Catching BIG Catfish on Santee Cooper

[@tenncutt]

Brother you never need to apologize for anything, especially a little wind noise! We all feel blessed to have you as Captain of Team KC! (Us). Glad we won! Lol!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! I really appreciate your support.

[@johne.stinson9759]

Congrats to a fellow Tennessean from Abu Dhabi, UAE!!

[@SmokersOutpost420]

Great job Justin, you deserved it after all your time invested. I been watching and learning a lot from your videos. Thanks for pushing on and dropping new videos all the time.

[@jeremihodge3335]

Congratulations again on the victory. I had a great time talking to the best in the field at the ceremony. Justin, Jessie , Tim , and Ron are world class.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Jeremi! I really appreciate you coming out. It was great meeting you.

[@chrisnolf5874]

Was I the only one at 19:05 yelling "YOU GOT A BITE!!!" haha. Good job man. Congrats.

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha! Thanks Chris!

[@jamesgordon2892]

SAME

[@joellenzimmerman4493]

Me too! Me too! Since I can’t get out and had the time to watch this lately, I was yelling, “ You got your Fish!” Yea! Wonderful video! Thank you for taking on us on y9ur wonderful adventure!

[@insanegamer3916]

Me too!!

[@darrenmaiolo34]

Pretty new fan of your awesome videos.i really enjoy watching em on my way to work and on my way home.its about an hr drive and i even catch myself pulling n my driveway after that long drive home and sitting there watching the rest of the video i was watching.your an awesome cat fisherman and great person.looking forward to more videos and congrats on the big win n this tourney.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Darren!

[@scottbenton923]

I set through the whole video glued to the screen. Thank you for taking the time to video and share this. Congrats on the win.

[@garynielsen920]

You are a good fisherman Justin. I have been catfishing and striper fishing for 25 yrs and you are as good as it gets!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Gary!

[@wolfmccray3547]

Congratulations Justin!! Thanks for posting the video. Really enjoyed it... That's reality fishing. The REAL THING!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@jameshollon8144]

Congrats on the WIN!!! Thanks from taking us along. Justin you the MAN! Great Video. Keep'em Coming!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you James!

[@stephenhair5501]

You damn sure earned it!! And that last fish, in the last hours, put a big smile on your face. Really excited that you pulled this off Justin. Hope you get back to Santee again. I'll be over there with my group of friends soon enough. I know how special this place can be.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Steve! I would love to get another shot at Santee under better conditions. It’s an amazing fishery.

[@PalmettoCats]

I’m very happy you won. Wish I would’ve had the chance to come meet you on my home turf. Great video.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@steverenfrow4889]

I know this is an older video but I was rooting for you the whole time, CONGRATULATIONS on the big win!!!! Love your content!

[@steverenfrow4889]

I’m my home state at that

[@gregbryant9673]

GREAT video. Those lakes can be a death trap when the wind gets up. I use to fish both lakes in the 70's and 80's. Since I have retired I am going to start back fishing them. You are the Man.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Greg! Those swells in the main channel are no joke when the wind kicks up.

[@bobdole1977]

27:30 a love story between a man and his first targeted fish of the day lol. There's definitely something about the first fish out of a long day of not catching what you want. Some great fish for those two days, congrats on the win!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tanner! I felt a lot of emotions on this trip lol.

[@bobbysoza3798]

Awesome video Justin looked windy out there on the water that's some nice bank fishing action thanks for the video

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Bobby!

[@62oldawg]

What a way to finish up the year! Great decision to completely change the way you were going to fish. Worked big time! NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! CONGRATULATIONS MY FRIEND!! Looking forward to your fall and winter videos!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@michaelcolwell967]

You always say oh man another danged ole dink. When at home and now you couldn’t find one rather funny yet you still killed it. Great job.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Michael! Haha! Yeah I would have done anything for a dink on that final day of the tournament

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

The Best part of this is GREAT people getting together and supporting each other. Like the lead man said GOD BLESS them all in life.

[@tonykeith4149]

Congratulations Justin you definitely earned it. Way to persevere through the adversity that can come for any fisherman.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tony!

[@hobo7070]

Well deserved win. Thank you for taking us with you. I kept praying you’d get on some great fish and checking for updates until I saw the post on FB. Great job

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! I appreciate you following along with me.

[@christhacker3175]

God bless you justin, congratts,!!!! That was fun to watch,thanks 4 taking us along with you,!!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Chris!

[@steveslifevideos8803]

Congratulations Justin, so fun watching your videos. You are a cat fisherman’s inspiration!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Steve!

[@jaseglassburn7987]

Congrats! When you caught that last fish I jumped off my couch! Enjoy all the videos

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Jase!

[@chriscarroll3635]

Congrats Justin you sir are the man. Love watching you videos. You deserve all the glory.

[@dougzirkle5951]

You sure put in the time and hard work under difficult circumstances, but it paid off!! Well done, Justin.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Doug!

[@kevinbrown2630]

Congratulations Justin on your win. That's awesome. And you jad fun that's what it's all about. Keep up the wins and the awesome videos.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Kevin!

[@michaelhodges5932]

Great Job! Terrific example of how persistence pays off. Congratulations on your win!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Michael!

[@mhleadpastorscnc10]

Congratulations Justin. Great job and great video as always. Keep em coming.

[@calvinhoward2407]

i thought Dave was the only one that could catch big cats from the bank. congrats on the win

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Calvin!

[@TornadoChaser1989]

You really had to post this 10 mins before I have to leave for work... Now I'm going to be late..lol

[@KayakCatfish]

Haha!!! The idea of going to work is overrated anyways.

[@TornadoChaser1989]

@@KayakCatfish tell me about it, how else am I going to be able to save up for your Hobie outback

[@name_less7687]

@@KayakCatfish lol I like your logic and I went through that phase once. Fishing over work. It got me evicted once though. Haha It was worth it in the long run. That was a great year.

[@beckyzimmerman1915]

@@name_less7687 well that's not good

[@bradclodfelter1013]

I just watched the video all over again. Love to see you catch big catfish. I enjoy your videos more than any others on KZbin.

[@hunt4life56]

Justin, I have been watching you long enough now to know that if it can be done you can do it ! Congrats!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@tylerwilson935]

Congrats on the win! props for grinding it out outside of your comfort zone. It was nice being able to relate to the bank fishing more than the kayak. Looking forward to more!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tyler!

[@kellywalsh6735]

Justin I'd sure love to see some more of these kind of vids. You kick ass for sure!

[@sherylforrest5000]

So glad u won the tournament. Them was some nice fish you caught. I Love watching your videos. Can’t wait till the next.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Sheryl!

[@cgandy2]

Way to win it, Justin! This is a cool video. Very different from your others in format yet I really liked it and the way you talked through the action. Still can’t believe you got those big cats in shallow water!

[@grdray6974]

Congrats Justin. I'm glad it was you that won.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@want2boutdoors274]

Good job brother.... no one is better deserving with the hard work and grit you put in... congrats...

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Matthew!

[@patriotcatfishersofamerica7985]

Congratulations on the win. You were fishing in a great spot fishing. The shallows and stump fields are great too. Great video my friend.🇺🇸

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@ramirogonzalez5728]

Congrats , catfisherman of the year!! It was weird seeing you fishing from the bank and casting the rod!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! Haha! Fishing from the bank felt weird too but it was a lot of fun.

[@TheADDFiles-yk4dc]

Congrats on the win, brother. You put in the hard work and attention to detail and it paid off!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@shawnbrown4359]

Congratulations buddy! I knew you could do it! I watch all your shows it is great,& I do look up to you! Proud of you!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Shawn!

[@barnman73]

Congratulations Justin! Enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you for sharing.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jay!

[@davidreece2879]

I love watching your KZbin videos because I’m a big fisherman

[@jackiemason2145]

Congrats on the Big win you adapted and overcome all the adverse conditions hats off to you from Newmarket Al

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jackie!

[@kirksebts]

Congrats on the win! I live about 2 miles from Packs Landing. Fished out of there all my life. Glad you got to come catch some of our Santee giants! Great video!

[@tomw3380]

Thanks for the great tournament video Justin. Got to see the ups and downs, the wild weather and what it takes to win. Persistence.. Really enjoyed watching.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Tom! I appreciate you stopping by the livestream as well.

[@danielmyers1903]

Congrats, Justin. You earned that first place!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Daniel!

[@danielbrothers1284]

That was GOOOOOOD STUFF JUSTIN.... VERY GOOD. CONGRATS AGAIN.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! It was great meeting you Sunday. I appreciate you coming out.

[@tracybumpers7194]

Congratulations on the Win..You tough it out in bad conditions..A lot of people would've quit...Again Congratulations!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Tracy!

[@jerryhudson6426]

That couldn't be more perfect a little cut cove wind blowing everything in there mouth your buddy is right big catfish can catch there feed alot easier no chasing Daddy taught me me same way awesome

[@GrimReaper68440]

Congratulations!I knew you would win. This tournament shows how sometimes you have to think outside the box. And try something new. And you did just that. The fish were big and you pulled out the win. We all learned something out of this trip. Which is " not all lakes or even rivers are the same. And not all fish like the same water depth or structure. Thanks for sharing. We down in Cali.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Curtis!

[@lannyseals2084]

Hey congrats brother on the win and those hawgs! Awesome video and it's pretty cool watching you fish the bank... keep up the good work and tight lines brother and take care!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Lanny! I had a lot of fun fishing the bank. I’ll definitely be doing more of it.

[@lannyseals2084]

@@KayakCatfish that's cool man... there is some good fishing to be had from the bank if you know what to look for... over this winter I am going to save to get me a kayak so I can leave the bank LoL

[@allenhall9014]

Great job on the victory you earned it man. Best man won. You had me nervous on the 2nd day, felt like I was right there with you trying to will you some fish. Cant wait for you to get home and make some more videos.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Allen!

[@donnypeay6770]

Congratulations Justin! Well deserved Victory Sir!

[@65FullMoon83]

That was great! I sat right down & watched the whole thing straight through! The third place fella said it was like an Ironman contest & man he wasn't kidding! Dude that must of been grueling spending all those hours out in the cold, wind, sun & water. I was rooting for you the whole way. I couldn't believe you didn't catch any smaller cats? Everything out there was large. Even the Bowfin looked pretty good size for Bowfin! Congratulations!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching a longer video like this. It was a memorable trip for sure.

[@MrDukstr]

I had faith in you Justin!! Great job sticking with it on day 2. What a nice bunch of fish.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Don!

[@awoodkayakadventures5329]

Good job winning that tournament man that was some intense edge of my seat video watching . Congrats!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@joetomko3957]

Congrats on your win .pulled the old catfish Dave card fishing from the bank. Well done

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Joe!

[@kenstapler9146]

AWESOME job Justin. Congrats on the win. Love your videos.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ken!

[@karolisgrigas1328]

This video was amazing, thank you for showing how you won a tournament

[@timothystubbs7740]

Congratulations on the tournament win. You getting pretty good at winning the tournaments you participate in. Keep on fishing!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Timothy!

[@twinjacob1]

Great perseverance and adaptability, both signs of a great fisherman! Congratulations!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Terry!

[@fredziffel3443]

Knowing this was 4 years ago and as bad as you wanted every one of those fish, I JUST AS MUCH WANTED THEM FOR YOU ! So GLAD you got em !😂

[@vagabond-yj8pn]

Really enjoyed the vid. Looked like a bunch of fun. Kayak Catfish for the win!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@rickjames9388]

Love your vids dude. Thank you for filming the tourney!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Rick!

[@peterschulties3258]

That was by far the most fun I've had watching your vids. Great job:) Loved the suspense! Nail biter for sure!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Peter!

[@jonbain9216]

I agree it was a great one !

[@ronniecarrasco3922]

Man congrats on the win, you had me on edge and I knew you won from the live stream and kept me on my toes. Once again Justin congrats on the win, until next time.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Ronnie!

[@40yrOldGamingNoob]

Finally got to watch video and congrats on the victory brother..Your one hell of a fisherman and I tip my cap to ya..Catfishing for life

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@artschamberg4470]

Those big belly's are sure healthy. You are sure to win. Good luck!

[@richardshook8645]

Thanks for the video, congrats on the win, incredible fish!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Richard!

[@dgentllc]

Way to go. Congratulations Justin. I’m happy for you

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Great job.. I enjoyed every second of it.. and congratulations on the big win!!👍

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@OhioRiverFisherman]

Congratulations buddy!!!! Your a true angler!!! Scrambled and put together a huge win!!!!

[@dannycano2551]

Just want to say congratulations to you and knowing you never gave up you stuck with it you caught some awsome fish enjoyed watching the video my hat off to you Justin keep on fishing i cannot wait to get out on the lake and catch some catfish ..

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Danny!

[@dawnspencer4800]

Congrats!! I've been anxiously waiting for your upload. Great job.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Dawn!

[@olbear9984]

Wow,great win. Missed this one somehow. Really enjoy your Vids. Seems like you are surf fishing for cats. You are the Master Catter. CONGRATS. FLORIDA. 🐻😍😍

[@PeelingDragCatfishing]

Wind blown bank do it every time, good video PDC.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks!

[@paulbittinger8557]

Congratulations on the W! You had me fired up, nervous and wishing for a channel cat too! I really like the excitement of the tournament video.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Paul!

[@tipflip]

I like seeing you switching it up and fishing from the bank!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I plan on doing some more of it.

[@100catfishing7]

Now that's my kind of fishing! Only difference is I don't use a kayak for a rod holder. lol Mucho congrats on your big win Justin!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you! I will definitely be doing some more bank fishing.

[@mattmoore684]

Great job toughing out all the way to the end. Congratulations on a hard fought win

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Matt!

[@coreyfrasnelly7364]

Great anglers adapt and overcome 👍🏻.....you are the man Justin

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you Corey!

[@markgrant1508]

Thanks for sharing. This was awesome. To the people who say Fishing is a lazy man's sport. THINK AGAIN.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Mark!

[@juniorking1448]

When the fishing good just set up camp. Congratulations on the win!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks! I like your philosophy.

[@MrBlizzard769]

Your videos are addicting ! Keep up the good work And fish on brother ! 😎👊🏻

[@kastearns1874]

Congratulations on the win.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@robertbillodeaux8971]

Congratulations man. Job well done and a great video to boot.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Robert!

[@jasoncobbs7038]

Facts: 128 people were in the tournament. 127 thumbs down. Great job evaluating and adjusting, and congrats from the future on the win!

[@eddiethedave]

Congrats on the 1st place finish and big hawg prize. That lake intimidated ya 1st CPL days but there was no doubt that you would prevail. Keep the gold Rollin brotha!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Dave!

[@dustinc1312]

Glad you won!! Those conditions are crazy.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@jessiegarcia8465]

Justin, I have to say congrats, here in North Texas north of Dallas deep water is scarce , it's hard to in order to catch the big ones we fish shallow, so we have to learn to be Damm good at bankfishing, fish travel over a mile to get to real shallow water to feast on shad ,I fish out of a job boat , but 90 percent of the time weather summer fall or winter the big ones are in shallow water ,back waters and creeks , congrats u did it , freaking awesome sir,maybe one day u come to Texas and fish ,not easy fishing but very rewarding thanks for ur videos ,we can catch some dadgum channel cats too

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Jessie! That shallow water fishing is completely foreign to me but it was a lot of fun

[@erictorres4589]

You really put in some hard work catching those cats and Congrats on the win

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Eric!

[@duckman5849]

Great video man. Just recently came across your channel and watching them all.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@randymartin8439]

Congratulations bro!! You deserve that win.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Randy!

[@randymartin8439]

Your welcome. Had me on the edge of my seat towards the end. On a side note really liked the way you edited this video as far as making it one long video. Keep up the good work.

[@hhottsfishing]

This is by far one of the best videos yet bub! Congratulations too btw.

[@KayakCatfish]

Thank you!

[@cheza7061]

Congratulations 👏 👏 👏 Well played & well deserved!!! 🎣😎🐟

[@mikeybarra47]

Dude you've been grinding for a while now to be on top. Good Job bro! Im glad you got those awards. Angler of year sounds nice!!!!

[@KayakCatfish]

Thanks Michael!

[@terrisecasy6568]

Good job all those bad days and small fish had you ready for those big fish. Give thanks to God your videos touch some of your viewer out there to help along the year. Hey guys thanks for help our man out. Good job keep up your head even when things don't look good💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👍