Anchor Up on Wood Cover to Catch Catfish

[@jerrydoyleenglandengland5961]

By Far the most entertaining and knowledgeable Fisherman on The Tube...GREAT JOB !!!

[@craigmiller9409]

4/12/16 I Just pulled in to pick up my new 2016 Excel catfish pro 21 and heard my phone ringing. Looked down to see a Kentucky number coming up on the caller ID and assumed it was someone from Monster Rod holders (I had just put in a order a couple days prior and I wanted to add a couple of brackets to my order) and sure enough it was, and to my surprise it was Mr. Steve Douglas himself. At the expense of sounding like a teenager girl at a Justin Beiber concert, to say the least I was floored. I couldn't believe I was talking to the Catfish Master I had watched for months and months on KZbin. He called me himself to make sure I got what I needed on my order and I wouldn't have had he not have called. First rate guy, first rate product! Couldn't be happier. Thanks again Steve

[@arammm02]

What is better than fishing? Nothing, but his videos come in close!

[@donniehatfield5458]

hey steve welcome back always glad to see you catching blues. I glad I had the opportunity to meet you I have learn a lot from you. I have always fish the river and always put the cats back for another day. so thanks for every thing you take the time to show us new ways to catch them. my new friend

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+donnie hatfield thanks for stopping by donnie

[@jimbilbrey298]

nice video and as always Steve. Steve I sure enjoyed seeing you taking care of your kitten and it sure shows on your face how much you enjoy doing just that. I have to say I really enjoyed it. thanks Steve for all you do

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks for stopping by to leave a comment Jim

[@paulatkinson4439]

Nothing wrong with having a non human fishin buddy. My 20lb Westie goes with me most of the time. About 4 yrs ago, I cut off a gold Aberdeen crappie size hook, that had a small shad on for bait. As I was getting a tangle out of my line, my canine companion snatched up that shad(with hook) . The outing promptly ended, found a vet , x-ray showed the hook. The next day Kid took a long nap, & woke up with some stitches in his gut & my wallet, over $700 lighter. Worth every penny. Still got my fishin buddy. Thanks Steve, for being a genuine guy, I'm glad to be a fan.

[@dereka3341]

Steve, so glad you are back! KZbin isn't the same without you!Would love to do some fishing with you from McAlpine Dam in Louisville.

[@nooner88]

Glad to see ya back. Like the new boat and new addition to the family.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Eric Noonan thank you Eric

[@brettstanley6569]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude Steve can you give me some tips on tournament catfishing here in wv

[@paulbussey9082]

Glad to see you back on the water Steve. Hoping to see you catch some big blue cats this year🎣. Good luck this year on the water

[@mattbush4328]

welcome back steve. Glad to see you got you a new boat. sure was looking forward to seeing some new videos.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Matt Bush thanks Matt

[@erat7638]

nice to see you back on the water Steve!

[@supabeast123]

Glad to see ya back!!! Cant wait for some more videos!!!!!!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Adam Campbell thank you Adam

[@stephenwilliams9969]

Glad the videos are coming back!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Stephen Williams thank you for stopping by Stephen

[@richgilliam4576]

Thanks Steve i am new to Cat fishing and found your videos it took me 3 days to watch them all. you do a great job thanks for all the info. I'm excited to watch more of them.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Rich Gilliam thanks for stopping by to leave a comment

[@TheNick08332]

glad to see u back hope all is well take care

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Nick Lankford thanks

[@timrodgers5208]

Hey steve glade to see ya back on the water keep the videos comeing let us know about the confrence this year good luck and god bless

[@billylaw4661]

good fish. glad to see you back man!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Billy Law thank you so much

[@outdoorjunky24]

Good to see you back in action Steve! Can't wait to see what else you have in store this season. Really looking forward to your videos. I've learned so much just by watching your videos. Keep it up!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Kyle Klaahsen thanks for stopping by Kyle

[@chipsammich2078]

Thought you retired man... Glad your back I made the same mistake got an offer on my boat couldn't pass up now have no boat..

[@fisher-ph7ll]

+Nick Schlemer dang sounds rough, u getting another?

[@chipsammich2078]

+Abu Bakr I've gone to a Kayak for the time being..

[@187plumber]

glad to see a new video learn alot and enjoy the big fish but couldn't hear anything other then the music

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+187plumber ive had others tell me that however i hear everything fine. sorry

[@johnnyrebel3925]

Hey Steve good to see ya back at it..Im in same boat with ya on the kitten deal but we have three were bottle feeding that we saved from being lunch for a snake 😬Soon as I seen it in your video I had to screen shot it and send it to my girlfriend.Good luck with the fishing I got to go warm up some bottles almost feeding time lol

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Johnny Rebel thanks johnny i hope yours do well and find new family's

[@jeanniethomas669]

I was entered in a catfish tournament for tomorrow but rain postphoned it. As the only woman in the tournament...i feel...its just rain lol. but the men say otherwise. So I am watching you and muddy water for last min info Thanks from a an ole lady lol~

[@Trapper234]

Another great video! Thanks

[@stephenjray1988]

Another awesome video.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+stephenjray1988 thanks

[@DarthVader1033]

Hello Steve another great video, Steve what type of anchor is that you are using and is the one you used on the back the same? In the background around the 5:50,6:00 mark are those power plants I am seeing?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Clarence Smith nothing wreong with the boat, i just sold the old boat at the wrong time and had to wait on the new boat to arrive.

[@DarthVader1033]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude Ok Steve enjoy your new boat..

[@logandelgadillo1273]

Can't Waite to see more of your video keep up good work

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Logan Delgadillo thanks

[@rjw261984]

great video Steve! glad to see you back out on the water again.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+rjw261984 thanks

[@Timothy57]

Good to see you are back in business Steve! On the sound coming from the left speaker only, your stereo mic may not have been plugged all the way in so only the tip & sleeve was making contact and not the ring as well. It takes all three for stereo. What is the background music? It is great!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Timothy57 thanks for the comment but it seems i got stereo everytime i play it.

[@johnburris2425]

Glad you're back, Steve. The kitten part was pretty sweet. I learn something every time I watch one of your videos. Thanks. Had an incident last night I bet you can relate to. I went to get a small channel cat out of the livewell, going to throw it back, and ended up with a horn stuck in my hand about as deep as it could go. 5 minutes later my hand was all swelled up, and my ring and little fingers were numb. I'd rank it as my 2nd worst sting, and about #4 on my all time pain list. Think I'll be a little more careful next time.

[@treypeterson2778]

You should do an anchoring video.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Trey Peterson i thought i just did. What are you referring too?

[@treypeterson2778]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude. More or less just a step by step instructional on the different types of anchors that you use and how to anchor your boat using the different types of anchors.

[@garyjohnson9156]

Welcome back DUDE let the fun begin.

[@Howardhandupme]

nice video Steve, glad to see you getting a line wet again. nice to know you've got a big heart. your a man among men. good luck cattin' this year.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Patrick Pedigo thank you so much for watching Patrick

[@tomw3380]

Glad to see you back Steve. I was missing the great videos. Hope to see many more this summer.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Tom Waskom We have more in store for you soon, thanks for stopping by

[@BlackWarriorLures]

Nice to see you back on the water.

[@lukethomas3296]

that is so cool the kitten precious

[@pprattpratt]

Glad to see you back Steve, 1 question, How long should one sit without a catch or bite before moving to another structure?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Tommy Pratt im a 30 minute kinda guy. then i move down a bit or find another spot in other parts of the river but 30 minutes is about my max

[@pprattpratt]

ok thank you sir

[@youravgfisherman4035]

Nice vid Steve, any advice for fishing off the bank?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Jay Jor use cut bait instead of manufactured bait for the really big fish, good luck

[@youravgfisherman4035]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude thanks man

[@fayejackson6680]

Jay Jor

[@nwolf9354]

Steve, I just wanted to say thanks for all the tips. I just got home from the Missouri river where I caught a 95.7# blue today. personal best.

[@chriswalls5831]

Good place catch big ones

[@slabseeker4627]

Well how did it fill to wet a line again glad your back Steve.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

great

[@mtscott1]

Glad to see a new video. Thanks for taking the time to post.

[@03bonneville]

Glad your back.

[@JDSFML]

Cant wait till my Rods get here! Hate back orders! Welcome back Steve!

[@catfishcharlie4473]

Great to see ya back again Steve .. always enjoy your videos ...something tells me that cat is going to be spoiled lol.. were you fishn near Chatt Tn in this video...just wondered?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Catfish Charlie this video was on guntersville but the next day we went to nickajack

[@johnodaniel3261]

glad to see you back keep the videos coming

[@terrysmith5501]

love the kitten

[@pescaconchuchin4277]

cool video sr

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+America_Carp thanks

[@osu3922]

Glad you're back, I've been waitin.

[@mrkhermes3]

What size circle hook do you use? Thanks!

[@UncleHarley]

Good to see you back Steve!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Harley Neal thanks Harley, i started to contact you but i thought you might still be recovering and wouldn't want to fool with that. Hope your doing well

[@dude999642]

Great vids! I can anchor perfectly straight...I use a scope of 4:1 (rode length to bottom depth) on the rode, and that does the trick. Get the rode super tight, and have a buoy on both ropes about a boat-length from the boat. Yes, I use heavy anchors. With near to a 1:1 scope, my boat swings way too much. Keep catting!

[@robertsload1628]

What made you set the rod rack back so far this time. looks a bit hard to reach.

[@franktib]

how many poles u allowed at once in Tennessee?

[@kermitvb]

Steve, any suggestions for fishing in heavier current. I am learning to fish on the Missouri and Mississippi where the current is about 4 mph.

[@bucketmanvolgs5464]

nice to see ya again! I like to fish for catfish

[@charlietaulbee6172]

What's the name and size of circle hooks you use

[@contreeman]

33000 FANS HAVE BEEN WAIT PATIENTLY GLAD TO SEE YOU BACK HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT SEASON GOD BLESS

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+contreeman thank you so much for sticking around to watch our videos

[@LONEWOLFOUTDOOR-S]

any tips or videos for catfishing lakes on how to locate them ..or do you only fish rivers ...thx ...

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+randy setliff Same tactics works on lakes as well, although i say im on the Tennessee river it was actually Guntersville lake. Tennessee river runs a long way and makes up several lakes as it meanders across the south east

[@riverrat6105]

hey Steve what are your thoughts on cave run lake in eastern Kentucky for catfishing?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

never fished it

[@riverrat6105]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude I know it's deep. thanks for the reply steve

[@rodneysoap2598]

awesome!! learn a lot from yours and muddy river catfishn videos....just don't switch over to nursing kitty videos hahaha!! caught my share of big cats from your videos...thanks

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Rodney Soap thanks for stopping by to leave a comment Rodney

[@thomasharding3834]

hey Steve I have a question for you is a kale hook the same as a circle hook is there a difference thank you let me know

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Kahle hooks are different from circle hooks yes

[@garyleach92]

Has there been any research on the rusting of hooks in released fish? Also, where is your pfd?

[@Danzilly]

Hey steve glad your back with a new workhorse. You have one of my favorite outboards hope it serves you well . Hope you have a good fishing season. Hope to see you on the water sometime.

[@LONEWOLFOUTDOOR-S]

love Guntersville was down there in April..although I was bass fishing..I'm setting my boat up to catfish .ordered some monster rod holders and adapters for my tracker v175 .thx for the reply

[@rdo6566]

Love the video! Great information but I have one question for you. Why is not having any current a problem for holding the boat straight on anchor? I always feel it is much easier to hold spot without current. Just curious to the issue.

[@RockHounder-jn8hs]

i think that was a good candidate for dinner. awesome you let her go though it would have been easy to say she might not make and eat her.

[@fisher-ph7ll]

how long does it take for the hook to rust out of that catfish?

[@davidwhite7018]

What is the ky. Regulations for number or rods a person can use? We fish the Ohio from the Illinois side (I'm new to Ky residency) and was told we had to treat them like a trot line and have our name and address on them?

[@scottwhaley4585]

are you near Knoxville. that looks a lot like Fort Loudoun

[@andreb.7445]

Hey steve im in louisiana, do you have any tips for me to catch flatheads down here? Its mostly brackish water where im at and ive never seen anyone catch a flathead

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Andre Babin Andre i will be honest with you and tell you i dont know a thing about the brackish water but i would say if you have flatheads they will most likely want a live bait.

[@andreb.7445]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude thanks steve i just got a boat and im trying to make it my mission to catch a flathead, ive caught pretty big blues and nice sized channel cats in our brackish water so i supposed the flats must be around. Our main baitfish around here are mullet and shad so ill try using live baits of both of those. Thanks again

[@mikestevens4225]

Do you ever use live bait?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

i do use live bait sometimes

[@mikestevens4225]

Do you ever do any good after a lot of rain?

[@Joe-kb1sm]

No videos because of no boat ? Bank fishing is good enough for millions of the rest of us.

[@timthespiderman8586]

Steve where do you get your rods at fat boy or Waterloo because I can't find them nowhere on their site

[@jeffreycolvin]

Hahaha didn't expect the kitten

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Jeffrey Colvin sometimes life throws you some curve balls

[@theofficialwakeupits6am796]

Good to see you back SD.... Nice fish by the way, keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing more videos from you!!!!👊🏾💯👊

[@jimbilbrey298]

thank you Steve. and I wouldn't have missed it.

[@CatfishHunters]

welcome to Chatt town

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+catfish Jon thank you, i visit quite frequently.

[@CatfishHunters]

+Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude awesome. I recognized the nuke plant behind you

[@lukenukeemoutdoors]

hi steve. quick question. do you happen to do charters? i would love to be put on some nice cats with your help. dont know if its something you would be interested in .

[@Mr_Man_7803]

8:45 you really do like kitty’s don’t you? Lol

[@FatBoyDan]

Glad you got a new boat and maybe one day they will give you one to keep as it must be a sad down time not having a boat. The kat most have dogs in their boat you have a cat. steve the catfish dude we do mean cat yet which cat after this video both cats he loves. All ways catching BIG fish its your gift

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+🎣 FatBoy Dan's Great Outdoors 🎣 thanks dan

[@brianfoster7872]

Hi Steve, what is your favorite brand and type of line to use for Catfishing?

[@texasmadegaming823]

Omg awesome been waiting so long

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Ruhl Sauer im back.... thanks for sticking around to watch our videos

[@theCalsfv]

welcome back steve! looking forward to seeing more videos this spring and summer.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Danny Cal thank you Danny

[@dylantallant1977]

nice video man

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Dylan Tallant thank you

[@MrDaryboy]

Can anyone elaborate on why he says it's hard to keep the boat straight in still water? That seems backwards. How would you hold better in current as compared to still water?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

the current keeps tension on the boat at all times keeping the boat straight with your lines but in still water 1 anchor is near impossible to use and keep your boat straight as other boats come by making waves throws the anchored boat back and forth, even the wind will blow the boat back and forth causing your lines to pull from where you put them and what worse is when the boat returns to where you wanted it you have 20 foot of slack line. thats why its best to double anchor to keep the boat from swaying.

[@MrDaryboy]

Steve Douglas The Catfish Dude I see, so you recommend single anchor in current? Just curious to this cause I got a new boat and am struggling keeping tight lines

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

single anchor in current and double anchor in no or little current

[@riverrat6105]

buddy id sure Love to get on some of those cat with ya.. really injoy your videos Steve.

[@jasonbarnhill5006]

what's the biggest fish that you've ever caught?

[@donmige81]

why is it that when I try and pick up a cat by the mouth like you Steve, I get bit? is there a trick to picking up a catfish by the mouth?

[@catfish307]

You give a new meaning to the term "cat fishin".

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+catfish307 yes sir LOL

[@gscompton1965]

Hey Steve, Welcome back brother. Steve how long in that spot did you stay befor moving ? your friend Greg

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

+Kentucky65 i only like to wait about 30 minutes tops

[@loganturner6585]

steve have you ever caught a catfish when reeling in your line

[@RCRaiderKid]

Hey Steve. Welcome back... I wanted to ask you if you could do a striper video? I know your channel is based around catfish but I think it would be a good informative video.

[@45_MAGA_45]

lmao took the cat, catfishing!!

[@luke2315]

man Steve, you're just freakin awesome lol

[@superfishtb22]

do you die your mustache lol?

[@zhengmini7084]

why no sounds

[@paulmerritt7540]

WOW a feline mascot??? LOL

[@xarrow81]

that boat floor would drive me nutz with all that nose, lol!

[@tiffanyalvarez1363]

make your skin cringe.

[@fishingnow6236]

2:20 rip my ears

[@sanstheskeleton7292]

the cat tho