Can This Crappie Survive???

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[@joeyskaggs2519]

Glad you are back in the game Justin. I was getting KCDS, also known as Kayak Catfish Deprivation Syndrome lol

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you so much Joey! You are awesome!

[@wesneal7913]

Can't wait for a raw and unedited video to hear your stories from Vegas.

[@johnknotts885]

Was having withdrawals from videos lol, I can’t fish often enough so I watch your videos to get me by. Glad you got a good vacation.

[@ChristinaLemke]

That crappie has his tuxedo on for thw Ladie's! Beautiful bait!!

[@Trill_Tre]

You were in Vegas getting that bread😂. Came back home with $50,000

[@jamescardwell3254]

Hope you had a great, well-deserved vacation away from the camera and enjoyed yourself. Glad to see you back home safe and baiting lines.

[@greatoutdoors3931]

Glad you’re safely back can’t wait for the videos.

[@poot111111]

Boy o' boy those flies have really paid off ! I remember when you first started using them and was very uncertain if they would be worth the trouble rigging them up ... man was I wrong

[@frankribble4367]

I am disappointed that the flies don't catch anything unusual that I can recall.

[@jimmyedwards2252]

I had great luck during the eclipse, caught a 27 pound flathead next to a sandbar drop-off. ❤ Tight Lines buddy

[@erichjelmberg1661]

Glad to see you're back. I Just got back from Vegas. My 18th year there for a world soft tip dart tournament. Tight lines.

[@nateclem7336]

I was lost for 13 days I feel rejuvenated😂

[@tomw3380]

It is amazing how much higher that kayak sets in the water when you don’t have all that money in your pocket. Typical Vegas trip😅. Welcome back Justin.

[@KayakCatfish]

Hahaha!

[@metalfacehertel]

Great to see ya back brother. Hope you had a great time on vacation

[@randyshaw8613]

Welcome back great to have a good video to watch after work

[@mikegarner6623]

Man glad you’re back I was hoping all was well with you! Have a blessed week and keep the videos coming!

[@pigsandapples]

Thanks for another interesting video man. Now you've got me looking forward to the next Raw and Uncut just to hear the Vegas stories !

[@davidmohr1063]

Glad you are back been missing you.

[@donnypeay6770]

I did Security at the Bilagio Casino for 4 years and still do security here in Tennessee. Good to see you back Catfishing again. So appreciate all of your videos Justin!

[@KayakCatfish]

I can only imagine the stories you have from working security at the Belagio

[@haroldsfishingadventures754]

No you didn't, bot

[@michaelclinard4969]

You told me about 3 to 6 months ago that I was on the wrong channel and couldn’t comment but it seems that way every time I see it I love the content I just wanted to tell you how good of a job you’re doing bro

[@NettingwithNick]

I always enjoy your videos

[@Iwantaboat]

Triple up .. that was awesome 😎

[@roberthowe5315]

That first black crappie was good looking just knew a whopper would enjoy it but hey the bluegill gotter done stay safe out there justin

[@Michagan_outdoorsman_James]

JJ glad your back in the saddle again got that 106sv and the scope+ all hooked up and man its cool as heck lots of good info for learning relation to habitat and baits. been thinking about ya latey glad to see al is good. glad you dogged the sever weather i seen there was some confirmed tornados to your east. keep up the good and hard work brother. the wind here has been brutal for the past few days almost impossible to fish without bird nest city

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks James! Glad that livescope is working well for you.

[@andybass2045]

Good to see you again buddy

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Andy!

[@Michagan_outdoorsman_James]

unedited vid with the Vegas stories asap please my good sir. sounds like a great vid

[@briansuttles6743]

great video, a few fish and nice day. stay safe.

[@bleed_from_within_is_life9960]

Last I checked all panfish are legal bait here in Mississippi as long as you catch them on a hook

[@y2jamest2099]

Welcome back from the vegas trip

[@jeffhudson4817]

I hope u won some money brother. Good to see u back on the water and with a couple of nice blues. Stay safe Money….

[@katdaddychris7013]

I bet that crappie was saying its praises lol, another great informational video

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Thanks Chris!

[@davidknight1612]

Through darn flies away!!!

[@bigbear607]

Ive started tying stinger flies on my rigs and 5 of the 6 I caught today were on the stinger.

[@haroldsfishingadventures754]

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[@keithdocreed]

Good to see you back on the water chasing catfish.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Keith!

[@usagi10100]

Man, that pollen today had me maintaining a sneeze breeze on the river... hardly had to paddle. xD

[@jamescardwell3254]

Hey don't worry about getting back on track you will definitely get there with your dedication. You deserved a good vacation away without a camera to distract you away from your time off. Your loyal viewers understand whether or not anyone else does.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks James!

[@LeroyWieners]

Tripled up!

[@Towman640]

This guy would make 💰 being a local guide 😂

[@mylyloy]

I watched this earlier and now I can’t remember if I commented or not! This is what happens when you have Kayak Catfish withdrawals! Your memory goes to 💩. I need more fishing!!!

[@haroldsfishingadventures754]

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[@frankribble4367]

I wonder if spring time fishing in Michigan could change your opinion on Channel Catfish. My buddy caught 19 & I caught a 27" 11.12 LB fish before I got my 2nd rod in the water. We caught a lot of fat fish. Of course, a Flathead would be better, but its a good start to the season.

[@RyanMOutdoors]

Nice work with all three rods. What is the name of your camera rod holder that faces you? I would like that for my kayak. Great video!

[@KayakCatfish]

It’s a diy mount I made

[@quentinsalters9132]

Great to see you back and catching some hawgs. I’m in quite a dry spell right now. But as you mentioned at the beginning of the video. I finally found the original river bed that is in my local reservoir. Found 1 spot from the bank that I can reach (20-30ft out) with a depth of 22-24ft relative to the 15-20ft surrounding area (based on navionics). I am a bank fisherman and only been catfishing for 6 months now. My bigger cats come from chicken breast surprisingly and I do well with frozen shrimp. I hope it’s not too much to ask for your advice on fishing this original river bed from the bank of the lake. Using rod holders along with circle hooks (3/0-6/0) should I keep my drag tight letting it completely bend over, or should I keep it loose to let the fish run and then pick up and tighten the drag? A lot of channel cats in my area (range from 6oz to 10lb in my experience), rare blue cats (I’ve caught a 25lb and a 50lb), don’t know about flatheads tho. I seem to get nibbles and bites all the time but nothing solid enough to hook up or run with the bait. I’ve learned so much from you Justin. Thank you so much for your content, you’re truly amazing. If you or anyone else within this lovely community can give me some tips with the scenario I described OR tips on how to fish a small river with consistent water level changes (4-10ft and major cfs changes (100 cfs - 6,500 cfs)) due to the dam, that would also be appreciated. Thank you guys so much for all the knowledge you have already taught me!

[@quentinsalters9132]

Apologies for writing a while book in the comments. Just wanted to explain my situation clearly so if anyone wants to help, they have the info they need! Thanks again!

[@KayakCatfish]

You will get better hookups if you keep your drag tight and let the fish hook themselves with the circle hooks rather than trying to reel down after they start running with it.

[@quentinsalters9132]

@@KayakCatfish awesome, I see so many varying opinions on the internet so I figured I’d come and ask the most knowledgeable person I know! So thank you so much!

[@jefflee1952]

Awesome video I see that blue bait tank on your kayak what brand is it I've been looking for a good bait tank about that size

[@KayakCatfish]

It’s a five gallon bucket I made into a tank

[@douglasmedlin7159]

That would I've been a good tournament fish long as he was.🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@KayakCatfish]

I’m gonna need three of them in a couple weeks

[@bleed_from_within_is_life9960]

My 3rd comment on this That blue at 11:20 is built like a mud cat Long and thin

[@bleed_from_within_is_life9960]

I've been trying to challenge people to catch cats in a creek about 6 miles from my house I've never caught any out of there but all the older people say when they was kids they used to catch them all the time and I know they there bc I've caught them about 5 miles upstream from the bridge I fish under But I have caught gar bass and bream out of it I've seen 5-6 foot gar in there and try to catch them but can't get a bite by any other than the little 2 foot ones But I'm in jayess Mississippi

[@fishinfrenzyoutdoors]

Nice job, where is the Old Town?

[@rossnielsen2033]

Dude! Where have you been? I was worried sick about you! I thought one of those big ass golly whoppers ate you!

[@robertfandel9442]

I haven't found any stranger flies on-line yet but I'm still lookin.

[@KayakCatfish]

There is a link for them in my video description

[@frankribble4367]

Is it fun to fish in a kayak when it's windy? 50 MPH gusts this weekend in Michigan. Should I go fishing anyways? Shore Angler.

[@KayakCatfish]

Any wind above 15-20mph is gonna make kayak fishing a pretty miserable experience

[@leerose9933]

I hope you catch a PB today 😁

[@Reg-vy9ph]

Justin why don’t you use the back half of skip jacks for bait? Not enough smell or blood? Just curious

[@KayakCatfish]

I have just had a lot more success through the years with the front half. It’s a confidence thing I suppose.

[@calebpartenheimer7636]

How do you not get snagged on the bottom if your not using a bobber especially when trolling? I get snagged and loose tackle a lot of the time and I don't understand how people don't get snagged. I had to re-do my line 3 times today in about a 3 hour span earlier.

[@chrisstegall856]

Wow a triple

[@user-ti8pv2no6s]

I’m going to nickajack next weekend. Do you have any pro tips that might help? I would appreciate any advice.

[@KayakCatfish]

I don’t have any secret tips that I don’t already share in the videos. Good luck on your trip.

[@michaelclinard4969]

Try putting down TPO or any kind of rubber roofing in that wind, and it makes your life a living hail😮😢

[@Group115Fishing]

You like catching big bluegill right Kayak Catfish?

[@noahtrabeaux3745]

Are those the takota 600’s?

[@KayakCatfish]

Yes

[@jacobmccarty2538]

That was the longest 13 days of my life

[@wakingforbacon6439]

Did you hit those red light districts in vegas? 😂😂😂. Hope there's no need for a penicillin shot. 😂😂😂

[@KayakCatfish]

What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas lol

[@wakingforbacon6439]

@@KayakCatfish lol. That's it. Thanks for the reply.

[@dwaynefowler7093]

YES WE ARE GLAD YOUR BACK CAN YOU EAT SKIPJACK?

[@steven-nb6rt]

Why do you put the fly on?

[@nikkihayes9236]

Just an extra option for the fishes. He's had major luck and have caught many fish on the fly.

[@mynametater]

Hope you stayed away from those ladies of the night lol

[@cecilpratt2925]

I beleave the school of bail is white bass

[@toddbennett6097]

Hope you won a buck in Vegas

[@levarhoskins9042]

😢😢crappie😢

[@lelandhopkins2433]

You said 8oz egg sinker? Doesnt look like its that big

[@KayakCatfish]

I use 8 ounces when suspending baits

[@jeremystanton382]

New Ohio State record. Blue. 56". 110 pounds. 15 year old girl.

[@turboman4736]

I don't see how you can tell what's on your screen there bud it's so dirty lol

[@oldfart5063]

i enjoy watching your show and i intend to keep my subscription going , but i really can't agree with the use of game fish as bait . i realize your state probably condones it but it shouldn't . best of luck to you though .

[@wakingforbacon6439]

Then go to your legislature and whine about it then. You think one fish feelings are worth more than another's. 😂😂😂

[@mylyloy]

Why shouldn’t Tennessee allow it?

[@cody0010]

If you catch a legal fish by a legal method, then you should be able to do whatever you want with it.

[@oldfart5063]

@@wakingforbacon6439 my state doesn't allow it . they don't allow marring your sister either unlike your state

[@wakingforbacon6439]

@oldfart5063 wow did you think that up all by yourself. Proud of ya. Like anyone else if you dint want to see someone use game fish. There's a button where you can just turn it off. Good come back though. Only took ya 2 days to think that one up. Good job. 👍

[@drcdrdoct9864]

Dear Google/KZbin. The new layout sucks bad. Kayak Catfish's video is great, but your layout is awful with the comments on the side

[@wakeUPdummies]

It's been windy in ne Oklahoma, as well.