That was cool you helping that dude throw that cast net, they’re frustrating trying to learn. You got the best info and tips on TH-cam, thanks for passing it along.
I know you don't harvest many fish, but those winter flathead are some seriously good eats. Love how you helped that guy out, that's what fishing is about... the catfish gods will smile on you for it.
Great video Dave. Ready to be the first to take you out on a boat in North Guntersville :) Once we catch some bait, and get away from the dock, it is all catfishing. Same concepts apply, but not as many distractions.
I'm inspired by you sir. & Have committed to leaving the boat home and doing some bank fishin. I even got the lady friend a nice foldup chair with a rod holder for Christmas. Keep em coming Dave. Merry Christmas to all my brutha catters.
Awesome video Dave! No skipjack for me either. I threw some white bass and bluegill for bait the other night and caught some small Blues. Ran out of fresh fish and resorted to chicken breast chunks and caught the biggest 2 of the night on it. I think it's just about putting bait out there and putting in the time.
Giving up on the catfish for catfish? I couldn't believe the fish you were catching on it. I'll be giving it a shot this year! Thanks for the videos always a good time watching. Good luck out there!
How's it going Dave? Nice winter flat! Have you been to the new Deluth trading store here in Knoxville? If not you should check it out. Pretty neat stuff. Definitely the place if you're in need of something warm to wear or a really nice flannel. They have stuff for the lady friends too. The greeter there told me that this store broke the record out of all their stores ever on opening day. Have a good one and Merry Christmas :)
I don't do trophy fishing to be honest. I fish for food, and using chicken liver from walmart is the best way to pull in quantity of good eating size catfish. like you said we catch the occasional trophy but we always just let them go, they don't taste as good anyways.
Another good video Dave. Couple nice fish. Good of you to take the time to show the guy how to throw the cast net even if it didn't sink in to him by the looks of his throw. JK It does take practice he will catch on. Now what was your video about again? ;-)
I feel you on that. I live new a lake in Texas called canyon lake. It doesn't have a whole lot in the way of baitfish besides bluegill and a low population of shad. most the time we use chicken liver and when we cut open the bellies of the fish they are usually just full of zebra muscles. our lake doesn't have a good biomass to support large amounts of bait fish so it's actually easier to use chicken liver or shrimp.
shiroikin fished their before. I was at an Air Force recreation camp on the lake and caught a bass and saw tons of bass. Never saw a catfish and I think I saw some type of striper/hybrid striper. Beautiful lake but the fishing was meh.
Thank you catfish Dave for that information I think the longest ride that I have might be 7 foot 2 and I have a big baitcaster but I want me at least a 10-foot rod to use use the baitcaster on I think I could get a lot more distance prom that real if I had a longer ride thank you for the information and I love your videos by the way my son was the one that turn me over and told me to check out your videos and I'm glad I did thank you for the past videos and for future upcoming videos I love them all have a great and blessed day
Okay Dave thanks for the info I'll have to remember that I don't know what the catfish here in Georgia what they prefer but imagine shad and a crappie would rank up bar probably even a flat Bass but catching white bass here is it's very very seldom but I do have a question your rods that you use fishing from the bank what is the Lent on the rod I've seen people cast and not get the distance that you get and that has intrigued me to won't use longer rods so what is the length of yours please thank you sir have a great day by the way love the blue cat Flathead is okay but I love the blue cat
So I am going to try fishing my local lake not know for cat fishing there is bull catfish should I just fish the deepest holes I can find? My bait will be local sunfish and maybe some bacon or earthworms? Great vid!!!!
@@raaalph1705 whole kernal sweet corn is well loved by almost everything that swims. I used to tuck a small plastic bag of the stuff along with some size 6 & 8 hooks and 1/8 and 1/4oz slip sinkers and some number seven swivels all in a small compartmented plastic box tucked into my pocket grab an ultralight or light rod and wade fish creeks. Always a surprise when i set set those hooks. Some small plastics rounded the tackle out. Everything from chain pickeral and small tiger muskies to several species of bass and sunfish catfish carp turtles ... You just never knew. It was a ton of fun. Cory take some small slip bobbers and bobber stops too. Since it's a lake you may have to keep your bait out of the submerged folliage. If you don't kin slip bobber rigs watch some TH-cam vids richardgenethefishingmachine has some great ones. Slip bobbers are great lake rigs. Don't know what kind of rods you have but if you can a medium power rod and something lighter too. A medium power medium/medium fast action is good for throwing corn and worms on 6 or 8 lb line. Properly rigged even 10 lb line works.
I cant find a spot with as many bait fish at one time as you do man I've seen you pull in tuns of fish in your net of all different kind i cant seem to find a honey hole like that i love to see you throw that 8 foot bait buster and pull in a huge haul thats what made me start using a 8ft net...Good Video Dave👍
He lives in a place that has good micobiodiversity(i think thats the word) its the stuff shad eat. some places like the place I live near don't have very good micros for baitfish to eat so the numbers are limited.
Dave. Great videos man. What about baby shad . Could that be why I am not targeting bigger cats in general? I'm in ohio north east. We dont have blue cats enless we head to the Ohio river. But I do catch 8lbs channels. I guess. I will have to catch bigger shad in our reservoir to get the bigger cats? I should try blue gills. Cut them up into 3 sections. I will have to try that. Love your videos.
i always tried to imagine the moment a blue cat eating a skipjack. A skipjact can swim 500 mph. An athletic Blue cat can do about 5mph downcurrent. How can it ever catch a skipjack??
catch and freeze a lot of frogs and crawfish, its super baits... always an good backup, just make sure you wipe the frog off with a rag before you cast it out to get rid of the slime.
I doubt it. Dave's a no nonsense kind of while Gene can be a little too animated and off beat. I like both, but they definitely have major contrasting styles.
@@atticus0715 lol... I'm not saying for them to move in together...I'm just saying make (one) video together. Lol man...they would get soooo many views on that (one) video. And boost both of their subscribers!
Great Video Brother!! Is great to see that You are a Nice Friendly Guy :) I loved the Slow motion! You can’t go wrong by giving the Fish what They are eating, Right?
If you don't mind driving to Milton hill damn you can catch a huge mess of shad right below the damn. As long as they're running the turbines and the waters flowing. Just throw tandem rigged hair jigs. Try different colors but chartreuse and or white is a good start. They won't bite once they turn the water off though. I've caught them 2 at a time from itty bitty ones to huge Tennessee tarpons.
Wow catfish Dave your video is super clear. Did you get a new camera? It looks like 8k, maybe it's the daylight?? Anyway watching you from Sacramento California. Love your channel, thanks for the videos.
UNTIL I STARTED WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS I USE TO THROW TROSE BIGGEST GIZZARD SHADS I'D THROW BACK NOT SINCE I STARTED WATCHING YOU NOW YOU KNOW WHAT I DO LOL THANKS DAVE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS DAVE
Hey Dave I don't know if you use it or not but the NAVIONICS app will help you find the best spots and show the drop offs the ledges and all you should check it out it's a game changer when your looking for certain spots to fish
Hey Dave, i've only got 2 years under my belt bank fishing the MO and Mississippi. Where do you target these guys in the winter? Drop offs near the current?
That's sad especially for the holidays, I remember old girlfriends would call during Christmas holidays just wanting somebody to talk to so I did as once upon a time I was in their shoes. (alone & depressed)
Dave what brand line you using? I need some good line to spool my daiwa sealine x40hv with. Got. 40lb Red Lightening on it now. Very abrasion resistant but also very stiff. Anyone else know what that orange line is and where I can glom some please chime in. Thanks.
@@dc8925 I've watched ALL of them. No brand mentioned except for the braid. All he says is 40 lb mono. Not particularly helpful. Did you hear something I missed? Not one vid pertaining to just line. Reels yes. Line no.
scarz i went looked at vids if you check the how to get free gear you hear him say he's using 40lb ande monster line.i knew i'd hear him say what kind somewhere lol
@@scarz1951 no reason to cuss me like that lol .i knew i heard it so had to find it.i just wish i was closer to the tenn river so i could fish it again.live in south central mo now no decent places for big cats close by.i'm glad i could help hope ya get to use the new rod n reel soon.
Out in Oregon we catch sturgeon wish I lived in Tennessee I would love to catch some big flathead's I got a video on my channel of me catching a sturgeon off the bank
Outstanding info Dave! Truth is I did not crack 20 lbs cats until I learned from your vids about live bait. Thanks Dave!!!
That was cool you helping that dude throw that cast net, they’re frustrating trying to learn. You got the best info and tips on TH-cam, thanks for passing it along.
I know you don't harvest many fish, but those winter flathead are some seriously good eats. Love how you helped that guy out, that's what fishing is about... the catfish gods will smile on you for it.
Nice of you to help that gentleman. I'm sure he will always remember your politeness. Merry Christmas to you and your family..
I have found my fishing show,love this guys videos
Great video Dave. Ready to be the first to take you out on a boat in North Guntersville :) Once we catch some bait, and get away from the dock, it is all catfishing. Same concepts apply, but not as many distractions.
I like how he just walks over to the camera and says I told you this is a boat ramp lol
I'm inspired by you sir. & Have committed to leaving the boat home and doing some bank fishin. I even got the lady friend a nice foldup chair with a rod holder for Christmas. Keep em coming Dave. Merry Christmas to all my brutha catters.
Why don't you use the dag blasted fish with stripes as cut bait? Is it legal to use the stripers for bait in Tennessee?
I always enjoy your vids, Dave. Keep em coming!
Awesome video Dave! No skipjack for me either. I threw some white bass and bluegill for bait the other night and caught some small Blues. Ran out of fresh fish and resorted to chicken breast chunks and caught the biggest 2 of the night on it. I think it's just about putting bait out there and putting in the time.
Giving up on the catfish for catfish? I couldn't believe the fish you were catching on it. I'll be giving it a shot this year! Thanks for the videos always a good time watching. Good luck out there!
Man that's so cool you taught buddy to throw that cast net..
You the real MVP
Did you see that fella jump back when Dave calmly come off his truck? Imagine if Dave would have done his 6 second 100 yard dash!😂
All I want for Christmas is to fish with catfish Dave!
Yes I’d like to fish some deep water for big fish with Dave
Good Christmas video Dave. Nice to help the man with his cast net. I was waiting for people to put up lounge chairs and sit and watch you LOL👍👍
Nice fish and that was nice of you to show that guy how to throw a castnet
Thank you catfish Dave you have helped me to not only get better at catfish but catch more consistent thank you 🙏 again
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the foothills of NC Dave love the videos
One of my favorite fishing channels. To the 16 people that didn't like this video you got some issues.
How's it going Dave? Nice winter flat! Have you been to the new Deluth trading store here in Knoxville? If not you should check it out. Pretty neat stuff. Definitely the place if you're in need of something warm to wear or a really nice flannel. They have stuff for the lady friends too. The greeter there told me that this store broke the record out of all their stores ever on opening day. Have a good one and Merry Christmas :)
I don't do trophy fishing to be honest. I fish for food, and using chicken liver from walmart is the best way to pull in quantity of good eating size catfish. like you said we catch the occasional trophy but we always just let them go, they don't taste as good anyways.
Another great video as always with good information thank you and Merry Christmas
Another good video Dave. Couple nice fish. Good of you to take the time to show the guy how to throw the cast net even if it didn't sink in to him by the looks of his throw. JK It does take practice he will catch on. Now what was your video about again? ;-)
You received a little blessing their for your friendly help to a stranger. Nice video, thanks for this.
Do you check water temperatures...does it really matter all that much?
Dave....I want to be just like you when you grow up..,
I live 100ft from the Colorado river in Arizona..
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Catfish Dave. From Happy Valley North Carolina. Great job on the fishing videos.
I have to give it to the gear yours. Good FISHING with you, Odessa TX.
My lake is weird as hell. I have landed more blues on fresh chicken livers than I have with fresh shad and my lake is loaded with em
I feel you on that. I live new a lake in Texas called canyon lake. It doesn't have a whole lot in the way of baitfish besides bluegill and a low population of shad. most the time we use chicken liver and when we cut open the bellies of the fish they are usually just full of zebra muscles. our lake doesn't have a good biomass to support large amounts of bait fish so it's actually easier to use chicken liver or shrimp.
shiroikin fished their before. I was at an Air Force recreation camp on the lake and caught a bass and saw tons of bass. Never saw a catfish and I think I saw some type of striper/hybrid striper. Beautiful lake but the fishing was meh.
I hope you had a great Christmas, thanks for the videos
Another great video. Merry Christmas Dave.
Thank you catfish Dave for that information I think the longest ride that I have might be 7 foot 2 and I have a big baitcaster but I want me at least a 10-foot rod to use use the baitcaster on I think I could get a lot more distance prom that real if I had a longer ride thank you for the information and I love your videos by the way my son was the one that turn me over and told me to check out your videos and I'm glad I did thank you for the past videos and for future upcoming videos I love them all have a great and blessed day
Good video. Merry Christmas Dave.
All about the bait? Wellll, indirectly. Dave just proved it is really all about THROWING that big net FOR BAIT!
You fish with flagpoles, good grief. Merry Christmas, Dave!
they are surf rods, they help get his baits out into the deeper channels from the bank.
Nice Flathead Dave, Have a Merry Christmas and a few good catfish buddy
I really enjoyed the video Dave. You're good at this. I LIKED and Subscribed.
Good job Dave. Merry Christmas buddy. Maybe I will buy you a new cast net lol
Have you ever tried a chain bottom cast net? I just got one, all I can say is wow. No tangles in braid lines anymore.
Old school bank fishing king!
Okay Dave thanks for the info I'll have to remember that I don't know what the catfish here in Georgia what they prefer but imagine shad and a crappie would rank up bar probably even a flat Bass but catching white bass here is it's very very seldom but I do have a question your rods that you use fishing from the bank what is the Lent on the rod I've seen people cast and not get the distance that you get and that has intrigued me to won't use longer rods so what is the length of yours please thank you sir have a great day by the way love the blue cat Flathead is okay but I love the blue cat
Rods in this video are 12ft
Nice fish Dave bank fishing is ware it’s at and as you say if you want big fish you need to get out the big fish
Keep the video’s coming 🦈🦈🦈
naming my first born catfish dave
Fishing With Jonny. Named our first three Walker, Texas Ranger, and MacGyver. Our next will be CatfishDave
God blesses the good teacher.
Dave you can take some Pvc pipe and some all thread and make a excellent rod holder for bank fishing 😊
It's all about that bait, no treble (hook)
So I am going to try fishing my local lake not know for cat fishing there is bull catfish should I just fish the deepest holes I can find? My bait will be local sunfish and maybe some bacon or earthworms? Great vid!!!!
You mean bullheads? If so then night crawlers are great bullhead bait.
scarz1951 yep thanks!!
cory8791 corn is good bullhead bait also
@@raaalph1705 whole kernal sweet corn is well loved by almost everything that swims. I used to tuck a small plastic bag of the stuff along with some size 6 & 8 hooks and 1/8 and 1/4oz slip sinkers and some number seven swivels all in a small compartmented plastic box tucked into my pocket grab an ultralight or light rod and wade fish creeks. Always a surprise when i set set those hooks. Some small plastics rounded the tackle out. Everything from chain pickeral and small tiger muskies to several species of bass and sunfish catfish carp turtles ... You just never knew. It was a ton of fun.
Cory take some small slip bobbers and bobber stops too. Since it's a lake you may have to keep your bait out of the submerged folliage. If you don't kin slip bobber rigs watch some TH-cam vids richardgenethefishingmachine has some great ones. Slip bobbers are great lake rigs.
Don't know what kind of rods you have but if you can a medium power rod and something lighter too. A medium power medium/medium fast action is good for throwing corn and worms on 6 or 8 lb line. Properly rigged even 10 lb line works.
live bullheads good bait
Merry Christmas Catfish Dave (almost called you Catfish John...I like the Jerry Garcia version). Great video! Keep 'em coming!
Mama said don't be hanging 'around ole catfish John
Excellent video as always
I cant find a spot with as many bait fish at one time as you do man I've seen you pull in tuns of fish in your net of all different kind i cant seem to find a honey hole like that i love to see you throw that 8 foot bait buster and pull in a huge haul thats what made me start using a 8ft net...Good Video Dave👍
He lives in a place that has good micobiodiversity(i think thats the word) its the stuff shad eat. some places like the place I live near don't have very good micros for baitfish to eat so the numbers are limited.
What is the East Tennessee Catfish page you refer to in this video? Would like to check it out.
Have a Merry Christmas catfish Dave!
All about the bait about the bait, no treble (hooks).... 😄🎄
Some of the best videos I’ve seen !!!
Dave. Great videos man. What about baby shad . Could that be why I am not targeting bigger cats in general? I'm in ohio north east. We dont have blue cats enless we head to the Ohio river. But I do catch 8lbs channels. I guess. I will have to catch bigger shad in our reservoir to get the bigger cats? I should try blue gills. Cut them up into 3 sections. I will have to try that. Love your videos.
Another great video! Merry Christmas dave
I think you'd clean up as a fishing guide.
i always tried to imagine the moment a blue cat eating a skipjack. A skipjact can swim 500 mph. An athletic Blue cat can do about 5mph downcurrent. How can it ever catch a skipjack??
i_fish. You got a good point I’ve questioned that in my own mind myself.
catch and freeze a lot of frogs and crawfish, its super baits... always an good backup, just make sure you wipe the frog off with a rag before you cast it out to get rid of the slime.
Nice fish Dave - Karma came your way after you gave instructions on throwing the cast net to that gentleman 😇 Merry Christmas to y'all
No sliding sinker setup huh?
You and Richard gene the fishing machine would make a dang good video together !😄
I doubt it. Dave's a no nonsense kind of while Gene can be a little too animated and off beat. I like both, but they definitely have major contrasting styles.
@@atticus0715 lol... I'm not saying for them to move in together...I'm just saying make (one) video together. Lol man...they would get soooo many views on that (one) video. And boost both of their subscribers!
Merry Christmas Dave
Dave!!!!! Thank you for another video!!! 🤘😆🤘 and Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!🎆🎊🎈🎁🍺🚬
Hey Dave wat a good price for a Jon boat...I want one for my father..
Amazing love it. Just the best !!
I am in Tennessee this week and plan on bank fishing any places you recommend around cross plains .
Great Video Brother!! Is great to see that You are a Nice Friendly Guy :) I loved the Slow motion! You can’t go wrong by giving the Fish what They are eating, Right?
Love watchin ya pull out all of those monster catties!!! FISH ON!!!!
Good stuff. What kind of pole and real do you use
I was just referring to you using catfish for bait last night/today
Someone was asking about where to get skip Jack near Knoxville.
Having teenager kid. I caught that. Good 1
If you don't mind driving to Milton hill damn you can catch a huge mess of shad right below the damn. As long as they're running the turbines and the waters flowing. Just throw tandem rigged hair jigs. Try different colors but chartreuse and or white is a good start. They won't bite once they turn the water off though. I've caught them 2 at a time from itty bitty ones to huge Tennessee tarpons.
Are channel cats good for bait.
Wow catfish Dave your video is super clear. Did you get a new camera? It looks like 8k, maybe it's the daylight?? Anyway watching you from Sacramento California. Love your channel, thanks for the videos.
Bada$$ video man!
Good stuff Dave
miss that bluegrass!
Good job Dave 🤙🏻🤙🏻🌲🌲🌲🌲🌲
UNTIL I STARTED WATCHING YOUR VIDEOS I USE TO THROW TROSE BIGGEST GIZZARD SHADS I'D THROW BACK NOT SINCE I STARTED WATCHING YOU NOW YOU KNOW WHAT I DO LOL THANKS DAVE LOVE YOUR VIDEOS DAVE
Hey Dave I don't know if you use it or not but the NAVIONICS app will help you find the best spots and show the drop offs the ledges and all you should check it out it's a game changer when your looking for certain spots to fish
He knows, i heard about it from Dave
what brand of reei do you prefer for long casting
I LOVE A MAN IN LIBERTY OVERALLS
Hey Dave, i've only got 2 years under my belt bank fishing the MO and Mississippi. Where do you target these guys in the winter? Drop offs near the current?
New truck?
Another awesome Video!!!
What State u in
Link to your site?
What kind of orange line
Hay Dave try turkey I love your show I'm a big fane my name is Billy
Yer a good man for that Dave!
Merry Christmas.
my moma always told me you don't have to cast six miles...…. cuz its all about that bait ,all about that bait. no treble!
last time i was this early the ol lady left me
That's sad especially for the holidays, I remember old girlfriends would call during Christmas holidays just wanting somebody to talk to so I did as once upon a time I was in their shoes. (alone & depressed)
Oh yea Merry Christmas and happy New year
Catfish too stinky today? Me thinks lucky Avet was the meat slab but they didn't want it anymore?
On of my biggest flathead was caught on chicken breast on the Tn river.
The simplest of baits
the guy in the blue shirt with the cast net....i know his name...it is LUCKY....great video nice fish thanks a bunch and Rock on
Dave what brand line you using? I need some good line to spool my daiwa sealine x40hv with. Got. 40lb Red Lightening on it now. Very abrasion resistant but also very stiff.
Anyone else know what that orange line is and where I can glom some please chime in.
Thanks.
dave has a vid about line he uses if you check them out
@@dc8925 I've watched ALL of them. No brand mentioned except for the braid. All he says is 40 lb mono. Not particularly helpful. Did you hear something I missed? Not one vid pertaining to just line. Reels yes. Line no.
scarz i went looked at vids if you check the how to get free gear you hear him say he's using 40lb ande monster line.i knew i'd hear him say what kind somewhere lol
@@dc8925 THANK You! You Sir, are a scholar and a gentleman! I appreciate your effort on my behalf.
@@scarz1951 no reason to cuss me like that lol .i knew i heard it so had to find it.i just wish i was closer to the tenn river so i could fish it again.live in south central mo now no decent places for big cats close by.i'm glad i could help hope ya get to use the new rod n reel soon.
What length are your rods? I wanna get me some
Catfish Dave is a master baiter 🎣
PNW anglers. Yes sir he sure is. I need practice at it myself.
Out in Oregon we catch sturgeon wish I lived in Tennessee I would love to catch some big flathead's I got a video on my channel of me catching a sturgeon off the bank