How To Catch 10+ Pound Fish ALL DAY LONG | Kayak Carp Fishing

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  • @jeremywood8205
    @jeremywood8205 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Never been carp fishing in my life, but I have been catfishing my entire life and can’t see where someone could like one without liking the other. Fishing is fishing and if you’re catching you should be enjoying it no matter the species!

  • @jasonrowland1594
    @jasonrowland1594 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Another great video! I understand this is your 'job' now and need to appeal to the largest audience you can, but I say fish for what you want to fish for. It comes through in the videos when you are having a good time, and that makes for good times for us watching the videos!

  • @michaelolson1112
    @michaelolson1112 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You have to admit the carp bait smells much better than cut bait, plus they just pull harder.🎣🎣🎣🤠

  • @briankuster6207
    @briankuster6207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Not going to lie. I was hoping that Cat was a channel cat. It always makes my day when you catch a channel cat! I know I am in for some fire commentary!

  • @captnse
    @captnse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you again for continuing to do these shoreline series fishing adventures! There’s never a dull moment, and whether it be carp, catfish, striped bass, or whatever is available to catch, you’re always enjoying the moment to its fullest!

  • @LiSa.N.J
    @LiSa.N.J 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love your carp videos. Heck, I love all your videos. It's fun to see you all excited even over a big ole Bluegill. It's so much fun catching fish..any type of fish or just getting out and getting the line wet. It's good for the soul. Stay safe Justin. Fish On!!

  • @davidray3558
    @davidray3558 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The very first carp I caught was an accident at a local city pond. Using an ultralight rig, was using a small hook
    and some canned corn
    to try and catch some stocked trout. It was an epic battle with a 22" carp on 2lb. mono. I was so tired after fighting the fish, I had to sit down. A memory I'll NEVER forget!

  • @charlenehudson1347
    @charlenehudson1347 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love all your fishing videos, don't care how long, don't care what species. I enjoy them all, you are my favorite one to watch.

  • @tonymorris5103
    @tonymorris5103 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for this fish filled episode....sets me back many years as my first catch was a big carp and that got hooked (pun intended). I even fished off the fantail of a Navy destroyer on patrol off coast of Vietnam in the sixties. The skipper would let us fish on Sunday's and we would give our catches to the stewards in the officer mess and they loved it. Still a fisherman to this day.....

    • @nikkihayes9236
      @nikkihayes9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank You so very much for your service, my good Sir!🤗❤️

  • @ericorange441
    @ericorange441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Im not a carp fisherman, but Man ole man,!! I would love to find them spawning like this and your other video. I can clearly see why you like fishing for them. That would be a blast to catch all day long! Thanks for sharing Justin

  • @joeziegler9054
    @joeziegler9054 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great video Justin! Let me say this if you really love fishing as you and I do it don't matter what kind of fish we're catching as long as that rod is going down! Keep up the great work brother and keep em coming! I always enjoy your content. 👍🏻

  • @CarbonylReductase
    @CarbonylReductase 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love the carp fishing! I have learned to tie my own hair rigs - pretty easy and plenty of TH-cam tutorials to point you in the right direction. There are also some pack bait holders that look like springs. Much cheaper and even after catching 20 pounders they hold up well. The pack bait you use is my favorite as well. Thanks for all of your videos

  • @bluesdad54
    @bluesdad54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love it when you can get on some good,fun fish. Having the back of that creek to yourself....priceless. What better way to spend a spring afternoon?

  • @garrymillwood5507
    @garrymillwood5507 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A fish is a fish to me. I love all your videos. I am retired and every morning I get up and check to see if you have posted a new video.

  • @___ben___
    @___ben___ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Glad to see you gaining confidence in the hair rig/fake corn. I had no doubt you would- I went through the same exact process. Really cool of you to share, it's great to see someone else discover how fun the golden bonefish are to target. The bad thing is that I only want to carp fish anymore, it's ruined me for other kinds. They're genuinely damn good smoked too, high in oleic acid (healthy fat) and absolutely delicious and they take the smoke taste really well. The meat is almost like pork or something... they are truly excellent smoked.
    Keep em coming man! Loving it.

  • @uriahtatman2407
    @uriahtatman2407 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    They are a heck of a fight on the fly rod if you can convince one to bite.

  • @oldeschoolbob1022
    @oldeschoolbob1022 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Justin. I'm just one voice in the crowd, but no complaints from me about carp fishing. I say, fish for what you're in the mood for. Thanks!

  • @timharris7425
    @timharris7425 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel your excitement through my tv that's a dang good time, the tug is the drug. Good job 👍

  • @nikkihayes9236
    @nikkihayes9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good ol' Justin with "KAYAK CARP"!🤭
    Carp #1 said he was tired of his 15-seconds-of-fame and Peace-Out!✌️🤣 I was like Holy Heck when you caught that Blue! And on Carp feed no less. Pretty neat!😃👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @fishin-afamilytradition524
    @fishin-afamilytradition524 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great video man. I don't care what you fish for, I'm watching. Have a blessed day Justin.

  • @theawkwardobserver8757
    @theawkwardobserver8757 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You are getting a lot of action on your carp sessions with some nice fish . Some of these fish have beautifull colors , and all look in good condition . Your spot also looks amazing and secluded , well done , keep it up !

  • @criticalbo
    @criticalbo 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man I sure love these Carp videos and you have been killin em lately. But I am a longtime watcher and watch everything you do. That bonus fish was hilarious, he was shy..haha. good stuff man.

  • @fishin-impossible2992
    @fishin-impossible2992 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Those are the most underrated fish in the Pond. Justin why don't you start a Carp fishing monthly tournament series. Great video as always Brother. Thanks for taking me along.

  • @scottharbaugh4078
    @scottharbaugh4078 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    grandma used to cook up those karp when i was younger. she would pressure cook them cause there are so many bones. cant remember if they were any good to eat, but what a fight they put on. great fun anyway. corn is the trick for sure. great video sir!!!!!!

  • @williamclarius7072
    @williamclarius7072 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love fishing for carp, Enjoy Justin

  • @weerezboy28
    @weerezboy28 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another good carp video, Hope we get to see you catch a mirror carp in your local waters, it looks like they must be pretty rare in your area.

  • @williamclarius7072
    @williamclarius7072 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Justin if you are enjoying carp fishing , try fishing for grass carp , a bit harder to catch but they are much bigger carp , up to and above 40in

  • @andrewclark8627
    @andrewclark8627 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You don't have to keep convincing me Justin. I'll go carp fishing! Dang man. Nice fish.

  • @seanswader2124
    @seanswader2124 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man you are very entertaining and you have to be for me to be able to watch a freakin carp show to the end

  • @richard_the_explorer
    @richard_the_explorer 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We love the longer videos keep going we watch every video

  • @dennisfarley6574
    @dennisfarley6574 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I enjoy carp fishing and enjoy watching you catch them. My biggest carp on rod and reel weighed 27 lbs

  • @willloy8901
    @willloy8901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video! Guess we’ll get rigged for carp and hit norris? I’m watching this video, and Myra tells me that you’re fishing with Elias? That’s really cool! I hope you put him on some biguns, and I look forward to the video!

    • @KayakCatfish
      @KayakCatfish  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Will! Yes, I’m fishing with Elias today and tomorrow

  • @jasonallen7290
    @jasonallen7290 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great to watch you. Now that you’ve had some practice with these. Time to find some 20-30 pounders.

  • @soremouthfishing2591
    @soremouthfishing2591 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Next time you go carp fishing you should probably live stream it to make it easier on ya. But I'm loving it man I just started carp fishing last year and loving it.

  • @markweissenbach196
    @markweissenbach196 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bonus fish are the bestest fish, here to the end👍

  • @jamescardwell3254
    @jamescardwell3254 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Carp are like bluegill they are way under rated and unappreciated glad to see you enjoying it and I love the content the key to bluegill is just exactly what you teach all the time ultra light gear and their a blast

    • @hikenmikes8262
      @hikenmikes8262 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      …and both make great catfish bait:-)

  • @josephsloan8647
    @josephsloan8647 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the carp fishing videos. They are so much fun to catch in carp paylakes too

  • @b.j.harris9109
    @b.j.harris9109 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heck yeah nothing like a bonus fish lol. Really have been enjoying these kind of fishing videos I really like how you are mixing it up. Thanks and appreciate all you do for us keep it up. Well till next's trip GodBless and Tight Lines.

  • @wilsonrawlin8547
    @wilsonrawlin8547 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Carp are actually good eating fish and definitely a killer fight.

  • @BrokeBackBob4559
    @BrokeBackBob4559 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love watching the carp fishing videos. I’m just waiting on my order for my bait feeders to arrive from Big Carp Tackle. Thank you for giving me their information.

    • @nikkihayes9236
      @nikkihayes9236 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      👋BBB!! As always, it is quite wonderful to find you here. I can always count on you for leaving such kind and thoughtful comments for Justin. I can't wait for you to use your new feeders and report back how good they are! Have a beautifully blessed and safe week ahead my kind Sir.🤗🙏😇

  • @Bigbd88
    @Bigbd88 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't wait to see you catch a 30plus carp, lol I used to fish at Tennessee there and won Junior first place for 6 years hahah

  • @netman2807
    @netman2807 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another good video. Appreciate the work to bring them to us.

  • @johnnystephenson6908
    @johnnystephenson6908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1 big container of Old Fashion oats
    2 cans cream corn
    1 packet Strawberry Jello
    Mix in Strawberry Fanta or Sunkist pop to get the consistency you want last longer on the method leads and in water tons of scent and flavor

  • @markhart6265
    @markhart6265 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the carp videos I watch all your videos I also got the catfish sumo rod and reel and absolutely love them

  • @scottstubbs9800
    @scottstubbs9800 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    To start off with I really enjoy you videos and have learned a lot about big lake fishing. I’m from Nebraska and we fish for catfish ( I just wish I could catch me a Golly Whopper some time ) and carp. And I have a blast with either on the end of my line. Keep posting the great videos.

  • @markgunnerson875
    @markgunnerson875 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always like a bonus fish. Fun video, thank you.

  • @joecalhounschasintailguide6703
    @joecalhounschasintailguide6703 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That sure looked like alot of fun. Great video!

  • @tbaxter1706
    @tbaxter1706 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Drove from Dandridge to Pigeon Forge today. I saw some mighty fishy looking places like where you are along the way. I actually wondered if people fished for carp there. I saw one guy in a small boat right up on the bank sort of like you are there. Thanks so much for the great videos.

  • @aurysage3043
    @aurysage3043 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Learning a bunch no matter the species. Thanks.

  • @RUGER7750
    @RUGER7750 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always love a bonus fish !

  • @mbcville100
    @mbcville100 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always stay for the bonus fish!

  • @leemowers9395
    @leemowers9395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fun video, carp and cat. thanks Justin for the video.

  • @johnvanbuskirk36
    @johnvanbuskirk36 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Carp fishing never looked so fun! Great video. 10 pounders a plenty lol

  • @chadsmith5146
    @chadsmith5146 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video Justin keeps slain them carp

  • @maddgoatee9708
    @maddgoatee9708 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video. Thank you for the bonus fish.

  • @danielviens1687
    @danielviens1687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    We like them there bonus fish. You are having just too much fun out there!!!!

  • @leerose9933
    @leerose9933 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your carb videos!!!

  • @marvinmangham9073
    @marvinmangham9073 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing like a bonus fish to go

  • @eddieatwell6909
    @eddieatwell6909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video !! I enjoy fishing for the carp to , they bite often and big enuf to be fun to catch...

  • @tonyjessen8204
    @tonyjessen8204 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    A bonus fish is always good 👍👍

  • @randyshaw8613
    @randyshaw8613 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another Great carp video surprise catch of that catfish I don't think I have ever caught a small carp it always seems that they are always big when you catch them

  • @kameronrogers2568
    @kameronrogers2568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heck yea I love catching carp they are so much fun

  • @danamorrow5352
    @danamorrow5352 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am going to have to get rigged up and go try some carp fishing. It looks like too much fun.

  • @kurtfredregill3324
    @kurtfredregill3324 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Glad to see another video great job looks like fun

  • @robmclaughlin420
    @robmclaughlin420 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your making me want to try the Carp fishing.

  • @hensleyshobbies-doug7761
    @hensleyshobbies-doug7761 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I cut my teeth on Carp, my old man used to love going Carp fishing, we had all kinds of places where we could go and catch them. And they fight almost as hard as a Flathead, especially if you catch Carp 20 lbs and bigger, woo-ee they can pull like a mule!

  • @ajfeltr
    @ajfeltr 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Carp are great fun! My PB is 32lb on the Osage River in MIssouri.

  • @jeremybeatty5065
    @jeremybeatty5065 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you're videos catfish or carp there all fun

  • @55azguy
    @55azguy 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the bonus fish.

  • @donaldjones5701
    @donaldjones5701 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Be fun to see u do some bow fishing for carp sometime

  • @TomN..
    @TomN.. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video. They are fun to reel in for sure

  • @gillianmiller9710
    @gillianmiller9710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    there are an avid number of folks that target carp in the US; use to fish for carp in Beargrass Creek in Louisville; that is until they channelized the creek in the mid-60s

  • @mikemiller8660
    @mikemiller8660 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Justin thank you

  • @skipfriggle1291
    @skipfriggle1291 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I LOVE busy fishing!!!! 🤩

  • @adamg5800
    @adamg5800 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope you do put out a lot of content and I hope to be watching some of your videos while I’m out on my kayak catching some big blues my self, maybe even join a terminate or two if I have any luck out there where I’m able to fish, we’ll see in the next few following weeks on if my kayak can even handle cat fishing

  • @tariqaslam1853
    @tariqaslam1853 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good fun and great video, thank you.

  • @roberthowe5315
    @roberthowe5315 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another one justin give this old disabled guy something to watch

  • @fakenamerton2568
    @fakenamerton2568 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Luke would be proud :) Got to admit, carp are actually a good fight compared to catfish. 20lb common carp pulled like ten times more than a 50lb blue cat.

  • @anthonyirwin2636
    @anthonyirwin2636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You put out great content!

  • @jimmyhoward3577
    @jimmyhoward3577 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Look like a world of fun

  • @nickdelbridge3478
    @nickdelbridge3478 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have you ever used carp for bait? Seems like it would work good, and 1 fish would be a lot of bait.

  • @dvod3540
    @dvod3540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey man I know catfish and carp has a video on it, but could include your process of putting together that pack bait?? That'd be awesome!

    • @KayakCatfish
      @KayakCatfish  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’ll try to do that in the next carp video

    • @dvod3540
      @dvod3540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KayakCatfish killer! Loving the carp videos bro, they are definitely an under appreciated and one hell of a fightin fish! They're like torpedoes 🚀

    • @gillianmiller9710
      @gillianmiller9710 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      the recipe can be found on Catfish and Carp

    • @___ben___
      @___ben___ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'll let Kayak Catfish (or Catfish and Carp) cover the basics, but for future reference I have learned some things about this mixture (it's what I use as well): 1, it's best made ~30 minutes to an hour before you use it. The panko needs time to soak in the corn juice. It's not packable at all within the first 15-30 minutes. 2, be careful when you drain the corn. It needs to be pretty much fully drained. Too wet and the consistency isn't right. If it's too dry (hard to do) you can add a little bit of lake water. Too wet and it's really hard to get back to good. 3, I like to mix the panko and jello first, then the corn. Easier to mix consistently. And 4, do not overmix! I learned this the other month when I was fishing with my brother. His pack bait was much better, fluffier and easier to pack, whereas mine was hard and not ideal. The reason is I overmixed it. Just need to mix it together quick and consistent and let it rest.
      That's about it. Enjoy! This kind of fishing is FUN. Love to see the enthusiasm, I can definitely relate lol

  • @mauricedutton4500
    @mauricedutton4500 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love you carp rods

  • @richardwilken2490
    @richardwilken2490 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    When I was a kid if fished for carp all the time in the lake and rivers in Indiana.

  • @edthomas8540
    @edthomas8540 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The carp man lol hell all I can say is why the hell not it's fun and if not eating the fish fun fishing is the name of the game

  • @josephcain8643
    @josephcain8643 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are best fisherman

  • @Mikeypaulslingshots
    @Mikeypaulslingshots 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    bonus fish!! love it!!

  • @tattoo291981
    @tattoo291981 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    we love bonus fish haha

  • @jasonallen7290
    @jasonallen7290 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I know your love for channel cats!!! Just wanted to see if you seen the NYS record was just broken again. 35.76 pounds for a Channel cat.

  • @user-bk4kp8bo5s
    @user-bk4kp8bo5s 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Try using just corn one time usually sweet corn or canned corn or some kind I have to just put it on the hook flip some out there with her and they will come to that area

    • @KayakCatfish
      @KayakCatfish  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have videos on my channel using corn exclusively

  • @curtisrichey4431
    @curtisrichey4431 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here’s to catching more blues even will crap fishing! 😂😂

  • @KillerBeeOutdoors
    @KillerBeeOutdoors 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good times man! Cant wait till you hit a big buffalo so you can give me some instruction! Lol

  • @survivingwith812catfishing
    @survivingwith812catfishing 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video bud

  • @KeithDocReed
    @KeithDocReed 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I use to fish for carp a lot

  • @blegg69
    @blegg69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely nothing wrong with hooking and catching Carp, been doing it for years

  • @y2jamest2099
    @y2jamest2099 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Catfish think he is a carp great video

  • @cyprinusaddiction1441
    @cyprinusaddiction1441 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm surprised u not catching Buffalos too.. do they have Buffalos ok the Tennessee River 🤔??!

    • @KayakCatfish
      @KayakCatfish  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We have some big buffalo here. I’m just not good at catching them.

    • @cyprinusaddiction1441
      @cyprinusaddiction1441 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@KayakCatfish I catch loads of Buffalos on my area. Texas.. and they normally like to hang out on lil deeper water u been catching carp in really shallow waters. If u use the same method the u use to locate big cats around area between 10 to 15 feet deep u might can catch a real nice buff. If u interested on doing that. Good luck

  • @toddbranner4630
    @toddbranner4630 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What kind of rods are they? What action and height of them?

  • @howardroy1097
    @howardroy1097 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Personally I don't care if it is carp or catfish I love all your videos

  • @douglasmedlin7159
    @douglasmedlin7159 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would a size two or four hook work since the fish over 10 pounds. You could put more corn on the hook?

    • @KayakCatfish
      @KayakCatfish  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I think I’m gonna stick with the hair rigs so I don’t necessarily need to put a bunch of kernels on the hook