Locating and Catching the Giant American Catfish

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  • Catfishing on the Tennessee River in the spring. Catfish can be caught on cut bait on ledges close to shallow backwater openings near the deep river chanel. Bait will gather in these warmer backwaters and the giant catfish will follow the bait. monsterrodhold...

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  • @ParkerPursuits
    @ParkerPursuits 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That’s saying something when a cat makes Steve Douglas shake! Absolutely a giant blue congratulations!

  • @spessimyn1
    @spessimyn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    So glad to see you fishing again uncle steve! Im sold on the quality of every piece of gear on your boat, your net and rod both didn't flinch. Ill be down this summer to buy gear from you in person.

  • @jmc442
    @jmc442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    glad to see the King of catfishing make another , thanks Steve

  • @mrbungle42023
    @mrbungle42023 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is why we come to you for catfishing advice. Well done Steve!

  • @PalmettoCats
    @PalmettoCats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Steve, I almost bought you a scale, but I want to make sure you'd like it. I donate one just so WE will know how big those fish are. OHHHHH MERCY!!!

    • @kristopherverrett9108
      @kristopherverrett9108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ll grab one this weekend if you can get it to him! Let me know.

  • @kristopherverrett9108
    @kristopherverrett9108 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Best part of the video is your reaction and excitement. Pretty cool

  • @robertpowell1743
    @robertpowell1743 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is why i started catfishing i dont get this type of adrenaline from any other freshwater fish. your channel is what got me started 6 years ago and ive been a cat addict since cheers man what a fish!!!!!!!!!!

  • @daniels4227
    @daniels4227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You never disappoint, what a great trip. Good to see you found time to get out!!

  • @Bustayote69
    @Bustayote69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SUGGESTION... Get yourself a couple of Seamstress type Measuring Tapes in Inches and leave them on your boat, Steve.. Then you can get an Estimated Weight of the Fish by using this Measurement to Weight Equation... You can even use a String or Rope and tie knots to measure, until you can get back to a Tape Measure or Ruler... Measure the Length x Girth x Girth / 800 = Approx. Weight... Yep, it's that easy... Just Multiply Length from Tip to Tip x Girth Twice, then divide it by 800 and you'll get your Weight within a pound or two. Easier than a Scale, especially on Big fish and when you're alone... Keep up the great videos, Steve and Thank you for sharing them with us~! ;~)

  • @mikecha1957
    @mikecha1957 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Heck yeah Steve as long as I've been watching you it never gets old my friend. Very nicely done.

  • @KoolKatsFishing
    @KoolKatsFishing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Right on Steve way to start your year off. You the MAN!!!!!!

  • @stevetackett581
    @stevetackett581 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad you picked him up, it really showed how massive that cat was!

  • @jerrydoyleenglandengland5961
    @jerrydoyleenglandengland5961 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've said it from the start...YOU ARE THE MAN...!!!!! GREAT VIDEO.

  • @donniedickerson8077
    @donniedickerson8077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good One,, If That First Fish Wasn't 💯 there's not one in the pond you can bet on that , Ya had a Good Day Out For Sure , Thanks For Taking Us Along ,, Tight Lines To Ya 🦈🎣👀

  • @rabidfan9497
    @rabidfan9497 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see out fishing regularly again for those of us who can’t.

  • @Bcviper201
    @Bcviper201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was awesome meeting you today. Love the videos glad ya doing better health is most important. Be safe and keep up the awesome videos 💯

  • @epiccatfish365
    @epiccatfish365 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    " Monsters are real " love it Steve 👍

  • @willo.6281
    @willo.6281 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Holy catfish! Congrats Steve, that fish was a giant for sure.

  • @fishinwithbigmike2674
    @fishinwithbigmike2674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That excitement is the reason y we do what we do. Awesome video Steve!!!

  • @peterderidder9922
    @peterderidder9922 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG that first fish was gigantic ! He was also verry dark... he was easely between 40 and 50 kilo. A real monster Steve ! nice work from you ! I'am thankfull you shared this vid with us ! So thank you verry much steve !.

  • @robertalvarado8653
    @robertalvarado8653 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steve Douglas is getting old but he really is a living legend🎣👑

  • @BillieRight1
    @BillieRight1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You have made a great video that can make those watching get excited watching you pull that monster in. Monster Rod Holders and Monster Rods are well named. That monster catfish sure gave you an adrenaline rush! WOW!!!

  • @ryanhickenbottom2811
    @ryanhickenbottom2811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love to watch you fish Steve thanks for the helpful information and congratulations on your great fish

  • @kavak1344
    @kavak1344 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Time for a fish cradle net, so you can weigh those monsters more easily by yourself! Awesome catch buddy👌

  • @731catfishing8
    @731catfishing8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have caught 40s and 50 pounders but I can say anything over 30 pounds is an honor to catch I am ready to get ahold of that 80+ pounder lol great video Steve

  • @larryoliver9915
    @larryoliver9915 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always liked watching your videos Steve brings back alot of old memories 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

  • @markgrant654
    @markgrant654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Your Monsters are definitely real. That was an Awesome Fish. Keep em coming Boss!!!

  • @philiph1802
    @philiph1802 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am so thankful for you to catch this fish. I don't say that much because of course I want to catch it but if not me I'm so glad it was you. I bought my first four monster rod holders and couldn't be happier with the product. The brackets they came with for my boat worked perfectly.

  • @countryboycatfishing2293
    @countryboycatfishing2293 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    So great to see you out fishing again. I really miss watching you

  • @nickperkins5453
    @nickperkins5453 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope you are able to make time and have more of these awesome videos!! I enjoyed them all thanks for posting and stay safe!

  • @joebuchanan9563
    @joebuchanan9563 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just love it. As an old farm boy from Illinois, I'm used to fishing creeks & ponds. To have a chance at big blues and flat heads on the Tennessee River would be a dream come true. I guess you catch so many smaller blues that you don't bother filleting the one I saw you catching in this video. You're making me hungry for catfish!

  • @hagengrubbsfishing
    @hagengrubbsfishing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I’ve Been waiting on this one 👍

  • @timsickles6572
    @timsickles6572 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best u are u help me out alot. To get big flathead s thanks

  • @20807shane
    @20807shane 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! You know it’s good when ya see a veteran fisherman shake from a fish.

  • @walkersbigadventures
    @walkersbigadventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    That catfish is huge!

  • @bava01
    @bava01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Steve Douglas, you have made some amazing content and I personally have learned a lot that I am now passing down to my boys. Thank you for another great video and I hope to land a monster lack that sooner than later. Here in Oklahoma we get big blue and flatheads, but not like that one.

  • @wileysanders5333
    @wileysanders5333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You is one of the best teachers and fishermen I learn a lot that I learned it help me a lot and I have been catching more fish keep up the good work 💯

  • @stillwater62
    @stillwater62 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a Blue! I am glad you caught that monster, and wish you could have landed that second monster. I am telling you, you need to write a book. Future catfishermen will sing your praises as long as their are big catfish to catch, and men to catch them. Just another fantastic video, thank your wife for the great job she has done in recording your adventures over the years. She is a Pearl of great price.

  • @muddyrivercatfishing
    @muddyrivercatfishing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Excellent video my friend. That was a monster for sure!

  • @kccatfishing4929
    @kccatfishing4929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great fish and trip Steve thanks for sharing it!

  • @fishingwithvance
    @fishingwithvance 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow Steve. That was a freakin horse. So great man. Great stuff. Congrats. Fish on!

  • @JustinFraleyJustCatchFish
    @JustinFraleyJustCatchFish 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Gotta love those slammers! Love how you turned the drag on! Awesome!

  • @jaidenquattlebaum5918
    @jaidenquattlebaum5918 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey great stuff man, the size of that fish blew my mind, definitely gonna put catfishing down south on my bucket list!

  • @TheWeekendAngler
    @TheWeekendAngler 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Steve, that is one beautiful fish! Congratulations!
    Little known fact, the scale manufacturers use Steve's arms to calibrate their scales. :-)

  • @fredziffel3443
    @fredziffel3443 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    "I'd forgotten how this feels.."
    I forget every time.... That's why I keep going back! We NEED reminders. 😂 GREAT CATCH!

  • @williamhenley44289
    @williamhenley44289 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video gonna fish the Missouri River this spring and summer gonna take all the lessons in all the videos and apply them to that stretch of water

  • @lcrecel
    @lcrecel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My heart just dropped when you pulled up that line without that fish. I could tell he was a monster, put as they say, that's why they call it fishing and not catching. Great job.
    Rock on....

  • @dustinhamilton7886
    @dustinhamilton7886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome back. Congrats on an awesome fish. Some spots I like to hit in this area. Love it. Maybe we run into each other out there one day.

  • @michaelbrill6609
    @michaelbrill6609 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That was a BLAST to watch.....thanks for posting!!

  • @dereka8041
    @dereka8041 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! Good to see you again, Steve. Hello from Bowling Green!

  • @nathanrobinson7741
    @nathanrobinson7741 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have never caught any catfish over 20 lbs. You give me hope Steve.

  • @flannel872
    @flannel872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's a great video to see Steve with buck fever twice.

  • @chuckmauller6101
    @chuckmauller6101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Sir, just good to know that you still get excited with a big fish

  • @ryant4915
    @ryant4915 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always on the big fish Steve. Great to see you back on the water. Hell of a fish!

  • @myronhigh3527
    @myronhigh3527 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great day on the river buddy! Congrats on the HOG ya caught, and the fight on the BIG'N ya lost! God Bless all!!!👍🤗🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @apeacefulgrower
    @apeacefulgrower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a Monster kitty, Great job man. Thanks for showing us how it's done. 😎👍😎👊

  • @gsanchez7154
    @gsanchez7154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow clearly the best of all congrats mr Steve. I got my monster rods trying to order 2 more but sold out. I will wait till they are back in stock.

  • @hertzer2000
    @hertzer2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My goodness, Steve! May have to start working out! lol Grats.

  • @chadnolte1546
    @chadnolte1546 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great I've been waiting on this since I heard you caught this monster. Congrats that is a huge frigin blue cat. Congrats Mr. Douglas

  • @billyhoward2200
    @billyhoward2200 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Steve I have never used this type of sinkers I fish the Neches River in South East Texas

  • @tylerstraub3764
    @tylerstraub3764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Steve you’re going to have to setup one of those winch systems like those guys on Wicked Tuna use to get fish in the boat!

  • @danielhash6086
    @danielhash6086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Right on its nice to see u back at it Steve nice to see u doing good and man that was a beast stay strong and tight lines my friend 💪

  • @kingscatfishing671
    @kingscatfishing671 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's definitely a fish of a lifetime. Both of you did a great job.

  • @kristopherverrett9108
    @kristopherverrett9108 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s awesome! That tail slap when he came up was great. Great video.

  • @larryking606
    @larryking606 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve ,
    A Monster is right ! For a FIRST FISH
    or last fish ! I have never come close !
    It is a shame you didn’t have a scale !
    Congratulations

  • @whiskersnstripes1049
    @whiskersnstripes1049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    5:20 "My Monsters are REAL!" Love that song! Steve Douglas a Shinedown fan?

  • @shadygrady9963
    @shadygrady9963 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would have loved to seen the one that got away. Keep rockin Steve

  • @JoshGreenAdventures
    @JoshGreenAdventures 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Man i havent caught anything over 25lbs yet! That is insane Steve! Id love to fish with you one day!!!!!

  • @crazylewiemike
    @crazylewiemike 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Great Video From The Catmaster, Sure Would Have Liked To Layed Eyes. On That Second Big Fish ,A Great Day On The Water For Sure

  • @michaelcuellar6619
    @michaelcuellar6619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    💥Awsome Video Steve, Your First Fish Was A Monster....Wow... Keep it Up💥

  • @jonathanwhite6881
    @jonathanwhite6881 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice one, Steve! Like I said before, you are the GOAT!

  • @grdray2138
    @grdray2138 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Steve. Awesome fish. That monster is another to be proud of. Thanks for showing.

  • @michaelsadventures4261
    @michaelsadventures4261 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice catch Steve.

  • @isotelus6772
    @isotelus6772 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Enjoyed this adventure. Great action.

  • @seamurda100
    @seamurda100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the videos. They give me inspiration to keep fishing.

  • @isaiahboren5652
    @isaiahboren5652 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'd love to see you bank fish a spillway, I've always bankfished ponds and in my area pull out 10-15 sometimes 17-18 pound channel cats. But bullheads on a spillway would be an amazing video. I love your channel. Have been subscribed for 3 or 4 years now. I appreciate every video! Thank you

  • @bpetnoi1472
    @bpetnoi1472 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "This is one of those times I wish I had a set of scales". Scales can be used for things other than weighing fish.

  • @allentomlin9959
    @allentomlin9959 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid Steve keep them coming

  • @catfish573
    @catfish573 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve Douglas-The Catfish Dude. You have got it now with the other guys. You are fitting in. Had to tell you that. Now I'm going to watch your video.

  • @philliprunge4373
    @philliprunge4373 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's was definitely pushing 100lbs congratulations. Enjoying your videos

  • @RYANRpRODUCtions
    @RYANRpRODUCtions 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Living a dream right here. Congrats man. Thanks for sharing.

  • @tyh4297
    @tyh4297 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally this guy has a brain he takes ratchet off good job

  • @goulacat5589
    @goulacat5589 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome job “Catfish Dude”. Great seeing you back on the water. Great also seeing someone who’s respectful of the awesome fish swimming these waters. Returning them promptly to fight again & not just parading them in front of a camera and audience. Your the man Steve!!!

  • @kyfishnguy4581
    @kyfishnguy4581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That dark blue!! That's when you know it's a giant! I'd say it was 100+

  • @charlesbatessr9392
    @charlesbatessr9392 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve nice evening tight lines..

  • @user-bc1th8iq9e
    @user-bc1th8iq9e 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You the fishingman. Good Fish.

  • @papawed489
    @papawed489 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dam nice fish , good to see you back after them👍👍👍👊👊

  • @bretshivers8352
    @bretshivers8352 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve your the real deal my friend! That was well deserved!

  • @kennymarshall6389
    @kennymarshall6389 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great fish Steve , always enjoy watching your videos. Keep em coming.

  • @steves219
    @steves219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Incredible fish ! Congrats Steve

  • @kennyray1573
    @kennyray1573 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My wife and I camped there vEry early in our marriage and caught plenty of catfish , campfire eating n sleeping

  • @Coyotes254
    @Coyotes254 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We don't have Blues in Pennsylvania... so I'm always amazed when I see these giants. Huge ! I would have liked to see the other biggin'. Cut another bait and get back after them. Nice job.

  • @darrelwray4904
    @darrelwray4904 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video... Those bigguns will give anybody the shakes... Glad to see another vid from ya Steve,,

  • @randall517
    @randall517 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tough losing a big fish like that but pulling in that first giant hopefully softened the blow. Nice video.

  • @Colonel1Bravo
    @Colonel1Bravo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good to see you Steve. Making me want to get out there! BTW, I lost a catmaxx reel and a TWC rod at pick wick on the Tennessee. Terrible thing, but hey.

  • @GrandDungeonDad
    @GrandDungeonDad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great catch Steve that was the fish of a lifetime!

  • @Mikeypaulslingshots
    @Mikeypaulslingshots 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    glad to see you back out doing what your best at!

    • @henrywitecki
      @henrywitecki 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's pretty damn good at selling rod holders too. Lmao

  • @TheJacobb46
    @TheJacobb46 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Steve you are the best there is you gonna need a tuna door installed on your boat buddy !!!! This was awesome learned a whole lot from you on how to target those whisker fish 🎣 tight lines brother

  • @garyanddoris6022
    @garyanddoris6022 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I change line every year then I'm good to go , ive caught nothing no where close as you have my biggest is 51 pounds , but ive caught plenty of them im known as a legend here in Southern Kentucky, also known for making those famous pond monster bank rod holders, but I truly enjoy your channel.....

  • @mikeroberts9134
    @mikeroberts9134 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is great to see you get excited