A trick I use to catch skipjack when they are slow to bite

Catching skipjack herring for catfish bait can sometimes be slow but use this method when the bite is slow and you will be surprised at the results.

[@Fishingwithsid]

A lot of people DO NOT respect us bank fishermen. Much respect brotha

[@decoysinker]

The bank fisherman comment won me over. I’m a boat fisherman and always do the same . Awesome.

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

Great day of fishing! I love it when the rod bends down to the water when you get a big fish like that. Man you jus let go a whole bunch of fillets, nuggets, and catfish stew ;D

[@TheGamerHillbilly]

I have a boat but sometimes I just like bank fishing. I wish most people were like you. Somebody had the nerve to tell me "I'm in a boat and you're not so I can fish here." So I said "I'll put a circle hook and a 2 oz bank sinker with a bloody ass gizzard shad right in that new boat of yours" so, he left.

[@Jason_Laster]

Lol the finger snapping..."you got one you got one!"

[@TheSilvereagle247]

Thank you for the comment about respecting the bank fisherman. A lot of boaters don't.

[@workingman9745]

Last week of March through April, early in the morning using crappie jigs fishing from the bank at pick wick dam. When they are what's called on the run you can catch a ton of skipjack. They seem to really bite when 2 or 3 turbines are opened. I've been fishing for them for years and they are one of the very best catfish baits. One of the best jigs is called a shiny hiny. Hope this helps someone. Tight lines and good luck.

[@geraldqualls7439]

Lisa got you trained she snaps her finger and you pay attention

[@tfred2129]

You made me smile, when you said "you can't just run up in on top of the bank fisherman". Respect! It's a dieing art in today's world.

[@MySORRELL]

THANKS!

[@leroyjantz9717]

that was a great flathead,

[@a-strikelures825]

I did not realize skip jack were a fresh water fish

[@muddyrivercatfishing]

Glad to see your videos again Steve!

[@creekcatadventures7048]

Steve, your videos are so good. Thanks for sharing.

[@gregmccloughan2429]

Are thay at the smithland lock by Paducah sir ?

[@fishingwitheddie]

Awesome Steve.. its nice to see you putting out videos again! Thank you

[@staceysmith5917]

STEVE ; DO YOU SELL THE INFLATABLE LIFE VESTS LIKE THE ONE YOU ARE WEARING? I TO AM A LARGER CHESTED INDIVIDUAL THAT NEEXS ONE CAPABLE OF HANDLING MUCH LARGER THAN THE STANDARD 50 INCH CHEST SIZE ; AND AM HAVING DIFFICULTY FINDING ONE TO FIT ; ANY HELP YOU COULD PROVIDE WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKYOU VERY MUCH

[@leroyjantz9717]

what is your opinion on the 209 Penn reel

[@jasond5807]

That's got to be a wife snapping the fingers so you know there is something on the other line...lol

[@michaelrogers4285]

I admire you for your respect for others, you are one awesome person, Thank you Steve 😘

[@jerrelbaker5334]

Just curious have or any one you know ever used Kar has cut bait. Also how may I get a price list of items your business?

[@calebs1434]

I know I'm not the only one but man I'm glad you're posting some videos. I understand you have your main business going but I appreciate your videos

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

When it comes to rod guides, what do you think is the best material? I bought a rod from Bass pro that used to be a good series rod but they changed the guides to stainless in their new generation of the rod. I got 8 lb mono cutting grooves in it. Not happy about it. So now im trying to pay more attention to guide material.

[@kylefalks7886]

What kinds of jigs do u use for skipjack

[@scottyhillakacatfishnfreak]

What a great video Steve!! Im going for skips tomorrow

[@rogercarlson2330]

I'm curious if they are up here in wi

[@danielhuismann5377]

Are you fishing off an anchor

[@josephlugo8338]

I love ur bait catching videos Just as much as seeing u catch a bigo blue or flatty! Thank u Steve for another great video!!!

[@billbriscoe9414]

What are you using for bait for the Skip jacks during this show Steve?

[@SuperHank777]

Idk why I love watching videos of people catching skip jack

[@fishingwitheddie]

Super Hank Outdoors catching them is even better!

[@SarahsCarryOn]

I see the trick I need to start tying my shoes to get a bite. 😂 This is very cool thanks Steve

[@bigwhiskey83]

What bait is used to catch skipjack!

[@qazwsxedc12345678991]

Awesome video quick question why can’t I cast braid? For some reason it won’t throw for me

[@Greg-qs2jp]

Steve Douglas what's good alternative bait for fishing for catfish when you don't have skipjack. I went out earlier today and Fished for a few hours down on the wabash river with some big shad I got but didn't really no big hits at all an was like well hell these cats should be slamming these shad, I usually fish with chicken liver an big shad or whatever I can get an use for cut bait, but they weren't hitting on the shad tonight is that typical? If shad ain't working for you Steve Douglas what's your best alternative baits aside from skipjack hearing. I don't know why they weren't hitting on the shad tonight.

[@jamescannon4917]

What size foley spoon

[@deathdealerdemocrat9228]

great advice Steve. thanks..

[@shanewillaims]

Steve what is a good fish finder to find shad with?

[@justcausecatfishing9278]

That's what makes me respect you alot, you have respect for bank fisherman and other boaters dont. Another great video.

[@Fishingwithsid]

That part

[@wraithofwar4688]

Awesome catch! They sure love skipjack! 2:52 happens every time i look away! We have river current that fast, I'll try to catch a few some time! thanks for the tips!

[@genecollins2489]

Steve I really enjoying your videos on cat fishing. Can you tell me what size hook you use? Thanks in advance

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks, it's a size 9 mustad demon circle hook

[@genecollins2489]

@@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude thanks Steve. May you always find the bog ones

[@scottsdart]

What rod and reel set up you use for catching skipjack?

[@fishinghippie958]

good info steve. Been having some trouble catchin em in my area ( west of mehldahl on the ohio) Would love to catch em like this, maybe one day .

[@sergioramirez3328]

Thanks for the tip steve love your vids

[@ssearl3231]

Your right. The gar do have them spotty

[@MyHebrews]

Wish I had seen your video earlier, I normally have a freezer full of skip jack by now, haven't caught any. High water, gar and cold weather. Talk with my local bait shop, she was almost out and said her supplier went out of state to get them. Cat fishing has been slower than usual also, hope it doesn't stay like this all year. Thanks for all the Videos, Good Luck.

[@catfishstalkeroutdoorswith530]

Awesome video Steve! Thanks

[@carlwells6330]

What kind of CORNER holders are those???

[@prestoncleary879]

What lures do you recommend for skipjack?

[@reelcatfishing4479]

I've never caught skipjack before. I'm going to try to today. This time of year where should I try?

[@beernbashrc79]

Hi Steve great episode! I live in Elizabethtown. Could you give me any advice where I could launch my boat to fish for Skipjack at McAlpine Dam in Louisville. Also, would regular crappie jigs rigged on light tackle work to catch skipjack bait? Thanks!

[@scottyhillakacatfishnfreak]

Soggy Bottom River Boys just chiming in but mcalpin is a great place to catch skips. Have several friends who have caught a bunch recently. Cannelton is great too. Doing a live video tom from cannelton with another youtuber. And yes those crappie jigs do work. Hope that helps

[@beernbashrc79]

Hey bro, thanks for letting me know. Do you know of a launch ramp that's close by McAlpin? I'm not familiar with Louisville. I fish Nolin and Green rivers mostly but would like to get out on the Ohio sometime.

[@Onehellofaguy]

You can launch at Salt River ,Riverview Park or New Albany boat ramp.

[@scottyhillakacatfishnfreak]

Soggy Bottom River Boys new Albany boat ramp would be your best bet.

[@denisedurbin7160]

What rigs do you use to catch these skipjack I have been make in good rigs to catch theme but I am bad can you tell me what rigs you use

[@yourvisionfilms2634]

The best release footage on the flathead 👌🏽

[@contreeman]

glad to see you on the river Steve GOD BLESS

[@UncleHarley]

Good to see you getting a chance to fish Steve. I can't help but get tickled at Lisa, snapping her fingers to try to get your attention. Tight Lines Brother!!

[@flippinghouse]

Where do you catch them if they are not generating?

[@ifishcatfish]

That seems to work great. I wish we had skipjack here. Not for bait, i just wana catch them for fun on ultralite

[@mikelbhardin7202]

I like how you pop right up when your wife snaps her fingers ten hut lol love you videos

[@johnnyrebel3925]

Hey Steve this really aint got nuttn to do with skipjack was jus wanting your opinion...I do all my fishing from the bank where theres alot of snags would still go with braid with a mono leader ??

[@chipsammich2078]

Damn I never realized how big those skipjack were. I always thought they were comparable to the shad we got up here but not even close

[@danielhendy8169]

I went to the damn last week in Chattanooga and had the hardest time catching any bait should’ve brought my cast net!!! I like your idea probably should put a bell on the tip of the rod like you would at night time or if you’re fishing with kids 👍🏻

[@rickshackleford6478]

True sportsman. Respecting the bank fishermen... Thanks for setting a good example...

[@11hotwings]

Boy... that life jacket ain’t gone help ye ass 😂😂

[@BigMuddyFishing]

Thanks for making videos again I was getting starved..

[@stanwebb3480]

YES, RESPECT TO ALL THE OTHER FISHERMAN AND BOAT MAN FOR SAKE OF SALES OF MONSTER EQUIPMENT... IT IS OBVIUOS ON SIDE OF THE BOAT!!!!

[@petenunnery2292]

Another great video Steve

[@CurseDirty606]

Great video Steve.

[@334outdoors8]

You should come down to the choctawhachee river in South Alabama were over run with flatheads both them and blues are invasive here

[@DannyCal]

AWESOME VIDEO STEVE.

[@kobealvarez4667]

Thanks for the tip

[@PeelingDragCatfishing]

I have never seen that way to catch skipjacks before. That was awesome. I mean just put it in rod holder and bam they hitting like catfish but a 100x quicker. Everytime you turn your head they would slam it. Flathead was nice one. I've caught a few little ones in past couple days but As always good teachings Mr.Douglas. this is off subject but it would be awesome to see you fish with River Monsters Jeremy Wade from animal planet. Either way. That would be epic.

[@TwiztedFishingTv]

#1 way to get a bite, turn your back lol. I'd love to wet a line with you sometime, all cameras and KZbin aside! Them skipjack are a load of fun!

[@DieterMelhorn]

I hear a lot of people are saying there is a decline in the number of skipjack. They say the days of going to the steam plant and catching a cooler full are over. Have you noticed a decline over the years or do you think it varies lake to lake?

[@thecatdaddyexperience1222]

I don’t think it is. I’m still catching my cooler full. Granted the commercial fishermen are taking them out by the thousands but they hatch by he thousands also and they grow fast.

[@mikewest712]

Cat Daddy Fishin what do commercial fisherman harvest skipjack for?

[@PeelingDragCatfishing]

Cumberland city steam plant is in my area and it's ppl driving from the west coast here to Tn to catch skipjacks. But they move in and out. Just have to catch them in there. If the shad is there the skips will be too chasing them. Usually better in the winter when the discharge is warm and the shad will migrate there. It is definitely a decline in skips there.

[@thecatdaddyexperience1222]

Mike West they sell them to catfishermen. Look at bigkatbait they sell to the big tournaments. Hell they have a booth at the catfish conference.

[@kulyon]

there is a decline on the Illinois. might be coming back now. for a while did not see any

[@johnwhicks8687]

Great video 👍

[@cerealkillerjigs]

like every wife, a man will here that snap over her voice.

[@chucktaylor4849]

Hey Steve are u able to catch skip Jack the bank or do u need a boat

[@iBhuslinVarietyShow]

chuck taylor You can catch em from bank or boat.

[@c.s.3746]

You can catch them from the bank. That's how I do it. We're not allowed to pull the boat up close enough to the dam / generator so the only option is to do it from the bank. It's usually seasonal though. Late Spring early Summer is usually the best times so you have to stock up when you can around here. I actually went for the first time yesterday morning but only caught a few trash fish. They just weren't in there. Maybe it was too early in the morning.. who knows. If anything else, they're a lot of fun to catch whether you're using them for bait or just to catch. If you tie double jigs on your line, you can sometimes catch two at a time.

[@chucktaylor4849]

C. S where u from

[@c.s.3746]

Ar

[@TheRubenGalvan]

Hope you remembered your net this time.

[@Hill_Billy_Without_A_Hill]

People eat Skipjack? Ive caught skips in Indiana, with jigs in spring fishing for other things below spill ways. They look like a mini tarpon.

[@cnccatfishing3775]

What dam are you at

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Guntersville dam

[@chucktaylor4849]

OK because I don't have a boat and I would love to catch a mess of them

[@FortniteGod-zf5vk]

Just caught bout 50 of em right by that dam your in front of

[@terencegillespie6675]

What do you feel that catching a fish and bringing it up into your boat for a short time and then releasing it does to and for the fish?. Do you thin;k they get a helpful educatioin in some way?

[@whiskergetter1986]

I know a guy who sells a pretty nice catfish net...... lol

[@quentinnails374]

you better eat your Wheaties messing with Steve Douglas he will have you real them all them in.

[@ismaelaceves7217]

I wonder if people eat skipjack?

[@chucktaylor4849]

Ismael Aceves u can it's a pan fish

[@chucktaylor4849]

Just alot of bones I would think

[@ismaelaceves7217]

Ah, okay I always have wonder. Well thanks for your input Chuck!

[@chucktaylor4849]

U can actually eat any fish like. Bass carp bluegills catfish. If u can clean it right and know what ur doing

[@chucktaylor4849]

Yeah Skip jack is almost like. Tuna

[@jesschase114]

Catfish Dave is better

[@slackistx6305]

Kill the fish dude instead of leaving them to suffocate slowly

[@youtoob1234567]

Shutup snowflake.

[@Fisherdanpro23]

I need to get out! First I need a new boat.

[@wolfedan3]

You should pay more attention to your rods..lol

[@chucktaylor4849]

Iam. From ohio

[@mikeposio1206]

Do you have a preferred color and size foley spoon?