Bait Run at the Dam: Catchin Bluegills up in the trash gate.

[@tuellman7717]

Love watching you catch fish. I’m not sure why but watching your getting healthy now channel really motivated me more than anything else I have tried in the past. Thanks for the motivation, I have lost 105 pounds since February of 22.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

great job. thanks for stopping by to leave a comment

[@markdishmon1196]

Thanks brother for the video. Also like seeing you fishing my home waters. Bless you brother.

[@keithmoore3433]

Hi Steve. I really like your videos.

[@ranchomoore]

Steve, you looking good Brother. Happy New years to y'all.

[@marshallgeorge3819]

Wow - some really nice skipjacks!

[@RiverRat-2112]

That RC trolling motor launch is sweet but, with my luck, I would never be able to trust it. LOL

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

I've had to swim a couple of times. watch the video as I take the plunge. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hpqTap2kn9yYibs

[@RiverRat-2112]

​@@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude LOL How did I miss that?

[@FatBoyDan]

I'm back watching videos to inspire me . Beautiful part of the river you was fishing with the dam.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

get back in the game my man, you always seemed happier hanging with the cool kids.

[@GreenwellFishing]

Looks fun catching bluegill deep,

[@haroldsfishingadventures754]

Pro tip, get a pack of hickory smoked bacon, cut it into strips and put fresh cut garlic on the strips and fold up and put in a bag and keep in the fridge. You can catch all the gills you need with this bait

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

nice, how did you come about that recipe? interesting

[@haroldsfishingadventures754]

@@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude my buddy's girlfriend told me she used to catch nice fish on bacon strips, so one day I tried some little bacon pieces on #6 aberdeen hooks and caught a bunch of bluegills, so the more I looked into it fish just like pork. The Uncle Josh Pork Rinds were hugely popular for bass fishing for example. And a lot of fish like garlic, so I just add fresh garlic to give it more scent. So far I've caught a bunch of gills on it, a crappie, a 15 inch lmb and a 25 inch channel cat on a tiny piece

[@haroldsfishingadventures754]

@@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude there's a video of a guy catching really nice flounder on bacon and another video he catches 1.5 lb bluegill and several bass and crappie. It's a highly convenient bait, just try to keep it cool

[@dalehayslip5008]

Been really enjoying all the new videos you been putting out you got me started trophy Catfishing watching you catch all them monsters

[@jonathanbrooks1832]

How are you permitted that far into the locks?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

tennesse river its allowed

[@terryjennings2356]

Drum are one of my hands down favorite fish to catch. I love the fight they put up.

[@joewhipd]

How did you get that close to the dam

[@TheOutdoorCatch]

I like use bluegills for bait.👍

[@mikewest712]

Steve, I have watched you videos for the last 10 years. Super proud of you man.

[@glennflake5732]

I laughed at the beginning of the video when a car emergency horn started beeping in the background and your head snapped around and looked at that dam real damn quick😂

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

stay alert

[@paulrodriguez5830]

What kind of boat is that?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

its a northwest brand

[@williamcornelison4721]

Finally back below 210 lbs.... Was up to 240 something thanks covert 19 and too much couch time... So looking forward to doing some cat fishing.... Can you freeze blue like you can shad and skipjack for future catfish trips. Have you fished with blue gill from the freezer?

[@sugarsnap7883]

You might need a smaller presentation for more bluegill in your basket,.. helps them not steal it so much.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

good tip sugarsnap

[@catfishcharlie4473]

Steve...ever get in touch with Richard gene about this year's conference??

[@moneymicmusic8599]

Love seeing the catfish dude catch his own bait , this is awesome , I haven't had time 2 fish in 2 years since my dad passes but I'm a ky boy myself Steve and I run a fb group called the meldahl lock amd dam fishing group i started because it's closest to me and only area we feel safe enough taking our boat thats close travels but I would love to run into ya one day bait fishing or trophy fishing , until then good luck bubba .

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thanks for the comment, have a great season Money.

[@ohiocatfishing1238]

Fishing for flatties in December? Must be nice! I’m in limbo until March (I hope), hopefully the winter goes by quick.

[@pennywise3381]

Glad to see you Steve! Makes me want to get my boat out and fish!!

[@timbell7893]

I thought that looked like Wheeler Lake. Thanks for the video Steve.

[@tykit9230]

It's good to see such a heavy hitter use night crawlers. Never see the other guys using them, they are very expensive now

[@danielfowler5940]

Must be summer

[@martyp.4037]

Here in Southeast Kansas I use Drum a lot for Whisker Fish Bait. I personally think it is better than Shad. (We do not have Herring here)

[@markb.1259]

What kind of fish were those you were catching on your black spinning rods? I'm not familiar with them. Looks like a lot of fun!!

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

those are skipjack or also known as river herring when they are running you can catch the fire out of them. Great catfish bait. Here is a better video of that action if you are interested. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnyQXp57n7uAick

[@markb.1259]

@@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude Thank you Steve. For some reason I thought skipjack were a salt water fish.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

@@markb.1259 there is a species in the saltwater world that is also referred to as the skip jack.

[@haroldsfishingadventures754]

@@markb.1259 those are Skipjack Tunas, he catches Skipjack herrings. From what I've found skipjack is the most sought after big catfish bait. I don't think they're in my home lake but I know white bass works well for Flatheads if legal in your area

[@markb.1259]

@@haroldsfishingadventures754- Thank you for making smarter! 🙂

[@gregburgess6251]

From Louisiana hello Steve good to see you.

[@stevehogan8829]

Hey Steve... Enjoy watching you fish. My son is still up your way fishing here and there. I dropped 45 here the last 4 or 5 months. Happy for both of us. Nice get on those Skipjacks. Beautiful spot your starting out at sir. Somthing odd about this vid... Trees are green and I know it's 20 below there..lol.... Got something crossed up lol

[@michaeltoby8474]

Try this when you go bait fishing again. I use a 5.6. Ultra light rod with 10 lbs. With a number 10 hook on a slip bobber rig . It works really good.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

good tip Michael

[@williamyelvington4374]

Might try and slide your sinker down all most to your hook that way you won't get the slack in-between hook and sinker. Wish we had skip jack here !!!

[@haroldsfishingadventures754]

I like a thill pro series slip float in the XL size, with a barrel swivel and a 15 to 18 inch leader with a 3/0 split shot right at the swivel and a BB split shot about 5 inches above a #6 aberdeen hook with a loop knot. I use this for rigging my crappie minnows too, I just bend the #6 hook into a #4 gap. You can rig Gulp Crickets on this and crush them when it's warmer

[@loganstack785]

You remind me of my grandpa who got me in to fishing with my dad

[@JustAnotherTrader]

What area u fish in?

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

thats wheeler lake

[@COOPERSCICHILDS]

Awesome video

[@lukethomas3296]

your gonna have to finish this video

[@jeremyr7147]

You know what i say, Drum is Bum - then i move out.

[@whystop3388]

❤️

[@ryant4915]

Drum makes for some good cut bait!

[@terryjennings2356]

When using bluegill and other sunfish for bait I cut the entire dorsal fin off.

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

why is that Terry? So they swim more? less action ?

[@terryjennings2356]

@Steve Douglas The fin has "spikes" that the fish uses to naturally protect itself from predators. These spikes are directly between the hook shank and hook point. By removing the fin, the bait fish can't fight away the target fish. Would you rather bite a porcupine or a opossum? The fin can also block the hook point.

[@haroldsfishingadventures754]

@@terryjennings2356 just open their mouth and hook thru the nostril, they will usually bite the head first. When I fish gills for bass I use about a 4 inch gill so they can get it their mouth easier and hook thru the nostril. I fish mine under a Thill Big Fish slip float with a 1/2 oz egg sinker, when I see the bobber disappear I count 1, 2, and if its still down at 3 I set the hook. I use a Gamakatsu 1/0 trailer hook snelled, super sharp. If you can get some Black Salties try those as well, they're very durable and can last for weeks

[@daltonbradshaw1391]

@@haroldsfishingadventures754 it’s better to cut the top fins off and leave the tail and sides thats how they get away that’s their only defense and it works to keep them alive

[@jays9421]

I'm glad that you actually did a video and not a short don't wanna watch that Just like to watch you fish

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

Thanks for watching Jay but I do have to throw in some shorts every now and again.

[@jimyep9971]

Iam the same dont watch shorts.

[@SizeMattersCatfishing]

@@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude Keep doing what your doing. They dont have to watch your Shorts. I Appreciate all your knowledge!

[@daltonbradshaw1391]

I hand no idea where you’re at but it’s illegal to fish near the dam not even no where near that close

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

it's not illegal here my friend, we can go plum up in the hydros if we want. Do a little research and you will find that the Tennesse river authority allows this. It's been like that for years. Obama tried to stop it at one time back in like 2013 and the ppl fought back, lobbyists were called, the governor and Mitch McConnel flew in and spoke about it and it got overturned. I was there in support of keeping them open to anglers. there are signs and warning horns

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

watch this video, here's another dam on the Tennessee river were you are allowed to fish as far up as you like. look at the pontoon tied to the hydros. If you have never experienced it can be fun, kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnyQXp57n7uAick

[@daltonbradshaw1391]

@@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude I’m in South Georgia on the flint river they have our dams roped off you can only get so close 😢

[@SteveDouglastheCatfishDude]

@@daltonbradshaw1391 I guess it depends on the state regs

[@jimyep9971]

TTTTThem blue gill are very good eating. just saying.

[@purekatfish7093]

I wish one day we can get on the water together!