These GIANT Fish Are CLOSER To The Bank Than We Think
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 5 พ.ค. 2018
- When the current is just right, jigging a big spoon is the "go to" lure to catch a variety of fish. Freshwater drum are very common to catch anywhere between 10-15 lbs, but catching that smallmouth bass pushing right at 5 lbs was something I'll never forget.
When: May 5, 2018
Where: Chickamauga Dam, Tennessee River
Time: 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Current Level: 12,000 cfs
Lure: 3/4 oz. cotton cordell jigging spoon
Tackle: Medium Heavy 7' Shakespere Ugly Stik rod with a Quantum Optix OP40 spinning reel spooled with 20 lb monofilament line
Method: Fishing from the bank
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Hey i was that kid and thx for that spoon and that was a nice small mouth and so many drum👍👍
It was nice meeting you. Thanks again for helping me with the scale. Hope you catch some lunkers this year. FISH ON!!
Thx I'll try to catch em if u dont catch em all
Chatt Cats Fishing u cant call a fish yhat comes off hook in water a good release thats u losing the fish not releasing him
Devonta Hargrove cant call itna release if u didnt land it
Ken Slater it’s called quick release. I love quick releases because I don’t have to handle the fish
I have the same spoon & it catches plenty of fish! Best tackle bait ever hands down 💯
Great catches! That is so true! They come close to the bank to feed.
We even caught a 70 kg/ 154 wels catfish at our feet in March.
Wow, that's awesome!
Went there yesterday using this technique. Caught a 17" small mouth and over a dozen drum, biggest was 15 pound. Thanks for the video.
Good job!
It's a great spot when the conditions are right.
You called that spot out. Definitely holding a good one!
That’s cool you hooked up that young kid with your fishing lore.
That spoon lure will be his best lure from now on!...hope Jo Jo makes some videos with it soon!!
Great fishing as always keep up the great videos
Awesome. I've caught a lot of fish on those same lures. I always have them with me. I also use the smaller one too.
Dang Joe! Killer smallie!
Great video as always
Yeah I once drove up to a spot on a low water dam at dawn to see a huge flsthead catfish about 10ft from the bank who was probably feeding then he swam off.
Flatheads are the kings of the river!
Norman Edwards LCD
You should do a catch and cook with fresh water drum
Not a bad idea.
Drum n yellow belly catfish unda rated
Loved this video, I follow your channel and watch your videos almost every time they're posted. Congrats on the huge smallie.... I fish that wall alot myself & have caught several nice cats on shiners and shad. Odd question, but are the skipjack running yet below the dam?
There are a few skipjack here and there but not in large numbers.
That was a huge drum, also a nice smallmouth man👍. Score that drum about three times on each side, add some butter, old bay, garlic powder and onions, wrap him in foil then toss him on that grill. Oh man, trust me you will not regret it. Keep catching my dude, GREAT VID!
Thanks for watching! Tight lines and FISH ON!!
At least 3-3.5! Lol! Love that guy🤣
Thats awsom bro, I think the bite is back
Water temp was 64 degrees.
Water temperature was 64.8 today also.
giving that kid the lure was wicked cool got you at least 1 subscriber good show of sportsmanship the way everyone crowded you and instead of getting pissed you played the crowd gave up the hole and then give the kid your weapon im impressed sir
Thanks for watching, Randy!
Thank you for releasing.
That is a PIG! Beautiful Fish. I love that place!!!
warron7 where's this at
Truly enjoyed the fishing adventure...
Thanks for watching!
Great catches..... Awesome sportsmanship for giving the kid your spoon jigg....👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching!
Is a big spoon. The fish are hitting the shiny part and the hook is catching them when you pull up, just not in the mouth.
You still caught the fish, nice catches.
Pay no attention to the couch fishermen, their just jealous. Haters gonna hate.
Thanks man!
A catch is a catch .
I know in Texas the hook has to be within 1 inch of the mouth to not be considered snagged but that's Texas
I love those lures
Nice smallmouth bass and drum
I saw an absolute #MONSTER of a catfish just 4 feet from shore next to a fallen tree today! Sometimes the big ones are right in front of you lol!!!
Hey...I love when you fish that area. I can't wait to go fishing later...Hello from the desert Joe.
Thanks for watching!
Looks like a great little trip. If I get to venture down that way I'll be trying that river for sure.
I don't think you will be disappointed.
Thanks for watching!
I use rods like that and smaller for large paddle fish. I will be putting some vids up for the first time this spring. Nice video drums are always fun to catch.
Thanks for watching!
Looks like it may be a prime place for Channel Cat...
I really enjoy watching you fish chief
Thanks for watching!
I live in California and I can't believe a place where the fishes get this big still exists
Looks like you snagged all the fish!! With that said that some fun fighting
Good catch! nice color too!!
Nice haul! Have you had any luck with the skipjack down there?
Thanks, Thomas! I've caught a few skipjack the other day, it's been very slow. The threadfin shad are running pretty thick though.
Hey man many nice fish and I'm not far from you so nice to see big fish so close to home
Thanks for watching man!
Lovely bass pal
Were the other guys even catching anything or just you? And awesome that you gave that little guy your lure. Nice video!
Not sure...
Thanks for watching!
The drum are very good to eat.
That's what I've heard.
Great video and beautiful fish
Thanks, James!
Do you use a heavier leader line than your main?
When catfishing yes. The heavier leader line just simply adds more abrasion resistance.
Great video
Your using a go pro right? If so what do you have your settings on? Just wondering cuz I am just starting to do it and mine looks far away.
1080 60
Nice catch brother!
Thanks man!
JOE, I want to commend you on the way you reply to your subscriber,s comment,s,when sometime,s they may be a little bit on the hurting side.None of us are perect by no mean,s,me included.Were all here trying our best to make it through this world we live in.Keep doing what you do best and don,t worry about a few thumb,s down.Truth be known,it,s probably someone who wishe,s they could do what you do.I,VE noticed everytime someone say,s something a little bit cutting to LUKE on cat,s and carp he immedietly fire,s back at them in a hateful manner.You don,t and it,s noticeable.Stay focused on what you do and keep pressing forward.Im going to go fishing down your way with my 90 year old dad this next weekend for 3 day,s and night,s and see if we can break the 65 pounder he landed last month down there.
Hey Jeff - Thanks for the kind words. I do the best I can to educate and promote safe angling techniques. I always try to respond positively to the comments. After all, we are all learning how to become better anglers. Hope you have a great time with your dad. Good luck!
You ever ate a drum? Real good white fluffy goodness
No, but I've heard they taste good.
Snagging is illegal in Minnesota
shrekandfiona69 who said anything about snagging?
Poor man's lobster if you boil it with a bay leaf.
It's jigging.
lol good release good release that one got away was not a release....
great fishing
Good mentor for the young man
Awesome
Nice fish!!
Thanks!
OMG what a small mouth never would of guessed you would of caught a small mouth in that location and on a spoon of all things beautiful Tennessee smallmouth you definitely vaught your share of drum Would the yellow bass work well cut up for catfish?
I was surprised to catch it. I've never tried yellow bass for catfish. I have used white bass though - it's a great live bait for flatheads.
those "Yellow Bass" are a White perch and they are awesome cut or live bait for Big monster cats. They are tops for our big Blue Cats here on the Santee Cooper Res. here in SC.
great color too
Nice Small! I count it even if the hook ain't in the mouth. Wish it was more TX lakes with good Smallies! 😓
Thanks for watching! Hope you catch a GIANT smallie one day. Tight lines!
Wow! The water sure is not running like last week there!
Conditions can change very quick.
Hey what do i use to catch fresh drum? And what kind of water to cast in for drum. Fast water ? Or slack water?
I typically catch drums on cut shad or jigging spoons. Below a dam is where I catch most of mine.
So I usually go snagging at least 100 yards below the dams. However this trick is slick. I lost 3 spoons today due to only having 20 lb braid on my rod and the buffalo and Asian carp were way over 20. The workers at the dam I was at today came out to watch me it was a blast.
Smallmouth buffalo fight HARD!
Chatt Cats Fishing when the storm front came through Sunday we were catching a lot of Flatheads. Those little Annoying striped bass where the bait. They were not as big as what you catch but it was fun. I would also pay you to take me and my wife out fishing one time. We are only a few hours away and we also fish the Tennessee River
I do trips through my patreon page at www.patreon.com/chattcats
Chatt Cats Fishing done. Thanks
He wasn't snagging, that is a jigging spoon. So many people with no sense at all online.
They’re closer to the bank this time of the year due to the bait running. We catch loads of 15-40 lb fish never any bigger at the dam I frequent in Ky onthe Ohio river. But once that bait stops it’s annual “run” it’s over for closeness.
It can be quite the rush to catch some monsters there.
How odd o have that same 8ft rod with the quantum optix 60. Your running the quantum optix 40 right?
Yes.
Dude nice smallie.
Drums are the same as carp here I think. Nice one!
Thanks for watching!
Works great for snagging fish. Didn’t see anyone caught in the mouth.
Hey Nick! The last drum was hooked in the mouth.
the Drum was, but the rest were snagged
I fish the spillways in NE Ohio. I think the bigger fish tend to be drawn there. I've caught Muskie, Walleye and Big cats. Some big bass as well.
That's awesome! I hope to catch a muskie one day.
I love how when I fish that exact same spot all I catch is rocks
Timing is everything. That little spot right there is good when the water is down.
How were you able to fish from the side there next to the dam? Every time I’ve gone the park security has run me off saying I can’t be down there
Wow, really? Tons of people fish down there every day. The only time I know you are not to be down there on the sidewalk is when the flood gates are open. The park ranger will put up yellow tape.
CATCH and RELEASE FISHING, ONLY in America. CONGRATULATION ***. I missed fishing that gave me lots of fun to spent with nature beauty and abundance. GOOD LUCK. THANKS on video.😀
Thanks for watching!
how deep was that water at 1:31
We call those drums "dinner" up here in the Ky. Nice spot brah.
Thanks for watching!
i live in Oklahoma and have caught ALOT of fish on that exact same lure
It's a good jigging spoon.
wht spoon did u used ?
In vid description :-)
At the same spot 👍🏻👍🏻
How deep do you think it is where your fishing?
Minister Harper 15-20 ft
Them drum can be real fun to catch their closely related to the saltwater reddish that are popular to catch and eat dont sleep on them drum my dude
Yep, fun to catch, especially on light tackle.
Nice smallmouth man
Thanks!
nice! that guy is so non professional (has nothing to do with unprofessional, no its all good!) Just like the fishing outing should be ...equipment, simple but hell it all works and maximum fun and surprise, how the fish go for it one after another...Just great! thanks!!! Was totally worth watching!
Thanks for watching!
Cool fishing.
I am watching from Elmira NY how big was your personal best fresh water drum?
Around 20 lbs
Nice snag!
Thanks for watching!
The.......don't be a hater, son.
After fishing down there for over 35 years, I have never used a jigging spoon just for this reason. The fish run up against that wall chasing the Shad run and when you're yanking a treble hooked lure up and down, you're going to snag 9 out of every 10 fish you catch. There's other ways to fish and catch some really nice ones without using treble hooks and you usually hook them in the mouth.
Sorry if I'm sounding like a jerk, but I hate to see nice fish get their skin all ripped up from treble hooks.
Thanks for the feedback. If you know me and watch my videos, you will see that I do my best to practice and promote safe angling and catch, photo, release on all trophy class fish. I've done this jigging technique for a few years now with much smaller spoons and have not snagged fish. Most of the time, I am catching drum down there. This was my first time using this big flashy spoon. The big shad were running hard against that wall that day so my thought was to match the lure with the size of the bait. Please know that my intent was not to snag fish. When the flow is running hard, I like to free-line shad in the spillway holes and catch some catfish. Thanks for watching!
Chatt Cats Fishing I know that it's usually not anybody's intent to foul Hook Fish, if they are a responsible fisherman. But I see it a lot and I've seen a lot of nice Bass have their skin ripped wide open from jigging spoons. I know it's not illegal if you're not purposely snagging, it's just not good for the fish.
If you use a dip net or small throw net and catch some 3 to 4 inch sad and put them on a number two to number for hook and use just enough weight to keep it under the water about 10 to 15 feet down you can catch some really nice Smalley's there. I caught one over eight pounds 10 years ago using that method.
Shad not sad
I'll give that a try! Thanks for the suggestion.
I know those other guys fishing are glad you left lol!!! Because you were the only one catching anything! How dare you!!!! And filmed it too!
Haha. There's some great fishing down there.
It's funny when you're catching drum then move to find some game fish and people would swarm the spot thinking you were giving up a good area.
They should have not casted so close after fish on leave the man some space lol. Hatersssss
I live about 10 minutes away from this spot. Is it like that all over the rocks too or just where the turbines are?
When the water is low, yes.
Where is this ?
NICE!!!
Thanks, Andrew!
looks like a good way to get in a tight spot with the wardens I wouldn't chance it
Nice video bro, I am subscribe !
Awesome! Thanks!
Did you snag it and catch it?
Some were hooked outside the mouth.
It looks like the guy with the spinner bait wants to dump you in the river. He needs to change his lure.
Haha.
People started moving in on you fishing in your same spot
It's usually crowded down there.
I live in Chattanooga tn, is it true there are catfish the size of a VW there?
There are giants out there! Some over 100 lbs!!!
@@ChattCats
Oh dang! I definitely need to check that out!
Thats a GREAT work out! Ripping them,werent you? Nice Video Sir!
Thanks for watching!
NO PROBLEM! You are in my back yard. Soddy Daisy here! Use to slay them pretty regularly myself,back in the day. Your videos are like therapy for me! Hard to get out there due to Multiple Sclerosis....But you inspire me to give it a go, DESPITE the BS factor being so high! I am getting there, slow but sure! Watching these videos sort of bridge the gap between actually doing it AND reliving some GREAT memories. So thanks SOOOO much,SIR!
Where you just bumping that spoon of the bottom with the current
Yes.
Where are you fishing at would like to try this spot
Below Chickamauga Dam
Nice smallie I guess if that other person fishing could stand on your shoulders they would
It's always crowded down there.
Thanks for watching!
where is this place at I wana go there
Below Chickamauga Dam
There she goes
Back to the depths!
beautiful bronzeback
O M G. I gota be honest with you - I am VERY JEALOUS right now! I wont catch these here even if I fish 100 more years.
Haha.
They are fun to catch.
What state are you in?
Tennessee
I live near chatt I live in dalton have you ever caught anything over here
No.
Tear'em up
I personally dont count any fish that I accidently foul hook. I only count fish that take the bait or lure in the mouth no matter how Big.!