berkley gulp alive 4 inch minnows in the black shad color pattern. And use just a little bit of weight no more than an ounce and let it drift in the current of the river and the combination of the scent dispersing from the Berkley gulp alive minnow and the movement of the Berkley gulp alive minnow in the current will trick flathead catfish into biting it. They really can't tell the difference that being said I only bother to do this technique when fishing in States where live bait isn't allowed but it's highly effective. And I caught plenty of flatheads doing this exact technique this season across the river in Illinois I'm blessed by the fact that I can choose to fish either side of the river. On one side it's Iowa where I can fish live bait and on the other I have to use these artificially scented Berkley gulp alive 4 inch minnows but fishing in Illinois has it's benefits because there's a lot more secluded areas where there's a lot of cover and structure compared to southeast Iowa.
Great advice 👍
@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223I'm always glad to help fellow anglers whenever I can the only downside to this technique though that I can think of is that it requires really light amounts of weight. Specifically 1 oz maximum to be effective because the rig has to be able to drift in the current to replicate a dying bait fish so your rod has to be able to be capable of throwing that lighter weight. Luckily the whisker seeker rods I use have a lure weight of 1 oz to 6 oz of weight so I'm able to do this technique without issues but for people using much heavier rods it might be an issue.
What bait
@@joeysteward7538 mostly gizzard shad
I was taught fish the edge of the channels and that rule holds true most of the times I have gone. Lakes are bit different but in the river, edge of the channel is where it's at.
I agree, channel ledges are a great place to start. They're essentially the fish highways of the river.
Hope all is well and your feeling better! Haven't seen any of your videos lately!!
@@PopPopJoe Thanks! New videos soon
What kind of reels ? Penn something?
@@ernestocontreras972 Penn Fathom 25lw
@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 love the channel btw always great videos and thank you
Thanks for watching! New videos dropping soon!
@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 👍🏽👍🏽
Are you still making videos haven't seen anything new
I had to take a break from videos due to health reasons. However, I've been recently filming trips again, so I hope to start getting new videos out asap
I will pray to Jesus that he heals your health. I enjoy your videos.
Great video guys! Love this channel!
Thanks!!
What is moon eye bait
Mooneye is a bait fish
You guys are living my dream. I love watching your videos, especially since most of the spots you hit are 10 to 40 minutes from my house.
I live in Wellsburg, I'm 34. I worked in the tin mill in Weirton, until they decided to shut the entire operation down 8 months ago. I would love to come out with you guys to catch my first flathead . Ive been trying all summer ever single day to the point my wife is pissed. I'd love to spend an afternoon or a few hours night fishing with you guys. Im easy to please and a chill guy like you both. Let me know if you would consider. Thanks for the video!
I live in Wellsburg, WV probably 10 minutes up the road from here. Always heard there were giants by the dam I'm going tonight with some bluegill and liver hoping I get a nice fatty. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for watching! How'd you do?
Awesome fish! I’m just getting back into catfishing now that I have little ones man I hope I can pull in one like that for them to see.
@mathewtaylor8551 Glad to hear you're getting back into it. September and October are fire! Good luck. I hope you catch a giant! Thanks for watching?
What a fish. I got a chuckle out of watching it attack the hand in the livewell! Awesome catch!
He wasn't nice!! Thanks for watching
It’s really simple. If you want to catch catfish just use shad gizzards
I wish it was that easy!
What brand of rods are those
@@elgranfarmer7813 Big Cat Fever medium/heavy action
Why didn't you keep that catfish I doubt I could have gave him back
They said mooneye
You didn't show us your Set-Up or Rig??
Carolina and 3way rigs are all I run, with varying leader lengths depending on conditions. I keep it simple.
@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 Thank You
i just subscribe awesme keep em coming brother
@@GregRandolph-w1q Thanks for checking out the channel. New videos will be uploaded soon! I had to take a little break for health reasons, but I'm back at it.
Two on at once! You are the king of anglers! What a great video. Hell, I can't keep the turtles off of my bait long enough to catch a decent flathead. Is it the Santee Cooper rig? Any that I rig with Sunfish end up dead without a tail when I check bait.
I keep it simple and run a 3-way or Carolina rig majority of the time. Thanks for watching!!
I never even knew flathead would eat cut shad. Always been told they would only eat live bait.
I probably catch about 90% of my flatheads out of the river on cut bait. Cut shad and cut mooneye are my go-to. Thanks for watching!
Hope all is well with you and Ken, look forward to some new videos Joe !!
Thanks...We're both doing great. New videos will be dropping soon!
@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 Awesome !
What kindof sinker rig do you use?
I typically use flat-bank or river (coin) sinkers.
Awesome footage AND PROOF that Flatties will eat cut bait, keep up the Great Work.
Thanks for watching!! Cut bait is definitely my go-to on the river
Hi - great channel! I’ve been bank fishing flatties most of my adult life and recently got a boat. This opened up a whole new world for me. I primarily fish the PA schuylkill river. Any tips on rigs? What is your setup for throwing from a boat?
I keep it simple and throw either carolina rigs or 3-way rigs. Sometimes, if the river flow is down, I'll throw on a peg float to keep the bait elevated... Congrats on the boat, and thanks for checking out the channel!
The guy with the hellcat green rod. Made it look so easy with that topical flathead bite. Reeled down and stuck his ass. 💪🏼 I always have problems when I reel too early. Do you think it’s just small fish? Great video by the way. Bruisers.
First of all, thanks for watching! It's definitely a timing thing, and also, I've noticed it matters which direction they're swimming. Definitely could be small fish also. Honestly, I try really hard to be patient and let the rod load up to a certain point before I touch the reel. It greatly improves my hook up ratio.
Absolute tank great job guys !!!
Thanks for watching!
Man what state are you in fishing with all those lines in the water?.
@@Keo-u6c West Virginia. Unlimited rods there
Awesome fish
@John-ef8pz Thanks for watching!!
What kind of reels are you using.
@@tylerdykes1714 I use Penn Fathom levelwind reels
Nice video 😮
@@CatfishChris14th thanks for watching!
Ok you not saying what you use for bait so I guess you can fish and I do what I use.
@user-bc1th8iq9e Early on in the video, I mentioned that we are using mooneye. (Which is my favorite bait). 👂
only allowed to use 3 rods here.
3 per person in PA, where I'm from. I fish in WV waters a lot and it's unlimited rods
I wish they put a size cap on catfish… I’d rather eat the ones that aren’t huge it’s important to put big ones like this back to breed the next generation of river monsters lol
@MileytheJeepV2 absolutely! In West Virginia and Ohio, there are size limits. Hopefully, PA is heading in that direction as well.
@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 I’m in Michigan and all we have is a minimum size limit if you catch a monster you are allowed to keep it and i think that just ruins it for the future generations but from what ive seen most people won’t
@MileytheJeepV2 I feel accross the board, all states need to do better. In PA you can keep 50 a day, no size limits. That's crazy
By the way, if you catch it a catfish like that, you’re gonna have to hold it in the mouth and yes, they will bite you so I recommend wearing gloves
I call them "kitten mittens." And wear them every time now a days
You have to do that so the fish can get tired so then you could just reel it in
Thanks
If you know, catfish can get 155 feet
Wow
If you know, I have a friend and if you go to his UA-cam channel, it’s called outdoor boys so subscribe to them and they’ll add you for the next video of catching flathead carp channel catfish?
Ill check it out!
If you know, I have a friend and if you go to his UA-cam channel, it’s called outdoor boys so subscribe to them and they’ll add you for the next video of catching flathead carp channel catfish?
Thanks
You have to do that
Absolutely!
Yo, I caught a flathead before it was 155 pounds
World Record! Congrats
Link to video or it didn't happen.
That was the meanest flathead ive ever seen!
What state are you fishing? It seems in Mo i cant catch flathead unless its live bait. This is awesome to watch. Good stuff
I fish in PA and WV. Thanks for checking out the channel
What a great day and video. Great job!
I appreciate that! Thank you for watching
Great fishing and advice. Thanks...
Thank you for watching!!