3 hour Catfishing Trip on the Ohio River

[@jasonpitts895]

I am a die hard bass fisherman but you have definitely opened my eyes to catfishing. I may have to try out the Detroit River this spring... Keep the videos coming .

[@GrandDungeonDad]

Another great video Steve. Watching these trips brings back memories of trips to Lake Norman with my uncle in his old bass boat. That was where i caught my first decent channel cat and ever since then I have loved to fish. Thank you for your example of good sportsmanship and respect for the beautiful creation God has given us to play in. Hopefully some day I can afford a decent boat to try some of these techniques on the rivers near me.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Daniel OConnor thanks for dropping by to leave a comment Daniel

[@GrandDungeonDad]

No problem Steve, Thanks for the vids!

[@robertj.oliverphotographer3622]

Steve you rock the catfish boat ole buddy! ! Thanks to you and your videos I'm now the proud owner of two new tangling with Catfish extreme poles and two Catmaxx reels just like my Hero. Keep the videos coming. . Your wife is a great camera person and we wish she would land a big one every now and then too. You are blessed to have such talent and a friend to capture it all for you. . Later Robert J.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Robert J. Oliver Photographer thanks for dropping by to leave a comment Robert, I have tried to get lisa to fish but she doesnt have the interest in it she said, she likes being behind the camera she says. But I will show her your kind comment, she is an awesome camera person and works hard to get the shots.

[@noahhoward5462]

Hey Steve, just wanted to stop by and say what a inspiration to me you are. me being 16, I really look up to you and want to catch some cats as big as you do one day. I like your longer videos aswell. thanks for all the tips and tricks you have taught us over the past year. Keep catching the big ones buddy!!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Noah Howard thank you so much for dropping by to leave a comment, i hope you have a great season.

[@anthonyfuentes9957]

Thank you for the video Steve. Your tips really have helped me up my fish count. Between you and Kris from muddyrivercatfishing I have learned more about catfishing than I ever thought possible. Keep the great videos coming!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Anthony Fuentes thanks for stopping by to leave a comment Anthony

[@MikeSmith-og4lp]

Couldn't have found a better way to spend my lunch than watching some fishing. Been too hot here lately around Pickwick for me to get out much so I appreciate the video Steve!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Mike Smith thank for stopping by to watch our vids mike.

[@tomw3380]

Hi Steve, I am running a little late getting to watch this video but I finally made it. Just got off the Ohio River. My brother and I caught 7 this evening. Thanks for all the instructional videos that made that possible. I have been using a lot of your instructions and doing well. As always this is a great video to watch. I like to save and replay these when there is a foot of snow on the ground. Stay safe and we will be watching for the next edition. Tom

[@bryancrigger2679]

Steve that was an awesome video of drift fishing 🎣 may God bless you in every way Steve be safe on the water 💦 thanks for taking the time to make the video sincerely Bryan Crigger from Newark Ohio

[@rossmcclure5618]

Great stuff as usual. I've been "puddle jumpin" too much. Man, the fishing is tuff above Markland. Nothing like it was 5 yrs ago.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Ross McClure your right on that,

[@markymark6555]

+Ross McClure evil pay ponds! Thats why.

[@dougmcginnis691]

I enjoy watching your fish videos, Steve. You've taught me a lot. I live near Portsmouth. I like to kayak fish but haven't got up the nerve to fish the Ohio other than off the bank. I'm not sure what I'd do if I cough one those monsters. I wanted to go to your conference last month but need to be with my mother who is a Hospice patient. Maybe next year.

[@larryled6839]

I like watching Steve's videos. I've caught catfish up to 50 lbs but I don't care anything about doing it over and over and throwing them back. I like watching when they catch a lot of fish 20 lbs and under and take a few home with them. My catfishing is like my deer hunting, I don't shoot & release them either. I eat catfish and I eat deer.

[@joshuayoung4043]

Steve love the videos you are an awesome at what you do. Love seeing the awesome action and tips you give to us and help us out. Keep it up and look forward to more videos.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Joshua Young thank for dropping by to leave a comment joshua

[@marshallhurt8814]

Hey Steve, great video! Nice cats your catching! I haven't been catfishing for while im ready to go now after watching this video. Think mit hit the river this weekend do some catfishing. Keep catching the biggins and keep the videos coming.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Marshall Hurt thanks for stopping by Marshall, I hope your doing well, and good luck if you get to go this week end

[@FatBoyDan]

here's a good tip. Get out and enjoy the great outdoors as much as you can.

[@haroldcale4767]

yes I agree 100%. go by your self or take your family or friends, but just go and enjoy God's blessing!

[@normanhenderson4689]

🎣 FatBoy Dan's Great Outdoors

[@Catfishinky]

As always a awesome video Steve!!!!! Hope to see more like this 1...Thank you for all you do!!!! Fish On!!!! :)

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Catfishinky thanks

[@mikecha1957]

Hey Steve, had fun joining you today on this trip. I like the longer video...Learned a thing or 2 also...

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Michael Chavez thanks for stopping by Michael, glad you liked it

[@MT-km4tw]

Steve, love your vidoes. Gets me excited to go fishing whenever I watch them. Thanks for taking time to show us your tips and tricks.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Matt Taylor thanks for stopping by Matt

[@battlecat5754]

Great video, really like to see spots I fish on regular basis. Lol lets me know they are there even if I can't catch them. Always looking forward to the next video. Thanks Steve

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Battle Cat thanks for dropping by to leave a comment

[@dougmcginnis691]

I enjoy watching your fish videos, Steve. You've taught me a lot. I live near Portsmouth. I like to kayak fish but haven't got up the nerve to fish the Ohio in it. I'm not sure what I'd do if I cough one those monsters.

[@prestons3055]

race track

[@boarnold8911]

Great video. Thanks for sharing your trip.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

***** thanks for stopping by to leave a comment Mr. Arnold

[@paulatkinson4439]

Always enjoy watching Steve's videos. I have made an observation, & would like to pass along an experience, may save my fishing bruthahood a little grief. I used to wear sandals , or clog type shoes while fishing. Kicking them off for comfort (can be a hook hazard). 1 evening, I got up to check a rod or possibly throw the net for bait, whatever, & a sandal type shoe, halfway came off a foot, causing loss foot to slide & trip me. I came down on the gunnel HARD with a shin & knee impact. Fellas, I'm tellin ya, it hurt like the devil, & was painful for quite some time. It finally stopped bothering me, but had me concerned about damage for a good while. It's laced on boots ,shoes, or bare feet for me now. Good fishin to all.

[@joemoon4272]

Hey Steve, really enjoyed this video and liked how you said in the beginning and end, have some fun, and mostly have some patience. So many people I fish with are ready to leave if they don't catch a fish in the first 15 mins.

[@ronniehogan9503]

Another great video Steve, keep em coming.

[@teamsmokinem]

Always great watching your vids. If you ever come down to Cincinnati please let me know. I would love to go out with you. Once again great vid Steve.

[@riverrat6998]

Awesome fish Steve thanks for sharing this trip with everyone!

[@bluesdad54]

Great trip. Very simple, clear explanation of what you were trying to do. Nice fish too. I liked how you kept them alive and released together.

[@naturelover_75]

Enjoyed this! Thanks Mr. Douglas!

[@HavocMaster]

I must say with your skill and your cam guy I would rather watch you than any fishing show on TV always like seeing your vids in my sub box. keep them coming.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

havocmaster69 thanks for the awesome comment.

[@HavocMaster]

Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude well deserved

[@tyrailr]

Very cool video! Thank you for sharing.

[@marshallhurt8814]

Im doing good steve. Hope you are doing good steve! I hope get to go fishing this weekend catch some cats ,some biggins that would nice. Have good one steve.

[@19JEFFRO67]

Another Great video Steve. Thanks for sharing 🙂

[@hlk3637]

Nice video Steve. I went to the weight in at Metropolis the boats were way down this year. Catches no where near what they were last year being the rivers were so high and falling. Maybe next year.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

HLK yea i missed that event because of the high water and low attendance.

[@joshroan8828]

I found this channel by accident now I'm addicted. Not only is it entertaining but informative as well. Thank you Sir and keep up the great work.

[@Trapper234]

Great professional video! Thanks

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Trapper234 thanks

[@dctmusic2012]

great video steve. ive been keeping up with your videos the last 6-7 months now, i would like to see you fish from the bank one day tho! thats all i can fish right now, working on getting a boat, out here in texas. keep up the good work!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Brandon Kelly im working on that

[@robertbarham2317]

Thanks Steve, video was great!

[@billybobboie2621]

I love videos like this thanks!

[@mksaeg]

Thanks for the video. As usual I enjoyed it.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

zombie weasel thank you so much

[@cordelltravis5475]

Awesome video Steve! I would have loved to be in the boat that day. I still don't understand why you don't keep ANY. There had to be a size that you'll keep for dinner.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Cordell Travis the smaller ones would have been fine to keep for table fare but the main reason is im too lazy to clean fish after i have been out on the water all day. lol

[@cordelltravis5475]

Lol believe me i understand!

[@rayhedrick3161]

I really enjoy watching your videos. I fish the Ohio river about 40 miles south of Louisville ky every chance I get. My results are quite different than yours of course. But I really appreciate you taking the time to explain what your doing and why! Love your new boat btw!!

[@RockHounder-jn8hs]

o i guess your turning them all loose. lol. my mistake i thought sure you were going eat some . still love the feel of this vid it has a different component that most of us average guys can relate to. good vid. keep them coming

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment. Best of luck to you this season

[@dalehayslip5008]

Love watching your videos I watch them over and over all the time

[@TheRedneXican13]

Just in time. Great Vid Steve!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Honest Abe thanks Abe

[@therealfamily2155]

Awesome video Steve! don't hold me to it, but I'm trying to get everything in the works to fish the monsters on the Ohio this October! Im down outside of Gatlinberg So its goin be a 3 or 4 day trip! But I hope to meet you an Lisa there an shake hands!

[@markduffield9872]

Great video Steve as usual, loved it!!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Mark Duffield thanks mark

[@luna6785]

Another fun video to watch. Keep the fishing videos coming

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

luna6785 thanks

[@deebartley5178]

Thanks Steve for another great video! Had fun watching and even feels like I'm right there with you! Really like this different style show.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Dee Bartley thank you, glad you liked it

[@rickroberts5719]

Awesome videos Mr.Douglas keep them coming !!!!!!

[@scottmorgan4889]

i enjoy your videos, started getting back into catfishing in june, had striper fever for 30 years. gives me something else to target.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Scott Morgan i fished for stripers alot back in the 90's but these cats have had me hooked since about 2000

[@garymccraw1466]

Awesome Video Steve

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Gary McCraw thank you

[@burningsixstrings987]

Truly a good Quality Video !!!

[@damientharpe7832]

Great video Steve. I went out yesterday and we landed 5 good blues.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Damien Tharpe action is always good, nice job

[@emerydages1370]

Very nice Video on a 3 hour catfish trip, need to get me some fresh skip jack or shad...

[@rossmcclure5618]

Shad don't cost much if you have a cast net, and learn to throw it. Also, if you live near a dam on the ohio river, you can catch skipjack right now on sabiki rigs. They are a blast to catch. There are videos on this channel on how to catch em. I was catching 2 at a time today.

[@patricknester659]

thanks for great video and advice steve.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Patrick Nester thanks for stopping by patrick

[@billyjonesa9956]

Great video. Thanks steve.

[@jamesemmons6097]

Love it can't wait to get out and do some fishing thanks for all the info

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

James Emmons thanks for the comment

[@billyscott85]

Hey Mr. Steve, awesome video, keep em coming! I went down to golconda a few weeks ago and current was pretty crazy. Looks like a lake where your at. I may head back down there soon and see if it has calmed down. Have you been on that part of the river lately? I am new to fishing the big rivers and trying to learn the best way to go about checking river conditions and currents etc. before making the trip down there. Maybe you have a vid on that already but if not i would appreciate your input on that. Thanks

[@DarthVader1033]

Awesome video I really enjoyed watching,looking for all the video's you post..

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Clarence Smith thanks for stopping by Clarence

[@slabseeker4627]

Good show Steve that had to be a fun day getting your line stretched.

[@bigahouseofpain7837]

as always steve another great video keep them coming. i also wanted to know if you have posted anything about the fishing trip raffle this month Aug. thanks,Big A.

[@gscompton1965]

Steve as always ...love the videos,my Question is can you do a video on your down time on the Rod Holder...why use them ,or will the pole jump out in the water ..etc.... think it would be a good video explaining to alot of folks Thanks as always your Friend Greg

[@paulatkinson4439]

Rod holders will make you think you have a new boat. Frees up room on the decks & floor & certainly helps with the housekeeping in the boat. I make my own bases. Love the rod holders. Also, picked some arm rests to put on the pedestal seats, OH BABY ! Not only comfortable, but a bit of a safety feature too.

[@michaelh7429]

Love your videos Steve........Oklahoma Catfishing is huge here

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Michael H thanks for stopping by to leave a comment Michael

[@jarodmorris611]

+Michael H it is. I'm in Oklahoma too and am itching to get on the water and catch some catch. I fried up my stash in the freezer of catfish meet and need to resupply.

[@michaelh7429]

Jarod Morris Hitting Ft. Gibson every few days....hit and miss....tightlines brother

[@daniels4227]

Always love your videos

[@mississippimud3118]

3 hours! I couldn't catch those in 3 weeks Steve. Nice Fish

[@louisscott1063]

good job steve, i don`t get to drift to often but it`s fun when they`re biting

[@matluv2fish2005]

Another great video Steve! I have had some really good luck with circle hooks also. I have had some instances with them hooking back into the bait when using live bait. I try to hook them shallow but still had some issues. Any suggestions on fixing this? Thanks for sharing.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Matthew Helms mattew thats just going to happen from time to time, check your baits often

[@jrraynes6872]

Now those are some nice cats !!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Junior Raynes thanks

[@FoamyInTheChevy]

Is that Salt River you launched at? Looks familiar! Love the videos, I Have learned so much from them, great fishing advice! TY Mr. Douglas!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

FoamyInTheChevy thanks for stopping by to leave a comment

[@richardstolhand2978]

good vid brother iv just found your channel a month ago or there about very informative have used some of your tips and tactics thanks looking forward to the next video

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Richard Stolhand thanks for dropping by to leave us a comment Richard, i hope you have a great season

[@anajay78]

Gotta love the circle hook.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

anajay78 i like them , they have caught me alot of fish

[@bjspurgeon1]

Great boat Steve

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

bjspurgeon1 thank you, we really like the new Excel boat

[@jbattison]

Glad to see more fishing videos! keep it up. Do you always need flowing water to find the skipjack?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Jeff Battison its been my experience that water flow is best

[@TheOutdoorCatch]

Nice fish!!!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Jake Radcliff thanks jake

[@brianvillasenor636]

man I love your vids

[@BillMikesAnglingAdventures]

not bad for only a few hours out on the water - video looks great on my 55" tv

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

***** thanks bill

[@pocketsproductions8825]

Love your videos I just wish I had the money to be able to fish like you cause you catch some monster fish

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

***** thanks

[@PancakeProtein]

Spring can't get here soon enough, I'm ready to fish!

[@thomasrose5515]

these videos r awsome steve

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thank you thomas

[@Relowder33]

Love for the water, my waters, the great Ohio River👍

[@locojarmendarez5078]

Great video

[@garyanddoris6022]

Love to see them ole catfish caught, lot of fun ...

[@robsflyingace9412]

I finally got a quick glimpse of your night lights.

[@thinkgawd6292]

Steve your perception of "little" and my perception of little when it comes to fish will always be different ahahaha

[@bayhawkwilcox]

Great video.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Mike Wilcox thank you mike

[@scottmorgan4889]

we have a couple of honey holes for cats in south carolina. we have santee cooper and lake monticello. i go to each one, have hooked some bigen and have now upgraded my equipment. my goal is a 100 lb fish. might not never get it, but if you dont try, you definately wont. i met my other goals-51 lb striper, freshwater, 3.5 lb crappie, 10 lb largemouth. It gives me somthing to strive for. i may well get it on monticello.

[@jeremyweber8592]

great job Steve i liked this vid. keep them comming

[@supabeast123]

Great video brother

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Adam Campbell thank you Adam

[@nastytater557]

Loved it Mr. Steve....I would however,like to see the camera not being shoved down at lake level when the fish gets brought in. But other than that,Great Video.

[@walterbrunoni1303]

love your show .

[@TopwaterTony]

GOOD STUFF !!!!

[@daveward1935]

The only time I fished the Ohio was in winter, about in '90/91 (from bank). Very cold. Wheeling.W. Va. Didn't even get a bite, but that place has flats written all over it, so tried it anyway.

[@thomassaxer7430]

Steve, thanks for doing what you do and sharing it all with us. For one, I really appreciate it. Tom S.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Thomas Saxer thank you thomas

[@anthonyviator2942]

other than skipjack what would you recommend for bait?Thanks

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Anthony Viator Shad Bream, large shinners just generally other legal to use fish. chicken livers are always good at catching channel cats, shrimp lots of good catfish bait out there.

[@jumpsawesomeness4639]

Love watching you informative videos!! Hoping to meet you October 8 in my hometown of Owensboro, I know you'll be there. Brian Jump

[@SuperHank777]

Love the videos, why don't u use live bait? Seems u mostly use cut bait? I can't catch any flatheads where I live without using love bait it seems.

[@lesforemoremoreforeles8626]

Nice catch

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Lesforemore Moreforeles thank you, it was fun to catch

[@scottgrizzle5879]

man I would love to fish the Ohio river man ,you seem to land the best catfish.

[@fuckyou3025]

scott grizzle I love cat fishing but im dishable now

[@fuckyou3025]

hey steve u catch the big ones good job from papa dave

[@RockHounder-jn8hs]

glad to see you get to eat one once in a while. good job.

[@Arnoldj1979]

Hi Steve, I love your video's! I recently purchased a small Jon Boat (1232) I'm hoping to fish close to the mouth of the salt river where it runs into the Ohio and nearby Ohio River. Do you think I would be alright in my little boat out there as long as I'm well away from the barge channel? Thanks from a big fan!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Jesse Arnold yes you should be fine in that area, best of luck to ya.

[@TopFuelKennels]

Wished we had those big blues up here in Northern Indiana.