7 Keys To Catch A MONSTER CATFISH (Huge Flathead!)

The 7 most important keys to big Catfish success. Also included video from Guntersville Reservoir Alabama

[@MrBubbahunt9]

Great tips dave...Richard gene (the fishing machine) fishes that lake and he's caught some big flatheads and blues from those waters . Maybe you two could meet up sometime..thanks for your posts dave and I like your sweatshirt...

[@johnnyreb9398]

These two need to get together that would be something wouldn't it.

[@chadhinton9320]

That would be a awesome video... Catfish dave and Richard gene!!!

[@devinhoyt8038]

I asked it's been years now but many moons ago I asked if we could get a Collab with Richard gene the fishing machine... Still waiting 😕

[@lindaflores7676]

I do fish

[@jimmywilson1388]

That would be cool! RGTFM is my favorite on KZbin just for the simple fact that he fishes for everything just like I do… But catfish Dave is probably my favorite when it comes to catfish… I started watching back early on when he was just getting started. That would be one hell of a collaboration… lol

[@mitchellcurrin2034]

Love the way you're not scared to show everybody all your technique And I know how hard it is to net a big one by yourself And you make it look easy One of the best fishermen I've seen Thanks for all the tips

[@davidcopperfield-notthemag397]

A BIG Flathead makes my heart thump‼️ Way to go Dave.

[@stevencox8771]

Watched this again. Thanks for taking us along for a great evening of fishing on Guntersville. I have to say I have never caught a fish big enough to pull my pants down. Hope your are getting some well deserved income from the channel. A lot of us are watching and wishing we could be there. You make us feel like we are there with you.

[@JB6Lights]

True story. My teacher asked me the other day who inspires me to be like them when I grow up. I said Catfish Dave, she said who? Almost forgot nice flathead!!!

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

Sweet

[@chuckstith838]

Out in the west it's flathead Ed.

[@alanphillips6375]

The point school is the reason why you rock. Leaders, bait, gear. Great video Dave and thanks for letting us hang out with ya on the water.

[@georgerector9252]

I found your YT channel on the recommendation of Hook, Line & Chill. Two totally different types of catfishing but both enjoyable. Michael needs to wear a Catfish Dave shirt.

[@jbv8885]

Dave's the only KZbinr that doesn't say "Please stay on" He just be laughing.

[@RockyDrakeOutdoors]

I’ve live here close to Guntersville all life and never fish for big catfish until the other day. I went out with Blacksheep Catfishing Guide Service, J.R.Hall to do a KZbin video for my channel Rocky Drake Outdoors. We caught 2 over 60lbs, and 1 over 50 !!! Incredible day on the water ! I can highly recommend Blacksheep Catfishing Guide Service J.R. Hall 💯 I really enjoy your videos Dave !!

[@shanesstilltalking]

That one went 80 for sure. You’re the goat, Dave. For sure.

[@vernt4583]

Nice to see enjoying your new career!!! Keep them coming out. Enjoying the nice fish. I had a brother who worked for a paper mill and fished all year around every month when he got his five days off. Just wanted to catch the big opps..

[@onewiththestone]

Thanks Dave! Your Show is the Best year round catfishing entertainment. Those Potomac young bucks don't have a clue how to grow a channel without screaming like idiots on a live stream. You have proven your master level for years over most of the chasers. HLC is another great non shilling channel that you obviously like. I hope you and HLC can do a collaboration and show the wannabe catfishing channels how it is done. You rock!

[@1stsumo]

Hey Dave, Dude that flat was a tank. I wish you had weighed it. Man you always find the big ones. Great job....

[@UltimaX9578]

One thing I've learned over the years from my southern folk is when that "ye heh heh heh, Lord have mercy!" comes out, you know it's a big ol' boy. Love your video's Dave. Thank you for the entertainment.

[@conrailfan6277]

I love your road trips Dave, your catching BIG fish and giving awesome advice, thanks Dave!!

[@jennieharding8560]

Yes the road trips are great, we have really enjoyed your road trips and enjoy watching all your videos. We noticed you do look happier, keep up the good videos and be safe!

[@PackmanOutdoor]

I learnt everything I use now from Catfish Dave. After meeting him I caught the biggest fish consistently I had ever caught in my life. Keep it up Dave 🐐

[@randypierce9485]

Love the road trips. I can't wait for the Arizona road trip.😜

[@72plyduster1]

Your a rare gem thanks for taking the time to video your adventures!

[@lutherprince9304]

Awesome video Dave! That’s some of the best information on catfishing I’ve heard. Thanks for taking us along!👍🏻

[@beebop9808]

Good to see you having a good day at the fishing hole Dave.

[@fishermanmark7494]

Great Video Dave! Thnx for taking us along on your journey and for the tips you share with us.

[@dndoutdoors3115]

Wow!! What a helluva nice flathead!! Have learned alot about technique from you CD , have increased my catches alot over the last yr.. I also learn alot from RGTFM.. IT WOULD BE FREAKIN EPIC TO SEE YALL ON THE SAME BOAT! keep pulln in them hawgs Dave, best catfishing channel on utube! From central NC! 👍

[@ut000bs]

Too bad Richard Gene the Fishing Machine isn't a guide on Guntersville. 😉 Dave, I never miss a video. Thank you so much for taking me fishing in Tennessee once again. Good luck, all.

[@JayRizzo710]

Another great fishin' video from The Catfish Dave Show! Congrats on the flat man! Monster's as always Dave!

[@stratos175escape7]

You forgot one thing, A BIG NET!. You and the kayak guy are the reason I even started fishing for catfish about 3 years ago. I have a place on a lake in GA and almost every time I'm there I 1st work on catching a bream then as soon as I have one it goes on a 5/0 circle hook 1/2oz weight and then out it goes. Our place is about middle of the cove and would say catching most of these fish in 8-10' of water. I say you need a big net because I lost one of the biggest yet because he would not fit in the damn net I had and after about 4 attempts he finally broke off. I fixed that problem though, and just 2 weeks ago landed a 38" blue that was FAT!!!!!! My biggest to date is 42" blue that I got when the lake was down and I was able to climb down in the mud and drag it in, never forget that. BIG THANKS for all the info and entertainment you provide!!!!

[@smokeysooner8152]

From one east Tn to another I’ve enjoyed watching you getting the Kat-joy back fishing off the reservation. Get out there Dave & enjoy. I’m retiring from the plant this year so I’ll be right behind you soon

[@bluesdad54]

Awesome tips, Dave. Thanks for sharing with us. Loving the road trips.

[@glennnewell2786]

Thanks for your time and knowledge!!

[@ericgriffin397]

I lucked up and found your channel!! I never knew about the different lines for the tail under the sinker! Thank you and I'm looking forward to seeing more!!

[@eugenebrooks4035]

Dave that was some beautiful fish . Thank you for taking us along on your Monster catfish trips.

[@MatthewJessOutdoors]

Great fish dave! Absolutely true about spring and fall, fish are at their heaviest👍

[@chuckstith838]

I caught my biggest flathead (30) in November at 11 am on lake Havasu. You're right Dave

[@chrisnorgaard9887]

Love the road trips Dave! Thanks.

[@johnyardley520]

Tell you what Dave, sometime you gotta come up to Michigan. Fish the Saginaw River that goes into Saginaw Bay/Lake Huron. Freshwater ocean, there is NOBODY who fishes catfish here. Literally. We catch monsters as bycatches jigging walleye. I honestly feel you would be impressed. No joke. Regardless, great video brother! Thank you

[@thebossman1287]

The ole’ plumber crack 😂

[@patricktillmanns3949]

I'm really enjoying the road trips. Thanks for sharing 👍

[@razinoff]

Great advice Dave, thank you !

[@Daygard1]

Best fishing videos on KZbin, thanks Catfish Dave 👍

[@stevehogan8829]

Hey Dave. Great advice. Now I'm going to sit back and watch you catch a big ole FlatHead. Well you sure did a nice job of catching big fish on an out of state lake. Thanks for taking us along Dave. It was sure fun. I'm lovin the road trips. Get on up there on the OHIO and see what you can pullin.

[@williammason9789]

I tell my grandsons that fish bite twice a day: Just before you get there, and after you leave. Also, the lake I fish most, Lake Overholser in Oklahoma City, I have seen evidence that what you say is definitely true. No matter what size or species fish these people catch, they keep, or at least take away from the lake. Oklahoma has a possession limit on most species. I have seen people catch the limit, carry them away, then return to catch more.

[@colemanfoster7089]

I'm in okc. But usually travel 1-3 hours for good catfishin

[@JaxsonRips]

I live here in Oklahoma and they are the worse.

[@colemanfoster7089]

Keystone, grand lake, kaw lake, tishomingo, texoma, fort Cobb, Canton, foss to name a few

[@dorisburnette6630]

Dave wish you wished you would weigh Your fish

[@JaxsonRips]

@@dorisburnette6630 he does now and then. Yet when you weigh that’s when all the know it all haters come out. It’s best to just catch, take a picture, and release back into the wild.

[@patcolston2901]

Dave I always wait a few hours to watch your videos. Love reading the comments !!! Yes get your overall's back on. After you retire that quick food puts a belly on you. I suffer from Noassatol also. keep em coming.

[@gregdorey3394]

Great fishing trips Dave. Keep up the good work!

[@Chuckhall8088]

Awesome job Dave, like your plug for hook line chill it's a fun channel to watch.✌️💪

[@johnlaramore5873]

I really appreciate all the helpful tips you share with all of us

[@duanet3218]

Congradulations Mr. Dave you deserve a big UN for all the efforts you've gave!

[@alanphillips6375]

That was awesome to shout out the guide service. I fished in the yucatan peninsula for 3 years at a fishing resort to catch fish as the chef to feed the guests dinner after they fish all day for bone fish, permit,tarpon, barracuda, ect. But? The little Mayan guide? Lol . The fish whisperer.

[@f.acatfish9077]

Great catches Brother! Yes totally agree, experience and like you said before, there’s no good and bad fishermen, We are good as the waters We are fishing in!

[@SuperSamiam25]

Good job Dave!!! You never fail to get that tail!!!!!

[@michelleterry4289]

I watched this video on 3-22. So sorry you haven't had any sleep 😴! The video was exciting what with the big fish and all! Good job! 👍👏🤗🌹

[@rodneydunfee9503]

Thanks for another one Dave!

[@BoandBeceadventures]

Another fantastic CFD show man with some dang nice ones. Great job man.

[@royschlickeisen2539]

Thanks for the video Dave be careful out there it’s another good when you did🎣

[@zombietidedave4578]

Solid work Dave, I'll be giving you a shout soon.

[@russhayes4882]

I absolutely love your videos Dave !

[@RetiredRick]

great video and great fish dave, thanks for all the good info also you are the GOAT....

[@dennishalbert3041]

Great video appreciate the knowledge and content. Thanks

[@rexnoel1419]

Great video,your video has help me a lot catching more Catfish,you are the Man,And your video’s are very enjoying and funny

[@joerosa170]

Greetings from Oregon. Great video. That was one big catfish. Wow. Good catch Dave. Pretty good fisherman.

[@bigdose5134]

Man you are the truth Catfish Dave. Thanks for the videos and the knowledge sir

[@Hellofrank35]

Awesome 👍👍 thanks for sharing!!!

[@jackkeeble9272]

Great video Dave thanks for sharing man

[@arthayday5133]

Loved it Dave. Couldn't imagine not seeing you out there after watching ya for awhile. Knowing you and those catches, I'd say you are ready to pull up roots lol.

[@littlehorsecreekadventures]

Good job well done! I'm enjoying your road trips!

[@larrycortner6321]

Thanks fr the info Dave

[@geraldmoore3686]

I'm enjoying your road trips. You are a dedicated fisherman who deserves a good bite.

[@terrystratton2180]

Love the road trips Dave. Missed ya at catcon. I'm sure to see you in a couple months at watts

[@markhendon]

great video Dave, good info and nice fish

[@franielee38]

Good going young man!!!!! Ya’ll should have a smile on all weekend Dave!!! Yay!!!!

[@skipmitchell3200]

Thank you for the information.

[@stacky54]

Thanks for the tips. Love watching your videos. Up here in PA we catch 20-40 pound flatheads off live blue gill. Never tried cut bait since I always have good luck with bluegill

[@buzzycrawford9020]

Always enjoy seeing the big (and little) ones being drug in. Also liked the shout out for HL&C with hoodie on.

[@keithyoung7640]

Great information thanks Dave what big big flat head NEVER KNOW TILL YA THROW 🐈🐟

[@ray.lesliereim5769]

Love the road trips! You know your catching big fish when the crack comes out!! Lol

[@tdemaree]

Ur a good ol boy catfish Dave! Keep on keepin on!

[@ChrisDavis-dt6xx]

Another great Catfish Dave video

[@qteam_tx_fishing]

Great podcast gave me the chills

[@fishOnwithChris]

Good job ole buddy and congratulations

[@rayhall3010]

Great video , lots of information , about catfish important information ,, thanks 👍 ,,

[@jessimoore5831]

Love the road trips new places to fish never know what's going to bite ! Good fishing love the how too's stay safe .

[@scottrummel9477]

Was awesome to run up on ya today.. AWESOME VIDEOS...

[@markhookom5371]

Thanks Dave!

[@steveransome5234]

Awesome video Dave

[@txtiger6927]

Nice video, in RGTFM waters. Enjoyed the show, thanks for sharing.

[@buzzycrawford9020]

I was thinking the same thing. Him and Richard need to hook up and see what kind of big one they can drag in together.

[@radfishguy6784]

Love the Hook Line and Chill hoodie!! I own one of those. Michael will appreciate it

[@wolfthemandalorian3328]

I got super lucky on my very first cat fishing trip back in 2020. It was early spring perfect temperature day. I didn't know much about cat fishing. I didn't have the rods reels weights or hooks. However I went anyways. I took my 12 ft jon boat and parked it in the bend of the creek right behind my house. With in 30 minutes I caught 6 blues and the last blue was 70lbs by the scales. A truly awesome day.

[@roypeavy3542]

Great video Dave

[@paulwylie989]

Man on a mission - mission accomplished! Some real toads Dave!

[@lyndonhubbard3255]

You are the greatest Dave love your videos an thanx so much for all the info u give lol it was only a little butt showing

[@jackdonna94]

Awesome video!!! Congratulations!!!!

[@mattminson864]

Good, vid,Dave!!! Nice flat!!!!

[@jasnonya3005]

Nice fish , big ole flathead ! Keep on catchen those big uns Dave

[@bluecollarfishingbrothers1028]

Awesome looking flathead!!! Can't wait until the rivers in mn are unfrozen

[@geoffhenson9913]

Nicely done.

[@davehortonjr1061]

Thank you sir. I enjoy watching you videos. Ive fish for 50 years and yet caught anything over 15 pounds and that was common carp. I love fishing and fish for everything and anything. My biggest catfish was around 9 pounds but that was like 37 years ago. I caught a 6 pounder this year. I use all different kinds of baits this year. Up til this year I mostly fish with night crawlers and stink bait. Unless I'm fishing for carp I make my own. I just start experimenting with different techniques different baits and set ups. I'm very limited on tackle and gear. Even started using Spinners and jigs. I live Illinois along the Mississippi River. I stay in the Quad City area. If you ever up this way I hope to meet you in person someday. Also I do nothing but bank fishing. Wish I owned a boat. But thank you again for your videos and tips. Fish on keep your lines tight and hooks sharp.

[@MrOldclunker]

You have to be fishing where the big cats are located. Big cats take a lot of food, so a large food source is essential. Locate the bait and you'll locate the big cats. A good LED light in the water will bring in the bait fish if the water is clear enough.

[@davehortonjr1061]

@@MrOldclunker Thank you.

[@RyanMOutdoors]

Great tips at the beginning!

[@scottwhaley4585]

Great video. Especially informative part

[@colingordon2305]

Awesome as always

[@dannpd1955]

You are doing what the rest of us dream about.

[@rchilsstandardpoodles8029]

Another excellent catfishin video bro!

[@royhubbard6579]

Great video as usual Dave, I’d like to see You fish Nickajack again.