Catfish Tournament on The Ohio River, New PB Flathead

[@mackenzieminor1197]

I live in Wellsburg, I'm 34. I worked in the tin mill in Weirton, until they decided to shut the entire operation down 8 months ago. I would love to come out with you guys to catch my first flathead . Ive been trying all summer ever single day to the point my wife is pissed. I'd love to spend an afternoon or a few hours night fishing with you guys. Im easy to please and a chill guy like you both. Let me know if you would consider. Thanks for the video!

[@tommorgan5826]

Nice video Guys! The first thing I would do is get that top out of the boat and trash it! I hate those things!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching! It definitely gets in the way, but worth it's weight in gold when it's raining or very sunny.

[@midwestbiking9767]

How has this channel not blown up yet!! Great stuff!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks bud, I appreciate that!

[@blacktopcharters7313]

Keep em comin!!!! Great day!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks buddy!

[@jamesknox7522]

I use to live in Powhatan Point, Oh. and that Looks like Nick's Lounge in the background!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Yes sir

[@LONEWOLFOUTDOOR-S]

Great video, that hole produced for sure 👍,

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@smithfamilyfishingadventur3212]

Nice job fellas. Y'all smoked 'em

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks! It was a great day

[@keithspencersr.6806]

Great job gentlemen

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!! I appreciate you watching

[@thomasmachovina596]

Nice man I see ya out thete one day!!!

[@stephenbriles8404]

Woohoo Now I have new channel to binge at night when shutdown my semi

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I appreciate it!

[@americanswang95]

Well done fellas great setup and positive vibes .As well as a nice fatty whisker lizard 🤘🏻🇺🇸from the buckeye

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks! I appreciate you watching, glad you enjoyed

[@lukethomas3296]

did you see Steve Douglas

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Did I see him where?

[@ohioshedhunters4923]

Wheeling boat launch?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Yep

[@godisgreat5141]

What kind of boat are you using

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

2018 G3 Sportsman 200

[@shawnmcclay6455]

Nice video man! Keep them coming!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@spudsmccatfish]

What an epic day 👍

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching. Always nice when the fish cooperate on tournament day!

[@jeffjackson5331]

Awesome! Congrats

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@dougiemac8417]

Incredible!!!! 👍🏾💯👍🏾

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching!

[@hitnmiss49]

Were you fishing above or below Pike Island dam? Don't have to tell me the exact spot

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Down stream from Pike Island. We launched at Wheeling Island that day.

[@miked5759]

Joe, can you explain your gear? Rod, reel and line.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I run Big Cat Fever medium-heavy action rods. Penn Fathom 20 lw reels, 40-50lb mono main line (Slimeline), 80lb leader line (Slimeline Heavy cover leader line), and Maruto 8/0 circle hooks. Links for the line, rods and hooks are in the description of my other videos. Let me know if you have anymore questions and thanks for watching!

[@miked5759]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 quick too. Wow. Thank you.

[@carlthomason4038]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 I'm new to your channel and I really enjoy the videos of the catfishing action. Keep em coming!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

@@carlthomason4038 awesome, thanks for watching. I'm hoping to put out a video every Thursday

[@carlthomason4038]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 I look forward to it. I would love to see you guys come to SC and fish the Santee Cooper Lakes!!

[@riverlunacy]

Wicked cat. Congrats

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks!

[@matt14680]

can you fish with 4 rods or is there three people in the boat

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

This was a 6 rod limit tournament in West Virginia waters. I'm from Pennsylvania and we have a 3 rod per person limit, West Virginia however, is unlimited rods

[@matt14680]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 thanks for the info I might have to make a trip just to try it

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

No problem! Good luck if you do

[@matt14680]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 any advice on a good ramp to start from I’ll take it from there

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

What area of the Ohio River is closest to you?

[@mikeshultz4552]

I have a similar setup. I am new to this large of a setup. Any tips to keep crossing lines minimal or getting tangled? Thank you in advance.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

I try to spread out and stagger the baits (long/short). The hard part is remembering where they're all at while you're doing the rod rodeo fighting a fish. Thanks for watching!

[@ernestocontreras972]

What kind of reels ? Penn something?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

@@ernestocontreras972 Penn Fathom 25lw

[@ernestocontreras972]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 love the channel btw always great videos and thank you

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching! New videos dropping soon!

[@ernestocontreras972]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 👍🏽👍🏽

[@xXxBREADxXx]

I should fish with you

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Let's go!

[@robbiesmith9786]

What turnment did u fish

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Kat Kings out of Wheeling, WV

[@shawnkiesel5349]

That catfish you have slung over your shoulder looks like it could swallow a baby...

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

He was a beast!

[@eastcoastfabworks2329]

Hey how's it going, so glad I ran across you guys I am from wheeling and recently got a boat. I have been out a few times and caught some small flats. Any chance you guys could give me some pointers on good areas on the ohio to target the bigger fish? I know it's hard to give up your spots lol can message you directly on Facebook if you don't want to show. Also what are some good areas to cast net shad. I haven't seen any lately. Thanks!!

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching! Send me a message on Facebook

[@slimeboogercatfishcrew4951]

Just subscribed. Been fishing over 40 years and finally got a decent boat this year. We live about 45 minutes away from Gallipolis. We went down there once just to run the boat and look at things. I had to upgrade my fish finder and got some contour maps of a couple different river pools so we looked over the maps and did our first trip last Saturday. I think we did pretty good for the first trip we caught 4 flatheads and 1 blue. 2 fish broke 20 pounds. I'll be spending alot of time down there on weekends hopefully I'll run into you guys or we can link up sometime. Great video and awesome day of fishing. Congrats on the win you guys killed it that day. What's your Facebook page name?

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! I've fished the Ohio and Kanawha near Gallipolis several times, some great fishing down there. I live about 3.5-4 hrs away but hope to do a weekend trip there this fall. A couple over 20 is a great trip, especially for your 1st! Catfishing, like anything else, you get out what you put into it. Time on the water is key. Look up Joe Granata on Facebook. Thanks again!

[@slimeboogercatfishcrew4951]

@@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223 well it's not my first catfishing by any means. Just the first time in my boat. We've got a small boat we use for sciioto river and kayaks . I've fished it for many years and caught some real good fish. PB is 43 pound flathead. The sciito is too dangerous and changes too much for a big boat on the areas I fish but it does spill into the Ohio river in Portsmouth. If you get down this way let me know and we will link up.

[@hammer-downcatfishingwithj7223]

Gotcha, and will do. Good luck out there