4 Hours of RAW and UNCUT Ultralight Fishing with Gulp Minnows | Chilhowee Lake

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[@Greenmaninthedesert]

Words of wisdom, Justin. In 2019 I was diagmosed with cancer in my nasal passages. After treatment the cancer is gone but I'm in bed unable to walk on my own, I can't wrap fishing rods, I can't fish. Doesn't seem like I can do a damned thing. Memories and your videos get me by.

[@mylyloy]

Justin is great to take us fishing with him. He provides entertainment in several ways - humor, skill teaching, and beautiful scenery. I don’t think he realizes how many peoples lives he does touch with these videos.

[@Michagan_outdoorsman_James]

keep strong my friend, never give up

[@nathanpruce6230]

Justin, You ever come out to Colorado, I’ll take you fly fishing fir free, you’ll have blast. Its not about the Hype, its about the fun and relaxation. Love your videos, Thanks!

[@MrZap765]

I find that i really enjoy the trolling. Skipjack yellow and white bass bait catching vids

[@RetPoliceInstructor]

Hey Justin …. I’m one of those that can’t get out much. I still go fishing but lost my fishing buddy to alcoholism last year. He was my police sergeant for almost two decades. We would go upstate NY and fish for huge salmon in Lake Ontario. Unfortunately, my sergeant and I, together, witnessed many not so pleasant carnage. He did an excellent job at hiding the demons. Thank you for the videos and I am one that really like to watch the longer ones….

[@jpdutoit4106]

Looking forward to autobiography entitled "Barebones with a pee-cup full of gulp". Thanks for the content, always great.

[@iowafishing08andBBQ]

I watch all the way through all of your videos

[@artnicol2792]

While you're retying after your first break off, let me thank you for choosing this beautiful mountain lake to explore with us along. What a treat you are giving us!

[@byhisgracefishing]

Thanks justin. My daughter millie gets a new bedtime video.

[@mylyloy]

Went to Food City today. They have Cheerwine. Guess what? They have Nabs too 😉. Cheerwine was a thing where I grew up in Blountville. No that’s not all I got out of this video. Ha! I do wish you’d take all of us kayak fishing to Cherokee lake in Bean Station because I’m never going to get to go there to fish at the rate I’m going. Glad Baby Cheetah is doing good and behaving. You have to have happy GrandPawents so they can dog sit. Thanks for taking us fishing! Always enjoy it!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Lynn!

[@ridgeracer39]

I have to tell you, I lived near Chilhowee for years!!!!! I had a 3 pound rainbow trout on a stringer under the bridge, and a largemouth came up and inhaled my trout 2/3 of the way!!! It was an absolute MONSTER. I have caught nice perch in there as well. One of my absolute favorite fishing spots. Below the dam is good trout fishing.

[@HiwasseeRiver]

I'm glad you're doing this lake - it was a walleye & trout lake back before they drained it to fix the dam. The level of motorcycle noise on a weekend can rile me up. One of the ramps is a helicopter pad and I've seen them land and haul off broken motorcycle enthusiast. The bottom is very flat and shallow except for the old river channel. It's never been developed and it tends to be a civilize place to fish. Better on weekdays. Concerning stats: I have a scale like the earthquake Richter Scale - minor tackle problems are 1,2, or 3. 4's and 5" eat up time to fix, 6s and 7s involve lost items of value, 8s and 9s involve taking a swim. I've had one #9 and that was on the Hiwassee fishing and drifting while they were dumping water - it was touch and go for a minute.

[@Matt.A]

There riding the tail of the dragon 318 curves in 11 miles! On my bucket list!

[@terryhaller3718]

You are so right about some people not being able to get out and fish. I'm in my 70's + and I find myself unable to do things I used to do. Watching you get out and enjoy what God gave us to enjoy and catch some really nice Catfish and other fish. I may not be able to but you make my day just watching you.. keep on doing your thing and I'll set back and remember the times I was younger while watching you.. Thanks you Justin 👏

[@DavidJohnson-hs3if]

We're here to listen to your stories and view the scenery more so than watching you catch some small fish. Great content like always Justin!

[@markgray8360]

I give no craps, what anyone has to say, bad day fishing is always better than the best day at work!

[@randytoler7107]

As a bass fisherman i would enjoy a smallmouth video

[@aaronmagee3048]

I ordered the legend elite panfish for my birthday I can’t wait for it

[@leerose9933]

I'd rather listen to you talk than anything else. Your commentary is priceless!!! Thank you!!!

[@aarondeclue1046]

Love these long videos! If you recorded a 6 hour video most of us would watch it straight through!

[@mylyloy]

Yes we would watch them but I have to have a break. I can’t watch anything straight through that long. I have to cook supper for Will and feed the critters! Lol

[@Michagan_outdoorsman_James]

3in gulp minnow smallmouth vid, yup. collab carp vid, yup. mirror carp, yup. more ultalight fishing at some new spots, yup. am i ready to ultralight fish, yup. when i was really young i caught a 1lb 3/4 oz shellcracker where i grew up in southern bama at our local county lake. idk much about it but its Amish country up here in southwest Michigan and northern Indianna we see horse and buggy's quite often. we got those yellow perch up here they are for sure fun to catch. icey for the win bro. ill have to catch the rest tomorrow morning

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks James!

[@Mr.Asubscribe]

😂😂w

[@Retiredcop052]

Hey Justin …. BAD FKING DAY!! 😂😂😂. Went catfishing today….. it’s Labor Day Monday. I’m fishing from shore and the launch is crazy. So it’s backing up…. Bass Boats coming in while recreational boats launching. So this Bass boat a$$hole decides to throttle his boat up because he’s obliviously pissed at the traffic at the launch. Suddenly, he cuts towards my lines and I’m far from the launch. I’m reeling in yelling at him I have my lines out. Well I got one in and he sucked my other line into his prop. So remember I also worked part time as a state environmental police officer and told him to raise his engine. I told him to use his trolling motor and moor at the dock. As he’s waiting, he raises his big engine and my line is in it. I told him just leave it and I’ll get it out. At that moment he has the line in his hand breaks it and let’s it go. I just screamed my pole was on the line. I just told you not to touch it. Anyways I was heated but I had my concealed pistol on me. It’s concealed in a holster case but everyone knows what in these cases. I just told him to go and I left because I didn’t want him to call the police saying he’s having an argument we me and I was armed …. Anyways I’m home watching your action packed video. You keep me motivated and it keeps me getting out there. Thank you.. Dan Ret. / Disabled Connecticut police officer.

[@Montgomery491]

That's some pretty scenery

[@markdilla7998]

I love the new lake and these videos

[@CK_lovefishing.]

Yeah, do it do it 💪😀

[@LeviW133]

Great video Mister Justin 😀👏👏🎉

[@pennybyington3638]

I love getting into a nice school of yellow perch

[@leerose9933]

I'm still watching Justin. You are loved more than you know.

[@SpaceMan-lr1os]

I liked the video, I don’t mind the uncut versions. It’s rather relaxing, without all the music and cut to shots they use. Keep doing what your doing. Tight lines !

[@artnicol2792]

You're fishing in small mouth paradise.

[@jaredsmith3813]

I took my little sports car to the Dragon during COVID, and discovered Chilhowiee. Vowed to bring my kayak back with me. Thank you for the video!

[@artnicol2792]

Yes, I would enjoy revisiting this lake in the fall when autumn colors are on display. Please try to identify a day when the wind will cooperate with us. I appreciate your generosity in sharing your outdoor adventures with us.

[@sidneydyer4603]

Ur so humble bro love ur videos

[@phillyfred12]

Hey Justin , been out all day with the dog fishin a couple of small ponds and streams . Turned on KZbin and seen you put up a 3+ hour trip. So I brought my reels in to clean and respool while we’re enjoying this trip. Thanks for the invite . 🍿🥤

[@keithdocreed]

Here we go, new water

[@KayakCatfish]

Heck yeah!

[@johnflowers2457]

I love these video's. I go fishing and dont catch alot too. The conversation and commentary is as good as the fishing. I would love to fish with you!

[@nikkihayes9236]

I'm kinda excited with a kinda new fishing spot!😃🎣 Let's Go 4 Hours!!👊 And that was the CUTEST dang Smallie!😄 Justin, did you ever win any Bass Tourneys in those days?

[@KayakCatfish]

One win and cashed several times

[@nikkihayes9236]

@@KayakCatfish Nice!

[@artnicol2792]

5-star+++ feedback. I hope its no secret that I enjoy exploring new territory with you amid the beauty of nature. I watch and listen at the the end of the day, propped up in bed relaxing, stress ebbing away at the sound of a friend's voice. Sharing these adventures with you is a privilege I can access in episode. I don't consume your raw and uncut videos in one sitting. It works best for me to split up my viewing time over several evenings.

[@donpursel7316]

I went out catfishing this year with heavy gear and broke 2 rods before I wanted to cut the line apparently 😂😂. Dang stubbornness or the river... lol

[@fishin-afamilytradition524]

I listen to your videos while I'm driving. I glance at the screen when you catch a fish.

[@KayakCatfish]

I appreciate you watching and supporting my channel.

[@jordanwalter2447]

Yellow perch love gulp minnows , would love to see you come back with some bigger gulp on a smallmouth mission. We have been catching a lot up here on Nikko hellgrammites. Tell brother Dalton to send you a pack they aren't a gimmick

[@artnicol2792]

Please return on your next visit to fish this site. The rocky point and creek/cove invites small mouth to hang out. Plus the color showing already in the trees suggests that this location will be beautiful in the fall.

[@ericdavis5950]

Get ya half blue raspberry and half cherry, it'll change your world! Eric Davis approved

[@leerose9933]

Fishing with you would hard. You have me laughing so hard it would make it tough. I would enjoy nothing more on earth than going fishing with you. Catch a bunch of fun fish !!

[@ChangkongFishing]

The video is super top-notch, I just can't take my eyes off of it!

[@johnknotts885]

I’d say make a challenge to catch a catfish out of that lake

[@greglyons70]

i am looking forward to seeing your return trip with larger jigs Bronzies are one of my favorite eating fish

[@marksoesbee1906]

I say we do that so we can watch you sir. I also because of you I have really got into the ultra light fishing and now I don't leave home with my rod and glup minnows

[@markgray8360]

Teaching an old guy some understanding facts!

[@keithdocreed]

Them smallmouth never stop fighting.

[@KayakCatfish]

They are a fun fish to catch

[@johncaldwell9842]

I loved watching this video.I played a Gordon Lightfoot alblum in the background while listening to you. I'd love to hear more about this lake and the nearby towns, and state. Personally, I love to eat bass and have never understood the mindset of just releasing them. Anyway...

[@maifishinglife]

Man!!! That sunrise! Ty sir! Another great ultralight series

[@douglasmedlin7159]

Will not get started tonight but will being wathcing it tomorrow where I can watch it all at one time.

[@user-kn1wp1ke6m]

Absolutely LOVE these videos. Thank you for sharing your adventures.

[@russellst.pierre6843]

Nothing like fishing at work, lol saw another guy fish this lake with spinnerbaits and caught some good largemouths

[@jonboatmorava9115]

Freaking awesome! Can't wait to see what you snatch out this new water

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks buddy!

[@johncambra9332]

I hope you do fish Dale Hollow just like you are fishing this lake today. I could enjoy that kind of fighting.

[@NWGAguy]

It took me around 10hrs watched in 2 parts, but watched all the way, plus all the ads, maybe KZbin gives ya maybe 25 cents extra😆. I think the bluegill just don't have the internet service, they don't know about the channel, and don't know what they missed out on being famous.

[@JohnDoe-ze7nt]

Oh yeah was looking for something to fill a few hours perfect timing justin.... let's go! Thanks bud was wondering if you was going live some time soon miss the lives

[@codyakfishing8856]

Thanks for the inspiration to pursue my channel and for the great content, keep uo the good work justin, make sure to lmk if you decide to come to colorado!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Cody! Glad to see your channel doing so well.

[@codyakfishing8856]

@@KayakCatfish so far so good, just have to keep getting creative....lol

[@johncambra9332]

I was born in the Boston area. that is Boston/Cambridge MA. Up north we call all soda tonic most of it was "Moxie". '

[@aaronmagee3048]

Would love to see a video with the 3 inch gulp

[@terryclark4532]

I would love to see you got back for bigger smallies.

[@JohnDoe-ze7nt]

Would be wild to see a 2 in 1 bass / carp video never seen before

[@gailreineke7186]

Finally got to watch this. I love these videos. Thanks for the great information and entertainment.

[@JohnDoe-ze7nt]

Nope that button doesn't exist on my phone 😂😂

[@joshdyerfishing8245]

At bull run stream plant u can catch perch I've cought them everywhere down here I'm going to get back on recording content so hopefully u'll see it on video

[@JohnDoe-ze7nt]

Heck yeah

[@JohnDoe-ze7nt]

Be a fun live to watch

[@charlesseward5462]

Thanks!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you so much Charles!

[@bernaduskailemakurfishing]

greetings from Hasir again, seniors, greetings from fellow anglers and greetings from the strike

[@Bobbytheys]

I love watching your videos your a amazing person and have truly inspired me to pursue my dreams keep up the great work and god bless

[@roberthowe5315]

Thanks for taking me along on another raw and uncut trip justin great video stay safe out there

[@danavandelicht1968]

Always enjoy your raw and uncut trips and a new lake is even better and I hope you do come back and fish it with a 3 inch gulp keep up the good work.

[@ajfeltr]

Real interested to see some good small mouth fishing

[@fishon2447]

hey Justin, I enjoyed the video as well others. next time try the Abrams creek area.

[@danielgallegos8455]

So are you gonna go to Colorado for some pseudo fly fishing? Missouri has some good trout fishing.

[@Michagan_outdoorsman_James]

finished up this morning fishing on the water i appreciate these vids so much i really enjoy the conversations catching the elusive bluegill this morning done got 3 over 8"i just could not take it bro. im home now its really hot and humid out but cooling off end of the week

[@trinityoutdoors]

Man that sucks about the generator. Great video other than that bro. Keep them coming

[@jamesgriffith7899]

Just caught my 3rd steelhead on a UL setup same diawa regal 1000 reel paired with the BPS panfish elite and damn what setup that reel puts in WORK

[@nikkihayes9236]

As one of the few people still watching, 😂, I say YES PLEASE to you making a day of targeting Smallies there with the 3" GULPs! I worked for KMart Corporation, in Management, for about 10 years before I got into Sub-Teaching!😊 You're right about the Cheerwine and Sundrop, and the Nabs. Though ANY flavor of the pack of crackers we refer to as Nabs.

[@artnicol2792]

Thanks for enduring the gnats to permit us to replicate my boyhood experience of exploring such spots to their total extent. You indulged me!!! I appreciate your buggy sacrifice. In my experiences, I never encountered sasquatch but once I did come upon a deer strolling in a stream that ran into the lake I was fishing. It surprised me just few feet ahead of me around a bend. I surprised it too because I was not talking on camera. :)

[@quangcanhtv]

A great fishing trip

[@nesmabara7719]

I really adore fishing adventures

[@briansuttles6743]

great video. watched it all. the kind of the line, helps the feel too. that is real fishing, you don't always catch what you want. not all catfish gear is high priced. how many fish did you catch on that ugly stick catfish rod. stay safe.

[@johnavonyates4105]

I say another trip with the bigger gulp and scan with the live scope a little so we can see the structure. It's a really cool spot.

[@gavinshaw4912]

What is your ultra light combo?

[@KayakCatfish]

My gear is in the video description

[@DavidJohnson-hs3if]

@@KayakCatfish you're actually using the 5' rod? Could be the camera angle but looks a bit longer.

[@KayakCatfish]

6 foot

[@sistaslab3159]

Awesome video

[@Fisherofmen1980]

Always appreciate these videos. It’s a nice change of pace while on the computer or when I’m under the welding hood. Hope you do go back for those smallmouth and carp!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ed! I appreciate all your support.

[@chaseburke6342]

you may be able to convince more kings & queens to come to the future if you tell them about bidets 🤣

[@JohnDoe-ze7nt]

Your welcome

[@BIGGSIPP01]

Sometimes, I like to move over to the snag and reel the rod tip down into the water and try to shake it lose from the snag point. That may also help you out.

[@OtechBlogs]

wow nice one sir

[@Thumpaholic]

A urine cup of minnas!! Legend😊

[@biggknife]

Your talking about the Tail of the Dragon as far as the crazy road?

[@KayakCatfish]

Yes

[@nathancaudill7683]

Justin, you have gotten me addicted to Ultralight fishing. I got a ST Croix panfish series rod as well. Only in the 6'9". I went with the ST Croix because I knew you have your 6ft and seem to love it and the fact you've had it for years. I wanted the 6'9" because I wanted a very versatile rod that I could use no matter the situation for ultralight. I paired it with a Pfluger President XT size 25. I got to use it for the first time yesterday, the ST Croix rods are where it's at. I had a crap Shakespeare setup at first since I didn't want to spend crazy money. It was a 7ft. But it had hardly any feel to it since it was super flexible. But my ST Croix, it's so sensitive. You can feel how the fish are hitting it. And the president xt reel is just outstanding. Have Berkley 2lb xl smooth casting line on it. After all the videos I've watched from you talking highly of ultralight fishing, I decided to get into it. Once I figured out how good it is, I went big and got a dream setup. Thanks Justin for your content, I would never have gotten into ultralight if it wasn't for watching your content. Keep it coming.

[@KayakCatfish]

That’s awesome! I’m glad you are having fun with it.

[@Dr.Ballsonya]

Love your videos. What fish finder do you have on your Hobie? Looking for a new one for a tiny boat project I’m going to be starting

[@KayakCatfish]

Garmin 93uhd

[@Dr.Ballsonya]

@@KayakCatfish wow your quick! Also I picked up a couple of rods from catfish sumo. Thanks to your vid’s. God bless

[@douglasmedlin7159]

St Croix panfish is now $150 and avid series are $225 now. There warranty is not what it use to be either broke my 6'9" on 1st cast where they use to replace it free now cost $50.

[@KayakCatfish]

I think most rod companies went to a replacement fee model.

[@douglasmedlin7159]

@@KayakCatfish It was just strange went to set hook and rod pop like a 22 went off make matters worse got tangled up and broke off so I did not have the top 18 inches to show in pictures. Not down on St Croix have a 6 foot ul like yours that I have since I been watching you now going on 3 years. Got 3 other St Croix rods also kayak mojos spinning and bait casting.

[@JettBlast]

Ryobi does make a battery-powered bug zapper it uses the tool batteries...

[@travisbruno5964]

The biggest thing to me is a good reel. Obviously a good rod helps but you can definetly have a great couple years with a $40 ultra light rod and a shimano reel

[@andybass2045]

I would like to see you try and catch catfish out if this lake