Catching GIANT Fish in a FLOODED Creek

With the river blown out, I fished Chickamauga Creek with my buddy Phil. I was able to cast net about two dozen threadfin shad, which we used as bait. Our hunch was to catch catfish, but the freshwater drum would not keep off our baits. They were fun to catch, especially the big ones. Don't ever underestimate the potential of a creek...you just never know what could be at the end of your line.
When: March 9, 2018
Where: Chickamauga Creek (Chattanooga, TN)
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Conditions: Breezy, moderate current
Bait: Threadfin shad
Tackle: Gander Mountain "Competitor" medium action spinning rod spooled with 10 lb monofiliament line and a Shakespeare 7'0 medium heavy Wild Cat rod with a Daiwa spinning reel spooled with 20 lb monofilament line carolina rigged with a 20 lb monofilament leader line
Method: Fishing from a dock
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[@personpeople3264]

Now I know why they are called drums, because whenever they flop on docks they sound like a drum

[@ChattCats]

Lol!

[@balajitransport413]

Byyfhfyi

[@MyBallsUrJaws]

Lol, it's actually because they make a thumping noise internally

[@AquariumArmy]

Person People 326 I was thinking the exact same thing.

[@bobbymccary1031]

Person People 326 a drum has a white stone behind each eyeball socket it's called lucky stones that's how they make their sound therefore calling them drum fish.

[@BJEAKE]

Smartest bass ever. He knew you would pull those parasites off and you practice catch and release, so he hooked himself. HAHA

[@mainard06gaming29]

BJEAKE lol

[@60viking]

Yes they are smart.

[@mikeoloco4298]

9:42 when it started flopping had me dying

[@qveenora3]

😭😭😭😂😂😂😂😂

[@dharristhadon1608]

came here just for this comment , i was laughing with these guys 😂😂😂😂

[@zachthehaunter4778]

had it dying too

[@extremephillyfishing]

Friend: _"IS HE ALIVE STILL?????"_ Fish: *"Maybe if I play dead, they won't do anything to me..."* Joe: * grabs by the gills * Fish: UGH!

[@ChattCats]

I wish I had brought my bigger net with me.

[@attitudeadjusted9027]

Chatt Cats Fishing I live by and have fished the Missouri River for 40 years and have caught drum up to 20 pounds almost every spring. Also the best way to insure catching big fish is to bring the minnow net like yours lol.

[@cashtoncoffey5238]

you’re fishing the boat landing in sauk city wisconsin?

[@samantharyan4811]

LMAO

[@haley6209]

Lol fish logic

[@jamessaujon9628]

So proud to see these young men get their pics and video, then return it back to the water. They are just awesome fishermen.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, James!

[@sethgabbard7705]

You are a good man for taking of those lampreys the fish would’ve died without you!

[@thisguy23]

Man!!! I was crying when you let that giant go! But much respect for letting it go. Hero's do exist!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@petesampson4273]

It's so fun to see young people appreciating every fish they catch. As an old timer, most of my buddies will kill every drum they catch for no good reason other than "wasting" time they could be catching walleye. I've always found drum to be fun to catch, especially one GIANT I caught on a fly rod, and if the water is relatively clear and less than about 60 degrees they are actually good to eat. Cheers!

[@ChattCats]

I heard drum are good eating. I personally have not tried it.

[@petesampson4273]

I got tricked into trying it the first time by a buddy who told me they were white bass. We soak the fillets in milk with a pinch of salt for about an hour and then deep fry them and they are better than white bass if not quite up to the standards of walleye or perch.

[@ryanharrod1155]

Ur crazy touching them leech things. Glad u got them off the bass but u r more brave than me. Did u see it's teeth looked like it was from the alien movie. Lol

[@ChattCats]

Haha. Lampreys are vicious little things. Glad the bass swam away happy.

[@colton_shronce]

Good vido

[@sorusenpai5304]

That not a teeth they use those to grab their victim then they use their 2 like piranha teeth

[@wyld_chyld2239]

U would think they hurt but not that bad i had one on my foot after fishing I went 3 ft. And one was on my foot

[@colin9786]

Kyle Wellman Those were leeches man, they have anesthetic in their spit. I cant imagine how painful a lamprey bite would be. Poor bass

[@yettiman2817]

Good job helping out that bass.

[@raalvarez9241]

Dude nice catches those drum are getting ready to spawn and you threw back the big ones that continue the cycle. Mad respect

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@farvingstartist7986]

Looks like they were having fun, which is what's important. Personally, I don't throw drum back. You'll never get rid of them but at least throwing them up on the bank gives the raccoons and other critters a few meals. They're eating tons of the bass/crappy fingerlings that you'd rather have grow.

[@justsomeguywitharedeyes3472]

@@ChattCats hey I'm fairly new to fishing in fact just watched my first fishing video yesterday never caught a fish but I'm addicted already. Just a curious question for your average noob but why do you say the tiny fish will die when you put them in the bucket. Sorry if this is a dumb question that I should know like fishing 101 I was just curious

[@thestranger8650]

@@justsomeguywitharedeyes3472 not sure but it's most likely lack of oxygen. Hence the reason people buy minnow buckets with the box that pumps air into the water

[@adamkilledjoe]

@@justsomeguywitharedeyes3472 fish need time to acclimate to new environments. Water temperature and type of water are big factors. Taking them out and throwing them to a diff environment can be stressful to them. Also lack of oxygen.

[@jerrettguzan6943]

You have gained a subscriber What a man! Just casually catching his bait as he strolls up lmao

[@ChattCats]

Thanks man!

[@IsaacBos]

Always got to love those drum, they fight so hard!

[@ChattCats]

Yep!

[@CJB781]

I gotta say man, I'm loving the camo crocs

[@kentuckycatmanoutdooradven4643]

Fishing flooded creeks are awesome!!!!!

[@ChattCats]

I agree! Very fun to fish in!

[@sacton87]

Some of my best channel cat days have been on our local river fishing in 1 to 3 feet of water on a secluded flooded flat.

[@KBAnglers]

Circle hooks can not be beat!!! I've never caught a Drum, but they look like they fight amazingly!! I'm going to have to come up your way one day and catch a few!!!

[@ChattCats]

They are fun to catch.

[@kylieghhampton2393]

OMG I love how you saved that fish from the things sucking on him

[@draven3838]

Fillet that drum and put it on the grill ,with lemon and butter and a lift garlic ,very tasty

[@cruzmascorro9277]

Bake in the oven with foil.

[@jacobstarr9010]

Why would anyone eat a Freshwater Drum?

[@kristiang.9600]

@@jacobstarr9010 Because they taste good

[@fishstopbc8662]

After removing the leaches you should have used them as bait! Payback for the fishes.

[@trevorhall4220]

I play clash of clans

[@dennism103]

Why u guys racist against leeches?

[@rocketdurham4926]

They’re lampreys

[@aylacaketin2370]

True

[@proudricefarmer4700]

They just gonna get the leaches again smh

[@kittenpawz142006]

Great video! I love catching drum, I think they are very beautiful fish. I've never caught any that big tho! Thanks for sharing :)

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching! Hope you have a great year of fishing. Tight lines!

[@stevethepyro420]

Those are some huge fish! Good job! Also couldn't help but notice the spinning reel on that casting rod.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks man! Haha, yeah, I accidentally bought the wrong rod...haha. I meant to get the spinning rod but got the baitcaster rod. Not that big of a deal, though. Thanks for watching!

[@jacobcarolan1172]

My grandpa caught a 70 lb flathead out of a Creek in Kansas. by Creek I mean you can jump over it at some spots. He caught it in a hole that was about the size of a standard backyard in ground pool. Apparently that Creek and its many hidden pockets produced a lot of 40+ lb cats.

[@ChattCats]

Wow, that's awesome!

[@mikecollins9577]

What part of kansas?

[@jacobcarolan1172]

Mike Collins, just outside of larned Kansas and also around Pawnee rock Kansas. There are deep sand pits that are filled with water and the creeks connect to the sand pits it’s cool, very unique fishing terrain.

[@therealtwinshiesty9087]

jacob carolan thanks man, might fish there

[@fishfire_2999]

Those spots are vert cool indeed

[@jhawk1985]

I live near chatt myself. I like fishing around Soddy Daisy area. lots of good fishn holes all around chattanooga area though. keep on fishn !

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching! We are blessed for sure with all the great fish we have.

[@countylineoutdoors1724]

That was awesome! Love getting into them like that! Fun fish to catch! Great video!👍

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@jasonperry2061]

No dought bro,I'm from Tuscaloosa Al,me and some close friends done alot of work around that creek down from the battlefield and yes very big drum there ...pretty country....thanks

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffjackson5331]

Awesome! Yeah those drums hit like a Freight train, take off like a speed boat and fight like an SOB!

[@ChattCats]

Yep, they fight like the devil!

[@jeffjackson5331]

Chatt Cats Fishing yes they do!

[@WhiteBoiGotti]

Jeff Jackson can you eat drums?

[@logangreen3949]

Jeff Jackson No they don't. Lol. Drum give up after about 10 seconds of fighting. Drum are garbage. I can't believe I wasted my time watching this dude catch drum... Psh

[@brandonray5923]

+WhiteBoiGotti I can't believe you asked that I'm only 14 and I even know you can

[@manuwelaboy5027]

Good Vid,I'm jealous,any day of fishing is still better than work.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@TheUNDRGND]

Nice job sir! 3 Drums in a row, lovely fish 😍😍😍

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@lukehobbs8983]

I really enjoyed this vid man it brought back memories!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@dinodino6907]

they sound like drums on the dock hehe good drummer

[@MrBOASTMAN32]

"Your gonna get a concussion man!"🤣🤣🤣

[@ChattCats]

Lol.

[@GasPrices23]

That is definitely something someone stoned would say, talking to the fish-- "you're gonna get a concussion maan" made me lol. Good vid

[@ChattCats]

LOL.

[@tadhghayden8440]

Great fishing all those interesting nucks n crannies. Thosr drum are a fine fish

[@brianjames3164]

This makes me wanna go fishing now..

[@ChattCats]

'Tis the Season! Tight lines!

[@masonneverfound9999]

Samee

[@gabrielkelterborn-johnson871]

Same

[@zyfyt256]

@@gabrielkelterborn-johnson871 agreed

[@fate3935]

Sameeeeeeee

[@johnmckinley8447]

I love to see bigger fish returned to the water. They are breed stock, the future of the water.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@roccity5859]

That’s some good fishing! Thanks for sharing

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@mikecha1957]

Oh yeah creeks can be great. We caught some 30's and 40's in the creek last fall/winter...Blue cat that is...Those are some great big old drum...Wow..

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, Mike! Creek fishing has it's time and place for sure.

[@jakesanders269]

Man those lampreys make the skin crawl lol. Ive caught a few bass and crappie with one of those things attached. Never seen 2 on one fish before. Good job removing them that poor spot wouldn't have made it for long with 2 of those blood suckers on it.

[@ChattCats]

Lampreys are vicious little things. The bass swam away happy!

[@lostnlooking2]

I hope you killed those lampreys

[@mr.farrtze796]

Hopefully you reported the lampreys to your DNR

[@sorenwitte7637]

We in germany also have lanpreys and we call it 9 eyes because of the gill holes

[@uAintliveifudontthiz]

mr. farrtze what’s DNR?

[@cristiangonzalez3337]

2:35 thank me later 😉

[@masoncash903]

Bless u

[@Rm-xo6zu]

cristian gonzalez i

[@la6ce]

I don’t need to thank you

[@marine1486]

Thx

[@ElectronicAdventurer]

8:45 Thank ME later ;)

[@QSLispyTonnes]

Fishes! I love fish 😊 and fishing is really interesting to me, I've only ever fished with a handline. I'ma peep more videos of yours.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for stopping by. I've never handline fished before. That would be cool to do some time.

[@coreyroks8645]

Wow hit a very sweet spot some people go fishing all day and don't catch a fish and he's catching all kinds of fish back to back I love it

[@ChattCats]

Fishing in the creeks gets good when it's high and muddy

[@Forevertrue]

Up north in Lake Erie the drum are called Sheep Head in Texas they are Gasper goo many call them white drum. Always kill the lampreys.

[@monkeyman4131]

YES, always KILL the lampreys.

[@quentinnails374]

drum is good to eat.season salt lemon on the grill smoke yes.

[@Dgc10680]

Yes I bet! I’ve never tried it but sounds yummy!

[@TopTacticFishing]

Nice video bro! Really enjoyed it. Nice trophy size drum and bonus bass!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks! It was a good day!

[@garyanddoris6022]

Truly enjoyed seeing some drum caught, any bite is s good bite ...

[@DjCHR0NiK]

"You're gonna get a conussion man!"

[@ChattCats]

Lol.

[@trentvaughn3367]

L'deez S That has me diying

[@novaslayys9010]

Concussion not cunossion

[@joebuck66]

Loved the video. I've caught a couple of drums and even the smaller ones fight good.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching! Yep, they fight good, especially on light tackle.

[@mendedharpy4209]

Phil, your gonna have to help me up. Hey Phil this one big brother your gonna have to help me up. Lol good video bro!

[@ChattCats]

Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@menaceperformance82]

Freshwater drum seem to be less aggressive than saltwater cause down here in Texas they pull drag like red drum. Great vid

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@MrAthiestapostle]

It appears that it’s cold out so the water temp is probably cold. Drum are not going to put up much of a fight if the temp is cool/cold. But if the water is warm they will run hard.

[@2much4u2handle]

The bossthree Oh my god that drum is large. I’ve learned something today, never knew they had freshwater drums. Lived in Sarasota Florida for a while and never caught them that large. Good job!

[@jacobberisford7014]

Here in Ohio you would get a Ohio fish award for drum of that size, great vid and tight lines

[@ChattCats]

Cool. I've got a few trophy freshwater drum awards here in Tennessee.

[@HBC423]

Yeah and that's just a creek

[@chumlee8258]

What a fish! Great job wrangling that beast in

[@sacton87]

Very nice freshwater drum! Fun to catch and also a very good channel cat bait. Well the smaller ones anyways. Big ones like those get released every time.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching! I've heard other people say that drum make good catfish bait too. I'll have to give that a try some time.

[@sacton87]

Chatt Cats Fishing I've had good success with em. They are tough to filet but with it.

[@CHUNKYCATSFISHING]

Fantastic Video Nicely Done My Friend

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, Elstan!

[@Jitsnapping904]

3:31 Nobody at all: Phill: "Ouuuuuuuu"

[@MrRedforman1]

Glad you caught some shad on that first throw. Normally I throw in some bread to attract them to get a good amount of them. That is a great fish. Congrats.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks, Seth!

[@MrRedforman1]

No problem. I just got to my lake house today. Started using topwater frog lures. I got one strike, but no cigar. Lol. Hopefully I'll have better luck tomorrow even though it might rain all day, but hey rain makes fishing better.

[@senormofeta6726]

Channels like yours is why i killed my tv and started watching KZbin! Thanks for the amazing video. EDIT: I have the same Crocks! Love 'em.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@KING214TX]

Great vid man

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@algLawd]

Fisherman “Your gonna get a concussion man” Fish-bang bang pow

[@ChattCats]

Lol.

[@EliteBassStick]

Awesome vid as always!💯💪👊LET'S GO!!!

[@SuperHank777]

ELITE BASS STICK ur so funny. U post the same three comments to everyone’s videos.

[@EliteBassStick]

Super Hank Outdoors koo story bro every1's Vids r awesome what do u want... stop the hate! have a nice day bro!!!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching! #letsgo

[@dirkvandermerwe6027]

Well done guys! Congrats! I really enjoyed watching this shirt video... 👍👍👍👏

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@waskito3443]

Those may just be the biggest Drums I've seen in my life

[@jg9607]

Catch and release, love it!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@TwistedAutoGarage]

I thought you forgot the net i seen one towards the end of video when u said ima get this stuff out the way.lol great video man

[@ChattCats]

My buddy went back to the house to get a net after the first fish we got. He came back with it, and I was like, yeah that's too small of a net. Haha. Thanks for watching!

[@Catfishbill66]

Awesome video and holy cow!! Those were big drums!!!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks man!

[@steelersgame8486]

Cool

[@sykorixgraveborn7142]

Where I go fishing, the fish don't get that big, unfortunately for me, I'm still grateful im able to go fishing though👍👍

[@ChattCats]

Fishing is therapy! I enjoy catching all fish. Getting the big one is always a bonus! Thanks for watching!

[@azentic]

Aye! Tennessee fisherman, I like it. Representing it well man! Keep it up

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@tehawesome84]

Woohoo been waiting in the new videos man. Those drums looked fun

[@ChattCats]

It was a blast!

[@joejones2582]

I had someone ask me how to attach a castnet to the fishing rod they thought that you actually cast it with your fishing rod lol I almost laughed in his face but I didn’t I just showed him how to use it😂🤣

[@ChattCats]

Haha. Glad you showed him how to use it. Good man!

[@chado3000]

c'est la vie sounds like it would just be useless info for you, Tex.

[@vaevictis3018]

That Bass would thank you if he could!

[@lilwound748]

😂😂

[@RHFarms]

i didnt even know drum could live in freshwater til now lol nice catch!

[@ChattCats]

There is a difference between the saltwater and freshwater drum. The freshwater drum are also known as sheephead or gaspergoo

[@AndrewHankinsFishing]

Most of the great lakes have massive drums. Lake Michigan in particular, they run in massive schools, super fun to catch on spoons off the pier heads in New Buffalo. Never ate them though!

[@750rocketman5]

Andrew Hankins their not worth the trouble to clean. their a fun catch though

[@crackerjackrappr]

"You gon get a concussion man." 😂😂😂

[@ChattCats]

Lol.

[@blakelybivens4067]

Aaron Shattuck hahahah so funny u want a cookie

[@brianjames3164]

How do you forget your net? It could cost you when you get that once in a life time fish hooked and then you lose it right by shore...

[@williamschwan207]

Brian James been there done that lol

[@ramiroruiz97]

Im gona share this chanel on my Fishing page...Awsome

[@katenaujokas7845]

Your videos are so exciting

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@punchfukker3383]

Why were you using a baitcast rod with a spinning reel??

[@ChattCats]

I accidentally bought the wrong rod...haha. I meant to get the spinning rod but got the baitcaster rod. Not that big of a deal, though. Thanks for watching!

[@bigkinnybass]

I was thinking the same thing and I was going to ask, but I figured someone else would first. I was right.

[@terrymorris6001]

Looks like it was working and catching fish and he was having fun so I don't think it really matters why he was using it

[@m1grand768]

Punch Fukker seen it in the first 3 seconds

[@gmpugh7606]

I have a few bait roids with spinning reals on them, it don't make any difference. I have been fishing these same water for many many years and have never cought a fish with one of them things stuck to it. Did you kill them after you took them off the bass?

[@xnorcal831x]

Dude just take the lid off ur bait bucket n dump them inside u don't need to pick them up plus they might live longer

[@ChattCats]

Good point!

[@lostnlooking2]

Chatt Cats Fishing rock salt added to you the water stops their scales from coming off... it will keep them alive... found that out from an older gentleman who uses it here in Kansas to keep them alive while transport from one part of the river to another to catch flathead & blues... hope it helps... don't use a lot..

[@spinnie3stax]

I was thinking the same like why did u pick em up single handed lol

[@dixieboy5689]

>>> 2:25

[@ChattCats]

Thanks 👍

[@wowbizz2519]

Good job dude, nice one The Best part for me, when your friend, said,, stop heating your head you gone get a contusion😅😅😅

[@ChattCats]

Lol.

[@kenj.8897]

We call that a sheaphead in michigan

[@josephtrusty9737]

Ken Mackay Down south we call em gaspergoos

[@patricksims4607]

Im in south alabama redfish saltwater black drum fresh.. same kind of fish just dif subspecies

[@patricksims4607]

The sheephead i know of are saltwater silver and black stripes fun fish to catch

[@atcadam]

i’m from pa we call em sheephead too

[@louontwo2311]

Lol I said sheepshead

[@donbeck3088]

Where I come from we call them sheephead

[@thomashicks8470]

Which state are you in? I'm from south dakota and that's what we call them up here.

[@rbob1789]

Your videos are very entertaining and I think your underrated

[@ChattCats]

I appreciate that!

[@Kroogg]

Planning on taking my son kayak fishing on the south chick creek Sat hopefully we will have that kind of luck. I think he would have a complete fit if he caught a fish that big.

[@ChattCats]

Hope you guys have a great time. Good luck!

[@nathangagnon4950]

Dump your bait into the bucket you won’t have to touch them they will stay alive along time.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for the tip, Nathan!

[@TheRubenGalvan]

Those are leaches, put some salt on them to make them let go, then kill them, they are killing that fish.

[@EastTennesseeFishing]

Ruben Galvan That's a lamprey not a leech.

[@TheRubenGalvan]

Sorry, I thought Lampreys were only Salt water, I have never seen one, only leaches.

[@davidblackburn6926]

Pull them off and put on the hook. Leeches and small lamprey are great bait

[@davidbeckenbaugh9598]

I was thinking that but what do I know? I'm a steel header out here in Washington state. Hey, are the drum worth eating? I have no idea so don't laugh too hard. You said "trophy" in the vid. What, about 12 pounds? maybe 14? Hard to tell from the vid but it looked awesome.

[@robloxgaming4124]

david beckenbaugh if you like oily fish drum is for you! If your like more lean fish stay away

[@melaniecowen8954]

Great fish man and awesome what you did for that bass so he can live longer and get bigger

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@BassQuest]

Wow that was a nice spotted bass with those lampray eels

[@ChattCats]

Yep, it was a nice one!

[@algLawd]

Calm down your gonna get a concussion man lol

[@ChattCats]

That was a funny moment, haha.

[@metalhead7308]

Damn He Should Have Not Released it. He Should Have Ate It

[@noahgilman.69]

Black drums generally have worn inside of them so about 98% of the time you'll bite into a group of worms

[@sadbusiness5810]

Noah Gilman bruh

[@georgespecht7606]

Drum are fun to catch! Especially on light tackle!

[@ChattCats]

I agree! It can be fun!

[@559calimz8]

It looks beautiful out there!!

[@ChattCats]

It's a nice creek!

[@ifishcatfish]

Wow. Pure awesomness. Drum is actually not a bad eat. I tried some 2 pounders one and there was not a thing wrong with them, lighter meat than catfish. There is not a single drum like this in all of Illinois!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed! I've never eaten freshwater drum. I need to try it.

[@BassQuest]

Awesome video man, let's go soon the catfish are in the creeks on the chick and the bass and crappie are biting

[@ChattCats]

I'm game!

[@DMVFisher]

Awesome man. Some really nice drum.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks man!

[@romeomotorider]

Al ways love ur. Videos man keep it up.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks man!

[@Nastyfinger1444]

GREAT fishing guys.

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@mauricecason5369]

Y'all guys had blast

[@ChattCats]

Yep, it was fun!

[@camarontafy1685]

To this dude is catching some good fish good shit my boi

[@WhiskertimeFishing]

Dude! Awesome video! Wish we had freshwater drum like that where I fish!

[@ChattCats]

Thanks for watching!

[@WhiskertimeFishing]

Always brother!