Can’t use casting nets where I live sadly! I tend to go for livers for small ponds, and for bigger fish, I’ll try to find some bait to cut up! Sometimes I’ll take spoiled meat like chicken and box it with some boiled corn, and let if ferment for some chum, only a small handful to get the fish active.
Any tips would be appreciated! Especially for bait options in center all Pennsylvania, and chum (u generally use rotten meat and fermented corn or wheat)
Love watchn you catch those fish, like the early spring videos, im in a very hard place to get shad or skipjack, the asian carp have taken over there an other fish,s habitat, so what ta use for bait? Just wanting ta catch 6or8 fish to eat, stinkbait isnt working that 4sure ??
@@Catfishedge if i could get my hand on some i sure would, they work great (justa giant shad) but fishing from the bank its hard to even get them! Thank you for answering me Any other idea?
Hey Chad, a couple folks have asked what models reels you are using...but can you give a brief review of those “black edition“ Abu Garcia reels. I’m about to pull the trigger on a couple but want to make sure they are worth the extra $ over The Abu Garcia 6500 C3
Me and my cousin caught a bunch of blue cats one time off of a big dead flathead. We actually spotted them eating on it and started fishing close to there and tore them up! Crazy! I’ve found smaller catfish in bigger catfish’s stomachs before as well. There ain’t much an ol catfish won’t eat! When I was in Jr high a friend of mine had a stock pond where the catfish would eat the doves we shot and couldn’t get to, we put one on a hook and caught a 50+ lb blue! 😳✌️
Nice! I've seen them snacking on dove before during the season but never dreamed of using one for bait but most of the tanks we hunt around don't have big fish.
Right now I have been fiahing the Missouri River from boat and can not seen to get on the fish. I've been fishing creek mouths flowing into the river mostly with cut shad and worms during the evening.
Solid eater video ! I'm catching about the same size eaters using cut sucker. This time of the year I'm busy slaying crappie for fish fry's ;) I final got my GoPro back from GoPro after it broke ice fishing. I hope to get a video of my own done later today. Been following you for a long time (using my other username) and again it's great to see you back on TH-cam! Stay safe and happy fishing!
I’m from San Antonio and fish mostly the river and it has produced some big cats but lately i have struggled to get any good size bait (shadd/ blue Gil).. the river I fish is infested with gar so im thinking that’s the problem.. hopefully I will get back on these cats soon
Sounds good..just subscribed to your channel.. I’m gonna watch a few more of ur videos to get a few more tips..definitely try and move around a little more when getting bait...thanks
I like that line and the side bar for your rod holders ... I’m going to see about getting a side bar mounted onto my boat :-) I have a 20’ bass boat and don’t bass fish lol I mainly fish for brim - crappie and catfish
Can you show your rigs again. I bought triple threat hooks, floats, rattles and beads from you. I’d love to see how you set it all up. Love your gear, I also bought a 7’6” rod and 2 36” rods. Love them
@@naturelover_75 I fish at banister river and Dan river in south central va, so its been very iffy due to weather changes, I've got a good feeling about tomorrow evening though
Great video. I'm from California and in lakes you can only fish with 2 rods with a 2nd pole stamp, means extra $. I see your fishing 4 rods??. I never fish with floats like you. Can you tell me more about that.
What lake are your fishing on? Rain and cold have kept me off the lake so far. I am hoping to get out this coming week but the rain threat is hanging in there.
Hey, love your videos, super educational and awesome! Just a question, do you ever focus trophy catfish? Or are you more inclined for the numbers and good eaters?
It would help if you added some instruction to your videos. For example, you described the adverse weather and barometric conditions but neglected to tell us what you attempted to compensate with.
Been wanting to hit the Guadalupe down here in south Texas but I’m not sure if I can even pull the boat on this stay home order @catfish edge does it exclude fishing
6500 Pro Rocket BE ... Link ----> gocatfish.in/AbuProRocket I usually include links to the products in the description also but may have missed this one.
been fishing the past few days with cjs punch bait, suddent impact fiber bait and the new fiber nuggets in baitfish blood, as well as chicken livers. just trying to get eater sized box channels and blues with the occasional bigger fish. im using a slip sinker rig with a size 6 treble hook. do you think a santee rig will produce better fishing this way?
@@Catfishedge its been windy for a few days, im here in texas or i would try a slip bobber rig or the secret catfish rig that I have yet to try but i bought the ebook on it.
Covid 19 has made me fish more for sure. Great video man. Hey question if you had one over the counter Walmart style jar bait to keep on your boat. What kind would it be such as Prepackaged type Baits. The reason why am asking this question is I do a lot of bass fishing and when things slow down I would like to catch some catfish.
Catfish Edge hey 👋🏼 I had a question to this just curious. Something you know I could keep on the boat. For the slow times when I’m BassFishin. I added to my comments
Damn. I been catching fish all winter in Illinois. Early spring I use 2 inch bluegill and a bobber n catch nothing but big female bass. Big Cut bait for big catfish and bass off the bottom. I won't touch a lure untill its top water season when that waters warmed up
Hey Chad love the channel man but I’ve been having some trouble catching fish around my house at a few places. I’m fishing ponds not not the big lakes yet but I’ve used every bait that I can think of from cut bait live bait to homemade baits and nothings working. I need some professional advice on what to do!!!!
Catfish Edge thanks for the info I’ll definitely keep trying to catch em!!! Once my boat is operational again I’m gonna try to get back out there draggin some baits and bumping the bottoms lol!!
@@adamclark94 the 100 hook limit is really more for the people who set trotlines. I'd hate to try and keep 100 rod and reels baited up. Lol when the fish are biting good 1 is all I can keep baited.
Hey, I haven't watched in awhile. I have one of your rods from years ago...looks like the real seat has changed since I bought some. have the guides changed also? I had a couple guides pop out of the old version....and I know your warranty was great!! I'm just lazy when it comes to that.
It's similar to the rod holder I built (which there's a video of) but not a DIY hackjob. Look a couple of videos back at my rigging video or my boat walkthrough video. There's more details on it in those or check out Fat Fish Designz.
Catfish Edge yes I made me one just like your last one after watching that video. I liked how much more this one looked “low profile”- and not so bulky. Your channel is A plus.
Hey Chad I was wondering what exact kind of reels you're using on those rods I believe it's an ambassador I was wondering what size are model any info would be great thanks so much keep up great videos
cool i seen on River Monsters or something Wells Catfish eat pigeons, yes I am fishing just getting some nice Bass, Pike, Suckers, and Carp, something is better then nothing, season isn't open yet here, just Bass are catch and release only which is great, i release all fish except panfish, Cats taste horrible early in the year here for some reason, awful fishy taste and i never keep em over 18" let em breed.
I'm still picking that nasty stuff out of the livewell and drain tube. Not cool at all.
Anyone else ever had this happen?
Wow! Great action!!!
Thanks
Great video I subscribed thank you for the video
Thanks
Can’t use casting nets where I live sadly! I tend to go for livers for small ponds, and for bigger fish, I’ll try to find some bait to cut up!
Sometimes I’ll take spoiled meat like chicken and box it with some boiled corn, and let if ferment for some chum, only a small handful to get the fish active.
I wish I had a good supply of live bait, or even better cut bait, I have tried dip baits, but around here they don’t seem to produce as well.
Any tips would be appreciated! Especially for bait options in center all Pennsylvania, and chum (u generally use rotten meat and fermented corn or wheat)
Thanks
Just got home from Wisconsin caught 53chanel cat, great time.
Nice
Love watchn you catch those fish, like the early spring videos, im in a very hard place to get shad or skipjack, the asian carp have taken over there an other fish,s habitat, so what ta use for bait? Just wanting ta catch 6or8 fish to eat, stinkbait isnt working that 4sure ??
Have you tried using Asian carp?
@@Catfishedge if i could get my hand on some i sure would, they work great (justa giant shad) but fishing from the bank its hard to even get them! Thank you for answering me
Any other idea?
Usually the primary forage fish is always going to be best for blues. Get creative I bet you can get some
@@Catfishedge heck channel cat be fine, that why was useing dip baite thanx
Hey Chad, a couple folks have asked what models reels you are using...but can you give a brief review of those “black edition“ Abu Garcia reels. I’m about to pull the trigger on a couple but want to make sure they are worth the extra $ over
The Abu Garcia 6500 C3
For the use and abuse I put them through they’re worth it for me but maybe not everyone. It’s like a souped up C3
Where can I buy rod holders like those
Where did you get your rod holders?
When can you catch some flathead catfish
Which barametric pressure do you have the best success?
Less than 30.0 as a general rule. There some exceptions.
can you tell me the measurements between your front seat post and your rear seat post.
please
I don’t have that boat any longer
What you need there is a zebco 202 with 6lb or 8lb test...lol
Yes it has been annoying. Fort Worth
Thanks!
@@Catfishedge caught a 30lb flathead off the Trinity and 121 last Sunday. Then all that rain came in and ended that
@@a1duzit NICE!
Are you related to Catfish and Carp channel?
Lol no
Lol no
Catfish Edge sweet boat btw. Cant go wrong with Seaark and their service
How many wet poles they let you have in texas? You get 1 in Washington
100 hooks per person.
Me and my cousin caught a bunch of blue cats one time off of a big dead flathead. We actually spotted them eating on it and started fishing close to there and tore them up! Crazy! I’ve found smaller catfish in bigger catfish’s stomachs before as well. There ain’t much an ol catfish won’t eat! When I was in Jr high a friend of mine had a stock pond where the catfish would eat the doves we shot and couldn’t get to, we put one on a hook and caught a 50+ lb blue! 😳✌️
Nice! I've seen them snacking on dove before during the season but never dreamed of using one for bait but most of the tanks we hunt around don't have big fish.
Second rod you threw out had a scale on the hook point
Comes off in the water.
Think about it it's not hooked on the scale it's just sitting on it do when it sinks the water washes it off
Great video. What reels are you using?
Abu 6500 Pro Rocket BE
Right now I have been fiahing the Missouri River from boat and can not seen to get on the fish. I've been fishing creek mouths flowing into the river mostly with cut shad and worms during the evening.
Keep at em!
@@Catfishedge ok i will hopefully I'll catch somethin thanks
Solid eater video ! I'm catching about the same size eaters using cut sucker. This time of the year I'm busy slaying crappie for fish fry's ;) I final got my GoPro back from GoPro after it broke ice fishing. I hope to get a video of my own done later today. Been following you for a long time (using my other username) and again it's great to see you back on TH-cam! Stay safe and happy fishing!
Thanks! I'll sub!
I’m from San Antonio and fish mostly the river and it has produced some big cats but lately i have struggled to get any good size bait (shadd/ blue Gil).. the river I fish is infested with gar so im thinking that’s the problem.. hopefully I will get back on these cats soon
Big shad move around a lot and have tendency to bunch up. It's usually much easier to catch threadfins this time of year than it is gizzard shad.
Sounds good..just subscribed to your channel.. I’m gonna watch a few more of ur videos to get a few more tips..definitely try and move around a little more when getting bait...thanks
@@fishaman7834 Thanks!
I like that line and the side bar for your rod holders ... I’m going to see about getting a side bar mounted onto my boat :-) I have a 20’ bass boat and don’t bass fish lol I mainly fish for brim - crappie and catfish
I only use it from October to March, about to take it off the boat for the Spring and Summer now.
What make and model is that boat? Looking for one myself
2020 SeaArk ProCat 240
Can you show your rigs again. I bought triple threat hooks, floats, rattles and beads from you. I’d love to see how you set it all up. Love your gear, I also bought a 7’6” rod and 2 36” rods. Love them
Yes
Yes
Catfish Edge awesome, thank you so much!!! I’m looking forward to watching more of your videos.
@@BigMex777 Thanks!
Loving the rods man awesome video
Thanks! Glad you like them!
Weather has been crazy here in Va, haven't caught anything but baby channels lately
A commented on a video yesterday & said his son fished The James & this week caught a 66 lb blue & several over 40
@@naturelover_75 I fish at banister river and Dan river in south central va, so its been very iffy due to weather changes, I've got a good feeling about tomorrow evening though
@@jacobelliott2143 glad you get to go.. been 5 years for me
Keep at it. things will change.
Great video. I'm from California and in lakes you can only fish with 2 rods with a 2nd pole stamp, means extra $. I see your fishing 4 rods??. I never fish with floats like you. Can you tell me more about that.
Yes we can have 100 hooks on the water. I have several videos here on my channel about this rig. Look up my video on top 3 catfish rigs.
@@Catfishedge Wow 100 hooks, that is crazy🤯. I'll definitely check out your float videos, thanks
What is the biggest catfish you have ever caught? I just wanted to know thanks.
Never got a good weight on it. Bottomed out the scales. Somewhere in the 80's
Good video. Got a question. What is the length of the rods?
7’6” Whisker Seeker Tackle
What lake are your fishing on? Rain and cold have kept me off the lake so far. I am hoping to get out this coming week but the rain threat is hanging in there.
I’m fishing in the North Texas area. I don’t ever disclose specific lakes.
Hey, love your videos, super educational and awesome! Just a question, do you ever focus trophy catfish? Or are you more inclined for the numbers and good eaters?
Yes I fish for big fish from October to mid March. I catch big fish the rest of the year but my focus is more on numbers.
Yes I fish for big fish from October to mid March. I catch big fish the rest of the year but my focus is more on numbers.
Yes I fish for big fish from October to mid March. I catch big fish the rest of the year but my focus is more on numbers.
Awesome. Thanks for the reply!
It would help if you added some instruction to your videos. For example, you described the adverse weather and barometric conditions but neglected to tell us what you attempted to compensate with.
Lots of trial and error? :)
I'll keep that in mind for next time though!
Been wanting to hit the Guadalupe down here in south Texas but I’m not sure if I can even pull the boat on this stay home order @catfish edge does it exclude fishing
No, Abbott deemed hunting and fishing necessary.
What are some tips for catching spawning channel catfish from shore in late may to early june? Are they fairly easy to catch during this time?
Yes, tons of info here on my channel and on my website!
What Garcia reels do you use?
6500 Pro Rocket BE ... Link ----> gocatfish.in/AbuProRocket
I usually include links to the products in the description also but may have missed this one.
Got into a nice mess of eaters! Can’t go wrong with that plus a bonus Pekin Duck hahah
LOL
Are blue cats good eating like flatheads and channels ? Thanks
Yes, I prefer blues over channels!
been fishing the past few days with cjs punch bait, suddent impact fiber bait and the new fiber nuggets in baitfish blood, as well as chicken livers. just trying to get eater sized box channels and blues with the occasional bigger fish. im using a slip sinker rig with a size 6 treble hook. do you think a santee rig will produce better fishing this way?
I like to try different rigs and see what they want!
@@Catfishedge its been windy for a few days, im here in texas or i would try a slip bobber rig or the secret catfish rig that I have yet to try but i bought the ebook on it.
i usually catch fish with the punch bait
Daniel Gilmore do they allow us to fish during the stay home orders
@@freightshaker82 Most states in the South are still allowing it as long as you maintain social distancing.
Covid 19 has made me fish more for sure. Great video man. Hey question if you had one over the counter Walmart style jar bait to keep on your boat. What kind would it be such as Prepackaged type Baits. The reason why am asking this question is I do a lot of bass fishing and when things slow down I would like to catch some catfish.
Thanks
Catfish Edge hey 👋🏼 I had a question to this just curious. Something you know I could keep on the boat. For the slow times when I’m BassFishin. I added to my comments
CJ’s Punch Bait
Catfish Edge thanks buddy I have been following you for many years like probably 5. You always have great content man.
Thank you!
I’ve been fishing the last three days, caught a 5ft gar down in Texas today and some small cats, headed back out in the morning!
Good luck!
Everythings bigger in Texas
Your missing cuz it looks like your not setting the hook
I’m using circle hooks. They set themselves. I’m missing fish because it was small channel catfish.
Been catching smaller channel cats the last couple days up here on Lake Keystone, Oklahoma.
Nice! Hopefully they'll turn on after this front blows through.
Went out today and got a couple of blues that were around 5-7 pounds.
@@shredder1656 Good deal! It should get much better within the next week!
Fishing weekly in Illinois, but no catching.
Keep at it!
Damn. I been catching fish all winter in Illinois. Early spring I use 2 inch bluegill and a bobber n catch nothing but big female bass. Big Cut bait for big catfish and bass off the bottom. I won't touch a lure untill its top water season when that waters warmed up
Hey Chad love the channel man but I’ve been having some trouble catching fish around my house at a few places. I’m fishing ponds not not the big lakes yet but I’ve used every bait that I can think of from cut bait live bait to homemade baits and nothings working. I need some professional advice on what to do!!!!
Keep fishing! Experiment with where you’re fishing in the water column and stay back away from the water.
Catfish Edge thanks for the info I’ll definitely keep trying to catch em!!! Once my boat is operational again I’m gonna try to get back out there draggin some baits and bumping the bottoms lol!!
Slow but catching a few blues on Tennessee River Pickwick, 30ft water temp 68
Keep at it!
Kickass rods! Got 1 GFX not too long ago. Cant wait to upgrade to a FMJ rod!
Thanks! Glad you like it!
Caught 3 small cats by a dead deer early one spring with bellies full of deer hair. They stunk so bad I couldn't eat them.
😂
Very good action, looks like Eagle Mountain Lake, keep up the good tips on catfishing
Thanks
Chad, how many poles can you fish with at one time in TEXAS!!
We get 2 up here in Nebraska!
THANKS AND GBR!!!
100 hooks per person.
100 hooks per person.
Dang that is a crazy amount should have just said no limit
@@adamclark94 the 100 hook limit is really more for the people who set trotlines. I'd hate to try and keep 100 rod and reels baited up. Lol when the fish are biting good 1 is all I can keep baited.
Hey, I haven't watched in awhile. I have one of your rods from years ago...looks like the real seat has changed since I bought some. have the guides changed also? I had a couple guides pop out of the old version....and I know your warranty was great!! I'm just lazy when it comes to that.
Yes we have two models. A graphite reel dear and a metal reel seat. All new line guides. Check them out on whiskerseeker.com
Hey Chad! Two questions are you drifting with the santee rig in this vid? and is that the fmj model rod your using?
Anchored, yes most were FMJ but had a few GFX also
what lake you at !! I had a catfish spit up a small turtle
I fish all over North Texas.
What depth are you at?
About 18 inches
Man you landed on dinksville but most was good eating size
That's what I was looking for, numbers.
U for got to take off the scales off the first 2 rods that u put in
They fall off when they hit the water.
Been catching some smaller channels. in my local lake. I need to come up there and go for a tour with you.
Give me a shout when all this stuff passes over and people can get out again!
What bait were you using? Trying to do a cat fishing video on my channel.
I’ve got to ask the details on the new rod holder at the beginning of the video! What material is that?
It's similar to the rod holder I built (which there's a video of) but not a DIY hackjob. Look a couple of videos back at my rigging video or my boat walkthrough video. There's more details on it in those or check out Fat Fish Designz.
Catfish Edge yes I made me one just like your last one after watching that video. I liked how much more this one looked “low profile”- and not so bulky. Your channel is A plus.
I know what you mean , starts here during the nighthere in Mo it hits us the next day after you guys get it
Sometimes. We usually send the bad stuff your way though!
Caught a catfish with a huge stomach cut him open had 4 baby turtles in stomach
That's crazy lol
LOL
Hey Chad I was wondering what exact kind of reels you're using on those rods I believe it's an ambassador I was wondering what size are model any info would be great thanks so much keep up great videos
Those are Abu 6500 pro Rocket Black Edition Reels
Linky--> gocatfish.in/AbuProRocket
Chad what name brand is your coat
That's the Hodgman H5 Storm jacket and bibs
Fishing @ home in our farm pond instead of venturing out catch pumpkin seeds with my daughter.
Whatever works! Keep at it!
cool i seen on River Monsters or something Wells Catfish eat pigeons, yes I am fishing just getting some nice Bass, Pike, Suckers, and Carp, something is better then nothing, season isn't open yet here, just Bass are catch and release only which is great, i release all fish except panfish, Cats taste horrible early in the year here for some reason, awful fishy taste and i never keep em over 18" let em breed.
That's strange on the taste. Where are you at?
Great stuff chad, never had that happen before, had them regurgitate muscles, and fish bones. Never a bird though lol.
I've still got some of it in my livewell. Smells wonderful!
Catfish Edge bet it does 😂
Flat head cat fish
Catfishing is good on texoma right now or at least for me it is and of course stripper also
Been seeing some good fish coming out of there.
Wow fishing their is so easy I was it was like that in San Diego
LOL, not always!
P
I bet your client wished they were there😳
Yes unfortunately I understand though.
It happened to me before
I've had feathers come up but never a whole bird!
Really
Really!
Btw, I would love to be in my boat during this whole COVID-19 Pandemic!
Be safe Chad!!
Thanks
Good mess of eatn' size.
Thanks
Chad, I'm wondering, did the cat throw up a bird or did the bird fly out his behind.
LOL, threw it up. I'm still picking partially digested bird parts and feathers out of the drain system.
I caught a big channel cat once that had a bird in it. Crazy stuff!
Hope I never put one in my livewell again!