Good stuff, as usual Steve. You didn't mention it, but I certainly noticed the BARGE BITE was outstanding. I guess we could speculate all day long as to the Barge Bite theory. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & videos.
This video really helps. Cant wait tell i get my boat next spring and try all your tactics. So far they are working on the bank. im definitely going to the ohio river i only live 2 hours from there. Thanks Steve keep the videos coming
im not as fortunate to have a depth finder but i do have a 10' flat bottom john boat..after you talking about NAVIONICS and combing that with all your other hints and tips.. i have pushed the limits off that little boat and have turned up some more great cats faster than sitting hours on the bank..thank for all the tips and hints..awesome job
That was a good one Steve! We're fixin to kick off the 2015/16 winter big cat hunt down here in North Texas soon.With all the lakes around here close to pool for the first time in a long time.Gonna have a lot of new water to explore,but that's half the fun.Good luck to ya brother!
thats some nice blues there steve thanks for the info we just go the new depth finders installed going to give this a shot next weekend on a new lake were going to thanks
Looks like boat control is what it's all about when drift fishing. The boat itself becomes one big bobber with the trolling motor controlling the rod tips. You sure are good at it. Practice Pays Off.
I got into a school of Flatheads on Claytor Lake one time like that, it was crazy. I was getting bites faster than I could handle them for about 30 minutes, then they just quit.
I'ma just be clear with you. you are me favorite youtuber. I started fishing a year ago and decide do do something bigger with fishing so i started a youtube channel. slowly but surly everything will be up and running next year as far as clothing, website and more. I'm from toledo, ohio and love to fish the maumee rive. I just started my channel this may and i must say i am getting more support then i could imagine.. But i would like to thank you for the tips you give and interesting videos you make. me and my buddies are big fans of yours. I learned a lot from you and will continue to do so. and i was wondering if it s okay if i can give you a big shoutout on my next episode and let everyone know who i prefer to learn from. once again thank you.
Hey Steve, great video! Nice cats you were catching steve! looking like you found a honey hole of a fishing spot you were catching one after another. what river were you fishing? keep catching the biggins and keep the videos coming.
I have lived in mean right on the Ohio River all my life it was right out the front door down the steps onto the dock and into the boat with my father back then now I'm teaching my grandsons some of the unique ways to catching big catfish and in this day and my age there isn't as many big cats out there so here is my question when fishing for flatheads is it best to drag to catch big fish or am I better to anchor out ,or maybe tie up to a tree out in the water as I live where I can see the Manchester islands from where I live ( the river averages about 22 feet around here ) thanks From Yours TRULEY SQUEE LEWIS
Hi steve. I live in cincinnati Ohio, right near the ohio river! I have a question for you. Since I don't have a boat, and i cant put my kayak on the river, I have stuck to a private lake near my house. It is about 150 acres, and it gets up to 85 feet deep in some parts. They stocked 10 thousand channel cats in there 5 years ago, and only about 1 to two hundred people have access to this lake. So they should still be in there. Anyway, I have a depthfinder on my kayak, but it doesnt have very good sonar for finding and marking fish. But i still can see depth, and some bait balls and stuff. But I need help catching channel cats. I have tried 6-8 inch chunks of cut sucker, but they dont work. I was wondering, where i should target, and what baits I should use. Should I use chicken liver on the bottom? Or cut shad? Thanks for your time steve! Great videos keep it up!
Have you seen the I-Pilot link from Min Kota? It looks like it will let you set a program that will follow a preset contour line. If I understand it right, you can set a depth, and it will follow that, leaving you a bit more hands free? Just a suggestion. I know it is pricey.
Steve I am not so lucky to have a boat and much less a fish finder. Just out of bad luck I have to do a lot of bank fishing here in Kansas. How would you go about finding some of these money holes while on land?
i use google earth and navionics to scout out potential spots both are free tools that help alot so i bet you could be successful doing the same thing. look for bends in the river or current breaks, there is alot of exploring you can do from home. good luck
ty Steve. maybe next year you could come to Topeka, ks for the boat and outdoor show. the boat show is the 3-5 Feb 2017. I am going to have a booth for Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing to do some fund raising. Have a great year on the water.
Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude tried that for Ohio river but the free navi app doesn't have a lot of info for Ohio river. another issue i have is i am not local so idk which spots are accessible and which aren't (for bank fishing), even with checking google earth doesn't tell me if I'm "allowed" to fish there :(
bigc37 ive fished for most fresh water fish including crappie, pan fish, stipers, muskie and many more but specializing in bass tournament for many years back in the90's
Momma ever reel any big fish in you guys need to reverse rolls sometime you behind the camera and her behind the rods reeling in the monsters 🎣 keep your lines tight and rods bent my friend
love your stuff Steve. I have been picking up on some nice blues on a saline bayou in north Louisiana. thanks for your tips. look farward to more videos
Good stuff, as usual Steve. You didn't mention it, but I certainly noticed the BARGE BITE was outstanding. I guess we could speculate all day long as to the Barge Bite theory. Thanks for sharing your knowledge & videos.
This video really helps. Cant wait tell i get my boat next spring and try all your tactics. So far they are working on the bank. im definitely going to the ohio river i only live 2 hours from there. Thanks Steve keep the videos coming
im not as fortunate to have a depth finder but i do have a 10' flat bottom john boat..after you talking about NAVIONICS and combing that with all your other hints and tips.. i have pushed the limits off that little boat and have turned up some more great cats faster than sitting hours on the bank..thank for all the tips and hints..awesome job
Adrian Mercer thanks for your comment Adrian, im glad your able to up your game. i hope you have a great season.
thanks for the videos Steve,I watch them to help me when ever I go catfishing with my friends.
Grant Stiff thanks for the comment Grant
As always Steve another great video you have for for everyone to watch..Keep them coming..
Clarence Smith than you Clarence
instablaster
That was a good one Steve! We're fixin to kick off the 2015/16 winter big cat hunt down here in North Texas soon.With all the lakes around here close to pool for the first time in a long time.Gonna have a lot of new water to explore,but that's half the fun.Good luck to ya brother!
You remind me of my catfish buddy....he passed away few years ago but we caught a bunch......I would love to bait up with you ..thanks for the show
Watch these for hours man keep it up!
that little blue you just threw away is a monster to us
thanks for all your videos. and for all the professional tips to all!!!
Nathan Kiser thank you Nathan
Great advice got a new place to try really like your videos
thats some nice blues there steve thanks for the info we just go the new depth finders installed going to give this a shot next weekend on a new lake were going to thanks
Richard Stolhand thanks for stopping by, good luck
Keep em' coming... I'm a fan and A learner of all these great tips.
KentDrumz thanks for stopping by to leave a comment Kent.
nothing but the best from Steve. great video
Mike Wilcox thank you for the comment Mike
Awesome...You keep bringin' em I'll keep watchin' em....
Michael Chavez thanks for visiting Michael
Man I would give anything to go fishing with you , ANOUTHER awesome video
Keep up the great work Steve
also I liked that no look cat toss, when you had one up front and just pulled that little cat in lol
Nick Schlemer lol it was hectic and something had to go .
Looks like boat control is what it's all about when drift fishing. The boat itself becomes one big bobber with the trolling motor controlling the rod tips. You sure are good at it. Practice Pays Off.
Awesome job! Great Video quality, and edits! Fantastic job Steven!
KCK1607 thanks
Steve your Video's are Awesome? they tech other people about Fishing For catfish and you have some very helpful Tips.
Gary McCraw Thanks gary
I appreciate all your videos brother!
Great video Steve! I've been using the heck out of that Mustad fillet knife I won in your contest.
paddlefootwt thanks for stopping by again to leave a comment paddlefootwt
Man you had a work out at one time ! LOL great job filming as well Steve!
John Cormier thanks john
Great job Steve keep up the great work
Great video Steve !
Nice bunch of fish Steve keep on catching them kittys.
Terry Graham thanks Terry
getting jealous. cant wait to get back and fish at home in 2 weeks. great video as usual.
Darren Mudge good luck to you Darren
Great video as usual, Thank you Steve 👍
I got into a school of Flatheads on Claytor Lake one time like that, it was crazy. I was getting bites faster than I could handle them for about 30 minutes, then they just quit.
Good video. Like the new longer clips!
+Bo Arnold thanks for stopping by to eave a comment
your camera tech is good ,she needs a raise. :)
I'ma just be clear with you. you are me favorite youtuber. I started fishing a year ago and decide do do something bigger with fishing so i started a youtube channel. slowly but surly everything will be up and running next year as far as clothing, website and more. I'm from toledo, ohio and love to fish the maumee rive. I just started my channel this may and i must say i am getting more support then i could imagine.. But i would like to thank you for the tips you give and interesting videos you make. me and my buddies are big fans of yours. I learned a lot from you and will continue to do so. and i was wondering if it s okay if i can give you a big shoutout on my next episode and let everyone know who i prefer to learn from. once again thank you.
Hey, I'm from cosocton Ohio.
You got buddy hope to see you with a monster at Flipper's on the big pond as we call it.
Great day steve! you couldn't even get a pole in the water after you started catching them!
Cameron Combs yea it was hectic for a minute lol but we had alot of fun. thanks for stopping by Cameron
good info keep it up and may god bless you and yours
+Lloyd Vernon thank you for stopping by to watch our videos
great video man thx for all the tips
Awesome! Thanks Steve!
william rohmeyer thanks for stopping by william
love the video, beats ANYTHING on tv.
Awsome show brother
Good video Steve
Hey Steve, great video! Nice cats you were catching steve! looking like you found a honey hole of a fishing spot you were catching one after another. what river were you fishing? keep catching the biggins and keep the videos coming.
Marshall Hurt it was the ohio river marshall, as always thanks for stopping by
Thanks steve!
I have lived in mean right on the Ohio River all my life it was right out the front door down the steps onto the dock and into the boat with my father back then now I'm teaching my grandsons some of the unique ways to catching big catfish and in this day and my age there isn't as many big cats out there so here is my question when fishing for flatheads is it best to drag to catch big fish or am I better to anchor out ,or maybe tie up to a tree out in the water as I live where I can see the Manchester islands from where I live ( the river averages about 22 feet around here ) thanks From Yours TRULEY SQUEE LEWIS
another great video steve.. Didn't say what you was using for bait, whole shad or cut skipjack?
Nick Schlemer skip jack chunks
I love your introduction
Excellent Video!
Trapper234 thank you trapper
Hi steve. I live in cincinnati Ohio, right near the ohio river! I have a question for you. Since I don't have a boat, and i cant put my kayak on the river, I have stuck to a private lake near my house. It is about 150 acres, and it gets up to 85 feet deep in some parts. They stocked 10 thousand channel cats in there 5 years ago, and only about 1 to two hundred people have access to this lake. So they should still be in there. Anyway, I have a depthfinder on my kayak, but it doesnt have very good sonar for finding and marking fish. But i still can see depth, and some bait balls and stuff. But I need help catching channel cats. I have tried 6-8 inch chunks of cut sucker, but they dont work. I was wondering, where i should target, and what baits I should use. Should I use chicken liver on the bottom? Or cut shad? Thanks for your time steve! Great videos keep it up!
Could you use that same methods when jug fishing?
Some nice fish Steve even caught a few eaters if you were feeling like a sammich :-).
Daniel OConnor thanks Daniel
Have you seen the I-Pilot link from Min Kota? It looks like it will let you set a program that will follow a preset contour line. If I understand it right, you can set a depth, and it will follow that, leaving you a bit more hands free? Just a suggestion. I know it is pricey.
Still like watching your videos over and over! Lol
great video good day fishing
Patrick Nester thank you patrick
hey steve u know how u can set a circle hook dose the same appky to a octipus hook aswell
that looked like way to much fun for one guy....
Awesome , i wish we had even 1/100 of fishes you got there here
What a nice calm day you got there. Most of the time I go out its white cappin!
Steve you didn't say what u was using for bait great vidio give us some more thank you.
Dennis Palmer skip jack for bait, small chunks
found yourself a little honey hole lol nice fish sir!!!!
Travis Schrock thanks
Steve, do you find that the fish will be at a particular depth in 1 area, or could they be in 60' on one side of the river, and 35' on the other side?
Ross McClure 35-45 is a majic number for me and is always a good depth to start, on either side.
Watching him catch fish makes my toenails turn "backerds". Ho HO and Ha Ha.
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Great video! What fishing line do you prefer to use?
Jordan Junker i use McCoy line or spiderwire
+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude thank you for the input
just asking so how often do you make it to the West Tennessee part of the river
In your next video show us how far you can cast one of your setups
Hey Steve, do the elite series depth/fish finders from lowrance show your speed?
monsterman27 yes it does on my 7
what about on a smaller river you've never fished from a boat before? Like say a Lake Erie Tributary?
sir you're. the type of feller id love to fish with come on over to missery lol mo river
What 2 barge strike forces came your way!!!
How do you stay on the drift line....Leland
That little blue at 15:08 is about the biggest blue i can get. lol
tomasm87 hang in there the big ones will come. be persistent and they will show up
that's some good action!!
Jake Radcliff thanks jake
What a flurry! And you have the hand scars to show a good day of fishing. lol. How long was this trip and what time?
Jeff Battison we were on the water from 7 am to 5 pm
looks like you are on a some good water.
KentDrumz ohio river
Ran into a mess of them Steve! Shit! Nice vid bud
Do catfish have to be burped when bring them up in deep water
Steve I am not so lucky to have a boat and much less a fish finder. Just out of bad luck I have to do a lot of bank fishing here in Kansas. How would you go about finding some of these money holes while on land?
i use google earth and navionics to scout out potential spots both are free tools that help alot so i bet you could be successful doing the same thing. look for bends in the river or current breaks, there is alot of exploring you can do from home. good luck
ty Steve. maybe next year you could come to Topeka, ks for the boat and outdoor show. the boat show is the 3-5 Feb 2017. I am going to have a booth for Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing to do some fund raising. Have a great year on the water.
Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude
tried that for Ohio river but the free navi app doesn't have a lot of info for Ohio river. another issue i have is i am not local so idk which spots are accessible and which aren't (for bank fishing), even with checking google earth doesn't tell me if I'm "allowed" to fish there :(
Steve do you still do any bass fishing?
Jacob Brewer i do not, not that im opposed to it, i just dont have the time anymore
What brand of rods do you use and how long do you like them to be
+Drew West those are the tangling with catfish extreme rods, 7 foot 6 inch
Drew West Tangling with catfish rods, it is worth a google
How much did your boat cost
Came right off! Ain't that a son-of-a-gun?
come to California for the clear Lake catfish derby
Chris Robinson lil far for me but you never know, thanks for the invite.
which river was this
Hey Steve. do you fish for other species. If not , why not?
bigc37 ive fished for most fresh water fish including crappie, pan fish, stipers, muskie and many more but specializing in bass tournament for many years back in the90's
If this don't make a person a believer in barge bites nothing will. LOL
Steve, have you ever had a fish so big and strong that t snapped your rod?
not yet
i think those waters are good for fishing
nice cats steve okla wont let us fish with more than 4 rods at one time
Barge bite, Damn
Momma ever reel any big fish in you guys need to reverse rolls sometime you behind the camera and her behind the rods reeling in the monsters 🎣 keep your lines tight and rods bent my friend
Can I go fishing with you one day ??
gooe one
Abraham Rojas thank you Abraham
you welcome and omg
+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude ohh i mistaked for reals i meant good one
Only if itd be like that in the tournaments
Cameron Combs yes sir lol
How deep can cats live?
Johnny Appleseed ive caught them in 110 foot deep before on lake wilson in alabama
+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude awesome I fish a lake that mostly that debt
looks like you had barge bites again
Rodney Wroten i know, they just kept coming
love your stuff Steve. I have been picking up on some nice blues on a saline bayou in north Louisiana. thanks for your tips. look farward to more videos
barge bites! they puttin you to work buddy
weight them there fish !!!
barge bite .