Paul Carter was my preacher the last 5 years of his life at Conway Baptist church! I played basketball at Mississippi College and he played at Louisiana College and even until his last years he was convinced he could outshoot me. I ran nets with him a couple times and can assure that he has forgotten more about catching fish than I’ll ever know! Thank you for the amazing videos and teaching us how to fully appreciate the terrain we’ve been blessed with!
This was the best video yet my mouth is watering just thinking about those perfect size channels coming out the frier and drowning them with some hot sauce, and great great info, God Bless you guy's
What is that you are using for bait. It looks like cheese. Love your channel. I've been watching your videos on how to build a hoop trap .I want to try one out. I live in North Carolina. Just need to checkout the regs out here first. Love the name of your channel. Keep on keeping on.
Thanks!! Definitely check the Regs. Those blocks in this video are called power bait blocks. They are compressed Soy bean/cheese blocks. They sell them at net companies like Nets and More. I'm sure they will ship them, just not sure the cost. Hope this helps. More to come soon as we wrap hunting season up!!!
Champlain's, Nets & More, and Memphis net and twine all sell wire nets online I believe. They also sell compressed cheese/soy bean blocks. That's what we are using in the wire nets. There are also several net builders that make wire nets for sell around North Louisiana
@@joewatkins4639 depends where in Alabama. You got Jonesville Louisiana, or Memphis net and twine. Not sure if anyone in Bama sells the stuff. I'm also not sure on Alabama regulations
Man y’all loaded those nets up! That’ll make you good at cleaning fish or make you quit lol. I’ve been wondering if y’all lived around Farmerville area. We go through there to Mississippi several times a year
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 That's unfortunate, he's a good guy. Loves the outdoors and to garden. I've lost contact with a bunch of those guys from that time.
You can catch Channel cats with Wire Nets year round, you just got to fish where the fish are. Understanding their feed, spawn, and migration habits help with better catches. Winter, they in the deep water underneath wherever the Shad hang out. Early spring they move out of the channel onto flats or shallower water. Spawn they will go shallow. Summer and early fall back scattered out all over the place, then late fall back closer to the creek channels. Another Key to finding Channel cats is birds. Like pelicans or comorants. They eat shad, so where they are, there will be catfish close by. Catches will vary as those fish spread out. Winter, early summer, and early fall are best times for wire nets. You will see in our other videos various ways to set them. Hope this helps!!
I have a question, I thought keeper catfish had to be 12 in long or longer. Those look a little small or is it because it's the video that makes them look small?
Channel Cats gotta be 11" long, Blue cats gotta be 12" long, Flatheads gotta be 14" long in Louisiana. Those are all channel catfish. You also are allowed up to 25 undersized catfish per fisherman in the state of Louisiana. All those regulations are listed in the booklets. Video does make the fish look smaller than they really are, especially GoPro footage. All that said we try to throw back all undersized catfish. If your fishing wire nets, your fishing for smaller fish. Most caught in wire nets will be under 5 lbs
Yes, you'll have to go back through our video list. We fish that method in some of those wire net videos and explain it all. There is even livescope footage of the nets hanging in one. Hope this helps!!
What's your location. Several guys in North Louisiana make them. I know Three guys building them in North Louisiana. Other that that area I've got to say any of the net companies sell them
I have no idea over your way. I also don't know the legality in Georgia. You can call Nets and More, Champlain's, or Memphis net and twine and see if they ship them. They might squash them flat and ship. Not sure. Sorry I couldn't help more
Not totally true, You can not use them everywhere, but you can use them in the Arkansas River, White River below I-40, The St Frances River, and the Languille river.
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 As long as the webbing/ netting is non-metallic, they (wire framed fiddler nets) are legal in the areas where fiddler nets are allowed. Slat traps are legal in the same areas. We are, however, required to immediately release any channel or blue cat under 12 inches and any flathead under 16 inches.
Have Pit, Will BBQ. I think that's the best channel name I've seen to date🤣🤣🤣. Man you real close to God's Country, or at least what used to be, lol. I'm looking at the Marion Highway. Glad ya found the channel!!!
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 Thanks. We own a travel agency in West Monroe, called Have Luggage, Will Travel and we film also for our TH-cam Channel. Love the channel, big fan, glad I found it to.
Different design. Channel cats don't mind rubbing on way in and it closes off not letting any out. good net design for channel cats and blue cat. Also real easy to make
This is true, but in my opinion should not be. Regulating them would be ok, but allowing them would help cut back on the Blue and Channel cat populations in some lakes. That would create more feed for Bass, Bream, and crappie, but I'm no Biologist
@larryrunnels1190 Yeah, Texas is pretty strict on Catfish from what I gather, but I don't know much about Texas Game and fish laws in General. As a life long fisherman, I hate to see methods taken away from our rights, but don't necessarily disagree with management as long as it is backed by true studies instead of knee jerk reactions and politics, which seems to be the way things get done these days
This is ridiculous to catch and keep so many catfish and especially considering since 80% didn’t weigh a pound. Catch what you need, catching several hundred at a time is not catching what you need. You people probably don’t have any good size fish in that water because you keep almost everything
I'm gonna guess your not from Louisiana. Let's look at this a little closer. That's a 24in diameter really small net, set in a lake that's over 15,000 acres with more countless miles of streams and creeks that feed into it. All of that water is loaded with catfish. It's more possible that it's overpopulated than a lack there of. That said, the average size of a channel cat in that lake isn't much bigger than the ones we kept. I've caught channel cats up to 7 or 8 pounds out of there, but I care nothing about eating them that big. They don't grow too much because they overpopulate. As far as waste, we keep what we eat and I'll bet you eat the same size catfish in restaurants if your not a vegetarian. If you are a vegetarian, then your on the wrong channel. God Bless!!!
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 no sir I’m not a vegetarian and it just so happened i took my dad out to lake Conroe today and caught a good mess of catfish. I can see what I said struck a nerve and I wasn’t trying. I’m almost 60 and I’ve fished lakes and rivers my entire life so I love the sport. I spend a little time in Louisiana and probably can’t tell you another state that has better people. I will keep watching your videos and hope your family is blessed .
@@nathanurick8320 No sir, no nerve struck here. Thats just my defense, LoL. I can't speak for your bodies of water, but I do understand that every body of water is different. I know commercial fishermen that have caught Several Thousand pounds of catfish a week out of that lake and I've never seen a population problem. There is so much deep water and structure in that lake with a lot of shallow structure as well. They reproduce like crazy. I could also say that you take one fish off a bed and you kill more fish than that net would catch in its life, but that would make me a hypocrite. What you see in our nets is not what we always keep. We throw a lot of fish back. What we do keep don't go to waste. We feed our families, and a few friends when we have a fish fry. If you ain't tried the ones under a pound, you should. They're by far the best eating. Taste like you put sugar on em. Thanks for watching
Glad to see your 60 and still able to take your dad fishing. hope you understand Mine was 62 when he passed away 10 years ago and this channel is just my way of passing on a Heritage he left me for others to enjoy in God's Creation!!!
Dude there's no shortage of fish. Especially catfish. I've seen studies by wildlife biologists that proved the regulations in place keep a healthy population for everyone. Relax.
Paul Carter was my preacher the last 5 years of his life at Conway Baptist church! I played basketball at Mississippi College and he played at Louisiana College and even until his last years he was convinced he could outshoot me. I ran nets with him a couple times and can assure that he has forgotten more about catching fish than I’ll ever know! Thank you for the amazing videos and teaching us how to fully appreciate the terrain we’ve been blessed with!
Brother Paul was an amazing Man. He would always say he fished for fish and fished for Men!!
This was the best video yet my mouth is watering just thinking about those perfect size channels coming out the frier and drowning them with some hot sauce, and great great info, God Bless you guy's
Thanks, but don't ruin em with hot sauce!!
Great video.heard the wife say fish fry. I’m ready. A lot of good eaters. Glad your showing these videos..wish we could do it here. Thanks again.
Yeah, Louisiana is blessed with an abundance of water. I'm glad they still let us utilize our resources instead of letting them just turn back to dust
Bradley: another great video - I plan on getting my nets in the water next week. Thanks for sharing! Roy
Thanks Roy, it's getting close to that time!!
Man I really liked the vibe here. Def subbing.
Yes sir!!! Been Subbed on your channel for a while. Watching all your stuff. Good work Keep it rolling!!!
So enjoyed! Keep the video coming my friend. Love yall already!!
Glad we got ya onboard. We always look fwd to seeing the regulars Comment as much as they like the videos!!!
Lots of knowledge in that boat. Great video as usual. Keep up the good work.
Lots for sure, just not on my end🤣🤣
I love your content! Wire traps are a necessity in south for sure lol
Thanks!!! Their definitely easier pulled than slat traps, lol
Thx for another great video shared with us! Feast for all!
Thanks!!
What is that you are using for bait. It looks like cheese. Love your channel. I've been watching your videos on how to build a hoop trap .I want to try one out. I live in North Carolina. Just need to checkout the regs out here first. Love the name of your channel. Keep on keeping on.
Thanks!! Definitely check the Regs. Those blocks in this video are called power bait blocks. They are compressed Soy bean/cheese blocks. They sell them at net companies like Nets and More. I'm sure they will ship them, just not sure the cost. Hope this helps. More to come soon as we wrap hunting season up!!!
Love your content! Can you provide more info on your nets and bait, specifically where to order them from if possible. Thanks!
Where are you located?
Champlain's, Nets & More, and Memphis net and twine all sell wire nets online I believe. They also sell compressed cheese/soy bean blocks. That's what we are using in the wire nets. There are also several net builders that make wire nets for sell around North Louisiana
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 Alabama
@@joewatkins4639 depends where in Alabama. You got Jonesville Louisiana, or Memphis net and twine. Not sure if anyone in Bama sells the stuff. I'm also not sure on Alabama regulations
I’m in Tuscaloosa. Just looking for ideas. Thank you sir!
I wish them fiddler nets were legal here where I’m at. I’m sure it would be a lot of fun.
We just gotta stick to the ole fashion way.
Love the video.
Thanks, yeah if y'all are loaded with Channels I can't see what it would hurt. They are just easy to use
Man y’all loaded those nets up! That’ll make you good at cleaning fish or make you quit lol.
I’ve been wondering if y’all lived around Farmerville area. We go through there to Mississippi several times a year
Yeah, pretty close to Farmerville.
Y'all know Chris Davis? I used to field trial foxhounds with him. He was from the Farmerville area. I haven't field trialed in several years now.
@hbhkennel918 Afraid I don't
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 That's unfortunate, he's a good guy. Loves the outdoors and to garden. I've lost contact with a bunch of those guys from that time.
Pastor Williams here, just subscribed 🙏🏾👍🏾
Thanks for joining our journey!! Hope you enjoy!!
That's awesome man... you always use a anchor that heavy even in a lake?
Enjoyed the video
You don't have to in the lake, it's just easy for me to use the ones I already have rigged up
Where can I order the wire net's ? Thanks
Any of the Net companies sell them. Memphis net and twine, Champlain's, Nets and More. Not sure if they ship them, but you can call and ask
What time of the year do round wire nets work best? I know you use hoop nets as well
You can catch Channel cats with Wire Nets year round, you just got to fish where the fish are. Understanding their feed, spawn, and migration habits help with better catches. Winter, they in the deep water underneath wherever the Shad hang out. Early spring they move out of the channel onto flats or shallower water. Spawn they will go shallow. Summer and early fall back scattered out all over the place, then late fall back closer to the creek channels. Another Key to finding Channel cats is birds. Like pelicans or comorants. They eat shad, so where they are, there will be catfish close by. Catches will vary as those fish spread out. Winter, early summer, and early fall are best times for wire nets. You will see in our other videos various ways to set them. Hope this helps!!
I have a question, I thought keeper catfish had to be 12 in long or longer. Those look a little small or is it because it's the video that makes them look small?
Channel Cats gotta be 11" long, Blue cats gotta be 12" long, Flatheads gotta be 14" long in Louisiana. Those are all channel catfish. You also are allowed up to 25 undersized catfish per fisherman in the state of Louisiana. All those regulations are listed in the booklets. Video does make the fish look smaller than they really are, especially GoPro footage. All that said we try to throw back all undersized catfish. If your fishing wire nets, your fishing for smaller fish. Most caught in wire nets will be under 5 lbs
I've seen some guys hang these traps on trees straight up and down with the opening down. Have you ever seen that?
Yes, you'll have to go back through our video list. We fish that method in some of those wire net videos and explain it all. There is even livescope footage of the nets hanging in one. Hope this helps!!
Best eating fish out there. Good job.
Definitely top 5
Whats your minimum length that you keep ?
Ill keep them if they're 12"
Long as there legal I'm ok with keeping them as long as the body of water can support the harvest
Whats a cheese block?
We call em cheese block. It's called block bait. It's a sort of mixture of ground soy bean and cheese.
make a video like this trap bro...i'm glad i saw it.a... regards from Indonesia
I will probably make a video building these towards Summer, but I've already taught of that. Thanks!!
Could someone please tell me who manufactures that catfish trap please
What's your location. Several guys in North Louisiana make them. I know Three guys building them in North Louisiana. Other that that area I've got to say any of the net companies sell them
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 I live in Georgia
Thank you very much for your speedy reply
I have no idea over your way. I also don't know the legality in Georgia. You can call Nets and More, Champlain's, or Memphis net and twine and see if they ship them. They might squash them flat and ship. Not sure. Sorry I couldn't help more
You up around Cleo Foster?
No idea
Oque vocês usam de isca?
Parabéns pela pescaria
English?
I wish we could use wire net and slot traps here in Arkansas but we can't
Yeah, I know a lot of people upset over hoopnet regs in Arkansas
Not totally true, You can not use them everywhere, but you can use them in the Arkansas River, White River below I-40, The St Frances River, and the Languille river.
@@johnnybrock724 are the wire nets legal there or just hoop nets?
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 As long as the webbing/ netting is non-metallic, they (wire framed fiddler nets) are legal in the areas where fiddler nets are allowed. Slat traps are legal in the same areas. We are, however, required to immediately release any channel or blue cat under 12 inches and any flathead under 16 inches.
Gotcha, I wasn't sure on Arkansas. Thanks for the information, and thanks for watching!!
God's Fish Market!!! I hunt right up the road from yalls church off the Marion highway.
Have Pit, Will BBQ. I think that's the best channel name I've seen to date🤣🤣🤣. Man you real close to God's Country, or at least what used to be, lol. I'm looking at the Marion Highway. Glad ya found the channel!!!
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 Thanks. We own a travel agency in West Monroe, called Have Luggage, Will Travel and we film also for our TH-cam Channel. Love the channel, big fan, glad I found it to.
unreal catch !!!
Yes sir!!!
why don't you take sips on cage traps like on hoop traps?
What is Sips. Not sure if that's a typo error or what?
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 Why is the neck flat and not like the hoops, fingers?
Different design. Channel cats don't mind rubbing on way in and it closes off not letting any out. good net design for channel cats and blue cat. Also real easy to make
No nets in Texas looks like y'all lowered the water level.
Nope, threw half em back, lol
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Thanks!!
I got to get mine out!
Should do good!!!
awesome
Thanks!!
thes nets qare illegal in ark
This is true, but in my opinion should not be. Regulating them would be ok, but allowing them would help cut back on the Blue and Channel cat populations in some lakes. That would create more feed for Bass, Bream, and crappie, but I'm no Biologist
It'll take a whole day to skin those fish
Not for me, lol. I'm fast!!!
Traoping game fish is illegal here.
It is here too, but Channel Catfish aren't considered game fish
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 they are in Texas. But the limit is ,I think 25 per day.
@larryrunnels1190 Yeah, Texas is pretty strict on Catfish from what I gather, but I don't know much about Texas Game and fish laws in General. As a life long fisherman, I hate to see methods taken away from our rights, but don't necessarily disagree with management as long as it is backed by true studies instead of knee jerk reactions and politics, which seems to be the way things get done these days
Here in tn only 1 over 36in no limit below that
Channel cats are usually plentiful
This is ridiculous to catch and keep so many catfish and especially considering since 80% didn’t weigh a pound. Catch what you need, catching several hundred at a time is not catching what you need. You people probably don’t have any good size fish in that water because you keep almost everything
I'm gonna guess your not from Louisiana. Let's look at this a little closer. That's a 24in diameter really small net, set in a lake that's over 15,000 acres with more countless miles of streams and creeks that feed into it. All of that water is loaded with catfish. It's more possible that it's overpopulated than a lack there of. That said, the average size of a channel cat in that lake isn't much bigger than the ones we kept. I've caught channel cats up to 7 or 8 pounds out of there, but I care nothing about eating them that big. They don't grow too much because they overpopulate. As far as waste, we keep what we eat and I'll bet you eat the same size catfish in restaurants if your not a vegetarian. If you are a vegetarian, then your on the wrong channel. God Bless!!!
@@godscountryhuntingfishing1638 no sir I’m not a vegetarian and it just so happened i took my dad out to lake Conroe today and caught a good mess of catfish. I can see what I said struck a nerve and I wasn’t trying. I’m almost 60 and I’ve fished lakes and rivers my entire life so I love the sport. I spend a little time in Louisiana and probably can’t tell you another state that has better people. I will keep watching your videos and hope your family is blessed .
@@nathanurick8320 No sir, no nerve struck here. Thats just my defense, LoL. I can't speak for your bodies of water, but I do understand that every body of water is different. I know commercial fishermen that have caught Several Thousand pounds of catfish a week out of that lake and I've never seen a population problem. There is so much deep water and structure in that lake with a lot of shallow structure as well. They reproduce like crazy. I could also say that you take one fish off a bed and you kill more fish than that net would catch in its life, but that would make me a hypocrite. What you see in our nets is not what we always keep. We throw a lot of fish back. What we do keep don't go to waste. We feed our families, and a few friends when we have a fish fry. If you ain't tried the ones under a pound, you should. They're by far the best eating. Taste like you put sugar on em. Thanks for watching
Glad to see your 60 and still able to take your dad fishing. hope you understand Mine was 62 when he passed away 10 years ago and this channel is just my way of passing on a Heritage he left me for others to enjoy in God's Creation!!!
Dude there's no shortage of fish. Especially catfish. I've seen studies by wildlife biologists that proved the regulations in place keep a healthy population for everyone. Relax.