Interesting rig Justin. I understand the challenges fishing from a kayak have compared to the bigger boats. I do enjoy learning about why those using different things use different equipment. Thanks for the video.
Just resently became a fan a few months ago i baught those team catfish in 3o and i love em over my gammies n in just now seeing these are your hooks too blows my mind. Thanks for the tips n tricks n all the knowledge.
Love your videos keep them coming I fish every weekend every day off because of your videos I am now in a kayak and I'm spoiled can't bank fish anymore thank you for your advice
I didn’t realize you got kickbacks from amazon. I’ll keep that in mind. Few videos ago you fished with gulp minnows. I love them thanks. Great for catching bait!!!
Justin. I been following your videos for awhile now. I implement some of you techniques to my fishing habits. And I will admit I been doing allot better now catching catfish. But I do have a certain hook I just picked up recently with is the the mustad green hooks. They been doing great for me and my family since we all fish for catfish. The mustad hook shows they are made with a new technology that is now being used for fishing tackle. My daughter's boyfriend just landed a much cat last night that was his first ever largest fish he has ever caught. Where I thought he may loose it because of the hook. It did not fail him.
That was my experience as well. Started fishing with Team Catfish, tried Gamakatsu then Mustad. Lost more with the Mustad. Never lost a fish with Team Catfish double action. Going to use them exclusively from now on. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks Joe! I often wonder if I would be better off leaving well enough alone and just sticking with what I know works all the time. Always second guessing lol.
Very interesting. I've ALWAYS had 1000X better luck with the Texas rig vs. the Carolina rig when using plastic worms, craws, etc when bass fishing, but since literally almost everyone uses the Carolina rig for cats, that's what I've always used. Come this spring I'm going to give your knocker rig a try and see if it helps me catch more cats too. Great vid as always, brother! I just can't figure out how people give your vids a thumbs down?!, you couldn't be a more likable and nice guy that puts out great vids and tries to help others catch more fish too. I just dont get it. Keep up the great work.
The Whisker Seeker Triple Threat hooks have the same “hybrid” shape with the bent eye. I’ve been happy with them as well as the Team Catfish Double Action Hooks.
I've always used the knocker rig for cut bait fishing from the bank and never had any hook up issues. I don't use beads for spacers or anything though I guess it's a similar effect using a big swivel with a safety clip for easy hook swaps if needed.
Several years ago I did some experiments on hook shapes on trot lines. I started off with every other hook being J hooks and Kahle hooks . Same bait on both hooks (cut shad). The Kahle out caught the J hooks 2 to 1. I then took the J hooks off and tried the Team Catfish double actions. The Team Catfish outcaught the Kahle by about 50%. I switched all the hooks to Team Catfish and my catches were really something to see. I would often times have over 50% hook up on the lines when the catfish were running decent.
I absolutely love Team Catfish Double Action Circle hooks! They have crazy trigger action when snelled because of the straight shank and eye. I think it still has a trigger action when you don't use snell's too.
Ive always loved the Octopus Gamakatsu off set circle hook. I tried out the Team Catfish double action circle for bigger baits, it has that little drop in the bend of it that handles bigger baits. We all have lost nice fish on account of the bait spinning around and the hook point going back in the bait. Have not had that happen with the team catfish hooks.
I have lost several fish every year because of hook turning back into the bait too. Hopefully I will see an improvement on that with the team catfish hooks as well. Thanks for watching!
Just wanted to tell you that I actually used to use Gamakatsu as well and I switched to team catfish and I also noticed more hookups. In my specific scenario I put them side-by-side to look at them and try to figure out why and what I noticed was the bait has a tendency to ride up closer to the actual Barb on the gamakatsu hook which I think keeps some fish from getting properly hooked up.
i use the same hooks and also use mustad octopus hook still trying to break the habit of setting the hook which i have come use to doing so i miss some but i keep reminding myself don't jerk just reel down or pick up but i am getting better thanks for the informative videos justin i enjoy them
Its kinda funny sometimes how things work out differently for different people. I switched from the Gamakatsu big cat circles to the Team Catfish double action circles. Nothing else changed on my rigs and my hookup ratio got way worse. So I changed back. Glad the change to them worked in your favor. My next change is to spool braid on a couple of reels and see how I like it. I'm curious about the difference zero line stretch will make. I may try to Team Catfish hooks again later with the braid and see if I like them better then. Great video as always bud.
Thanks! Sorry to hear the team catfish hooks didn't work out for you. Me being in the kayak may have something to do with it as well. The kayak getting pulled in the water when the fish hits may affect it somehow.
I've been using team catfish gear for a long time and I've had great success with their products. If anyone is into channel cats the team catfish: sudden impact fiber bait is one of the best on the market! Also keep up the awesome content man love your videos. They always motivate me to get out and search for that big blue cat!
Good teaching moment video. I do the same with hooks....just on a much smaller scale....LOL. I finally found a 1/24 ounce jig head with a hook I really like but when catching those 14-16 inch Spots I found in battling those fish the gap on the hook was bending open. The bigger the fish the more it would bend. Which I find odd since I was using 2.1# and 2.3# test IGFA rated line. My drag was probably set at about 3/4 of a pound. So I guess my search for the best micro jig head with small hooks goes on.
I’ve been using team catfish hooks mainly for a few years also and seem to have better hook ups as well. Nice video as well man. I’m finally getting out and going fishing in the morning to test out some of those baits I got.
If you use a reverse dropper loop would be perfect. We use this setup when drifting large white seabass and yellowtail. Sinker(heavy as you want) on the bottom and hook above sinker however long you want wih a dropper loop. Very strong and if done right hookup ratio very high.
Thank you for the video very informative I've had some luck with chicken breast marinated in garlic powder left overnight in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator went fishing next day and I caught seven catfish the biggest one being 26 lb
Ive been using the gamakatsu big cat circle hooks since ive started catfishing, ive had great success with them but i have been curious in switching it up a little bit, im going to try these team catfish hooks and im also going to try whisker seekers triple treat hooks
Hey Justin thanks for the great info on hooks and rigging I mostly bank fish and having a really hard time finding skipjack here in ky so I use the good reliable creek chub and bluegill both live and cut...one quick question though when are we gonna see you back on the water? Keep up the great work I have learned a ton from watching your past videos
Thanks Russell! Glad you find the videos helpful. I post my fishing videos every Sunday night at 7pm. I currently have videos uploaded and scheduled through the end of November so lots of fishing action coming in the next couple months.
So Justin, out here in Arizona we don't have the bigger, deeper rivers that you have at home. So, do I need the heavier rigs that you use there? And, we don't have skipjack out here. All we have is shad, bluegill and carp. I've had pretty good luck with all of it to a certain extent, but not the greatest. Do you have an idea on any of that? The only other alternative is artificial baits. Thanks.
The main reason I use the heavier rigs is just because of the wind. If you deal with that, the heavier sinkers will help keep your baits down where you want while suspend fishing. As far as bait goes, I would try to use shad if those are prominent in your river. Carp and bluegill work as well but I would go with shad if given those three options.
I used to use the exact same hook until this past weekend. I hooked up on a 40 -45lbs fish got him to the side of the boat and right time I put my hand in his belly to spin him around and… pop hook broke off at the shank. I went straight to the local tackle store and bought a pack of locally made 10 alt hooks and replaces all the 8 alt gamakatsu hooks I had. I’m done with gamakatsu now
Me and my bro noticed on ur Las video that you was using a different sinker lol were always looking for an edge too that's why we spend hours watching TH-cam lol
The Daiichi Chunk Light 7/0 is the same hook but cheaper. You can get bulk packs off eBay or bottomdwellerstackle.com. I've been using these exclusively the past 10 years along with the Charlie Brown 9/0 HD from bottomdwellers as well.
@@KayakCatfish I have been on a kayak catfish binge for the last 2 months alot of helpful info. Due to back issues I cant use a kayak i have to use a 16 ft bass boat. But your info is very helpful
Good informative video. We fish with the team catfish Circle hooks, better luck with holding bait and with hook ups. Honestly sometimes we'd have better luck if we just got in the water and did some noodling, but to tell you the truth I'm afraid of snapping turtles! LO
I use team catfish 8\0 and 10\0. I am glad to see hook talk but no one ever mentions the fact of sharp hooks. No one ever mentions this. It causes more missed fish than anything. The sharper the better. But anyway this is a great and informative video thank you for taking the time to film it for us.
Hey Justin thanks for sharing your sweet findings. Looks like the team catfish circle hook has and inline eye vs the gamakatsu which has an eye up design. In my experience I’ve had better hook up ratios with inline eye circle hooks. Do you have any thoughts on this?
I live in Kansas City, Missouri and have used shad and bluegill all the time. I would like to use skipjack, but I don't know where to find them and how to catch them. Any tips?
Skipjack may not be native to your area. If they aren’t, I would just stick with the shad and bluegill which are native to your home waters. If you do have them in your area, fish the backwater areas in the winter months and the dams in early spring. They will spread out to the main channel in the summer months and then start moving toward the creeks and backwater areas again in the fall. Crappie jigs and foley spoons are typically the best baits to use for them.
@@KayakCatfish I'll definitely give it a try. I know we have Golden eye and moon eye up here so maybe while trying jigs for them I might run into a skipjack as well. Carp here is plentiful so I plan on using that too I've heard it's a very good bait to use. Bloody and oily fish if you haven't tried it yet let me know when you do! I've learned alot from your videos and enjoy seeing your success.
Good video Justin as always. I wanted to ask.... My 30th birthday is coming up on October 9th, I was wondering if you could give me a shout out please!? If not that's ok haha
Happy Birthday early Travis! I have videos already uploaded to youtube and scheduled through the end of November so it would be over month late if I did a shout out in the next video I recorded. I do hope you have a great birthday though man.
Here is a link to them on amazon but you will be far better off buying them at Academy if you have one close to you. They are much cheaper there than on Amazon. amzn.to/2znSTue
Geez man. 11:21 of your close-up face talking about hooks? How about some b-roll every now and then of bikini girls or something. Click bait would have been appropriate in this situation.
Don’t pretend like you didn’t enjoy all 11:21 of it. Besides, I know you have no interest in seeing girls in bikinis. Now if Scott Taylor was in a bikini though.....
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I'm new to catfishing have been looking for a good circle hook think I will give these a try. Thanks Justin
Interesting rig Justin. I understand the challenges fishing from a kayak have compared to the bigger boats. I do enjoy learning about why those using different things use different equipment. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Tom!
Just resently became a fan a few months ago i baught those team catfish in 3o and i love em over my gammies n in just now seeing these are your hooks too blows my mind. Thanks for the tips n tricks n all the knowledge.
Love your videos keep them coming I fish every weekend every day off because of your videos I am now in a kayak and I'm spoiled can't bank fish anymore thank you for your advice
Thanks Brandon! Glad you are enjoying your kayak.
Thank you for posting I can't wait for the drag sinker video
Thanks buddy!
Another amazing video Justin. Thank you for answering the question, and thanks for all the videos. Keep them coming. 👍👍👍
Thanks Matt!
I didn’t realize you got kickbacks from amazon. I’ll keep that in mind. Few videos ago you fished with gulp minnows. I love them thanks. Great for catching bait!!!
Thanks Larry!
Justin. I been following your videos for awhile now. I implement some of you techniques to my fishing habits. And I will admit I been doing allot better now catching catfish. But I do have a certain hook I just picked up recently with is the the mustad green hooks. They been doing great for me and my family since we all fish for catfish. The mustad hook shows they are made with a new technology that is now being used for fishing tackle. My daughter's boyfriend just landed a much cat last night that was his first ever largest fish he has ever caught. Where I thought he may loose it because of the hook. It did not fail him.
I went to the Catmaxx 9/0 Circles and never looked back. Great hooks and they are only $6.99 for 15 hooks
I haven't tried those yet but they definitely seem like a great deal.
Thanks for sharing Justin great video have fun.
That was my experience as well. Started fishing with Team Catfish, tried Gamakatsu then Mustad. Lost more with the Mustad. Never lost a fish with Team Catfish double action. Going to use them exclusively from now on. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks for watching!
Fascinating peek into the nuanced experimentation of a master catter--one of the reasons you're so successfully--never satisfied with the status quo!
Thanks Joe! I often wonder if I would be better off leaving well enough alone and just sticking with what I know works all the time. Always second guessing lol.
Thanks Justin, that's a big help.
I value your opinion. That is why I enjoy your videos. Tight line sir.
Thank you!
This is why I like your videos. You tend to teach something every time. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Don!
Kayak Catfish you are a great salesmen. Hooks are sold out!
Wow.. Was using mustad 6/0 for years. Switched to team catfish hooks about 6 months ago & love'em. Tight lines to ya
Thanks for watching!
Very interesting. I've ALWAYS had 1000X better luck with the Texas rig vs. the Carolina rig when using plastic worms, craws, etc when bass fishing, but since literally almost everyone uses the Carolina rig for cats, that's what I've always used. Come this spring I'm going to give your knocker rig a try and see if it helps me catch more cats too. Great vid as always, brother! I just can't figure out how people give your vids a thumbs down?!, you couldn't be a more likable and nice guy that puts out great vids and tries to help others catch more fish too. I just dont get it. Keep up the great work.
Thanks Anthony!
The Whisker Seeker Triple Threat hooks have the same “hybrid” shape with the bent eye. I’ve been happy with them as well as the Team Catfish Double Action Hooks.
I am definitely liking the hybrid style hooks. Wish I had switched to them years ago.
I've always used the knocker rig for cut bait fishing from the bank and never had any hook up issues. I don't use beads for spacers or anything though I guess it's a similar effect using a big swivel with a safety clip for easy hook swaps if needed.
Great info in this video Justin.
Thanks Brad!
Several years ago I did some experiments on hook shapes on trot lines. I started off with every other hook being J hooks and Kahle hooks . Same bait on both hooks (cut shad). The Kahle out caught the J hooks 2 to 1. I then took the J hooks off and tried the Team Catfish double actions. The Team Catfish outcaught the Kahle by about 50%. I switched all the hooks to Team Catfish and my catches were really something to see. I would often times have over 50% hook up on the lines when the catfish were running decent.
That was a great idea to experiment with the different hook styles on a trot line. I appreciate you watching.
Really nice change up Justin! Enjoyed the great rigging info.
Thanks Kenny!
I absolutely love Team Catfish Double Action Circle hooks! They have crazy trigger action when snelled because of the straight shank and eye. I think it still has a trigger action when you don't use snell's too.
I haven’t been Snelling them since the hook eye is straight. I have just been using a clinch knot.
Ive always loved the Octopus Gamakatsu off set circle hook. I tried out the Team Catfish double action circle for bigger baits, it has that little drop in the bend of it that handles bigger baits. We all have lost nice fish on account of the bait spinning around and the hook point going back in the bait. Have not had that happen with the team catfish hooks.
I have lost several fish every year because of hook turning back into the bait too. Hopefully I will see an improvement on that with the team catfish hooks as well. Thanks for watching!
Just wanted to tell you that I actually used to use Gamakatsu as well and I switched to team catfish and I also noticed more hookups. In my specific scenario I put them side-by-side to look at them and try to figure out why and what I noticed was the bait has a tendency to ride up closer to the actual Barb on the gamakatsu hook which I think keeps some fish from getting properly hooked up.
That very well could have something to do with the better hook ups. Good observation.
i use the same hooks and also use mustad octopus hook still trying to break the habit of setting the hook which i have come use to doing so i miss some but i keep reminding myself don't jerk just reel down or pick up but i am getting better thanks for the informative videos justin i enjoy them
Its kinda funny sometimes how things work out differently for different people. I switched from the Gamakatsu big cat circles to the Team Catfish double action circles. Nothing else changed on my rigs and my hookup ratio got way worse. So I changed back. Glad the change to them worked in your favor. My next change is to spool braid on a couple of reels and see how I like it. I'm curious about the difference zero line stretch will make. I may try to Team Catfish hooks again later with the braid and see if I like them better then. Great video as always bud.
Thanks! Sorry to hear the team catfish hooks didn't work out for you. Me being in the kayak may have something to do with it as well. The kayak getting pulled in the water when the fish hits may affect it somehow.
I've been using team catfish gear for a long time and I've had great success with their products. If anyone is into channel cats the team catfish: sudden impact fiber bait is one of the best on the market! Also keep up the awesome content man love your videos. They always motivate me to get out and search for that big blue cat!
Thanks for the info Justin
Thank you for watching Lance!
Im going to try these hooks out this spring for flatheads because ive lost my fair share of fish due to hookups
Hope they work out well for you.
Good teaching moment video. I do the same with hooks....just on a much smaller scale....LOL. I finally found a 1/24 ounce jig head with a hook I really like but when catching those 14-16 inch Spots I found in battling those fish the gap on the hook was bending open. The bigger the fish the more it would bend. Which I find odd since I was using 2.1# and 2.3# test IGFA rated line. My drag was probably set at about 3/4 of a pound. So I guess my search for the best micro jig head with small hooks goes on.
Thank you Happy tight lines
Like to see a video of you on the Ohio River.
wouldn't mind seeing more about what works and what don't. Any info helps me to make myself a better fisher.
Thanks Terry! I may try to do some more videos like that in the future.
My favorite hooks. All of my PB where caught on the team Catfish double action 8/0
Thats awesome to hear. Thanks for watching!
That’s what I use haven’t had any problems just use the trusty Carolina rig snail knot my hooks as well
Team Catfish makes some outstanding products.
I am definitely impressed with the hooks.
@@KayakCatfish really like your channel,Good stuff
Thanks Scott!
Thanks! For all the good information. You the man.
Thanks Edward!
You should do more videos like this it's helpful
Thanks James!
Yeah them team catfish hooks are great hooks and backstabber hooks are good to thanks for sharing
Thanks Maurice!
I’ve been using team catfish hooks mainly for a few years also and seem to have better hook ups as well. Nice video as well man. I’m finally getting out and going fishing in the morning to test out some of those baits I got.
Thanks Jeff! Good luck on your fishing trip. Hope you catch a bunch with those baits.
Kayak Catfish fishing was slow today, managed to catch one small stripe and a sunburn haha not to bad of a day though
I use htt 10/0 back stabber hooks and htt 8/0 grimreaper so far they have treated me well.
Awesome man. Glad they are working out for you.
@@KayakCatfish I am not knocking any brand i think team catfish and gamakatsu both make great products.
great info there thanks justin
Thanks Wayne!
Just went threw 11 bullheads in Missouri River tonight and never hooked up once story of my life still a blast tho
Great tutorial. You gave a great explanation.
Thanks!
If you use a reverse dropper loop would be perfect. We use this setup when drifting large white seabass and yellowtail. Sinker(heavy as you want) on the bottom and hook above sinker however long you want wih a dropper loop. Very strong and if done right hookup ratio very high.
Also we use torpedo sinkers only for mentioned rig.
Thank you for the video very informative I've had some luck with chicken breast marinated in garlic powder left overnight in a ziplock bag in the refrigerator went fishing next day and I caught seven catfish the biggest one being 26 lb
Ive been using the gamakatsu big cat circle hooks since ive started catfishing, ive had great success with them but i have been curious in switching it up a little bit, im going to try these team catfish hooks and im also going to try whisker seekers triple treat hooks
Where is drum on your list of favorite baits?
I've watched enough to sub. Good content, Bud.
So I also yak fish for big cats in Louisiana. I use Carolina rig but my leader is only 6 inches at most. When suspended my rig of choice is drop shot.
Thx for sharing the info
Thank you for watching Danny!
Hey Justin thanks for the great info on hooks and rigging I mostly bank fish and having a really hard time finding skipjack here in ky so I use the good reliable creek chub and bluegill both live and cut...one quick question though when are we gonna see you back on the water? Keep up the great work I have learned a ton from watching your past videos
Thanks Russell! Glad you find the videos helpful. I post my fishing videos every Sunday night at 7pm. I currently have videos uploaded and scheduled through the end of November so lots of fishing action coming in the next couple months.
So Justin, out here in Arizona we don't have the bigger, deeper rivers that you have at home. So, do I need the heavier rigs that you use there? And, we don't have skipjack out here. All we have is shad, bluegill and carp. I've had pretty good luck with all of it to a certain extent, but not the greatest. Do you have an idea on any of that? The only other alternative is artificial baits. Thanks.
The main reason I use the heavier rigs is just because of the wind. If you deal with that, the heavier sinkers will help keep your baits down where you want while suspend fishing. As far as bait goes, I would try to use shad if those are prominent in your river. Carp and bluegill work as well but I would go with shad if given those three options.
I used to use the exact same hook until this past weekend. I hooked up on a 40 -45lbs fish got him to the side of the boat and right time I put my hand in his belly to spin him around and… pop hook broke off at the shank. I went straight to the local tackle store and bought a pack of locally made 10 alt hooks and replaces all the 8 alt gamakatsu hooks I had. I’m done with gamakatsu now
Gamagatzu 4x circles have bigger eyes. Great hooks.
another great video, keep up the great work.
Thank you Michael!
Me and my bro noticed on ur Las video that you was using a different sinker lol were always looking for an edge too that's why we spend hours watching TH-cam lol
Haha! You guys weren't alone. I had several notice it. I am always amazed at the details people notice in my videos lol.
The Daiichi Chunk Light 7/0 is the same hook but cheaper. You can get bulk packs off eBay or bottomdwellerstackle.com. I've been using these exclusively the past 10 years along with the Charlie Brown 9/0 HD from bottomdwellers as well.
Thanks!
good info..and always good video
Fun experiments!!👍👏🎣
Need to try Mackeral ! Get it at the Asian Grocery. It works really good ! Salty, Bloody, Stinky !!
I fish catmaxx 8/0 and love thim and fish team catfish 10/0 hooks as well both great hooks
Thanks for watching Tim!
Great info thanks
Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching!
@@KayakCatfish I have been on a kayak catfish binge for the last 2 months alot of helpful info. Due to back issues I cant use a kayak i have to use a 16 ft bass boat. But your info is very helpful
Have you tried Daiichi 5/0 circle hooks? I smash Gar Jaws with them. They are currently my favorite hooks.
No, I haven't tried the daiichi hooks yet. I will have to give them a shot sometime.
Daiichi and team Catfish are the same hooks
What video is the big blue cat shaking your kayak in the outro
Here is the link to that video. th-cam.com/video/lzKc8m8FdAI/w-d-xo.html
have you compared mud cats against skip Jack for big Flathead's
No, I have never done that experiment.
Eagle Claw Lazer Sharp makes some great hooks too.
I will have to try those out sometime.
Those are what I use mainly cause they're affordable and I can grab them locally and not have to order online
Tell you the truth I think there better/sharper than the Gamakatsu hooks.
I use those for smaller and mid sized cats, they're a great value but not what I would use for the big boys.
Have you tried the Whisker seeker triple threat hooks?
No, I haven’t tried the triple threats.
I like the videos love to clarity
Thanks!
Do you think the knocker rig would work from the bank fishing on the bottom Justin
Yes, it is used as a bottom fishing rig in saltwater
Try the 10/0 team catfish hooks killer gape for big bates
Have you tried the “Nocturnal Nation Pig Sticker” hooks?
I know why you changed. Steve was catching bigger fish and you were taking note. Lol.
I gotta quit being an instigator. Lol
I am waiting to see Steve catch a fish with that headset on. I have a feeling its coming lol.
Hey man great information .. I watch your videos all the time .. Do you ever come up in Ky fishing ?
Thanks Greg! No, I never make it up to Kentucky to fish. I need to come up there sometime though.
Kentucky has some big cats
Not nit picking by any means but why not snell your hooks? just curious!
lol you just answered my question in the video .... guess I should watch the whole video before asking a question LOL!!
I used to snell the Gamakatsu hooks since the eye was offset. The team catfish hooks have a straight shank so no real reason to snell them.
What kind of fishing line u use on your reel and rods what pound it it to
thank you
I appreciate you watching.
Good informative video. We fish with the team catfish Circle hooks, better luck with holding bait and with hook ups. Honestly sometimes we'd have better luck if we just got in the water and did some noodling, but to tell you the truth I'm afraid of snapping turtles! LO
Thanks Tom! Haha! I am with you on the noodling. I would be scared to death of running into a big turtle.
hey do you modify the mustad demons at all or use them as they come?
Hey bro can you tell me anything about eagle claw silver sea offset circle hooks I just got a box off them waiting on them In the mail
And great video
Thank you!
Justin are u still using the team catfish double action circle hooks it’s gonna be my first time kayak catfishing this year and was curious
No, I switched to Mustad a year or two ago. Going to be moving to catfish sumo’s new hangry hooks soon.
What’s the best circle hook size for 1-5 lb catfish?
For fish that size, I would probably go with a 1/0 to 3/0 size.
Thx for replying. Just got a tamarack and got rigged for fishing. I packed it out and tested it yesterday and it still floats so I’m good to go.
I use 4/0 my normal day consist of 3-8lb cats
Hi justin,do you ever use demon dragons?
I use 7/0 eagle claw hooks.
I haven't tried those yet. Im sure they are great hooks though.
That's a serious sinker on your line
Justin, what made you switch from the team catfish double-action hooks to the mustad demon Ultra Point hooks?
Tried them out based on another person’s recommendation. I seem to get better hookups with flatheads on the Mustad hooks
Kayak Catfish what size for 20+ pound flatties?
I use team catfish hooks and octopuses hooks I think there both great hooks but I Olson Bank fish
Thank you for watching!
I use team catfish 8\0 and 10\0. I am glad to see hook talk but no one ever mentions the fact of sharp hooks. No one ever mentions this. It causes more missed fish than anything. The sharper the better. But anyway this is a great and informative video thank you for taking the time to film it for us.
Thank you for watching!
how big of a catfish could I catch on 3/0 circle hooks
World record... technically speaking.
@@dave5799 biggest I’ve got on 3/0 is 15 pound channel
Mustad demon perfect circle wont use anything else if i can help it
Hey Justin thanks for sharing your sweet findings. Looks like the team catfish circle hook has and inline eye vs the gamakatsu which has an eye up design. In my experience I’ve had better hook up ratios with inline eye circle hooks. Do you have any thoughts on this?
That has been my experience as well. Thanks for watching!
Kayak Catfish Thanks for the response! I’m looking forward to more videos 👍🏽
Snap swivel hook
A failed experiment or a success in what not to do?
I live in Kansas City, Missouri and have used shad and bluegill all the time. I would like to use skipjack, but I don't know where to find them and how to catch them. Any tips?
Skipjack may not be native to your area. If they aren’t, I would just stick with the shad and bluegill which are native to your home waters. If you do have them in your area, fish the backwater areas in the winter months and the dams in early spring. They will spread out to the main channel in the summer months and then start moving toward the creeks and backwater areas again in the fall. Crappie jigs and foley spoons are typically the best baits to use for them.
@@KayakCatfish I'll definitely give it a try. I know we have Golden eye and moon eye up here so maybe while trying jigs for them I might run into a skipjack as well. Carp here is plentiful so I plan on using that too I've heard it's a very good bait to use. Bloody and oily fish if you haven't tried it yet let me know when you do! I've learned alot from your videos and enjoy seeing your success.
Good video Justin as always. I wanted to ask.... My 30th birthday is coming up on October 9th, I was wondering if you could give me a shout out please!? If not that's ok haha
Happy Birthday early Travis! I have videos already uploaded to youtube and scheduled through the end of November so it would be over month late if I did a shout out in the next video I recorded. I do hope you have a great birthday though man.
@@KayakCatfish Hey thanks man, it's no problem lol, thanks for the birthday wishes!
Can you post a link to the Carolina clamps?
Here is a link to them on amazon but you will be far better off buying them at Academy if you have one close to you. They are much cheaper there than on Amazon. amzn.to/2znSTue
Thank you for the quick reply
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Geez man. 11:21 of your close-up face talking about hooks? How about some b-roll every now and then of bikini girls or something. Click bait would have been appropriate in this situation.
Don’t pretend like you didn’t enjoy all 11:21 of it. Besides, I know you have no interest in seeing girls in bikinis. Now if Scott Taylor was in a bikini though.....
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Thanks being number 1!