BIG Flathead Catfish Caught While Kayak Fishing

On this trip, I hooked into a big flathead catfish while anchor fishing in a creek mouth. It was an awesome fight from start to finish. Action the rest of the day was sporadic but the flathead made my trip. It was another fun day of kayak catfishing on the Tennessee River.
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[@leerose9933]

Awesome 👍!! You're so awesome!!! Thank you for what you do!!!

[@theronbain532]

Great job!

[@chiptrueblood5796]

Again and again, very nice tank!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Chip!

[@hondaboystv2663]

You my favorite KZbinr man

[@hondaboystv2663]

Nice flat to

[@clarkbreen4634]

Great catch fish of a lifetime

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Clark!

[@clarkbreen4634]

Have a great Father's Day

[@cesarbravo4505]

Nice catch brother keep on fishing....

[@melvinthompson4323]

Very cool 😎 👍🏼

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Melvin!

[@burnham187]

That was a monster flathead. Good catch for sure.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brenden!

[@bigkinnybass]

I love the coloration of that fish.

[@KayakCatfish]

Those flatheads are beautiful fish. Thanks for watching!

[@bigkinnybass]

@@KayakCatfish, any time. You are most welcome. I have never caught one of those before. It's my dream fish. We don't have them where I live, unfortunately. I love in Southern California .

[@Legallyblindoutdoors]

Another quality flatty congrats man

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@Handlethis6513]

NICE!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brian!

[@Richhatfield9568]

dang what a big flat head...nice fish 👍

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Delbert!

[@greenpea9412]

Justin no kidding man you get it done. There are 4 of you Tennessee boys I watch on a regular basis because each of you are great teachers. But, I will say this. Of the 4 you probably pull in more true dinosaurs on a regular basis. Pound for pound you seem to find the OMG fish. Good stuff.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! I appreciate the compliment.

[@fredreddies1220]

Great cat

[@mikewhiteman4684]

Amazing

[@reginaholloway8851]

Hey Mr Craig catfisherman I'm thinking about getting me a kite and starting kayak fish too you inspired me to do this

[@kellyrichardson9964]

I finally found you! I learned so much but hard to find on KZbin.

[@mikemilker9076]

Monster flat head good catch fought like a tank

[@buchhorn88]

Awesome flahead!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

What a monster!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@honeybadgervoodoooutdoors7305]

@@KayakCatfish Your channel should have *way* more subs. It's one of the best fishing content channels on YT. Great blend of action and instruction.

[@chadnolte1546]

What a flatty that was nice

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Chad!

[@billymitchem5256]

Great bummer music

[@keepitreelcatfishing5883]

The mother of all flatheads

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a fun fight.

[@KeithDocReed]

Had to look this one up and watch again

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Keith!

[@charlesbradley2311]

i appreciate you showing the set up and telling about where and how deep you are fishing. I dont like videos where they turn the camera on when they hook a fish.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Charles!

[@Elyasib38]

Wow!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@adamcalvin580]

Came to watch these videos to see if I needed outriggers for catching flatheads. I own an Ascend 128t kayak and apparently after watching these videos I'm not gonna need outriggers at all. Nice fish!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Adam! I doubt you will need any outriggers.

[@adamcalvin580]

@@KayakCatfish I'm brand new to kayaking I trying to learn the most that I can before I try to start fishing for flathead. Your videos are very awesome and very helpful.

[@KeithDocReed]

Nice flathead

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Keith!

[@marclatchaw1662]

fun size lol

[@discoveryoutdoorskcfishing236]

Hey Justin I just wanted to make sure you're buying the right cards. I know that sounds funny but it really does make a difference. Get the ones that have a number one with a circle around it in the top corner and it says high definition on them. They're a little more expensive but that will cut down on your cards getting corrupted by a long shot.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I will have to check and see. I have been using the same cards since I started doing KZbin.

[@bbcustomoutdoors]

Incredible fish! I’d have a hard time using those white bass for bait. Too tempting to fillet them and fry them!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Brian!

[@TyPigPatrol]

total behemoth! Great video!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ty!

[@garyleach92]

Same for me. I like eating white bass. Biggest fish ever was 16 lbs. Buffalo.

[@kerbygovaia8569]

man what you use for your bare is what i normally catch😂😂

[@davidyager4603]

That's why I love your channel every fish you catch is excitement,great flathead.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks David!

[@davidyager4603]

Yes sir,fixing to go get on some cats myself..good luck on your next trip out.

[@kingkush6844]

WTF!😵

[@robertquigley6753]

Nice 1 indeed. I live in far west ky and I am wondering where you are fishing at on the tn river.....

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I was fishing on Watts Bar in this video.

[@antwanjones679]

Have you catfish the Santee Cooper River yet in Horry County?

[@KayakCatfish]

No, I haven’t fished there yet

[@indianacreekwalker4474]

if you ever catch a giant catfish in a kayak, you will be hooked........its amazing

[@daveellis5100]

Shot horizontally😀👍

[@chadwright6902]

Nice catch

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Chad!

[@SalineScott]

Okay. I am at Harrison bay state park and just watched this with my nephew, Justin... I mean... my nephew’s name is Justin. He skunked me at fishing. Imagine that. He’s a Justin. Lol. I did catch two nice bass, but he still beat me. That was a really nice flathead we saw you pull in. He’s got me watching milliken’s fishing.

[@KayakCatfish]

Glad you caught some bass. Tell your nephew he has an awesome name. His parents did well naming him.

[@SalineScott]

Kayak Catfish Lol. He got a kick out of that. You are mentioned in the video.

[@DisgruntledVet78]

just subbed

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@vincentramirez1477]

The Cats head was bigger than Your's. Nice Catch.

[@danielrice5474]

Are you using SanDisk memory cards? If not, you should be. Great video/fish. I hope to catch a flathead one day. But not sure who might end up catching who. LOL

[@chrismcvey908]

Flathead is as big as your boat!!! Nice work Justin. If you don't mind me asking...are you using Frozen bait? The Fresh vs Frozen bait effectiveness always intrigues me

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Chris! I was using fresh bait on that trip.

[@chrismcvey908]

Kayak Catfish ah yes 👌

[@travisgentry5494]

That was a little different not being able to get the rear camera view, still a great video and fish!!! Keep dropping lines bud!!!

[@mmorris1994]

Why didn’t you get the big one 😂😂😂. Nice. Buying our first kayaks this spring. Looking forward to cats and stripes.

[@razeniacumber7788]

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[@jenbilbrey1089]

When we're not fishing Justin me and my husband we get our fix just watching your new videos. Thank you so much for sharing your videos with us.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Jen! I appreciate you watching.

[@pawcrawlowens8730]

glad you're catching release guy a lot of people eat them big old dudes my respect, keep em coming

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I’m a firm believer in CPR. Hope to hook into that fish again someday.

[@anthonyridge2323]

Amen brother, makes me sick seeing people keep those big flatheads, then in a few seasons they wonder why thefishing isn't any good any more and no more big flatheads. Trotlines and limblines are the absolute worst, IMO. Phenomenal catch, Justin. Hope to see you catch one that you really struggle getting lifted out of the water one of these days. 🤙

[@charlesparson1331]

You wasted alot of meat on the bigger catfish cutting out the red meat anyway. It's a real waste in my opinion and would rather catch him again down the road.

[@mikefox2379]

Big flatheads taste good while blues, and channels are nasty after 4 lbs or so. I believe in catch and release but occasionally I like to clean some and eat them.

[@randyauman5453]

I've been enjoying your videos a while now,never boring!!!! Be safe

[@markgrant1508]

That was amazing. There are very few things in life as exciting as hooking into a monster flathead. The fight is phenomenal. Then releasing and watching it swim back into the deep, unforgettable. Awesome job keep up the Great work.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Mark!

[@davidhon9842]

Love your videos. What size sinkers you use? I'm by the Mississippi River in Illinois

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I use 8 ounces when suspend fishing

[@TheMDOutdoors2016]

That's a MONSTER flathead catfish great catch my friend. Thanks for sharing with us

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@newcoincatfish6111]

Love your video's!!!...and your using only a Kayak to fish out of...My hats off to you!!!...I also catfish here in kentucky,a lot of times from the banks but the Kayak that you use do you have any type of trolling motor or are you using paddles?..Great video..keep them coming!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I have an electric motor on my kayak.

[@newcoincatfish6111]

Absolutely amazing my friend!!!...maybe in the future we could hookup and make a super hot video...lol...thanks again my friend..I also have a channel, I also do coin collecting as well..New Coin is my channel...Awesome buddy,keep the videos rolling!!!

[@catfishruinedtrophycatfish7998]

Get a go pro black 7 its worth it.

[@KayakCatfish]

Not worth the cost to me.

[@troutmagnetman]

What a great fish.....congrats! “Technical difficulties” are a royal pain.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Randy! Dealing with the cameras is always a hassle in bad weather.

[@84FrankDaTank]

Poor bass lol

[@KayakCatfish]

I have several more of that bass’s friends that I’m going to sacrifice this evening lol.

[@robertg9095]

Nice catch 👍🏽

[@GRDray]

Beautiful job Excellent fish. Thanks for showing.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@TNRVG]

My cat enjoyed this video! Do you think fresh White Bass is better than fresh Bluegill? My last 3 attempts with fresh Bluegills left me #skunked !

[@KayakCatfish]

I definitely prefer white bass over bluegill. I get good numbers on bluegill but better quality on white bass.

[@tinkmarshino]

Hot damn son! If I was to catch something as big as that in a yak I don't think I would attempt to pull 'er in.. just pat it, unhook it, and send it home.. Well done!

[@dec23]

Nice! Always calming to see your videos.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Alexandra!

[@johnnythompson1055]

I really enjoy your videos and the way you talk I can let my stepson and my grandsons watch them too

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Johnny! I do my best to keep it g rated.

[@bassmasterjake1890]

Any tips on fishing for cats off the bank?

[@KayakCatfish]

I never do any catfishing from the bank. You may want to check out Catfish Dave’s KZbin channel. He is the best bank fisherman that I know.

[@bassmasterjake1890]

Thanks man much appreciated

[@mikefox2379]

I need to see how your kayak is set up. Mine is so easy to flip. I would love to fish for flatheads but not in my kayak. Any tips?

[@josephcullings4647]

I just bought my first kayak to use for fishing! ........Nothing fancy as of yet! I definitely need to invest in a life preserver/vest! Will you tell me what you recommend?

[@jackcraig1941]

What a fish! Great catch

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@davidborrero4854]

You should do a 200 lb catfish challenge 100 lb of flat head and 100 of blue cat would love that vid

[@rickygroover]

Congrats! What a fish, yeah just recently subscribed! I’m surprised you don’t have more subs your Channel is action packed

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ricky! I appreciate you watching and subscribing.

[@rickygroover]

Kayak Catfish absolutely

[@rebekahlewis8596]

Biggest flathead ive seen on camera!!!#!#

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a lot of fun.

[@g.koerber1144]

Your bait is my haul...😆

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha!

[@bigdose5134]

Great catch brother thanks for the vids

[@marktempleton346]

Beast of a flathead Justin, I never get enough of watching you drag those in! My favorite catfish by far.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mark!

[@ztaylor0224]

Nice flathead I hope to get on some that big this year

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Hope you get some big ones.

[@terrydeaton9586]

Great video, Justin, super fight and a FANTASTIC FLATHEAD !!! THE QUICK CLIPS OF THE BLUES, was nice also. Thanks so very much for sharing.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Terry!

[@peterderidder9922]

Hi, I was wandering , if you go fishing what time you get out of youre bed, because you always there when the sun commes up ???

[@marclatchaw1662]

damn

[@CatfishWeekly]

What a great flathead!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! It was a fun battle.

[@100catfishing7]

Heck of a nice flattie! WTG Justin!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@countrycookingwithtwerking969]

Awesome flathead. Hate when it rains and messes up the cameras and lose footage. Nice blues. Always enjoy your videos. Keep up the good work. Thanks for sharing.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@lynnscrogum3634]

Have you ever caught a White catfish? We see them here in Oklahoma occasionally.

[@KayakCatfish]

No

[@kirkdaigle]

What kind of ambassadeurs are you using?

[@timothygreen9884]

Thanks for all your great videos . I’m sort of out of the game , I have Ms , and it makes me feel like I’m in it. .... the game.

[@tercelfish00]

What do you use to hold down your rod holder base? Bolts, screws, rivets?

[@keithbartlett6708]

We got it for sure, thank you

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Keith!

[@michaelschwettman2886]

Justin, you are awesome! Since I torn my rotator cuff and got some nerve damage, I could never land one of them behemoths! Thanks for the videos.

[@KayakCatfish]

Sorry to hear about your injury. Thank you for watching the videos!

[@bobbymarshall7415]

What boat ramp do you use.To hit the river

[@bobbybramblett6620]

He's a hoss

[@ryanharrod1155]

Hey Justin. How are u sitting so still. Anchor lock on your trolling motor? What trolling motor and is this one better than your new model?

[@jameshollon8144]

Great Video. Nice flathead. Keep'em coming.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks James!

[@SuperHank777]

Look at that!

[@KayakCatfish]

Two videos in a row??? That has to be a record for you.

[@marksdaleblvd]

What part of the Tennessee River are you on? We go to Wheeler and Wilson a few times a year.

[@KayakCatfish]

I fish on Fort Loudoun and Watts Bar.

[@josephcain8643]

that was a really nice fish

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Joseph!

[@shanehaney2121]

Great editing, and that flat was a monster!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Shane!

[@mattmoore684]

What a great fish. Keep up the great videos 👍👍👍👍

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Matt!

[@jomama969]

Hypothetically, if you were to do this from a boat, is there anything you would do different?

[@KayakCatfish]

No, the same thing could easily be applied in a boat.

[@WaterandIceOutdoors]

Now that's a flathead!!!! I love seeing you bring them in on your kayak! I don't know how you do that but damn it's entertaining!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoy the show. It’s a lot of fun.

[@geraldbradbury8596]

Man that is a nice flat head ! Great job !

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Gerald!

[@AmazingAndre]

How would you pull it to shore in a kayak