The Hail Mary Trip | Catfish and Skipjack Fishing Action

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ความคิดเห็น • 257

  • @camshaflober3691
    @camshaflober3691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    I wouldn’t mind watching a video with no fish caught. It would make me feel like every fishing trip i take.

    • @davehendricks4824
      @davehendricks4824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My feelings exactly.

    • @joshjarnigan8279
      @joshjarnigan8279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I know how u feel about that lol. The last few trips of fishin ive took, I aint caught nothin

    • @jeremiahacuna4870
      @jeremiahacuna4870 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah it's been sad times in central Oklahoma

    • @camshaflober3691
      @camshaflober3691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wheew i am glad i am not the only one lol it will get better fellas

    • @joshjarnigan8279
      @joshjarnigan8279 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Im from East Tennessee and the fishin sucks here. But hopefully when fall comes I'll be able to catch some fish at least.

  • @juneolds1880
    @juneolds1880 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love fishing and I love your program I've been fishing for a long time I'm 64 years I've been fishing since I was 9 years old you have a great program and I enjoy it because I can't get out anymore and go fishing myself thumbs up to you I don't care if you catch fish in it

  • @LJ_74
    @LJ_74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow that shot of the schooling skipjack swarming your bait was awesome! Hard to believe none of them hooked up

  • @notbadforaraglesvilleboysm7634
    @notbadforaraglesvilleboysm7634 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That skipjack filming was amazing

  • @cincinnatiking8008
    @cincinnatiking8008 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd like to see more of you catching bait, especially skipjack!

  • @CarbonylReductase
    @CarbonylReductase 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I love to hear you complain about the channel cats - it cracks me up. You make a great video.

  • @derekstgermain4627
    @derekstgermain4627 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love catching last minute fish

    • @markbell4982
      @markbell4982 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I never catch last minute fish. If I catch one as I'm about to leave, I'll end up staying another hour.😂

  • @MrPat1953
    @MrPat1953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We appreciate all your efforts you don't have to catch gollywhoppers every time and it was so much fun watching you catch those skipjack next to that log that made my day.
    We never hear you complain about all the editing that I'm sure you must do for each of your videos
    Thanks for taking the time...

  • @deanp.tolentino8528
    @deanp.tolentino8528 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It's a good thing to go fishing and have a good time. You can't beat the alternative lol.

  • @george8214
    @george8214 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Even my wife likes watching your videos! You are a fisherman’s fisherman, sir. Hardcore. I would’ve put one of those channel cats on a stringer so fast it’d make your head spin. Thanks for the effort!

  • @cgandy2
    @cgandy2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Camera picked up those schooling skipjack really well. Very cool to watch that. Keep up the great work, Justin. I look for your videos each day and am happy to see one pop up whenever you post them.

  • @kevinssilentfishing7292
    @kevinssilentfishing7292 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    No skunk tonight in my kayak. No skunk tonight for me. Skip Jack fishing is a blast.

  • @firewoodhawk3917
    @firewoodhawk3917 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nutn wrong with ol channel cat!

  • @johnwalsh5213
    @johnwalsh5213 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe if you start eating the channel cats they might stop biting for you lmao

  • @markhendon
    @markhendon 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i admire your dedication Justin

  • @chrisreumont
    @chrisreumont 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Lol, Justin your out fishing in the rain and you end up getting wet for a channel cat. Funny as hell. Great video

  • @chrispearce2208
    @chrispearce2208 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Watching those skipjack feeding was awesome!!!

  • @mattb6956
    @mattb6956 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those were actually some really nice channel cats.

  • @jamesmoore775
    @jamesmoore775 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video as usual Justin. Love how you were talkin about gettin skunked then all at once it's like "wait a minute, we got one more". Glad the new kayak is workin out for you!

  • @shanesstilltalking
    @shanesstilltalking 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The skipjack action was killer!!! Seeing them schooling and busting... dang!

  • @terrydeaton9586
    @terrydeaton9586 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    NO SKUNK!!! Nice fish Justin...

  • @charlenehudson1347
    @charlenehudson1347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    enjoyed the video as usual , like them even before i watch them, liked watching you catch the skipjack and fussing about them danged channel catfish lol, keep posting the videos.

  • @want2boutdoors274
    @want2boutdoors274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm sure you could set up a lawn chair, start a fire and just sit there with some sweet tea and everyone would still watch. That water always astounds me in all your videos of how green it is..

  • @p-citysmittycatfishing7160
    @p-citysmittycatfishing7160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Caught me a skunk 🦨 last time out. Oh well beats work.

  • @clarkallen4541
    @clarkallen4541 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some fish is better than none buddy. Nice work

  • @coreyfrasnelly7364
    @coreyfrasnelly7364 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome skipjack catching bud!!!!....I’ve never came across a school like that though I have caught them before...great video brother as always!!

  • @grdray2138
    @grdray2138 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video , no skunk. I thought there was a predator fish close at first when those fish were jumping. That looked cool. I've said it before but again thank you for what you're doing out here for us. It really helps some of us. Take care Justin.

  • @BumbleBeeJunction
    @BumbleBeeJunction 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice to see those skipjack feeding like that... Glad you got a few in the boat ! And your skunk buster looked like a good clean fish... Sorry your tournament did not work out, but those are the days that keep us humble... No doubt your luck will turn back around... Good luck to ya my friend !

  • @tomw3380
    @tomw3380 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Justin, That was the first video I have seen showing a school of skipjack going after a herd of minnows. Great site to see. Then there was the night fishing saved by that final cat being a blue. You should have asked him what he thought he was doing hanging out with all those dag blasted channel cats. haha., Thanks

  • @fadingabel7
    @fadingabel7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I took your advice and got a pee cup for the gulp minnows. No more leaks. Just looks funny when some one gets in my truck and they see the cup lol

  • @michaelrogers4285
    @michaelrogers4285 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Blue cat saved the day !

  • @andrewneely3979
    @andrewneely3979 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    NO SKUNK TONIGHT! Nice fish.

  • @hoodbillyjohn9589
    @hoodbillyjohn9589 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Can agree that was the hail Mary trip for sure, glad the storms held off an you was able to “soak some baits “ good fishing to ya good sir.. 🎣 🎣

  • @TheJarheadEntrepreneur
    @TheJarheadEntrepreneur 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Time for a YAK Umbrella mod Brother...Love them skip-jack catches...Just discovered they call em gizzard shad here in Texas so I gotta find me some...Keep Crushing It!!!
    Stay HUMBLE, Stay HUNGRY, Stay FOCUSED...~The Jarhead Entrepreneur

  • @MDYakFishing
    @MDYakFishing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Gulp Minnow storage tip. Thanks!

  • @bobbynewton9247
    @bobbynewton9247 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dang ole channel cat laughed when you said that nice blue you caught at the end enjoyed the skipjack part also thanks for sharing

  • @kennethhall5254
    @kennethhall5254 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoy your channel and love your occasional baitfishing episodes!

  • @ItsDLC
    @ItsDLC 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the big umbrella.
    Frog toggs if that's spelled correctly works really well so far, don't sweat in them like all plastic rain suits.

  • @ryancravens6112
    @ryancravens6112 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Get one of the small aerators that clip on the side of the bucket. Will keep them alive MUCH longer.

  • @goattiemcgoat4268
    @goattiemcgoat4268 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well I'm glad I'm not the only one that can't find any fish. Last few trips have sucked for me

  • @jefferyburns3944
    @jefferyburns3944 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all your videos. You a great fisherman. keep it up.

  • @samuelsteelman4015
    @samuelsteelman4015 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    O catfish dave is a funny guy. He does give you he'll though. Lol.

  • @woody65536
    @woody65536 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those channel cats fight pretty good for their size!

  • @youknowme7554
    @youknowme7554 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you add an attachment to the back of the seat to place an umbrella for the future? LOVE the videos, you rock!

  • @goyaklarh
    @goyaklarh 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Justin so hope you are enjoying your new kayak now you don't need a anchor or a drift sock either Heck yeah man only going to get better!

  • @craigstutts7560
    @craigstutts7560 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good job on the video as usual always enjoy watching them. Man I haven't fished Milton Hill in years watching this video makes me want to drag my kayak to work an fish it tomorrow lol.

  • @RUGER7750
    @RUGER7750 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Way to hang in there man! I enjoyed the skipjack action.

  • @donprater2754
    @donprater2754 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Justin great find on black splotches.enjoyed the video!

  • @thomaslegg8487
    @thomaslegg8487 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel man its taught me so much! Thanks for all the shared information. Keep it reeling !!

  • @waltermyers913
    @waltermyers913 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fish is a fish is a fish, no such thing as a bad catch and release. :)

  • @jaaadanschannel5094
    @jaaadanschannel5094 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love fishing water that color what an awesome video

  • @rdonner28
    @rdonner28 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Glad u got the Skunk Out 😁

  • @joshualynn2675
    @joshualynn2675 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the fishing videos keep good work I've learned a lot from watching your fishing videos thank you

  • @rogerbraswelljr.923
    @rogerbraswelljr.923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I couldn't get motivated this weekend. Got a front sitting over me and the last trip out I had a front spook all the fish away. Shoulda watched one of your old videos to get me motivated

  • @tedc3895
    @tedc3895 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Crickets flipped in under trees is my favorite to catch bluegill bait. Little bobber with about 2 feet of line to the hook. August is my worst month for catfish. The cicadas are singing. I think the fish eat them. And are not hungry.
    Poncho.. Covers legs and all. I have hunkered down with poncho many many times.
    We have fished for freezer cripples at night. Also. I throw catfish bait out to the edge of the light. Big flathead lurk out there attracted by the commotion.

  • @billross6088
    @billross6088 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video Justin!

  • @DannyBTalks
    @DannyBTalks 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    17:34 New definition to fishing the "Umbrella Rig".

  • @michaelmcclure8673
    @michaelmcclure8673 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Justin
    I'd like to catch all those channels, that way you'd have clear run at them flatties.🐟🐟🐟

  • @wakingforbacon6439
    @wakingforbacon6439 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    When summer comes seems like you just about have to fish more at night time. The heat during the days just seems to turn them off so much it's hard to catch anything worth size or numbers. But occasionally it happens but seems like night time fishing is better during summertime.

  • @firewoodhawk3917
    @firewoodhawk3917 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Justin CFDave be proud to you for haven your baitfish rod with you! Thanx for your hard work, dont knock my channel cat if it weren't for them i wouldn't catch a catfish ever!

  • @joshjarnigan8279
    @joshjarnigan8279 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love watchin these videos of yours. Its always good content and also some awesome fishin. Cant wait for the next video to come out.

  • @myronhigh3527
    @myronhigh3527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video buddy!

  • @jaybreyfogle4940
    @jaybreyfogle4940 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am from Iowa , send that rain this way, we are dieing!!!

  • @jettdeugenio9196
    @jettdeugenio9196 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the vids, new kayak??? keep it up justin youre killin the cats!!

  • @rogerbraswelljr.923
    @rogerbraswelljr.923 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I been waiting on this video all weekend

  • @SwaggFamilyAdventures
    @SwaggFamilyAdventures 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One question? What is it about channel cats you don't like?

    • @cherieyoungblood806
      @cherieyoungblood806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has said because they don't get very big and all they do is shred his bait.

  • @grandpaoldfart9165
    @grandpaoldfart9165 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    New subscriber having a ball binge watching you!! Go get ‘em Justin!!
    🇺🇸Grandpa🇺🇸
    What knd of idiots give you a 👎🏻 & why?? 🤬

  • @Steelers_Productionz
    @Steelers_Productionz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the vids I’m sorry for not watching in a long time but I’m back

  • @maharper100
    @maharper100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dave said, save him sum of those skip jack.

  • @frogassassin1587
    @frogassassin1587 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We use to put a spoon then like 3 flies ahead of it and they would just pile on

  • @zachmoore5431
    @zachmoore5431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like to fish for my bait while I'm fishing for cats I'll set my drag/clicker and walk away from them and go get bait for next trip for me it's less boring and just gives me something to do while waiting for a big bite soon too come the the video man keep up the great worl

  • @ryansimmons2878
    @ryansimmons2878 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get the RadarScope Pro app for your phone. I do saltwater fishing on Long Island and it refreshes every 3 to 5 minutes. You can scan for lightning, wind, hail, track and Mping reports. For fishermen like us, it is a MUST HAVE if you don't have a sonar on your boat

  • @tiszaihorgaszat
    @tiszaihorgaszat 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nyomjad mester....:))))) Nagyon élvezetes nézni is.

  • @sunfishassassin5963
    @sunfishassassin5963 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make some awesome videos..I look forward to every one

  • @Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill
    @Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive caught some channels that had black fungus looking stuff on them like that. Its pretty sure it's not normal or a coloration. I heard its from hog run off, but who knows. I saw a guy catch one with a lot on it, out of the IL river years ago.

  • @KermitTheGamer21
    @KermitTheGamer21 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I will take those channel cats any day! Those are big for being channels! Bigger than my PB, and she weighed about 7 pounds!

    • @KermitTheGamer21
      @KermitTheGamer21 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the funny thing is, I caught that 7lb channel on a nightcrawler and a bobber using my ultralight setup. I was fishing for bluegill and she about spooled me, but I got her!

    • @jeremiahacuna4870
      @jeremiahacuna4870 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KermitTheGamer21 sounds like fun

  • @T.Z89
    @T.Z89 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video!

  • @ShowMetheHawgs
    @ShowMetheHawgs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh man I’d be breaking out my cast net real quick on those surface skipjacks.

  • @richardgood1567
    @richardgood1567 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry to hear u didn't do well the last bass tournament hope u still have enough points to get n . final tournament.Good luck

  • @tonyjessen8204
    @tonyjessen8204 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was wondering how long it was gonna take you to throw it into the tree you did catch a mess of fish that’s good hope you stay safe so you can make more videos👍👍👍

  • @ericcrawford6646
    @ericcrawford6646 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great app for radar available for both Apple and Android is called My radar. Love it. Just the free version.

  • @danielviens1687
    @danielviens1687 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow you is in Channel Cat Heaven Dude!!!! Or should I say Channel Cat Hell!!!!

  • @bradreed1330
    @bradreed1330 12 วันที่ผ่านมา

    good video🎉

  • @jamesfarmer5257
    @jamesfarmer5257 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You need to get your baked bucket like Richard Jean the fishing machine

  • @chadwright7614
    @chadwright7614 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Catching fish is better than catching a cold lol always look on the brite side

  • @SMaamri78
    @SMaamri78 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've wondered why specimen cups were listed as part of your fishing gear on some videos. I use the gulp minnows quite often. I'll have to try those cups.

  • @northbamabassin5445
    @northbamabassin5445 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey man I am head to watch great video

  • @leerose9933
    @leerose9933 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're so awesome 😎!!!

  • @696floats
    @696floats 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fish the Mississippi River for big ones !! Near tunica ms .

  • @pork_chop13
    @pork_chop13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So I see them what looks to be holes in the floor couldn’t you run a connection of some sort and attach you an umbrella with extension pole?

  • @dennislafluer257
    @dennislafluer257 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Get a two gallon bucket with a lid, drill holes in it and hang it off the side of your kayak. It's a bait tank while your fishing

  • @74052
    @74052 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kevin...can you tell us more about the skipjacks? I thought they were a salt water fish...never heard of a fresh water variety.

  • @want2boutdoors274
    @want2boutdoors274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sure you've had people mention it already but, had you thought of mounting something behind your chair almost righ on it for an umbrella holder? Definately one of the things I do first when I get a boat, lol

  • @rowdywesney7973
    @rowdywesney7973 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you tried using a float basket! Keep it in water right next to your yak!

  • @want2boutdoors274
    @want2boutdoors274 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good eating channels sir. To bad the waters not suitable. I don't remember have you done any catfish bobbers fishing?

  • @paulnewhouse8714
    @paulnewhouse8714 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always fun just to get out. Got some good bait out of the trip anyway. Rip a lip.

  • @johnwalsh5213
    @johnwalsh5213 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I believe what you call a skipjack I call Mooneyes in Illinois.

  • @ghost38901
    @ghost38901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This man is going to cost me 5000$ if I keep watching his videos...

    • @cadenfore8298
      @cadenfore8298 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here I wanna buy a kayak now so bad 😂😂

    • @ryanchapdelaine7307
      @ryanchapdelaine7307 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol I bought one after watching him for a few weeks 😂

  • @TruckStopPaul
    @TruckStopPaul 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Just you need to use the MyRadar app. Much much better for storm tracking.

  • @jigheadgino47
    @jigheadgino47 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Its been hard out here in va too