The fact that you let people know that Walmart has inexpensive equipment that can catch you cat fish even though you use more expensive brands speaks a lot about your character. I love that you just want to teach people how to fish and not sell something that's not necessarily needed! Thanks again deiter!
I feel the same. A buddy of mine asked me about catfishing and told me he was going to save up for a $150 rod and reel combo yet earlier this month I caught a 22 lb blue on a $30 walmart rod. I explained it as "you don't need royal honey to catch flies".
I use to catch lots of fish when I had a boat. I always used cheap rod and reels unless I bought them used or I have points for free equipment on my credit card.
Fishing Shallow... I like to hang a live Bluegill 5 inches under a bobber and fish them about 2' out from the front of weed beds along the bank. Water depth about 18 - 24". I've caught nice Channel, LM Bass and Walleye/ Saugeye doing that.
BRILLIANT! I don't hunt for trophy fish..., if I get one, I've been really blessed, but instead I go for catfish to EAT "EM! Watchin' Mr. Melhorn's videos, I found several things I was doing wrong about my rig set up, and am looking forward to catchin' more fish... from the riverbank, no less!
😂I was watching “romance catfish” stories and came across this. Grew up ocean fishing in New York. Hubby wants to go fresh water fishing. Good tips. A lot seems similar.
Also memory fishing. Fishing the same spot just because you caught some in that spot. The most fun I've had I didn't catch a thing. Just getting out and enjoying the time.
I agree with a lot you share with the community but I feel one thing that doesn’t get talked enough about it location or region! I’ve fished east south and Midwest and every region is definitely different when it comes to night vs day deep vs shallow structure vs flats spring vs summer vs fall. All love here just think that’s something that could be share exp with the community for someone with a bigger following. Best of luck brotha keep the videos rolling!
Two of my biggest tips from shore fishing is to use longer rods to cast farther and to use a Palomar knot if using braid. I used to use a regular "fishing" knot that everyone learns first and I was losing fish like crazy. The hook was coming off the line.. As soon as they showed me how to do that knot I have rarely lost a fish while using circle hooks. I learned about circle hooks way before they showed them on the In-Fisherman TV and magazines. They used them on long lines for ocean fishing and I spent a summer up in Alaska where they use them at least for halibut fishing. Way bigger hooks and they don't rust
Yes Sir you are right , I do learn a lots from your vid’s, thank you by the way.. yes one day my day off I just feel like go fishing. I’m thinking like nahh catfish don’t eat à day time.. but I did get one very good side ,,actually in Oregon catfish over 10 pounds it’s big I mean where I used to fish.. now I watch your vid.. you are truly right… 🤓🤓
We live close to the ohiio river east of Cincinnati trolling with planer boards is great way to catch blues here but we catch alot of flathead and for some reason flathead do bite better at nite we usually anchor fish for flathead with live shad
Excellent advice as always Dieter. Thanks for sharing! One tip that I heard years ago that I've found helpful is don't be afraid to downsize your bait size, especially during the coldest time of the season ( I'm up north in Ohio). 🙂
Haha you hit pretty much all of the things I've been stressing over with catfishing lately 😅 the big one for me is my local lake opens their gates at 6am... too late, and closes them at 10pm too early lol
Yep, no need for big or expensive gear. I've caught big catfish (about 3 ft long) on a piece of nightcrawler and a small no.2 hook in the evening hours.
Its funny, I don't break out fancy rods unless the occasion calls for them. If I'm bank fishing with crawlers and cut bait, I have more fun using a Zebco Bigcat or B n' M Silver Cat because they're rough and tough.
Mistake the hurts me: I use my braid main line until it gets too worn and week at the end. It will cast my weight and bait just fine, but breaks when you're fighting a nice fish. I finally started checking them by putting my foot on the swivel end and giving a hard yank. I had to pull off about 15' of line till I got down to some strong line that wouldn't snap. And this is 80lb. Of course I've used the same line on my rods for about 6 years now and know the line should be turned around and rewound or replaced with new. Check your Mono leaders too for wear, nicks, abrasions, etc.
The one tip reminds me of when I went and bought a big heavy weight out fit to catch big ones with, first trip out I was catching 3-4 lber`s and reeling them in like a 1/8 oz rooster tail there just wasn`t no fun in that. I`ve caught many nice cats 2 ft from the bank day or night.
when my dad used to fish more he said he used a big gloppin ball of peanut butter and bread. caught some pretty decently sized cats, 15-20 pounds! it seems that many fish just eat whatever they can get in their mouths haha
I have a couple of 6.5 ft Ugly sticks that I've had for 20 years. They were 7ft, but I shut them in the tailgate.😂😂 Sad thing is, it wasn't at the same time.😂😂
Dieter, in this video, you said that you like using chicken breast. In your experience, do you recommend mixing the cut breast with strawberry Kool aid for extra flavor? Please advise. Thanks.
do you know what types of shad are in lake Wyllie and the Catawba river by chance? ive caught more decent cats up 18 to 30ft this fall then i ever have!!
Turkey Liver is better than chicken liver. It freezes good and stays on your hook better. In most rivers and lakes Skipjack Herring is the best bait. We use to use the eggs and catch big fish. You let them stay in the sun and they stay on your hook.
Homie all of that sounds really good. The fact is how i train my homepet catfish? I swear he behaves insanely bad i dunno what to do with him is any kind of Cesar Millan for Catfishes? Cause mine is so freaking bad i swear. Next life i will have a cat as a pet as everyone else. Those catfishes are always doing evil plans. I swear catfishes=bad fishes.
Only thing ive caught with chicken liver is turtles lol im not complaining though i found the chicken liver at my fishing spot brand new unopened. I use some sewing thread to wrap it around the chicken liver.
Have a 1960 Shakespeare model GE, with a 1960 steel rod. Yes a all metal rod. In new shape. Would you like to have it for free. Just pay for shipping. Not a scam. Tex me back if you like it. First metal rod I've ever seen
I usually tie good knots. My issue is, I use my main line braid until it gets too worn and week at the end. It will cast my weight and bait just fine, but break when you're fighting a nice fish. I finally started checking them by putting my foot on the swivel end and giving a hard yank. I had to pull off about 15' of line till I got down to some strong line that wouldn't snap. And this is 80lb. Of course I've used the same line on my rods for about 6 years now and know the line should be turned around and rewound or replaced with new. Check your Mono leaders too for wear, nicks, abrasions, etc.
I caught my 63 pnd flathead on a Walmart Zebco catfish rod, a 60 pnd blue destroyed the reel,I kept the rod and bought a Garcia reel to put on it, I've worn out and destroyed several cheap reels in a few seasons,and cracked a few rods, my equipment is better now but nothing is as exciting as trying to turn a big blue cat that's running with the current with a 45dollar rod and reel combo from Walmart. By the way,l am blessed to live 10 minutes away from lake Wheeler,and I have hooked some from the bank that I could not get in.
The fact that you let people know that Walmart has inexpensive equipment that can catch you cat fish even though you use more expensive brands speaks a lot about your character.
I love that you just want to teach people how to fish and not sell something that's not necessarily needed! Thanks again deiter!
Thanks for watching!
I feel the same. A buddy of mine asked me about catfishing and told me he was going to save up for a $150 rod and reel combo yet earlier this month I caught a 22 lb blue on a $30 walmart rod. I explained it as "you don't need royal honey to catch flies".
I use to catch lots of fish when I had a boat. I always used cheap rod and reels unless I bought them used or I have points for free equipment on my credit card.
All of my fishing gear comes from Walmart, garage sales or thrift stores. I catch plenty of cats & bass!
Fishing Shallow... I like to hang a live Bluegill 5 inches under a bobber and fish them about 2' out from the front of weed beds along the bank. Water depth about 18 - 24". I've caught nice Channel, LM Bass and Walleye/ Saugeye doing that.
BRILLIANT! I don't hunt for trophy fish..., if I get one, I've been really blessed, but instead I go for catfish to EAT "EM! Watchin' Mr. Melhorn's videos, I found several things I was doing wrong about my rig set up, and am looking forward to catchin' more fish... from the riverbank, no less!
😂I was watching “romance catfish” stories and came across this. Grew up ocean fishing in New York. Hubby wants to go fresh water fishing. Good tips. A lot seems similar.
I need to find one of those neon signs.
Those are good tips. Especially the Deep one.
Also memory fishing. Fishing the same spot just because you caught some in that spot. The most fun I've had I didn't catch a thing. Just getting out and enjoying the time.
i stumbled across this man channel and its relaxing coming from Missouri its like taking advice from a uncle, keep it the good work
Thanks for all you do to help us newcomers...especially on a limited income! Your tips have helped me a lot!
I agree with a lot you share with the community but I feel one thing that doesn’t get talked enough about it location or region! I’ve fished east south and Midwest and every region is definitely different when it comes to night vs day deep vs shallow structure vs flats spring vs summer vs fall. All love here just think that’s something that could be share exp with the community for someone with a bigger following. Best of luck brotha keep the videos rolling!
I totally agree!
Two of my biggest tips from shore fishing is to use longer rods to cast farther and to use a Palomar knot if using braid.
I used to use a regular "fishing" knot that everyone learns first and I was losing fish like crazy. The hook was coming off the line.. As soon as they showed me how to do that knot I have rarely lost a fish while using circle hooks.
I learned about circle hooks way before they showed them on the In-Fisherman TV and magazines. They used them on long lines for ocean fishing and I spent a summer up in Alaska where they use them at least for halibut fishing. Way bigger hooks and they don't rust
Awesome!!!
So Helpful! i really like your boat! some of those cats you have caught are massive too!
I really enjoy your down to earth information that we all can relate to. Thank you and please keep it up.
Thank you! Will do!
I appreciate your honesty, right from the start you earned my respect. Great instructional video and excellent advice. Thank you sir!
Thank you very much for the kind words!
So true (you don't need heavy, expensive gear). I've caught more fish on my lightest rig, a Lew's XJ. Also, not expensive, $39 at Walmart.
right! i caught more fish on a $5 snoopy reel than my buddy did on his fancy penn setup.
Whole heatedly love and appreciate this video. So helpful and well spoken.
Yes Sir you are right , I do learn a lots from your vid’s, thank you by the way.. yes one day my day off I just feel like go fishing. I’m thinking like nahh catfish don’t eat à day time.. but I did get one very good side ,,actually in Oregon catfish over 10 pounds it’s big I mean where I used to fish.. now I watch your vid.. you are truly right… 🤓🤓
We live close to the ohiio river east of Cincinnati trolling with planer boards is great way to catch blues here but we catch alot of flathead and for some reason flathead do bite better at nite we usually anchor fish for flathead with live shad
Great tips Dieter! Keep at it brother!
Got my first cat today was fishing for bluegill now I’m hooked
Excellent advice as always Dieter. Thanks for sharing! One tip that I heard years ago that I've found helpful is don't be afraid to downsize your bait size, especially during the coldest time of the season ( I'm up north in Ohio). 🙂
My biggest catfish have all came on half dollar size baits.
Haha you hit pretty much all of the things I've been stressing over with catfishing lately 😅 the big one for me is my local lake opens their gates at 6am... too late, and closes them at 10pm too early lol
Learned a lot watching your videos glad to see you doing more lives.
Thank you for your information! You are the BEST 👊
Thanks Dieter for the helpful tips!
Cool thanks for sharing your videos. What size of catfish are best to eat? And why. 👍🏻
Dieter great no nonsense advice keep it up.
The jello chicken works great!
Yep, no need for big or expensive gear. I've caught big catfish (about 3 ft long) on a piece of nightcrawler and a small no.2 hook in the evening hours.
Good point Dieter great information
Thanks Dieter big help much appreciated
Your talking about using chicken I live in Joplin Carthage Missouri area and just find chicken works very well
Its funny, I don't break out fancy rods unless the occasion calls for them. If I'm bank fishing with crawlers and cut bait, I have more fun using a Zebco Bigcat or B n' M Silver Cat because they're rough and tough.
Hot dogs with garlic Koo aid in Virginia I caught most of my catfish at night somethings in the day but mostly at night
Good morning man and I love t these videos
Good tips, Thanks Dieter!
Love your content
Thank you…appreciate you watching!!
Mistake the hurts me: I use my braid main line until it gets too worn and week at the end. It will cast my weight and bait just fine, but breaks when you're fighting a nice fish. I finally started checking them by putting my foot on the swivel end and giving a hard yank. I had to pull off about 15' of line till I got down to some strong line that wouldn't snap. And this is 80lb. Of course I've used the same line on my rods for about 6 years now and know the line should be turned around and rewound or replaced with new. Check your Mono leaders too for wear, nicks, abrasions, etc.
In the summertime it's better especially in texas with 100 degree Temps
The one tip reminds me of when I went and bought a big heavy weight out fit to catch big ones with, first trip out I was catching 3-4 lber`s and reeling them in like a 1/8 oz rooster tail there just wasn`t no fun in that. I`ve caught many nice cats 2 ft from the bank day or night.
Thanks again for another great video. Great advice.
Another great informational video Dieter! Keep it up brother!
Largemouth bass make excellent bait!
Excellent practical advice!
Great video thanks🔥🔥
Love your videos buddy
Thank you very much for those words!
when my dad used to fish more he said he used a big gloppin ball of peanut butter and bread. caught some pretty decently sized cats, 15-20 pounds! it seems that many fish just eat whatever they can get in their mouths haha
I have a couple of 6.5 ft Ugly sticks that I've had for 20 years. They were 7ft, but I shut them in the tailgate.😂😂
Sad thing is, it wasn't at the same time.😂😂
Best baits for brown bullhead
Dieter, in this video, you said that you like using chicken breast. In your experience, do you recommend mixing the cut breast with strawberry Kool aid for extra flavor? Please advise. Thanks.
do you know what types of shad are in lake Wyllie and the Catawba river by chance? ive caught more decent cats up 18 to 30ft this fall then i ever have!!
Gizzard Shad (larger) and threadfin shad (smaller / more abundant)
I invite you to come and fish our town lake in Texas cosden lake in big spring tx
You are very professional and excellent, I love you dear
Thank you for watching my videos
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Good morning
The Arkansas river
Is it better to fish turnments or have more money to go fishing
Yall should try cherry kool aid with chicken breast the other day I caught a 21 pound blue cat
I challenge anyone who wants to catch huge blue cats come to cosden lake in big spring tx . It’s a small town lake but you will be surprised !!
Great video only thing better about night fishing is the bite picks up in high traffic areas
Turkey Liver is better than chicken liver. It freezes good and stays on your hook better. In most rivers and lakes Skipjack Herring is the best bait. We use to use the eggs and catch big fish. You let them stay in the sun and they stay on your hook.
Homie all of that sounds really good. The fact is how i train my homepet catfish? I swear he behaves insanely bad i dunno what to do with him is any kind of Cesar Millan for Catfishes? Cause mine is so freaking bad i swear. Next life i will have a cat as a pet as everyone else. Those catfishes are always doing evil plans. I swear catfishes=bad fishes.
Can you catch flatheads with chicken breast
I’ve had my best luck with worms when catching cats can’t get anything with chicken liver and it falls off easy
Only thing ive caught with chicken liver is turtles lol im not complaining though i found the chicken liver at my fishing spot brand new unopened. I use some sewing thread to wrap it around the chicken liver.
Hey big D what is catfish Dave’s issue with you?????
Envy, lust…??? 😜🤣😆
The number one advantage to fishing for cats at night is that the game wardens are sleeping.
Best cat fish bait I've ever used is hot dog dipped in peanut butter.
How do you know if a river has catfish? I have one 2 blocks from my house
Ask other anglers there
Catfish can be caught all times of the day. But night fishing is prime
The best fish I've caught came out of 2 to 4 feet of water
Baits, chicken breast, blue gill, hotdogs, chicken liver, dough balls, worms, jello chicken 🤣, they all do ok if the fish are biting 👍
Have a 1960 Shakespeare model GE, with a 1960 steel rod. Yes a all metal rod. In new shape. Would you like to have it for free. Just pay for shipping. Not a scam. Tex me back if you like it. First metal rod I've ever seen
Great topic thanks
My biggest mistake was tying bad knots
I usually tie good knots. My issue is, I use my main line braid until it gets too worn and week at the end. It will cast my weight and bait just fine, but break when you're fighting a nice fish. I finally started checking them by putting my foot on the swivel end and giving a hard yank. I had to pull off about 15' of line till I got down to some strong line that wouldn't snap. And this is 80lb. Of course I've used the same line on my rods for about 6 years now and know the line should be turned around and rewound or replaced with new. Check your Mono leaders too for wear, nicks, abrasions, etc.
Lost a lure today cuz I rushed it 😂😂
I used the clinch knot and just recently realized it’s not as strong as the others the more you know right
My biggest mistake was using 10lb zebco line, I lost three 10+ pound cats bc of that line
Yep and not using plastic beads
Most people don't even know what it takes to break an Ugly Stik they are some of the strongest rods I've ever seen
My dad has a really good 6 and a half foot rod with an Abu Garcia reel and I’m so tempted to take it catfishing with me
We are going to have to change the saying, hindsight is 2020, or was it trying to tell us something all along :S
Best tip: The best bait is the one you just used to catch the last fish that you caught.
Catching HUGE catfish is not something that I am into, 2 1/2 lb up to 20 lb , I'm a happy camper.
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Hot dogs with garlic Koo aid
I caught my 63 pnd flathead on a Walmart Zebco catfish rod, a 60 pnd blue destroyed the reel,I kept the rod and bought a Garcia reel to put on it, I've worn out and destroyed several cheap reels in a few seasons,and cracked a few rods, my equipment is better now but nothing is as exciting as trying to turn a big blue cat that's running with the current with a 45dollar rod and reel combo from Walmart. By the way,l am blessed to live 10 minutes away from lake Wheeler,and I have hooked some from the bank that I could not get in.
What type of bait and what size hook for those?
@@Drunkenwitzski I use #8 circle hooks and live blue gills
Lake wheeler in raleigh ?
I live by there too and just started fishing, great to hear of a good spot with massive fish.
@JamFlexx Wheeler lake in north Alabama
Bread, hotdogs, spam or corn.