Wow!! Just wow!! Thats the most thought out boat layout ive ever seen. Congrats catfish dude im definitely envious of that excel. I'll definitely keep that boat layout in mind for my next boat. And thanks for all the great info about catfishing its helped me tremendously!!
Hey man just wanted to say thanks for all the videos! I am a avid trotline fisherman. I have caught many big fish. I have never really caught a big one on a fishing pole out of our rivers. This summer me and my dad started chasing these big Catfish on our poles. I recently hooked up on a 30 pound blue. Couldn't of done it with out your help. Thanks man!
Steve that 24 ft Excel is a fine boat and has a lot of features that work for cat fishing. I enjoyed the tour and can't think of a better spokesman for catfish conservation than you to have a great boat like this. Enjoy it and good luck with the fishing although I really don't think you need the luck. I think you have the catfish pretty well figured out. Tom
Awesome set up Steve. I bet it's nice to have all that extra room. Seems like it has twice the room as your ranger and I bet it smells better two. Congrats on the new boat it's awesome.
Hey Steve just got done mounting your rod holders on my 1756 xpress boat with 45 degree mounting brackets worked great made some holes in the gunnel rail worked great going out Sunday cant wait Nice doing business with you keep up the good work
Very nice boat partner ... i enjoy all the videos ... you have a ton of great tips on catching catfish ... like to see how you go about reading lakes, just what are you looking for in a area to fish ... happy fishing and keep sharing your knowledge
Hey Steve , great video enjoy watching it! Love that boat that thing is awesome! When i get a boat that would be a good all round fishing boat ,got alot of room on it . You got that boat hook up looks good what you have done to it. That remote control trolling motor is really neat. Keep the videos coming.
That is an awesome boat and set up. Great video of it. I love the idea of having a hose to wash the inside of the boat down with. The real question, though, is how much that boat and set up costs?
ya that's a clean looking boat, looks very nice on the water when you unloaded it as well the live wells are nice, id use the front bait tank for a beer cooler. Beer & Fishing. all them coolers you would think your having a party on the water as well the step up on back us FatBoys don't like stepping up as I don't like stepping up on my front deck on my boat its just to high.
Hi Catfish Dude. Have you ever fished Lake Lavon or Lake Ray Hubbard in Texas? I've consider myself more of a Crappie and Bass fisherman. I've caught my share of Catfish in my lifetime. Lake Lavon is also known for large Blue Cats. I've learned a lot of Catfishing techniques from watching your videos.
Thanks for the video. I'm shopping for a catfish boat myself and this was great. Did you compare to the SeaArk? That seems to be the competition for Excel's catfishing boat. How did you set up the wash down pump. That is reallly nice.
Jeff ArringtonI never looked at the sea ark to be honest but Excels price point is somewhat different than sea arks. we purchased the wash down pump and installed it to spray fresh water from the lake or river.
Great video!! I'm from the great Bluegrass State myself, do you ever let anyone else fish with you? My old man would have a dream come true to catch some of the fish youre catching.
Adam Campbell Adam we are on the road so much , we never know where we will be next which sometimes makes it hard to make plans. thanks for stopping by.
Hey Steve I was fishing the other day with monster creek chubs I had a about a 10inch chub on I told my friend to watch my pole and I went to the bathroom and it got launched into the river
Hi, I need serious help here. I have a pound in my neighborhood and have been fishing it for a good 3/4 years now and it has a catfish but a very small amount, in fact there is a guy that caught a 15 pound channel and put it in our pound ( which he caught out of his pound which is right up the road) In other words I'm have trouble catching these fish I went last night and had one almost pull my rod in and I grabbed it, fought the fish for less than a minute then it broke off of corse -_-. Also I am using your hotdog rig that you have posted a vid of and the hot dogs are great bait !! I just haven't been able to close the deal on these cats, is there any tips anybody could give me here ?
***** For more info on this ultimate catfishing rig contact Jim Hopper at Jeff Jones Marine in Versailles Ky. PLUS to (receive a $500.00 cash discount) just mention you heard this boat from (Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude.) www.jeffjonesmarine.com/
this is my kind of boat. you can launch it, go park your truck, and then by remote , bring it back to shore.... this is kool, but i bet it would cost a years wages to own it.... no doubt !!!
Take the bad boy to watauga lake In east Tennessee. It's got some monster cats in it. Talked to a guy last week he showed me a picture of a 90 pound flathead he caught on watauga.
i have to ask ,,,,,,,,,,was this a free sponsor boat or super low discount price?or did you make the money to purchase it through monetizing videos?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,watching you go from the 87 ranger to this is very inspiring!
He does not own the boat, he was given it to use and promote but it goes back to the company to be resold at the end of the year. Catfish edge is the same way. I guess Steve had enough of it because it looks like he went away from the excel and bought his own boat for the 2017 season.
Very nice rig Mr. Douglas. Can't get any better than that
Wow!! Just wow!! Thats the most thought out boat layout ive ever seen. Congrats catfish dude im definitely envious of that excel. I'll definitely keep that boat layout in mind for my next boat. And thanks for all the great info about catfishing its helped me tremendously!!
Hey man just wanted to say thanks for all the videos! I am a avid trotline fisherman. I have caught many big fish. I have never really caught a big one on a fishing pole out of our rivers. This summer me and my dad started chasing these big Catfish on our poles. I recently hooked up on a 30 pound blue. Couldn't of done it with out your help. Thanks man!
Cody Gunby thanks for stopping by to leave your comment cody
Steve that 24 ft Excel is a fine boat and has a lot of features that work for cat fishing. I enjoyed the tour and can't think of a better spokesman for catfish conservation than you to have a great boat like this. Enjoy it and good luck with the fishing although I really don't think you need the luck. I think you have the catfish pretty well figured out.
Tom
If I could build a dream rig tomorrow, I can't think of a thing I would do different.. Awesome catfish boat Mr. Douglas!!
***** thanks Katfish
I appreciate a tidy boat it makes for a mighty fine boat
no wonder he catches so many nice fish! best of everything ! really enjoy this channel.
Awesome set up Steve. I bet it's nice to have all that extra room. Seems like it has twice the room as your ranger and I bet it smells better two. Congrats on the new boat it's awesome.
jbolin105 thanks
Super nice boat steve. Thanks for all your time that goes into making these videos. I've learned alot
john maynard thanks for stopping by to leave a comment John
Man that is a beautiful boat I hope I'm blessed enough to get one soon
I recently found your videos and really enjoy them. A lot of informative tips and ideas. Keep them coming.
TheMcCreas1 thanks for stopping by to leave a comment. I hope you have a great season. come back for more videos
Hey Steve just got done mounting your rod holders on my 1756 xpress boat with 45 degree mounting brackets worked great made some holes in the gunnel rail worked great going out Sunday cant wait Nice doing business with you keep up the good work
Daniel Sparks thanks
Very nice boat partner ... i enjoy all the videos ... you have a ton of great tips on catching catfish ... like to see how you go about reading lakes, just what are you looking for in a area to fish ... happy fishing and keep sharing your knowledge
Chris Ramey thanks chris
Congrats on the new boat
Bass Monkey thank you
Hey Steve , great video enjoy watching it! Love that boat that thing is awesome! When i get a boat that would be a good all round fishing boat ,got alot of room on it . You got that boat hook up looks good what you have done to it. That remote control trolling motor is really neat. Keep the videos coming.
Marshall Hurt thanks marshall, we always appreciate when you stop by to leave a comment.
Nice boat Steve
Nice boat Steve !
Daniel Sparks thanks Daniel
Nice boat Steve , love your videos, they really help me n my catfish partner
Also I see you are using Lowrance electronics what model are you using and why if you have the time to explain.
grats on the boat
Lloyd Vernon thanks
Thanks.. And really enjoy the videos
Hey Steve great video really enjoy watching your videos o ya I got one catmaxx going to test them out tomorrow
That is an awesome boat and set up. Great video of it. I love the idea of having a hose to wash the inside of the boat down with. The real question, though, is how much that boat and set up costs?
Rick Ratliff not sure of a final price at it would fluctuate with difference options but ball park 30,000
I like your boat, I have a Tracker 175 pro guide wa v hull, works gtreat for 3 people, it hase a 115hp Merc.
Hey Steve Douglas, I was wondering what is the top speed for this boat?
Thanks steve!
ya that's a clean looking boat, looks very nice on the water when you unloaded it as well the live wells are nice, id use the front bait tank for a beer cooler. Beer & Fishing. all them coolers you would think your having a party on the water as well the step up on back us FatBoys don't like stepping up as I don't like stepping up on my front deck on my boat its just to high.
FatBoy Dan thanks for stopping by dan
Hi Catfish Dude. Have you ever fished Lake Lavon or Lake Ray Hubbard in Texas? I've consider myself more of a Crappie and Bass fisherman. I've caught my share of Catfish in my lifetime. Lake Lavon is also known for large Blue Cats. I've learned a lot of Catfishing techniques from watching your videos.
Good video, great boat.
Dream boat..
Thanks for the video. I'm shopping for a catfish boat myself and this was great. Did you compare to the SeaArk? That seems to be the competition for Excel's catfishing boat. How did you set up the wash down pump. That is reallly nice.
Jeff ArringtonI never looked at the sea ark to be honest but Excels price point is somewhat different than sea arks. we purchased the wash down pump and installed it to spray fresh water from the lake or river.
I LOVE that boat !!
MontanicOrganic thanks
Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude you have a very nice boat, and I was also wondering have you ever fished on the Arkansas River?
Trav Mav i have fished it a few times around pine bluff
hows ur excel holding up so far? im kinding liking the 220 bay pro.
both of the Excels i have had ,has held up well. no complaints at all.
Steve where can I get the wash down ump set up at.
Great video!! I'm from the great Bluegrass State myself, do you ever let anyone else fish with you? My old man would have a dream come true to catch some of the fish youre catching.
Adam Campbell Adam we are on the road so much , we never know where we will be next which sometimes makes it hard to make plans. thanks for stopping by.
Steve what degree are your rod holders in your boat. What degree do you recommend for anchor fishing and drift fishing.
i like the 33/45 for everything
Hey Steve I was fishing the other day with monster creek chubs I had a about a 10inch chub on I told my friend to watch my pole and I went to the bathroom and it got launched into the river
Jake Coville thats never good
What do you think could've ate it?
Hi, I need serious help here. I have a pound in my neighborhood and have been fishing it for a good 3/4 years now and it has a catfish but a very small amount, in fact there is a guy that caught a 15 pound channel and put it in our pound ( which he caught out of his pound which is right up the road)
In other words I'm have trouble catching these fish I went last night and had one almost pull my rod in and I grabbed it, fought the fish for less than a minute then it broke off of corse -_-. Also I am using your hotdog rig that you have posted a vid of and the hot dogs are great bait !! I just haven't been able to close the deal on these cats, is there any tips anybody could give me here ?
Was wonder where u purchased your boat from I been looking for one around theTexas area and haven't had any luck finding one
+David Anderson here you go , here is where i got mine.. the link in also in the description. www.jeffjonesmarine.com/
Hey Steve I was out fishing with one of your friends today.
Cameron Combs who is that?
Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude Tyler Dickerson
Very nice walk around on your Excel Boat Steve,How does she handle in any windy condition?
Clarence Smith i got a video coming soon on that exact subject but in a nutshell it handle well
Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude Sounds good Steve will be looking forward on watching it..
Nice boat
Brandon Cantell thank you
Love the video man even tho I did not watch it yet!
lol
Hey steve. I was interested in the boat. Went to their website and saw nothing like your boat. What am I doing wrong?
***** For more info on this ultimate catfishing rig contact Jim Hopper at Jeff Jones Marine in Versailles Ky. PLUS to (receive a $500.00 cash discount) just mention you heard this boat from (Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude.) www.jeffjonesmarine.com/
this is my kind of boat. you can launch it, go park your truck, and then by remote , bring it back to shore.... this is kool, but i bet it would cost a years wages to own it.... no doubt !!!
This boat is my dream boat. How fast can it go with that 200 Steve?
+Andrew Ko about 50mph
+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude Awesome!
i want a boat like that
great boat and great vid
brushycreeklures thank you
Nice !!!!!
Take the bad boy to watauga lake In east Tennessee. It's got some monster cats in it. Talked to a guy last week he showed me a picture of a 90 pound flathead he caught on watauga.
Wow that is a sweet rig #SteveDouglasTheCatfishDude . I would have a Bimini top though . I really like the Suzuki Outboard is it a SS model ?
You teach me so much!
Zach Wilson thanks
thanks for the vid
i have to ask ,,,,,,,,,,was this a free sponsor boat or super low discount price?or did you make the money to purchase it through monetizing videos?,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,watching you go from the 87 ranger to this is very inspiring!
He does not own the boat, he was given it to use and promote but it goes back to the company to be resold at the end of the year. Catfish edge is the same way. I guess Steve had enough of it because it looks like he went away from the excel and bought his own boat for the 2017 season.
In then battery compartment
Tyler Dickerson
Steve iv'e watched just about every video you have out, my question is why don't you wear a live preserver.
i do when im fishing dangerous water like at dams
That's impressive :o
Anchor inn
wait let mw see it first thanks btw
It's rusting