A BIG BLACK MONSTER Found My Bait! RARE FISH!

Spring shallow water fishing leads to solid black 72 pound Blue Catfish

[@russellruybal8855]

I could see the compassion in your face of doing what you love. I'm very happy for you Catfish Dave, you are doing what every man dreams of, and that is fishing. I am glad you put some music on this video. I'm happy you changed your life, and made your dreams come true. Keep up the hard work, and stay safe out on the water my friend.

[@jefferybarton4628]

Yes I love catfish David he the only one that catfishing shows and he always has a good catfish on I have Learned how to fish for catfish thanks for the heads up

[@Fishcampcook-bx4so]

Man that’s a beast! Congrats

[@maxgordon2552]

😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅s

[@mikeoxbig1560]

compassion? wtf?

[@ZachScott-vh2oz]

​@@mikeoxbig1560 I am pretty sure he meant passion!

[@samjones-ou3bn]

ohh DAVE lol im sitting crying with happyness for you big man !! i remmber the times i used be able to go cat fishing now i cant because of health yet you take us all fishing with you deeply thanks love GOD love Family love fishing

[@ricksouthernrebelatheart5138]

Amen brother

[@Boots_on_the_ground]

Amen 🙏

[@garykrigbaum407]

dave, thats the biggest black catfish ive ever seen in 40 years of fishing, congrats man, a fish of a life time, thank you so much for sharing that video with us

[@gunfisher4661]

Saw 2 different ones that went at 100 lbs years back.

[@jmodified]

@@gunfisher4661 This is probably the fattest I've ever seen though.

[@travisfox5034]

Came here to say the same thing. 38yr cat fishing and never came across one that dark. What a rare monster! Congratulations man🎉

[@williamcornelison4721]

It's my 75 th birthday 04/21 and I'm going catfishing..... Started watching you couple years ago and it got me off the couch.

[@jeffbush4899]

Happy Birthday!

[@audrybella6405]

A real trophy Cat Dave. Thanks for sharing your wonderful experience with us and equally important thanks for releasing that amazing creature back in the lake.

[@thinkcivil1627]

I have had the 8 foot extendable handle version of your net for the past 20-plus years and it is by far the longest lasting net I've ever owned, and they are affordable. They are bullet proof and I use mine on the Great Lakes for Lake Trout and Salmon. I grew up fishing catfish and cut my teeth fighting those monster fish. Back in those days I'd throw the biggest golden shiners I could get my hands on in some of the deep holes in and around the Mississippi River (and those rivers that flowed into it) in West Central WI. Those fish taught me how to catch big fish once I started after big lake trout and salmon close to 50 years ago. Catfishing is a LOT less expensive and just as fun as the other species I go after, many times much more fun due to the simplicity of doing it. Keep having fun and thanks for releasing the big ones.

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Grumpy old men will be happy to know that you released CATFISH HUNTER! 👍🤗

[@gerardjohnson2106]

Awesome fish for an awesome fisherman. You savoring the moment just before the release, PRICELESS. Thanks for sharing.

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

I'M IMPRESSED DAVE !!! DAMN. I SAW ONE AS BIG MOUNTED AT THE CLENDENING LAKE MARINA BACK IN THE EARLY 70s . YOU GOT A TROPHY AND ALL MY RESPECT .🙏✌from Ohio 👍

[@bigtrout]

Yeah buddy! That is a big black monster and certainly deserving of a big ole rebel yell! Congrats to ya!

[@d5ncat227]

Well Dave,,,,I have to tip my hat when the hat deserves tipping,,that was a dandy😁

[@iceman9549]

I have never ever seen one that black ! Awesome job 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@michaelwoods4599]

First Black Blue I ever seen 💙

[@christophernichols1379]

Great video. Thanks for releasing the breeding stock. Great genetics to perpetuate.

[@ricksouthernrebelatheart5138]

👏👏👏👏👏👏 outstanding super Dave as always keep flowing your Dreams

[@georgeward2007]

Awesome catch. A melanistic blue catfish. Fantastic vid. Worth watchin,, Dave.

[@MidwestOutlaw86]

You're a catfish legend Dave.

[@ETXReelserviceandrepair]

What a fish! Congratulations Catfish Dave! That fish deserved some banjo music.

[@nathanwarnick6796]

THAT'S THE SECOND BLACK I EVER SEEN GREAT JOB dave

[@donreed417]

You truly appreciate the ol ladies that's lived a long time and return them to live on. I like to eat fish. But those big ones are best served in memory

[@patrickjohnson5072]

Loved seeing you get excited Catfish Dave. Congrats on that catch it's one you won't forget!

[@popeye3305]

That's freaking Awesome! Your joy actually brought a tear to my eye. Well, it might have been these hot wings. But still, that was a Hoss of a fish Dave. Congratulations brother..

[@ricksouthernrebelatheart5138]

😂 right

[@mikekrening7327]

Congratulations Dave! That's an awesome fish. Thanks for practicing catch-and-release!!!

[@henrychavez918]

Good man, love your catch n release incredible fish…glad u brought us along…

[@user-kh2yl6nn3l]

That was GREAT to see you so excited over that BEAST of a fish Dave . And you all better bet that if Dave just want's to go home and reflect on a great catch right afterwards, it's one HELL of a day . AWESOME Dave . :)

[@andyroberts4089]

“I’m goin’ to the house y’all”. Lol. Its a great feeling to be content with the catch of the day. What an awesome fish! Thanks for your videos and sharing your knowledge!

[@johnolive3377]

Very entertaining show. This is a lot better than TV. Keep on keeping on sir.

[@audioeeze8396]

I have been following this channel for quite a while now and I have never seen Dave this excited. Great video Dave!

[@dozer00buck80]

Fill's my heart watching you letting those going back to their home so other's can do the same . Bless you .

[@twalters4812]

What a Great experience you shared with all of us. Tremendous fun watching. Thank you.

[@DurrHunt]

That's a once of a life time melanistic catfish. Even more rare than an albino catfish. I could only ever dream of catching a piebald or any rare catfish of any size

[@johndraper9065]

That is the bad ass'es catfish I've ever seen, great job Catfish Dave!!!!

[@miguelbarrero5572]

Wow, big congratulations Dave, now that's a big black monster 😃😃

[@davidmaki542]

A Black Beauty for sure. Nice catch Dave.

[@loganjohnson2912]

Catfish Dave, You are very precise a real man and a real master.

[@robmangeri777]

Proud of you man. You found a way to do what you love and share it with all of us! What a beautiful beast of a catfish that was!!!! Incredible!!!

[@talonskull10]

CONGRATULATIONS..CATFISH dave!!!!!!!😅😅😅😅

[@Aqua_Holic_Fishing]

PRIMAL! Love it Sir!

[@mikem1509]

dave your love and respect for everything catfish is absolutely unprecedented.

[@dodgersfnshepard8673]

I've only seen 1 before but that...just whoa. Congrats

[@user-kj9mz6ru2b]

I fished and grew up on the Illinois River never seen a black cat you are amazing 👏❤

[@jessieflowers9096]

Nicely done Dave congrats again on another great day on the water. Tight lines

[@user-xu8ki2kn5x]

Thank you for bringin' what ya' bring to this banquet of life to enjoy ... May God bless and keep you ... Tight lines!

[@usmchunter6219]

Catfish dave that was killer. I look forward to watching more your videos from what I understand from some reading you have a good story. I am looking forward to learning it. Thanks for the video

[@jeffdevine6387]

beautiful black fish. I have never seen a blue like that.

[@bobbygreen2291]

Congratulations Dave , you deserve that one.

[@billymccoy10]

I have never seen one that dark. It was a beautiful fish and a once in a lifetime fish that 90% of catfishers will not top

[@harlandcollins8235]

Beautiful catfish Dave congratulations never seen one that color that big it was a rare treat for me. Please bring back your music I love the old time it really major show greater God bless you and I’ll catch you down the road

[@Suasponte-rm8mz]

Awesome Fish, congrats!! Even better to see the release. many more!

[@stanwebb3480]

One of a Kind!!!!!! You were wearing black and along the "Black Catfish"!!!! WOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!

[@jessimoore5831]

Wow never seen a black cat before awsome congrats

[@rickhern8650]

What a tank..id quit too after that one..nice job

[@oneida80100]

Congratulations, beautifuI fish. I enjoyed your catch.

[@samsmith4216]

Gives a rebel yell and off she goes! Awesome

[@markelliott9116]

Biggest black catfish I've ever seen. Great catch bro

[@gregdorey3394]

Nice work Dave!! What a fish!!

[@cpomike13]

That black cat was a monster, not click bait, biggest cat that I've seen in a couple of decades!

[@USGovsOwnersRtheRealEnemy]

What an incredible fish brother!! Black monster indeed.

[@bidenhasdementia8657]

That Big Black Catfish was truly incredible. Be careful on those gunnels getting those fish dave I loved the slo mo release, majestic!!! Now that is the epitome of leaving on a high note!!!!

[@setthehookwithtlbroyles919]

Dave! What's going on man! 2 super nice blues and a nice Channel. But good grief that 75 ponder was super awesome! Man you know you be catching some big catfish yes Lord! Great episode man as always I loved it! Keep on getting down!

[@marydegagne-rp4ej]

Good to see you happy and almost smile for a change, lol

[@royhubbard9075]

Great video Dave!!! That truly was a Leviathan from the depths!!! And I loved that dig at Kayak Catfish. If You wanna beat Blackie this year You probably gonna have to fish the James river or Nickajack. Keep them coming G.O.A.T.!!

[@olafvidar9315]

WOW! Catfish Dave is LEGEND!

[@jbhodj2012]

What a fish. That made your day we can tell and thanks for the music

[@ringokidd387]

Absolutely Awesome Fun Fishin Adventure"s !

[@bayshoresroofcleaning3008]

Just saw your video and I have to say, I'm so impressed with you catching and releasing all the fish. Way to go brother.

[@kevinmcgiffin10]

CONGRATS DAVE !!! THAT RIGHT THERE IS A FISH OF MY DREAMS. 👍✌

[@canadianphil421]

What a beautiful fish never have I seen a black catfish before awesome

[@danielmckay8542]

Wow man that is a real catch you really impressed me when you threw him back and let him go , thanks for that impressive haul can't wait to see what's going to come next.

[@tomray5618]

I just saw that beautiful black bohemoth! Wow, love watching you fish! Keep on keeping on brother!

[@JS-oy6nn]

Dave was fired up!!!

[@markbaehne9389]

Wow what a beautiful big black cat wow congratulations on that one

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Dave, Lets Fish. God Bless

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Dave, That Was HUGE Monster. God Bless

[@BlackJeepsMatter]

Fat channel cat scored a perfect 10 on re entry!🤣👍🏼 We need to start scoring every re entry of the fish he releases.

[@edwinchavous2937]

Now THATS a TOAD!! Sheesh!!! Congrats!!!

[@Jay-to2cn]

That's a monster ooooohhhh weeeeee good catch Dave 🇮🇪☘️🦅🇺🇲

[@giggigidy6998]

WOW, what a fish...as big as Dave is, he makes that boat look like a kayak. He's a big ol' boy 😆

[@alexmathis1540]

I rolled over when he said he didn’t even need a kayak 🤣

[@clintmeade8380]

I’m gonna vow to say you are the Bill Dance of catfishing dude ! We love fishing and it’s great to see people as passionate about it as we are !

[@fluoridatonnn3434]

Bill was a clown

[@hydrodiction6925]

An absolutely gorgeous fish!!! Outstanding.. Congrats on such a fish and job well done Mr. Catfish Dave!

[@dioad1739]

Way to go Dave making your dreams come true, you’re a awesome fisherman and gentleman keep doing what you love to make all your dreams come true, my total respect.

[@brandonbumgardner9410]

Fish of the year...right there.Congrats ....Very nice

[@susandernick2515]

Wow, awesome catch Dave!!! Perfect way to end the video with a 70 pounder.

[@dnelson9529]

That's the way to do it, 'love 'em and leave 'em'. Stud of a fish, and one of the best sportsmen to have the privilege of catching it.

[@charlesrapp5134]

Tight lines Dave great fishing.

[@c.m.r.artifacts84]

I've never have seen or even heard of a black catfish. I want to know more about them. That is wild as heck. Awesome, awesome, awesome!! Best thing you released him. Congrats to you sir!!

[@beinawesome9117]

DAG BLASTED WIND!!! Carry on

[@timsmithoutdoors]

Hell yeah Dave! What a cool fish man!

[@HogMan2022]

What a great video! That was a beast of a fish, congratulations!

[@bobbynewton9247]

That was a pretty catfish real dark congratulations Fave be safe and God Bless!!

[@SS-cm3cz]

That awesome to watch nice catch keep reeling in those monsters👍🏿

[@bc4evernow]

This is a catfish video if I ever saw one. Big catfish and even the fisherman had catfish in his name! Awesome buddy!

[@christophervaughan1650]

Awesome Fish congratulations!

[@robertduree1177]

Good fish definitely one of a lifetime for many keep it up things are loaned to us for a time then there gone and if fortunate the memories remain

[@Denver1976Man]

being raised on the ohio. That is a nice cat Dave. Only caught bigger than that when the river was up and the real big ones are moving. You deserve to be proud of that blacky. YeeHaw.

[@eugenebrooks4035]

I never seen a black catfish .Thats awesome dave .

[@JonBoatRiverCats]

Nice hog Dave. You're an inspiration, and the reason I started chasing monsters. Much love brother. Tight lines

[@wbranches1]

What a beautiful fish. Congratulations on the great catch. 72 lbs. WOW! ❗"Black Beauty" woooooo❗

[@davidjackson7051]

Dave I never seen a catfish that dark truly unbelievable nice catch ❤

[@ManiacRider3113]

Can you imagine! What a fish! What a fisherman. Makes my PB look like bait😄

[@adrinjohnson8511]

Congratulations Awesome Catch Wow.