Big Blue Surprise

A live bait flathead trip turns sour but big a Blue saves the trip

[@johnallen7071]

I've watched you catch many a fish with barely a ripple of emotion. But when you saw the size of that big Blue Cat ... your face lit up and, sure enough, broke out with a smile. Sometimes it's worth getting up in the morning. John from Louisville.

[@gjd2437]

john allen Louisville represent John. Love our city.

[@bigsexymanbear1950]

Biggest Dave smile I've ever seen. 🎣👍

[@stevehogan8829]

Hey John Allen. The Ohio has some great Catfish. Caught many over your way and also from the other side.

[@danieldeneau7802]

@@bigsexymanbear1950 You would smile big too as that fish is something we only dream of . . . Good Job Dave!! Wishing you many more!!

[@johnjohnson-sm3yf]

Shoman Blues Fished there many times . Catch the water right it’s lot of fun .

[@mikehubbard4219]

the knowledge Dave has about cats, then give him a boat, you see the results. Keep up the great videos.

[@michaelhess1843]

Great fish Dave. In my experience that fish was closer to triple digits than 70lbs. I’d say she was pushing 90. Amazing fish

[@DagonNaxos]

That's a healthy blue cat right there, Dave! Well done!

[@jeffchaffee2964]

That sure is a nice fish, watching your videos never gets old this is the fourth time watching this one. Thanks for sharing Catfish Dave

[@michaeldrummey2754]

When you choose to slow down when passing an anchored boat, you make a stranger a friend, even if just for a few moments. Also an opportunity to exchange a greeting and kind words. Same as letting an opposing car cross a single lane bridge first, when you got to each side at the same time.

[@stephenasbridge878]

“Dagblasted” is my favourite word since watching these videos😀

[@gjd2437]

Stephen Asbridge them dagblasted fish with the stripes on them

[@bywas2001]

I subscribed instantly when he got pissed 😂

[@keithbanther3385]

"Ya dont till ya throw ".....truer words have never been spoken. Congrats Dave!

[@triggerwarning5911]

I love that sound when they starting pulling the line out. It's almost Heavenly.

[@victorflores30]

These videos sure are great to watch. Being stuck at home with all these virus warnings is not fun. Watching Dave fish is relaxing & I"ve picked up some good tips . Thanks Dave !!

[@a.luchesa6823]

Don't be sheeple please

[@Joshua-mx1vk]

Dave fishing off the boat still complaining about boats love it haha

[@danieldeneau7802]

I would get on the water before sunrise all alone & happy just to have the bass boys show up later ruining everything so I know what you're saying. I would be courteous when fishing flooded timber & get out of their way only to get stuck on the tree tops by their wake (small aluminum boat) making we wait for the next wake to get unstuck so the following week I quit being nice & stayed put making them go elsewhere. Good to see you happy with your boat.

[@bricehale6593]

Sounds like my dad always bitchin about something

[@bidenhasdementia8657]

@@bricehale6593 Hell yeah. And you know damn well CD saw that no wake bouy, LOL

[@bricehale6593]

@@bidenhasdementia8657 😂

[@joshuavanderschaaf5145]

I love fishing no wake zones

[@mitchellhelms7238]

Love them videos Dave I really enjoy watching I'm learning more every time I watch one THANKS

[@rogeranderson6668]

Hot dog Dave nothing beats the sound of a ripping drag nice beast. Tight lines and big Cats and much peace and love from northeast Texas 🤠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@michaelpease3679]

Nice one Dave. Loved your afterglow, you had me crackin up. Hang in there them flatheads are comin

[@charleswallace5818]

Thank you for sharing with us your love for catfishing. Nice fish. Thank you for showing people how to land and release a fish that size for someone else to enjoy catching

[@alexchunkmiller1817]

WOOOOOOO!!! That was freaking Badass!!! That beauty was at least 70 if not 80, it was 4 foot long, WOW WOW WOW. Congratulations!!!

[@coupe50h]

I'm in Texas where we all slow down to slow creep when going by someone anchored and fishing. Not those a-holes there🤷

[@alexblair9047]

AMEN we show respect cause we were raised to show other respect like we would want it's a Texas thang that more folks should apply to them selves as well as ther youngens

[@swalker9482]

Actually you can fly by me on plane. Don't slow down unless you idle by. Less wake going fast

[@alexblair9047]

@@swalker9482 very true but most people slow down thinking ok we're being nice but it makes more of a wake

[@jaygib2596]

Facts that’s the best way to get cussed out or pulled up on lol I’m in east Texas

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

Grew up on the Allegheny river in NW PA...you slowed down amd went wide because its the right thing to do and of you didnt, there was a good chance you were gonna see the person at the grocery store the next day lol. We go down and fish the Potomac by DC now and these idiots will darn near swamp my boat, cant be bothered to show a little decency. Boggles my mind.

[@405streetscene9]

Ive only watched 2 of Dave's videos and i already feel like ive learned so much about Cats

[@thomasjarosz7406]

Dave, WOW THATS A BIG ONE! Finally crisin the boat! Double WOW woooooooo God bless You should name your boat BLUE FORCE ONE

[@terrydeaton9586]

Awesome Blue, Dave...keep that boat going...Thanks for sharing...

[@rw8345]

Sorry about all the late comments Dave, I just started watching Dave tube. I have alot to catch up on. I just caught my first Gollywhopper Blue in the Ohio river. I just started fishing it this year. Skipjack is surely catfish candy. I will never forget 9/6/2020. I bank fish,can't afford a boat. I learned how to catch that Blue from you. My wife calls me Raymond Dean the Catfish machine. Thanks for always being here Dave!! Gollywhopper on!!

[@rw8345]

Oh and I got me a Wally cart to help me on my catfish adventures. Sure makes things easier

[@rw8345]

Thanks for the tip!!

[@jimgibson9947]

Great video of 70 Bluecat Dave! You remind me of my oldest brother Clifton who has gone on to the great cat fish waters in Heaven!! Enjoy your fishen and God Bless!

[@papatrt]

if only once in my life I might cat one like that but the PNW is not know for big catfish. Thanks Dave for letting me come along!

[@earl60446]

Just a hint Dave, suggest you let some line out when you have the fish netted. Keep you from breaking off the tip of the pole. You sure can catch some big catfish and stripers.

[@stanwebb3480]

You had bright smile on your face when signed off!!! Great Job!!! Good old boy music to fish by!!!! Now where is your scale.... never leave home without the scale in the boat.... its like what is in your wallet....OR .... never leave home without your AM EX CO Card!!!

[@jessiegarcia8465]

What can I say, freaking awesome fish, I never even caught one like that in my dreams, thanks for the video and love that music

[@RENO9ll]

The look on your face said it all. Congratulations.

[@ronaldcomtois8663]

You sure looked happy when you caught that big Ole Blue cat. Great job!

[@alexle1083]

Nothing better than seeing the enjoyment of another fisherman catching a big fish!

[@setthehookwithtlbroyles919]

OMG! Dave do your thing! That was a monster blue cat man! That's why I love your show! Great video man as always what!

[@mikefarnkopf9813]

Wow!!👍 Way to go! Now, that you have a boat, you can access more areas. Combined with your knowledge and experience, gonna be a helluva year!!👍 Looking forward to it! Tight lines Catfish Dave !

[@thegravescave4752]

Quarantine 2020 ain't stopping ol catfish Dave!

[@pannett1]

Dude got bit by a catfish then released fish into water with bloody hand dudes immune system is at different level

[@marcfacunla3549]

This is TN, we don’t go overboard with what big brother wants. He’s by himself and motivating folks to get outdoors and be healthy, heck our turkey season opened as planned.

[@keviny704]

@@marcfacunla3549 Gotta love the Red States👍

[@braytenr2185]

@@keviny704 yeah every state has their problems, least red states don't have needles on their streets aswell as human shit...

[@reybuSWAG]

I like how the new boat vids still have that Catfish Dave Bank Fishing feel! Really enjoying these, lets get more skipjack videos

[@slimnruby]

Wow big cat. Here on the west coast shad is king of baits

[@keithlewis5921]

WHEW!!! Dave I thought I was about to hear "DOWN GOES FRAZIER (CATFISH DAVE ) !!! Might need a deck hand from now on . That fight was more on the boat!!! GREAT CATCH!!!

[@jwoods5234]

Great video and Catch Dave . Keep up the great work Folks ...

[@rustysetser9754]

Wow!!! Just once that’s all just one to see how strong they really are! Thanks Dave for a great one!

[@russellbuchanan5251]

Keep reeling them in that big im gonna say you are gonna need a bigger boat great video dave keep them coming and thank you for the knowledge you are sharing

[@alexblair9047]

Dave great clip thanks for sharing in these times h.l.c are finally putting lines in stay safe God bless.

[@chuckchucky8781]

That little look Dave have to camera when he got that first small cat was priceless

[@nealky101272]

Hello Dave, this is one of your old fishing friends from years ago.. I see your still at it and doing well.. Best of luck to you and your channel.. your friend Ky from Seymour...

[@hercamer]

I think when Catfish Dave launches his boat all others should get off the lake!

[@Blindstraight]

Lol

[@Blindstraight]

I think khes on a river

[@billdaniels7815]

Wonder why everyone comes to tn to fish ? I mean the lakes are ponds and all lol we make plenty off the yankees coming all year to fish our ponds lol

[@jimmylit]

I bet by the end of the year, Catfish Dave will have a bigger boat,HA HA!

[@ThoughtIwasFishin]

I hate those damn bass boats too! Just when you get set up, here they come to screw up all the lines. Haha. Great video!

[@allslimedup5177]

I hate those two but we have 30'-50' ocean cruise liners on Lake of the Ozarks that about shake you fishing rig apart. Makes you want to zing a 5oz. Sinker in their boat.

[@davidray3558]

Nice fish Dave! I enjoyed that video and I'm looking forward to more BIG'UNS landed using that new boat. Good luck to you in the search for a few flat heads this spring.

[@clarkbreen4634]

Very nice blue cat a fish of a lifetime congratulations

[@vincentporter4377]

Good fish,I really like your vids simple and to the point. You never seem to stress your fish. GOOD JOB

[@CurseDirty606]

Great video Dave love the new boat content it kicked your channel into overdrive!

[@ChappoTC]

Holy frijolè! That looked like a smile from Catfish Dave. Good job blue cat!!

[@camphope9344]

Nothing pleases me more than to see those big ones released

[@bobbygreen2291]

Nice one dave , you are the best , very exciting show thanks for sharing

[@trits3415]

You see all these pictures of fish and camera tricks. Would be hard to make a cat like that look small. What a tank. Good job.

[@mfrank3518]

That would be the blue of a lifetime for me. This guy “can’t get away from them dang 50 pound blues”. 😂

[@iz-dat-Yu]

I don't know where this is,I just Started Watching Dave, But them Southern States Produce Big Blues!!!

[@markmontgomery9442]

Nice job, stumbled on this video. Spent the last 15 years trying not to catch a catfish. But they are like dogs in the water.

[@sethook-ro4xh]

Love that blue. Great catch. Ready for the Sunday I'm going to head out to the river and see what I can catch.

[@rookiem8]

yeah its freaking nuts how people cant slow down for literally 30 seconds to a minute just out of respect for you holding down a spot already with multiple lines out man.. ill never understand it

[@louiswhisonant2968]

I just don’t get either. SMH

[@Truckerdaddy]

Open water is one thing but when your running within 100yds of other boaters or the bank then slow down.

[@timhalcomb4041]

Thanks for sharing love seeing you catch these fish you have a blessed day

[@bidenhasdementia8657]

Nice one, but damn you can tell Dave is a bank fisherman. Here's a couple tips. #1. Double anchor where possible so ur fishing perpendicular to the current, but you can only do it when the current isn't too bad . That will give you WAY more fishing space AND the boat won't sway back and forth. It may take some extra time, but spend 10mins getting double anchored, it's well worth it when you can. #2.Slack off on the reel once you land the fish, then you won't have to fight the rod while unhooking the fish, you can set it aside until you get it unhooked and released. And like Ive been saying. This opens up a whole new world for ole CD here, expect to see a bunch more big fish and better numbers as he finds some spots with his boat.

[@yichuanxi]

Great job; watching you fishing made my afternoon

[@markmanis4267]

Great fish Dave glad to see you finding the big ones already

[@johndraper9065]

Monster blue cat. Again you are the man!!!

[@marktempleton346]

Awesome fish Dave! Good to see you catching them out of the new boat.

[@erichicks6218]

Man I know when you got a good one, that's the only time you crack a smile haha, and I have learned a few things from watching you, river certified and kayak catfish. Man y'all keep the bite strong and thanks for the tips and tricks.

[@dannydelk9257]

I must say you dont smile a whole lot Dave unless you've hook into a 40+ flathead or blue then ur grinnin from ear to ear lol. Nice one.

[@wallyfirkins1664]

WOW! That's what I'm talking about. Great fish Dave. Thanks for another one.

[@westwardbound2352]

Nice fish Dave! What a smile that put your face!🙂

[@wydeawake6122]

Catfish Dave never fails to impress. Nice 1 Dave, from Louisville Ky.

[@gerardreed613]

Nice fish, had some shoulders on it. That's why it's good to go after a variety of species, big blue won out. Put the boat toward the wakes, it'll make the ride more absorbing. Keep the film rolling!!!

[@allslimedup5177]

Can't cry about a 70lb blue. Nice!

[@BobBob-xr1ur]

Thank you for the video, it is very interesting as always. That was a huge fish, it moved the boat like a trolling motor. Cool boat, wish you 100 + from the new boat.

[@LarryLaird-eb8rp]

That was a beautiful blue and I like how you release them to fight another day, bravo to you...

[@danielgrandon2701]

Thanks for sharing. That big blue cat had to feel great!

[@johnnybx3254]

Dave it’s OK 👌 Fun fishing 🎣 Nice TN Blue 😱🐳

[@ericadams9299]

Blue tank! At least we can social distance on water in these crazy days. Great video

[@jameslstephens36301]

dang freight train in the background, it was the perfect backdrop for that big blue! thanks for the entertainment!

[@johnkimball5143]

Good one Dave keep trying for the flatheads.like the boat

[@darrellsmith5395]

I’ve never seen so many disrespectful boaters in my life! Up here in West Virginia boaters go no wake past others.

[@williamlewis3163]

Darrell Smith I think it’s a rule also. If you go full wake and flood someone’s boat youll have to buy that flooded boat because it’s your irresponsible fault.. atleast that’s how it should be

[@joelalexander5338]

wicked Lester That’s so disrespectful. Fishing, in my opinion, is kind of a sacred, private thing that should be respected.

[@tikimanbananadude1058]

You must not be fishing on the Kanawha River where I fish lol

[@omglmfaosf]

Here in Texas most of everyone on the rivers or lakes knows each other so they slow down and drift pass and either ask you if you caught anything or if you want a beer.

[@omglmfaosf]

At least where I'm from down in south Texas. Can't speak for everyone.

[@randallrbaker5030]

Nice one, yep feel the same way try to fish and boats zoom zoom like they can’t find a place to fish😂

[@TinkerinOnIt]

Congratulations Dave that was a beast ya got there im real happy for ya. Keep up the good fishing.

[@slimnruby]

Keep catching those big cats. Also I love it when you haul in those giant dag blasted fish with stripes on em ha ha

[@billlawrence924]

So nice to see a happy Catfish Dave, although I like the grumpy Catfish Dave as well.

[@stevebates1039]

Fantastic! Thats what Ive been looking forward to. Thank you for sharing your videos.

[@russowen4724]

Great fish big Dave. Good luck on future trips

[@alabamaclickerfisher]

That’s what I’m always thinking about Dave. Great video.

[@mikemagnum7987]

Dave, this is why I just keep watching... and of course because you're such a great host!

[@josegomez-bn7py]

Thank for the videos sr hi from Jacksonville Florida USA Jose Gomez

[@kennymurray9534]

Another big beautiful blue cat You caught Dave

[@alithegreatest2201]

Dave always entertains whether he catches fish or not 😁

[@richardlovins6222]

Dave you never ceased to amaze me dame nice fish 👍👍👍

[@christianchild5723]

Nice Catch! Good Net! Awesome Release! That Fish was EXHAUSTED DAVE! lol..... God Bless You my Brother! Fish On!

[@markduvall5353]

Viennas and blue cats ...what a wonderful day ... you never know till you throw.

[@goblin1756]

WHEN YOU SMILE I KNOW ITS A BIG ONE. MUCH RESPECT TO YOUUUUUUUUUUU

[@86QUICKONSLICKS]

Great catch my only advice for the boat swinging around is using a drift sock at the back of the boat, the current will keep you in position very well. If there is no current using the 2nd anchor is fine just throw it the opposite of the front, in this vid you tossed it towards the bank so it didn't help much. Great job for only being out a few times in that thing

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

This is a classic Catfish Dave video, oh Yeah, Jeff in LA USA

[@joshuarock8223]

Makes me glad I still fish from shore

[@jacoblake7506]

“Thanks to all the fans.. thanks to all the haters” - classic 😆 great video and an awesome blue cat!!!

[@zacharybohannon5934]

Brother you are an inspiration thank you for all the videos

[@Mexicocatfishing]

🤘😎🇺🇸🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣you are the best!!! Thank you for that video Dave!!

[@KingDavid-D37]

The deformity was probably caused by another fish attack or it was hit by a boat. Nice Blue, Dave!!!!!!

[@Richhatfield9568]

Wow what a giant, great Video, thanks for taking us along

[@royhubbard6579]

Tournament bass fisherman are the scourge of the earth!!

[@joelalexander5338]

Roy Hubbard They might as well go bowling, or some crap. They don’t even eat any of what they catch, let alone respecting others’ sacred private time.

[@joshuavanderschaaf5145]

Thankfully most them target bass.

[@MrPatrickDunn]

@@joelalexander5338 Why the hell would they eat large mouth bass?

[@MrPatrickDunn]

Club tournament times are posted online. They give months notice, sometimes a year notice in advance in regards to when they will be competing and at which lakes. If these casual fishermen would learn how to use the internet, maybe they'd see the scheduled competition days and avoid going fishing that day if it really upsets their "sacred private time" that much. lol ridiculous.

[@joelalexander5338]

Pat D I know. They really aren’t that great to eat, but many people do eat them.

[@TheLaddie50]

Nice Big Blue. Would love to catch one like that.