Finding and catching the Giant American Shovelhead Catfish at night

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  • Fishing for catfish at night. Brought to you by monsterrodholde...
    In this video, I start out checking the deeper holes next to shallow water. during the day the catfish will occupy these holes but as the night falls they begin to disburse up along the shallows looking for food. I started in the deep holes but had no luck but I move up towards the shallow water and begin to find catfish, as the night progressed the catfish began to move closer the bank to feed in the shallow water. As I followed the fish to the bank, the bite continued to stay consistent and iI was able to find a very big Flathead catfish to end the night.

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  • @user-js1md4sl6t
    @user-js1md4sl6t 6 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I really like this guy's fishing video's, he's one of the best teachers for cat fishing I think on youtube. He explain's very well on how to catch the different kinds of cat fish. So if you wanna learn to catch big ass cat fish like he does go back and watch some of his vid's and his technics.

    • @teresajohnson7727
      @teresajohnson7727 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He really is a great teacher. I love watching him!

    • @scottabney7622
      @scottabney7622 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does he teach about bank fishing ?

    • @Fisherdanpro23
      @Fisherdanpro23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@scottabney7622 I don't think so

    • @PythonDad
      @PythonDad 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@scottabney7622 I don't know if he ever got to making videos about it, though mentioned he might. However, some basics I can give you as a long time bank angler when hunting catfish, is to find big features. Big points in a lake, big bends in a river, underwater ridges. Fishing maps are your friend in this. They will show you the topography of the bottom of the body of water you want to fish. At least in Kentucky, most publicly accessible water bodies have fairly good maps available online. Look for dropoffs where big fish can come up into shallows to feed. As far as fishing below dams, it's hit or miss. Generally, if people say catfish are found below dams they can be, but this isn't true for all dams.

  • @CATFISHING.with.OLBUZZTAIL
    @CATFISHING.with.OLBUZZTAIL 6 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    No demon dragons, no cat bobbers, no gimmicky crap just good ol fashioned catfishing, you are the REAL DEAL!!

  • @stillwater62
    @stillwater62 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I have watched this video more times than I want to admit, and it is still like the first time I saw it, incredible. What a flathead, for most guys, that would be a fish of a life time. Thank you so much for allowing others to share your experience.

  • @txrex
    @txrex 6 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    My favorite catfish channel hands down. Thank you Steve.

  • @ansonbird2877
    @ansonbird2877 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite part of watching ANY catfish video is watching them take down the rod. Love the videos, keep them coming. :)

  • @Fins-Scales-and-Tales
    @Fins-Scales-and-Tales 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    " I finally weigh a fish" When you see that in a Steve Douglas title, you know it's SERIOUS! That's a Hoss.

  • @user-js1md4sl6t
    @user-js1md4sl6t 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I swear I love the sound of the water when fish flop around in it when they are brought to the surface.

  • @andrewstevens9246
    @andrewstevens9246 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    And mr. Steve Douglas produces another amazing video like always! I can’t explain how much your videos help me.

  • @mauricecason5369
    @mauricecason5369 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Mr. Steve you are a great role model for the fishing community and I won't to said thank you sir you are greatly appreciate

  • @edzeigler1164
    @edzeigler1164 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve, I just nominated you the best of the best catfisherman on all of u tube. You catch every one of them like you want to handle them with care as not to do anything to harm the fish. You are the only one who fights the fish with the kind of care it takes to get the fish to the boat without forcing it to the point that you might injury or even kill it. You even net, land, handle, and release the fish more carefully than any one else on u tube that I have watched. I have watched at least 10-12 other guys that you must know, catch and handle catfish, and none of them act like they even care about the fish, all they want to do is real it in and up from the depths as fast as they can. That isn,t my idea of showing any care for the fish. Even the hook removal is an important aspect of good handling of fish. You do it all like you have respect for the fish. You deserve the gold medal in all those respects. I will be watching more of your videos and less of theirs, so keep them coming. I will be watching.

  • @carsonreynolds7721
    @carsonreynolds7721 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is the perfect video for me since I’m going out for some flatheads this week!

  • @57REDROOSTER
    @57REDROOSTER 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What an awesome channel... You got it right on big flatheads... I have caught some of the biggest fish I have ever caught right up against the bank at night... 1' from the edge of the bank with a hand sized bluegill never fails me... I'm still trying to perfect catching skip Jack like you do... Hands down everyone has something to learn from you and I'm 60 years old, river fished all my life... Thank you Steve for providing me this awesome video to watch. God bless you and yours... Awesome job camera lady you are spot on with the action scenes thank you as well...

  • @BackwoodsCatfishing
    @BackwoodsCatfishing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you for the shoutout Steve great fish again! We seem to keep bumping into each other on accident. I’m sure we will again this fall!

  • @briangiovannoni9179
    @briangiovannoni9179 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    when I first saw that pole bending I yelled HAY In to the computer screen ,It was just like being in the boat good job Steve

  • @JohnRidleyFreedom1
    @JohnRidleyFreedom1 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The drag pulling near the boat got my attention!! Awesome video Steve.

  • @josephlugo8338
    @josephlugo8338 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a fish Steve! Looked bigger than 62. I caught a 52.3 lb Flathead a few weeks ago and everyone thought it was smaller! Some look bigger and some look smaller but a toad is a toad! Congrats Steve!!!

  • @mknewlan67
    @mknewlan67 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love listening to catfish talk back.

  • @flannel872
    @flannel872 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When the Catfish Dude puts a scale on a fish, you know it's a serious cat. What an epic battle on that big bruiser. 28:33

  • @bradleygregg7522
    @bradleygregg7522 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see you pumping out videos again

  • @Herkyismyhomeboy
    @Herkyismyhomeboy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Amazing battle Steve! And what a great way to include the conversation with the other anglers. Brothers in slime! Brothers in slime!

  • @jeremyswadley6103
    @jeremyswadley6103 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hands down the best catfisher I have ever seen. Would be awesome to get to go fishing with him. He would put you on the fish. Keep tight lining!!

  • @keithgeorges2421
    @keithgeorges2421 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great video as always! Glad to see you catching some monsters again!

  • @jacobthompson1192
    @jacobthompson1192 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Today i met the one, the only, Mr Steve Douglas him self at my local Mexican Resturant! It was a true honor having the change to speek with him. Your videos are amazing and keep catching monster catfish!!!

  • @mattheadcatfish1810
    @mattheadcatfish1810 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, you're really stand up for that shout out, for that guys channel. That boat ephin rocks, your fish are awesome, vids are great. Good for you, hope things keep up for you. One of the top catfishing channels to watch, fishing for that matter. Very forthright with what you're doing, really spreading great information. Thanks for doing this.

  • @leonardpennypacker
    @leonardpennypacker 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job Steve that 60pounder was fantastic

  • @douglasnunn7439
    @douglasnunn7439 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wish Steve would put out some recent videos. Love how he teaches how to set the catmaxx reel. Awesome videos Steve! Keep them coming

  • @KentDrumz
    @KentDrumz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Glad to see the vids rolling back in again. Great action as always

  • @jerzcnate
    @jerzcnate 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was some good fishing and the Monster Rod did some great work.

  • @catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530
    @catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video Steve and wife.

  • @ChattCats
    @ChattCats 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Great fish, Steve!

  • @daltonstaton2210
    @daltonstaton2210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steve is a catfish legend

  • @ssearl3231
    @ssearl3231 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Flatheads plum fool me on their weight sometimes. I can pretty well guess blues real close but those flatties will appear bigger and weigh less. Nice one though steve keep up the good work

  • @carlericpickett597
    @carlericpickett597 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job. Love the way the rods held up. You are a Master Catfish.

  • @xioni9342
    @xioni9342 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Soy de Argentina!! Me encanta tu contenido y eres de los pocos que hace interezantes los videos. Muchos éxitos y espero más contenido! PD: Me encanta la pelea que dan esos bagres

  • @BigJ76937
    @BigJ76937 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So I'm talking about catfishing with a guy at work one night and he tells me he hasnt catfished alot, but wants to go. I start to tell him he should get on youtube and watch some videos, there is a guy that I enjoy watching that you can learn alot of things from. Before I can tell him who it is, he blurts out "I watch this guy I think he is called the catfish dude, Steve something" I started laughing and tell him the correct name, and tell him that this is exactly who I was speaking of. Just goes to show, beginners, to old heads like myself, we all enjoy being schooled by the master, keep the vids coming big Steve, I hope oneday I run into you on the Ohio or Wabash

  • @roberttomasek3928
    @roberttomasek3928 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good catch Steve. I got one like that several years ago and it was a blast.

  • @Realwobbler
    @Realwobbler 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome flathead, Steve! 👍
    We catch the wels catfish over here also in shallow water when it gets dark in the summer. Sometimes we even see their backs. By rocky bottom they mimic a stone by the bank and wait there for their prey. Amazing.

  • @TheArby13
    @TheArby13 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve, I don't watch movie reruns...but I watch yours. Thanks for the great videos.

  • @garyanddoris6022
    @garyanddoris6022 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thought I was a catfish slayer but apparently you are the man ....just flat out destroying them hawg daddy's , truly enjoy seeing this type of fishing...

  • @bradenwomac5000
    @bradenwomac5000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you so much for the advice. you are my favorite youtuber and i learn so much from each video

  • @poot111111
    @poot111111 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I guess I haven't seen a 62lb flathead before because I thought that fish was 70-80 all the way!

  • @PeelingDragCatfishing
    @PeelingDragCatfishing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bounding Down. Great fish all nite long. Action packed video.

  • @kentuckylakeguy6147
    @kentuckylakeguy6147 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video Mr. Douglas some beautiful fish... can't wait to see you this summer at the captain mad Jack's catfish clash

  • @COYOTE5053
    @COYOTE5053 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job Steve, really Enjoy your videos, nice assist from BackWoods Catfishing.

  • @tomw3380
    @tomw3380 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really fine video Steve and that was one heck of a fight with the big flathead. Thanks again, Tom

  • @erat7638
    @erat7638 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Steve, had me on my toes

  • @virginiareid5336
    @virginiareid5336 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very good fish caught. The last one was beautiful!

  • @garyanddoris6022
    @garyanddoris6022 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow ....I was sure that was a eightie pounder but looks a fool ya on those flat heads, truly enjoyed the adventure...

  • @thehairypotter896
    @thehairypotter896 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I cant imagine the amount of money you have invested in your setup. Lights, rods, reels, Big boat. You could invest in a $50 scale, just sayin! When it comes to catching them though, you are the man. Thanks for the video.

  • @tamarcoleman1916
    @tamarcoleman1916 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Steve!

  • @DannyCal
    @DannyCal 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heck of a catch! love seeing those big flatheads.

  • @bigoljoe1829
    @bigoljoe1829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    haha that ol boy on that other boat was tweakin his ass off. XD Ya'll see how he kept sticking his tongue all the way out like he was slurpin up flies? hahah dude was geettered out

    • @CarolinaCatDaddy
      @CarolinaCatDaddy 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I came to the comments to see if anyone else noticed lol.

  • @chriswooley1236
    @chriswooley1236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Biggest flathead I have ever seen.
    Lol. You enjoyed that fight.
    CONGRATULATIONS.

  • @bobbygreen2291
    @bobbygreen2291 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like those red rods.

  • @Fisherdanpro23
    @Fisherdanpro23 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Steve, " another one, that's three right in a row"!!

  • @jofieh.5302
    @jofieh.5302 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Everytime i stop by hes got a pig in the boat. This guys a pro !

  • @monmixer
    @monmixer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a beautiful river. Must better than when I grew up i the 60's with oil slicks and acid dumps from the plants up and down the river. I have seen several large fish kills from from a plating plant. the fine was cheaper than just dumping the shit in the river. the check was made out before the dump. the whole area smelled like dead rotten fish for a week. so sad it was. now we have crappie, bass and every thing else thriving in the Ohio river. God bless wildlife and please keep the regulations in place so we have a beautiful thriving Ohio river.

  • @ryanharrod1155
    @ryanharrod1155 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    His left. He has left the building. 🤣
    Hope to see you on them flattys this spring.

  • @pennywise3381
    @pennywise3381 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video Steve! You are the man!!

  • @maces1405
    @maces1405 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's so cool you used a black light to show the catch! Never seen that before! 👍

  • @wsanders7915
    @wsanders7915 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man O Man Mr. Douglas I'm hitting the river tonight!! Lol

  • @TwiztedFishingTv
    @TwiztedFishingTv 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bunch of nice fish!! I'm kinda partial to the flatheads lol, 62# is a pig!! Pull like a tank! Excellent tips, great video!! I watch Backwoods Catfishing also.

  • @jamesreed7286
    @jamesreed7286 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Steve Douglas I like the way you fish I love to catch Catfishes because of your video they call me Big Cat King and I want to thank you!!!!!

  • @coryellis9480
    @coryellis9480 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    What an awesome video. I love all these videos on this channel. I wish he chartered fishing trips, he seems like a great guy to fish with. I've learned a lot from all his videos.

  • @JohnnyBoy66693
    @JohnnyBoy66693 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I like your catfish videos

  • @Catfishbill66
    @Catfishbill66 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    AWESOME VIDEO ...WOW he was a pig!!! That's a state record here in PA Great job Steve

  • @garypauley7759
    @garypauley7759 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    All The Best to you Steve!!! I always look forward to seeing your new Videos and thanks for the cat fishing tips!

  • @TakeAGuessWhatsNext
    @TakeAGuessWhatsNext 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That flathead is like a dream catch for me

  • @hoggarththewisesmeagol8362
    @hoggarththewisesmeagol8362 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great videos! He’s got that friendly grandad style and you could sit and watch him for hours. Very interesting approach and he gives some awesome tips. Cheers 👍

  • @larryfetters212
    @larryfetters212 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a fish! It would be so cool to have you pull up beside my boat like that. Lol
    Gratz on a beauty.

  • @teresajohnson7727
    @teresajohnson7727 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love catching flatties! They are soooo much fun! 30 lbs is my pb so far, but I dream of catching hawgs like that!

  • @marknugent6155
    @marknugent6155 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations Steve . Really nice Flathead .
    I Love Your boat , She is a Beaut . One thing though , time and time again , I see you try to net a fish , that is just too far from the net.
    I have seen fish lost because the hook got tangled up in the net and pulls out. Take a second to get a couple more feet on that spool before trying to get a net under it .
    Don't think that it's a criticism , it's just I've been involved in a lost Flathead and wound up with the hook , hung up in the net. It Sucks !
    Love your channel and keep up the Great work.

  • @shanedunn7475
    @shanedunn7475 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video steve nice pig of a flathead

  • @JustinsFishinFetish
    @JustinsFishinFetish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. I dont know squat about fishing in the river. But watching and learning from you I might have a chance to catch more than sticks.

  • @trailerparkpirate7348
    @trailerparkpirate7348 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thx for weighing that monster, i know many fish you've caught were over 50lbs...remember nothing better than a fresh mess of river cat, twigs this and the break of day !!

  • @CFMRocksFishing-Music
    @CFMRocksFishing-Music 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome content, great channel. Sending you love from the Great Reel Time Catfishing live chat

  • @hulkhuggett
    @hulkhuggett 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Although anything with Steve Douglas is entertaining to watch, and he's like a celebrity in my house, I did like when there was music in the videos sometimes.

  • @MReynolds101
    @MReynolds101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was huge, totally awesome Mate

  • @jessegilson7
    @jessegilson7 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a great vid, I would love to go fishing with you and get some of those pigs

  • @steele829
    @steele829 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would give anything to have the setup and knowledge you have. you are awesome man

  • @mikedavisclassiccountry8704
    @mikedavisclassiccountry8704 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've watched this video probably 10 times along with all your other ones I really like this one thanks for sharing

  • @spencersellner5112
    @spencersellner5112 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another awesome video

  • @cardinalprosoftwash
    @cardinalprosoftwash 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    “I can’t get em in the boat!” We all want to say that one day lol

  • @josephsutherland6144
    @josephsutherland6144 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bought that nice boat and can’t afford scales lol just kidding. Nice fish next time I see you at Speedway in Lebanon Junction I’ll buy you a coffee.

  • @miguelnation1722
    @miguelnation1722 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's a nice FLATHEAD, I'M GOING THIS WEEKEND 👍👍👍

  • @user-bc1th8iq9e
    @user-bc1th8iq9e หลายเดือนก่อน

    You the man catfish king.

  • @brucewayy
    @brucewayy 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Excellent video

  • @RockyDrakeOutdoors
    @RockyDrakeOutdoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video !!
    Enjoyed it very much !!
    You have a new subscriber 🎣

  • @user-wd9jg5fi3m
    @user-wd9jg5fi3m 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video makes you want to go fishing no doubt

  • @mikelbhardin7202
    @mikelbhardin7202 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should bad a net holder for when you net a fish you can hang the handle in it while the fish is in it to you get your rod add every thing taken care of thanks you can pull the fish in

  • @shellcrackerlover5889
    @shellcrackerlover5889 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Steve!! Great job, you should absolutely have a set of 100lb digital scales because of all of the nice fish you do catch. Your viewers would REALLY appreciate if you weighed a few more! Thanks, Troy

  • @TNRVG
    @TNRVG 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great to see you on the water again! Good fish too!

  •  6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very cool this *Fishing,* Congratulations fisherman beautiful *Fish!* 👍🎣🐟

  • @MrBogeyone
    @MrBogeyone 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're gonna have to put a crane on that boat like Salt and Pepper on Swamp people........LOL

  • @phoebemckenzie5707
    @phoebemckenzie5707 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love fishing for catfish they put up a good fight on light line and rods.

  • @wraithofwar4688
    @wraithofwar4688 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Steve's the catfish man!

  • @antiquecatfishing7068
    @antiquecatfishing7068 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This may be a little off base, if so I apologize, do you ever do any bank fishing, If so whats the likelyhood of a video of some of your techniques for that?

  • @mikebryant9493
    @mikebryant9493 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a great fish Steve!! Thanks for the entertainment, love it!

  • @moralestexasfishing5583
    @moralestexasfishing5583 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent job catching monsters Steve👍🐟,Greetings from San Antonio TX,,-Pancho Morales 🖐,MoralesTexasFishing

  • @muddyrivercatfishing
    @muddyrivercatfishing 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Monster fish Steve! Congratulations!