Catching Flatheads On A Slip Float

Using a live bait on a slip float to target Flatheads.

[@cbreezy2020]

Nothing better than a live bait Flathead video

[@billymccoy10]

I agree 100% buddy!

[@justinbroussard4726]

Miss hearing those bait clickers go off and seeing those hook sets to the parking lot bank fishing!!! Hopefully you can make 1 sometime this year!

[@BrandonX444X]

I’m so jealous of all the nice lakes you Tennessee boys have!!

[@jonboatmorava9115]

Come on out for a visit. Now is the time!

[@BrandonX444X]

@@jonboatmorava9115 It’s only bout a 5hr drive for me. I’m in Eastern Ky. We have some decent large mouth lakes. But nothing like you boys have

[@jonboatmorava9115]

@@BrandonX444X well im round old hickory and right now it's either we suck at fishing or they ain't biting. We all having issues on old hickory but it is beautiful. I'm a few hours west of old dave there.

[@BrandonX444X]

@@jonboatmorava9115 I’ve done pretty good up here since March but that bite is bout to die off after the spawn.

[@jonboatmorava9115]

@@BrandonX444X I was just looking at lakes up your way.... Looks great to me lol we just need a change of scenery it seems like 😂 maybe we should visit each other. I've got a boat but it's just a tiny jon with a trolling motor but I'd be up to taking you out if you came here and vice versa. I'm actually only about half hour from Franklin ky.

[@fuji8410]

It’s August 2022 and it amazes me how much more advanced you’re fishing techniques are now versus just a year ago. Compared to today seeing that tiny bait and manually dropping a anchor is kinda weird to me 😆 always looking forward to every video!

[@TheoriginalPhilGood]

More rig tutorials, how to’s & what-gear-why please. Keep up the good work !!

[@wabashnate5036]

Enjoy your explanation of how you rig your float's

[@marcuslynn3449]

Thanks for honoring the request for the flatty dave!! Fish fear you

[@Kuhnd0gg864]

Thanks for the education on the slip float!!! Say it every video Catfish Dave is the best channel on KZbin!

[@featherman51]

Great video man.! I watch all your videos. Thanks for sharing.

[@showme....6043]

I am so glad that you took the time to explain how these work. I am going to try it out tomorrow morning when i get off work. Thanks for all your hard work. " This is a video there were fish in the video that makes it a fishing video"

[@derekgrier7672]

Flathead catfish are my favorite....thanks Dave

[@petermakoi3021]

Thanks for the set-up tips!!

[@firewoodhawk3917]

Whooooohooooooo, another great CatfishDave show! Always glad to see another, great job Dave

[@robertvann7349]

Sweet. The All American canal steep bank drop offs with lots of bottom grass. Awesome.😂🎉❤

[@danthompson1467]

Great vid Dave your a lucky man to get to do what you love . A lot of us live the dream through your adventures. I know I do

[@terryeason4319]

You are truly a good cat fisherman. 🙂

[@troybranaman316]

Wow I learned so much from you Dave on this video !! Thank you for posting . Take care and stay safe my friend !!

[@pooppoop3084]

Thanks for the education on slip floats dave 👍

[@adamholt6898]

Thanks for going through and explaining. Maybe one day when these damn kids get old enough I’ll get to fish again!

[@Kennith277775]

Thank you dave... I gotta learn how to slip float fish.... but I got it... big rocks... down trees... ima be hunting for those big flatties

[@alberteller7286]

Thanks Dave for showing us how to use a big float on Fishing for flat heads . And this was a fishing show.

[@josephbrown2644]

Who else wants to see the return of the often Imitated but never Duplicated, iconic pink ( SLIP FLOAT FROM HELL) ?

[@jerrynewman1380]

Good job dave

[@darrellclintonoutdoors9169]

Would love to see you do more Bank fishing videos

[@timfowler]

Great video, great tutorial on slip floats. Trying to get set up for a trip to watts bar with a family member to try my luck for a PB. Keep on keeping it real Dave.

[@MC-gp9ke]

Thank you Catfish Dave for your explanation of the working of floats. Very informative and entertaining! I appreciate your time and experience that you put into your videos! Respect from Alberta Canada.

[@fishin-impossible2992]

Now that was a good informative video Mr Catfish . Thanks for sharing

[@rickeggers644]

I make my floats out of 6" foam balls through which I run a coffee straw. I heat up a piece of coat hanger to make the hole through which the coffee straw goes. The straw is anchored on each end with hot glue. These work great and are very weight and amazingly bouyant.

[@mitchellhelms7238]

Like them slip floats caught big fish using them great video Dave

[@paulws58]

Very informative video. Thanks Dave.

[@tylerevans1355]

That's the flathead that's been biting...

[@ericflowers2146]

I would watch a whole bluegill video as long as you said wooooooo for each one

[@kennethsmith8844]

Once I made some floats from a broken surf board. The board was filled with a compressed foam.

[@goyaklarh]

Thanks for the tips Dave great video !

[@ut000bs]

Once my cousin caught a flathead while we were fishing for bluegill. That flathead was as mean as a striped snake and just plain ornery. The hook was a very small bluegill hook so there was no way it was going hold that flathead even if it could hook it. That doggone fish just decided it wasn't going to let go of that bluegill until my cousin pulled it onto the bank (I think she had 4lb line) and it promptly spit that bluegill out. It was both my cousin's first flathead and her first catfish. It weighed right at 15 pounds. I swear it's true. lol

[@themadcatter5849]

My boat up against those rocks whoa I’d freak out. Of course, I’m a railroader so I never have time to use my boat anyway, but do enjoy watching videos about it.

[@j.j.clingman4083]

Hey Dave do you ever go cat fishing with just using worms?? You should do a video with just using worms & see what you can catch using just worms!!! I’d definitely like to see a video like that for sure!! I don’t think I’ve ever seen you do that but I have seen other KZbinrs use worms & do very good at it!!! Thanks Dave!!!

[@jackkeeble9272]

Nice video buddy

[@danieldeneau7802]

Waiting on my morning coffee but Dave comes 1st 👈

[@jerrynewman1380]

Float just went down... something on there..wooooooooooooo

[@joebuck66]

Is there any benefit in the through float bobber compared to the ones that use a line slide and clip on like the MRC floats? Or is it just preference? Great video Dave.

[@SK-zy6el]

Love catching the flatheads. Taking my grandson gar fishing on the Ohio River today. He just doesn't know what he's in store for if we get one to run. Don't have to get it in the fun is in the run. I Will have to make some of the noodle doodle.

[@jameshoppersr.-beaver-retr215]

Thank you Mr. Dave I needed a good video after the weekend I just had. !!!!! GOD Bless you and your channel !!!!! James and Judy Hopper Romans 6:23, Jer. 15:24.......

[@tomwalters1033]

Thanks Dave! Just what the doctor ordered.

[@rodneydunfee9503]

Thanks for another one Dave

[@CatchingDinosaurs]

thats pretty cool might have to try that some time

[@stillwater62]

Where is the Famous Catfish Dave`s " Float From Hell " ? Those are Angry Catfish floats.

[@setthehookwithtlbroyles919]

Dave what's going on man! That was a nice flat head! Great informational video Man I lived it!! Keep on getting down!

[@blackdeath5026]

I always use floats for flatheads, and have for over 40 yrs

[@bobbynewton9247]

Thanks for sharing Dave, enjoyed besafe

[@blackdeath5026]

I use hand size bluegill for flatheads, i was taught big bait big fish so i always use big bait, have caught many 40 and 50 lb flatheads on 2 lb suckers and carp

[@mistyharris9668]

Do have a video showing what float your using an how you rig it up on your line

[@joenava2679]

Why do you cut the tail off the fish and how deep was the water there, thanks.

[@michellesquires153]

Why do you cut the back tail fin off of the little fish before hooking it as bait?

[@BCM1959]

Good info, thanks Dave.

[@staceywhitehurst682]

I have those same floats, wild wolf I think , he’s out of tenn. I’ve not used yet gonna have to dig them out give it a try Enjoyed the vid great job

[@brunobarks6544]

I knew a flat head would make you smile. Lol

[@lelandhopkins2433]

Dave can you do video how you use tour sonar to find catfish befor fishing that spot and how you set you boat up for the big take down....Thanks Leland

[@zackchildress]

I had problem with a 7000 size Garcia with that type of knot. Wouldn’t pass through the level wind. I solved that problem and bought a Daiwa saltist.

[@ronron7187]

Is there a close d face reel that will work for big cats ??

[@kyredneckoutdoors]

? Dave if i am fishing in 30ft of water with a float how deep should my bait be?

[@catfishdave8192]

In most cases the bait is suspended just a couple feet off bottom but there are occasional instances where big cats may come up from the bottom and hit a surface bait. My first choice would be a couple feet off bottom

[@bullishbeartrader6121]

If I recall Dave you had a video showing you make um. You should do what other tubers do and leave a description link to that video. You'll get more views less questions.

[@jonboatmorava9115]

"An algorithm whatever that is" -catfish dave 😂

[@kennethparks4580]

Would you give your oponion on jon boats,what are they ok for?

[@madtownangler]

Now your supposed to bite the tail off that baitfish with your teeth !!! That boat drive you had in looks so much better than me doing laundry after work like I'm doing now.

[@jamesvesser5422]

Would love to go catfishing with you. I'm about 10 mins. away from Cherokee Dam on the river side. I fish the same river , just never caught any catfish that big. Love the videos, do you ever keep any of the fish you catch? Also if you don't mind what bait do you use to catch the skipjack?

[@papatrt]

Yeah for Dave! flathead on a float while in his boat!

[@Gokywildcats11]

How to you make the slip floats

[@MrMeatWad420KC]

Bass hit that shad, Ive caught a lot large bass when using thin fin

[@michaelrogers8912]

Great video, take care and stay safe Catfish Dave.

[@cybrpypr]

What do you all consider the best tasting type of catfish? Blues, flatheads or channel?

[@michaelpease3679]

Since I deep-fry mine breaded in cornmeal, they all mostly taste the same. I know the smaller they are the tastier they seem

[@JackedJacobOutdoors]

Flathead>blue>channel

[@cybrpypr]

@@JackedJacobOutdoors thanks

[@zakattack7799]

Flatheads and blues are both Far superior to channel in my opinion.

[@briancooper4566]

Can you show how to make that slip bobber???

[@TomN..]

How deep do you set them?

[@lastchance8574]

He said he sets them at about 5ft. 4ft to float and 1ft of leader line.

[@gregnuttall3637]

Good video Dave

[@skidandpumpandlemondemon7505]

Hey mr.dave I would like to go fishing with you.i live in Kentucky ...

[@cjd4219]

Does that joining knot get caught on the guides and wear down when not getting caught on the last one?

[@timhalcomb4041]

Thanks for sharing have a blessed day in the name of Jesus

[@mackredenbarger]

CFD where did you biro foam slip bobbers I’ve been trying to find them in my area but it looks like I might have to make some homemade

[@oldman8141]

What is that background noice

[@Papaws-Hobbies]

I got to go try that.

[@jakeerickson3375]

Dave can we get some bankfishing vids

[@cpprcrk1833]

I know your stand on eat'n anything out of the Tennessee River , but man that woulda been a great size one for a catch , clean & cook ! Flatheads eat awful good !

[@sts.556]

2;41 your sneeking around again?

[@allenblack40]

Catfish Dave, where can I buy that blue slip cork from? What's the name of the store and do they have a website?

[@josephisenhour4202]

Good information going to make me some

[@Mexicocatfishing]

Catfish Dave!!!!! You Dagblasted!!!!!!! 🤘😮🤘

[@andrewwilson5438]

Hey Dave long time watcher what do you use for flatheads

[@jeromyallen1696]

I love float fishing for flatheads

[@bullishbeartrader6121]

Love the video

[@brunobarks6544]

Good mornin Dave. I love that big huge smile in your voice. Lol. Your the man ! Thanks for the lift my brother. Lol Knock em dead.

[@lyonsfishingadventures4352]

Woooooooooooo!!!

[@happydog6537]

I just have a question. I don’t know and I’m a fisherman no moral stuff I’m just curious. Is it possible that places like Fort Loudoun aren’t as good anymore as opposed to better because the fish are dying after they released at least some of the time maybe from other anglers why would all the sudden there be no blue cats shouldn’t there be more do people eat those big things.?

[@garybiggs9010]

My wife Hates it when my knot gets caught!

[@stevew6910]

never tried clipping tails,,, Makes sense

[@garciacindy2035]

Got these thinking they were the slightly larger Panfish floats kzbin.infoUgkx_rJB7cli5f1ofPVGgn80S7Yj4vqwq0gU they work just fine. The smaller size lets me carry more in my tackle box, and the 3 color choices are nice for different lighting conditions, backgrounds, etc. They aren't the most durable things in the world. But, as cheap as they are, it's not heartbreaking to lose one or have to replace a worn one. The price on these fluctuates wildly, from about $9 to almost $16. So, time your buy accordingly.

[@brunobarks6544]

Thanks for the fishin video. Lol

[@skidandpumpandlemondemon7505]

Me too.

[@AuthenticZack]

I'd like to see you catfish the Mississippi River!

[@robertrobertson5120]

Slip float 101 training...

[@michaelleady9089]

Fish on

[@aaronswaimmarried7447]

Less talk more fishing