I was almost spooled on a 6\0 a few years ago in Apalachicola bay using a 14" hard head cat. Never saw what it was but it opened up a 16\0 circle hook.
Amaru Gutierrez keep at it! I have found that every shark is paid for with time on the sand. We went last night and had 10 baits soaking all night without turning a click, August sucks...
A better handaling option to handling cats is to go back behind the fins, and push up so if you loose grip during a thrash it won't slice you and it acts as a natural handal bar
Regardless of the species or content; you always produce world-class videos ! Your quality work and dedication to producing the very best informative series of videos; keeps us fans always anticipating your next production. Hope 2018 is a wonderful year for you as well.
A simple lesson for life. To catch big fish you need to use big bait. Ask for big deals if you sell. Ask the prettiest girl to dance. Dream big - then - put in the effort. Nice fish, guys!
hi what is the benefit for using circle hooks rather than other types is it only for release purpose or does it hook better, if it is only for release what can be a better hook to use if you want to take the grouper for lunch. the Avet you are using what size
I have used them before and it’s a good way to keep the other catfish from taking your bait. I have not once caught a catfish using catfish. Surprisingly I have never caught a shark using a catfish but I have hooked into monsters that I never stood a chance of catching. A good way to use them for bait is two cut them into decent sized chunks depending on what you want to catch or the size of the catfish. I still usually use fish like jacks and mullet but if I’m almost out of bait I will usually be able to catch one. So a pretty good bait.
the first cat you caught you cut the spines , but the one you casted in still had its spines , is there any reason why or does one work better than the other , I live in the indian river in FL and was curious can I use those on a balloon for tarpon , I mean will it work good like that , I know cats are hearty fish but ive never tried them as bait let alone in a stiff current on a balloon .
Landshark Fishing thanks man, ordering it tomorrow and might try to get 2 to finish up some combos in my rod locker. Keep the awesome videos coming man! The content has been 🔥
you still use your penn 117l? (penn senaqtor 14/0) the "jaws reel" I was thinking about getting it for sharks from the surf here in cape cod, some makos,blue sharks, tigers and brown sharks all up to 6-7ft probably at the max. It would be a learning curve though, ive used spinning reels all my life and we would have to paddle out baits on a surfboard or something which would not be the best idea with great whites around lol. but you like the reel? havent seen you use have you replaced it?
Added tip vic when catch and release fishing with a jig switch your trebble hooks out with an “in line” j hook if you want to be a bit more sportsmanship or have safer handling of the fish. I hate it to when I gut hook a fish and there not in season or slotted. I live on the west coast and hate when I have to through back a canary rock fish. Side tip when deep drop fishing u can take a needle and pop the swim bladder and that sometimes gives the fish a chance at least to live. Most of the time you’ll throw then back and they get eaten ride away cause they simply float.to the top
Caught some BIG Snook in the mouth of that inlet using Mirrolure M107's. We fished the full moon, out going tide and drifted the lures into the break water. Action was non stop.
I'm not aware of anything the black tip doesn't love to eat. For that matter I am not aware of anything the salt cats don't love to eat either. Come to think of it...I like eating them too.
Those saltwater cats actually taste great. Got skunked last spring break on the panhandle and ended up cooking up several of these and they turned out great! You should do a catch and cook.
The saltwater catfish that I've caught around my area, northeastern NC, haven't been big enough to use as a good bait fish for something the size of a GG. I had no idea we even had them around here until a charter boat captain started recording catches of them a few years back. I knew they had once been in the area but because of over fishing I know their range had gotten a lot less than it once was. Good to know they are starting to rebound in certain areas. It would be nice if they were no longer considered critically endangered. Anyways good fishing, and as always good content. Keep doing what you're doing man.
yes but only in the season and i thing only in certain parts of the world but i could be wrong. the reason there making a season is because there destroying reefs if you were wondering
Here in Louisiana Cobia love catfish we take the stinger out of the fins then its game on. Yall better watch it in that little boat on might try to eat y'all lol.
I caught a baby hard head one time it was probably 2-3 inches I was trying to get the hook out and it started freaking out and it hit me right in my wrist right in the major vein too so my whole arm was in searing pain and the pain kept on traveling up towards my shoulder and into my neck it was a terrible experience but you learn the hard way sometimes
Tarpon like saltwater cats as well, Just cut the head and spines off and thread the leader right through the remaining length of the fish. Use a little bigger hook and throw it out a ways in front of a rolling group.
I have a TON of those cats in my canal. Catch cats on anything...pretty much any kind of meat...even hot dog chunks. Was reeling one in and had something large take it on retrieve. Put up huge fight and never got it in. I would say catfish are not bad bait. Use what you got!
Great video guys! Hello from Galveston Texas. I have learned to use catfish for big ling here in the gulf of Mexico. They love them. Just have to be rigged and ready before you see them. Candy to them. I wish we had fish like that, that close to shore, over here. Keep up the good work.
Took me over 25years of Florida fishing before I used catfish as bait. I used to catch a shark once every few years now it's not uncommon to catch 5 in one night. It's the best shark bait.
I purpose a fishing tournament. Between all of the best fishing channels, you determine the rules, EVERYONE CLAIMS THEY ARE THE BEST, LETS GET A LITTLE COMPETITION TO LIVEN THINGS UP!
I use them as bait too when I get a small catfish but I always remove the three spines on the fins as do all the other people who I know who use them for bait. A smaller fish won't spit it out if the spines are removed.
Easiest way to unhook a catfish is to take a dowel or I use an old large phillips head screwdiver and hold the line and your tool together with the tool going into the catfish mouth about the same distance the hook is in fish and twirl it. The line wraps around the round shaft till it gets to the hook and wraps around as well. If you are holding it over your livewell or overboard the fish drops off and you don't even touch it so you don't get stuck.
I caught a 60+ lb (Highest my scale would go) Black Drum in Ochlockonee Bay using a hardhead cat about that size, I however cut it's head off right behind the fins (no sticky parts), took a couple of cheap brand fish oil capsules (the kind you take as a supplement), put them in its stomach and tied over the open cut end of the cat with light weight line. Between the stink of the fish and the capsules it was irresistible.
Man has are so fun to catch. I use to go out and catch them on a little plastic bass buddy boat. They would turn me around four five times. Stoppers and jax best fighters pound for pound.
For small cats I put one spine between my middle and ring finger...thumb behind the other and it leaves my pointer free to front the mouth while I dehook. No matter the wiggle I have a grip.
I think this is the only video on TH-cam where someone catches a Seacat and says 'THAT'S what we came for!!!" Nice job guys!
I was almost spooled on a 6\0 a few years ago in Apalachicola bay using a 14" hard head cat. Never saw what it was but it opened up a 16\0 circle hook.
@@tannernc0123 stop being an ass ass
you inspired me to start sharking. I bought everything I need and haven't caught nada!!! but I'll keep trying, thanks for the great content!
Amaru Gutierrez keep at it! I have found that every shark is paid for with time on the sand. We went last night and had 10 baits soaking all night without turning a click, August sucks...
Awesome dude!
A better handaling option to handling cats is to go back behind the fins, and push up so if you loose grip during a thrash it won't slice you and it acts as a natural handal bar
The Gaming Fish agreed. it gives better grip
I’ve always done this
Sweet video Victor. I tried catfish as a freshwater bait a while back. Looks like saltwater is the way to go.
I have caught snook and cobia with catfish bones in there stomach. Excellent Goliath Bait.
Regardless of the species or content; you always produce world-class videos ! Your quality work and dedication to producing the very best informative series of videos; keeps us fans always anticipating your next production. Hope 2018 is a wonderful year for you as well.
A simple lesson for life. To catch big fish you need to use big bait. Ask for big deals if you sell. Ask the prettiest girl to dance. Dream big - then - put in the effort. Nice fish, guys!
Try clipping the fins with wire cutters and the fish can eat it easier. Works well when using bullhead for large flathead catfish.
yes and clip the bottom of the tail so they can only swim down
Easier way to hold a catfish. Hold it from its belly to your palm, and your fingers behind its spines.
When they throw fish I would be happy to katch out as bait. 😲
Where I live (off the Arabian gulf) saltwater catfish is used as grouper bait! And it’s very effective!
Catfish were my grandpappy's fav bait for tarpon back in the day.
You'd be surprised.
Oh I believe you
hey man what rod was that with the 50?
hi what is the benefit for using circle hooks rather than other types is it only for release purpose or does it hook better, if it is only for release what can be a better hook to use if you want to take the grouper for lunch. the Avet you are using what size
Circle hooks, hook the fish themselves you don't have to yank back and set the hook.
Fish with Lawson!
Gulp_Man102 yeah!
Pandazz Yes Lawson is a Awesome and Humble Dude.
Gulp_Man102 thanks
So glad I watched this video. I usually despise catching sea cats and throw them back swiftly. I'm going to keep them for my shark outings.
Nice video man! What part of Fl are you fishing?
Sebastian and thank you
What type of boat is that?
What camera is this that you are using? It doesn’t look like a go pro
I have used them before and it’s a good way to keep the other catfish from taking your bait. I have not once caught a catfish using catfish. Surprisingly I have never caught a shark using a catfish but I have hooked into monsters that I never stood a chance of catching. A good way to use them for bait is two cut them into decent sized chunks depending on what you want to catch or the size of the catfish. I still usually use fish like jacks and mullet but if I’m almost out of bait I will usually be able to catch one. So a pretty good bait.
the first cat you caught you cut the spines , but the one you casted in still had its spines , is there any reason why or does one work better than the other , I live in the indian river in FL and was curious can I use those on a balloon for tarpon , I mean will it work good like that , I know cats are hearty fish but ive never tried them as bait let alone in a stiff current on a balloon .
what model and brand skiff were you in
What rod is he using with that Stradic FK? I've got the same 4000 size, and I'm looking for a rod to make a good extra flats combo.
Check the link in the description
Landshark Fishing thanks man, ordering it tomorrow and might try to get 2 to finish up some combos in my rod locker. Keep the awesome videos coming man! The content has been 🔥
What kind of rod are you using with that stradic
you still use your penn 117l? (penn senaqtor 14/0) the "jaws reel" I was thinking about getting it for sharks from the surf here in cape cod, some makos,blue sharks, tigers and brown sharks all up to 6-7ft probably at the max. It would be a learning curve though, ive used spinning reels all my life and we would have to paddle out baits on a surfboard or something which would not be the best idea with great whites around lol. but you like the reel? havent seen you use have you replaced it?
Added tip vic when catch and release fishing with a jig switch your trebble hooks out with an “in line” j hook if you want to be a bit more sportsmanship or have safer handling of the fish. I hate it to when I gut hook a fish and there not in season or slotted. I live on the west coast and hate when I have to through back a canary rock fish. Side tip when deep drop fishing u can take a needle and pop the swim bladder and that sometimes gives the fish a chance at least to live. Most of the time you’ll throw then back and they get eaten ride away cause they simply float.to the top
What are you using for a live well?
Caught some BIG Snook in the mouth of that inlet using Mirrolure M107's. We fished the full moon, out going tide and drifted the lures into the break water. Action was non stop.
What knot connection do you use to that 80LB braid to 200lb mono???
BigAL FG knot
Double Palomar...
Great drag my ears loved it
Nice choice in rod selection I'm prostaff for vexan rods verry sterdy rod and alot of backbone to go with it
Dude I've used a hard head before for HUGE blacktip sharks down here in Texas but it's not my #1 bait of choice
Ive been trying to shark fish but i font know what baits to use down here in the galveston area would you mind telling me of a good one
@@gregstevenson8636sting rays
I heard black tips love saltwater catfish.
Aquatic Therapy Fishing yessir I've caught 3 60-115LB black tips before
they do
Aquatic Therapy Fishing you r not wrong
I'm not aware of anything the black tip doesn't love to eat. For that matter I am not aware of anything the salt cats don't love to eat either. Come to think of it...I like eating them too.
Aquatic Therapy Fishing yes and I’ve caout proof
Nice vid, & great job!
One suggestion, though...
Melanoma is a thing; use sunblock! If you already are, use more!
Is the landshark website for purchasing items not operational anymore?
Those saltwater cats actually taste great. Got skunked last spring break on the panhandle and ended up cooking up several of these and they turned out great! You should do a catch and cook.
Small hardhead catfish .are great bait for tarpon and cobia.
Cobia really??
What bucket is that you are using?
The saltwater catfish that I've caught around my area, northeastern NC, haven't been big enough to use as a good bait fish for something the size of a GG. I had no idea we even had them around here until a charter boat captain started recording catches of them a few years back. I knew they had once been in the area but because of over fishing I know their range had gotten a lot less than it once was. Good to know they are starting to rebound in certain areas. It would be nice if they were no longer considered critically endangered. Anyways good fishing, and as always good content. Keep doing what you're doing man.
Thank you Sam
Sorry this may sound ignorant, but I'm new to this. Are you allowed to keep giant groupers(or eat them)
火男孩 you have to let them go
火男孩 no it's illegal
yes but only in the season and i thing only in certain parts of the world but i could be wrong. the reason there making a season is because there destroying reefs if you were wondering
Depends on the species
火男孩 goliath grouper catch and release only
Hey, what kind of bucket/live well is that?
Custom made!
hehe!
I missed seeing the lovely and talented ms. Brooke! Good video none the less.
Hey loved the video but help me out what else do the catch I go to a hotel call salport inn I catch them all the time at there dock
Please do a tackle Tuesday on the live well set up used in this video!!! Your guys videos are awesome!! Learned a lot so far
In the future !
What kinda boat is that? How does it handle in rough water?
nice vid..looks like alot of fun.. whats the make of ur boat?
Thank you to all your wonderful fishing videos
Cool! Going to give it a try in islamorada in December 🇺🇸🎣
if you dont mind me asking how fast does your boat run with 2 of yall in it?
Josh Mitchell 25-27
that was a very big live bait
Gukool adrien xavier I
those are very big fish
Gukool adrien xavier that's actually small bait try a full grown banita as bait I forgot how to spell banita
bonito, I used to spell it bonita but then found out the o sounds like a
Gukool adrien xavier mullet are that big
What rod are u using at the beginning of the video
Vexan inshore 7'6 look at the link in the description box!
The stories is true about catfish .😢 and nice glasses😂 bro
What kind of boat are y’all fishing on?
Here in Louisiana Cobia love catfish we take the stinger out of the fins then its game on. Yall better watch it in that little boat on might try to eat y'all lol.
I caught a baby hard head one time it was probably 2-3 inches I was trying to get the hook out and it started freaking out and it hit me right in my wrist right in the major vein too so my whole arm was in searing pain and the pain kept on traveling up towards my shoulder and into my neck it was a terrible experience but you learn the hard way sometimes
Where are y'all fishing at?
Do you use the same hooks for sharks and grouper ?
A lot of the time yes
Tarpon like saltwater cats as well, Just cut the head and spines off and thread the leader right through the remaining length of the fish. Use a little bigger hook and throw it out a ways in front of a rolling group.
I have a TON of those cats in my canal. Catch cats on anything...pretty much any kind of meat...even hot dog chunks. Was reeling one in and had something large take it on retrieve. Put up huge fight and never got it in. I would say catfish are not bad bait. Use what you got!
I have seen weirder bait being used amazing video as always 💓
your tackle looks cute to me, but the gloliath also, so probably it works, but I always want be ready for a true giant
I've subscribed and liked your video you should make more catfish for bait fishing challenge
In the beginning I liked it is also liked the part when you put the catfish as bait for really big fish like a sand shark or others
Great video guys! Hello from Galveston Texas. I have learned to use catfish for big ling here in the gulf of Mexico. They love them. Just have to be rigged and ready before you see them. Candy to them. I wish we had fish like that, that close to shore, over here. Keep up the good work.
What kind of pump is used on the live well in this vidro
We use 40lb mono leader and 4/0 circles with chunks of squid for catfish. Caught a 6 foot bull shark on one of those catfish
What kind of boat is that you're using?
I went fishing with a blue lure and red eyes at night at the light I caught alot of trouts
You know you're a true fisherman when you have a sunglasses tan. 👍
9:00 the face when you have no damn idea what your friend is saying
Took me over 25years of Florida fishing before I used catfish as bait. I used to catch a shark once every few years now it's not uncommon to catch 5 in one night. It's the best shark bait.
One of the most enjoyable fishing videos. Thanks
Where'd you get that yellow well?
My buddy Chris made it
Here in Kentucky ppl use 2 pnd plus channel catfish for flathead bait
Good video and thanks brother for the info. Good to know. Tight lines from Queensland
Up north, small channel and bullhead are sometimes used for flatheads.
Hi guys, i use small catfish all the time to catch good size snappers here in Panama.
Those catfish are also known as Hard Heads (in Texas) and fished that same way catch big Cobia.
What size of hook? How long is your steel leader?
Sliced my hand open with one and I did everything right. Hand slacked up a little as it flopped and he got me.
Now I just flick them off with pliers
Yikes man. That stuff hurts like crazy. I had a little tiny channel catfish cut me and it stings. It really sucks.
What's the best 80 size reel out there at a affordable and decent price?
U mean 8000?
Raymund Turner avet is good for the price and made in the USA
Raymund Turner shimano spheros 8000, spinfisher 5 altough potmetal gearing is dissapointing.
chris lowe thank you
The thump from hell is at 6:59
Aye_ Gotti haha
Aye_gotti I owe you a beer
Aye_ Gotti thanks
Aye_ Gotti thanks
thanks g
nice...and yes, they can be used as bait. i've been stung one or two times accidentally...hurts!!
Is there a way to catch and cook saltwater catfish or are they all nasty? I live in the Midwest so I have regular catfish and they’re good.
I purpose a fishing tournament. Between all of the best fishing channels, you determine the rules, EVERYONE CLAIMS THEY ARE THE BEST, LETS GET A LITTLE COMPETITION TO LIVEN THINGS UP!
I don't want to start no drama
guess your right.
Awesome,love y'all's videos
Thank you patrick
what about the pole, is it custom?
I use them as bait too when I get a small catfish but I always remove the three spines on the fins as do all the other people who I know who use them for bait. A smaller fish won't spit it out if the spines are removed.
Caught a 60+ lb (high as my scale would go) Black Drum in Ochlockonee Bay with a de-headed hardhead cat as bait (got it in my facebook page photos).
What pound line do you use
Easiest way to unhook a catfish is to take a dowel or I use an old large phillips head screwdiver and hold the line and your tool together with the tool going into the catfish mouth about the same distance the hook is in fish and twirl it. The line wraps around the round shaft till it gets to the hook and wraps around as well. If you are holding it over your livewell or overboard the fish drops off and you don't even touch it so you don't get stuck.
I caught a 60+ lb (Highest my scale would go) Black Drum in Ochlockonee Bay using a hardhead cat about that size, I however cut it's head off right behind the fins (no sticky parts), took a couple of cheap brand fish oil capsules (the kind you take as a supplement), put them in its stomach and tied over the open cut end of the cat with light weight line. Between the stink of the fish and the capsules it was irresistible.
Man has are so fun to catch. I use to go out and catch them on a little plastic bass buddy boat. They would turn me around four five times. Stoppers and jax best fighters pound for pound.
Awesome video how much a boat like that is worth and was the size thanks
Miami Florida carolina skiff j16
Little jacks put up a hell of a fight lol
Nice video Viktor!
Thanks George
We use the smaller live cat fish for cobia (lemon fish) they love it
For small cats I put one spine between my middle and ring finger...thumb behind the other and it leaves my pointer free to front the mouth while I dehook. No matter the wiggle I have a grip.
thinga majiggy I lip em. Seems easiest.
Good vid man...good vid.
I use cats for bait in Minnesota, great for big walleye and pike, even caught a 43 pound flat head