Big Flatheads during the daytime on "The Flapper" cut bait. PA Catfishing

[@jamesrobinson8350]

watching you guys reminds me of my childhood fishing the Schuylkill . We would walk along the river finding hooks and string to fish with. We used rocks and stones for weights and always caught some nice Carp and Catfish

[@1Rod1ReelFishing]

Looking forward to more flathead fridays!!!

[@FlashTinlegs]

1Rod1ReelFishing herro

[@thesuburbanfisherman2]

+FlashTinlegs hahahaha nice

[@FlashTinlegs]

wat?

[@teamgaf3210]

+dillontrinh2001 are you referring to when he killed that INVASIVE snakehead? where the WFP says they need to be killed?

[@teamgaf3210]

***** im smart enough to understand the difference between a invasive and non invasive species and why he killed it. maybe you should take some time and do some research on the kind of damage snake heads cause.

[@thesuburbanfisherman2]

Wish I had a nice river like this to fish on

[@carlschnackel3051]

I loved the "Flapper". Thanks, I'm always open to new ideas for fishing. If it ever quits raining, whenever I get a day off, I'll give it a try.

[@q-cooutdoors7759]

This is still one of my all-time favorite videos. I'm here to report that "The Flapper" officially works for Michigan Flatheads!

[@ChrisMcIntee]

+Cast And Blast TV It honestly warms my heart to hear the flapper worked for you in Michigan haha keep catchin em!

[@rjcoutdoors842]

Definitely learning some knowledge from these flathead Friday videos! Keep them coming and I'll keep watching. Thanks!

[@shaunmcgregor2653]

That looks like a perfect spot. Nice clear and with a table

[@extremephillyfishing]

Loved the idea of Flathead Friday! Good coverage on the Flapper. Heh. Tight lines, man.

[@Baboon4215]

That is one of cool way to fish with cutbait for sure, definately going to be using it this coming fishing year. Thanks for sharing :)

[@stephenstalter2481]

Thanks for this video. Went out today, July 27th, 90 degrees at 1:00 P.M. to the local pond and tried this technique out. I got a pretty big channel cat on within 10 minutes using this method. IT WORKS!

[@tolpacourt]

Epic session, Chris. All you kids at home watch out for those wires overhead.

[@WhiskerChasers]

I still remember this video when i was 15 now im 23 thats crazy time flies🤘

[@garyanddoris6022]

I've went swimming many times in that ole slick mud lol ....

[@jonathanwhite6881]

Gotta love the Internet! Guy posts a video using cutbait to smash some very nice Flatheads....folks leave comments telling him how to fish. "You should use livebait. Cut bait is for Blues." LoL. Nice video, Fellas!

[@marcanthony3798]

Jonathan White Metal detecting far radio right

[@marcanthony3798]

Now do I detect them for media rights

[@darrenmcdaniel3358]

The Flapper is Brilliant.! Great Video Gentlemen. Yes, brand new subscriber right now.! Keep the videos comin'.!

[@kingdep2619]

I know that's a blunt in his mouth. at 10:45

[@Bulletthepony]

Good fishing boys, I'm loving that nice setup you got there.

[@leehannon6939]

You got me yelling flathead Friday every Friday and loving the flapper presentation

[@trojan4ever298]

Love the video! Looking forward to trying out the “flapper!”

[@Brock_Landers]

I love a good baitcaster combo. The one you caught the 25.3lb flathead on is real nice. I have an old Abu Garcia baitcaster reel that I built out of parts that I had laying around when I was in my early teens and I still have it. I've caught shark and tarpon with it and it still works like new. I haven't been fishing in years and I miss it. I still have a few really nice rods and reels, I should reline them and get back to it with my sons. It's just hard for me to justify spending $40 for a fishing license to only go a few times a year.

[@kickassbassbabe8979]

I always thought it was cool that you could put a cat on the edge of the bank and they could wiggle into the water themselves 😂😂😂

[@crutialvelocity6030]

Thank you for the tips! Great video! That current seam!

[@tehpanuychikon168]

Nice fish yal caught n nice tips.Ima use da flapper tip since Im goin 2day dwn 2da Snake River.Thanx guys,hopefully I get sum action.

[@robscards6313]

thanks for the "flapper" insight!

[@simonwills6176]

Nice to see you release some fish great video

[@InKa4484]

I can't believe I've never tried the flapper before.

[@LOLCrazyy]

Good attitude releasing these fish ! Nice vídeo.

[@northernhillbilly.2342]

Ricardo Tiveta your not supposed to let them go they are invasive an are supposed to be killed immediately

[@montemaguire4596]

Just eat IT

[@garyanddoris6022]

Nice... nice ... flatheads, truly enjoyed the fishing adventure...

[@briant3403]

very cool, thanks for sharing, i couldnt make out the rod holders but they look good.

[@emilystoneburner4728]

I do a lot of bluegill fishing because my brother (fishing partner obviously) always uses them for bait. I'll definitely be trying the flapper!

[@bashfulbrother]

Nice fish. The only problem is that in the state I live in we cannot use game fish for bait. Yeah, if the state catches you having any fun at all, they shoot on sight.

[@beefcake3131]

Sunfish are considered game fish where you live?

[@jaredsaldana5681]

where im from sunfish are not game fish

[@paul29671]

In SC that's a game fish.

[@NudeJawn]

In PA, if you catch sunnies, you can use them for bait.

[@knot289]

Chinese Mugwump sorry bro but that is dumb AF

[@tonyavila2517]

I subscribed because you guys have a habit of releasing some and keeping some.. Some people just keep anything that hooks..

[@bobbys8777]

Awesome video, however I don't understand why you would use a gaf hook on a fish you intend to release. Normally, catch and release is about releasing the fish with minimal damage.

[@ruthannsmeltz3443]

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[@RiverCertified]

I use this rig pretty regularly now. Works pretty good!

[@stumpbumpers]

I've had fish break off, only to re-catch it a short while later with my rig/lure in its mouth. I recall many situations i have caught the same fish more than once and consider it fairly common. A recent occurrence was, when my son had a bass bust off a spinner bait last week and later watched the same bass leap out of the water with the spinner bait in its mouth. So, he cast to it and caught it again and got his spinner bait back. The bass was a healthy 3ish pound adult. Fish that are feeding are not reasoning the situation, they are not any more educated by being caught. I wish I could remember the study that was done, but it showed that a large mouth bass has about a 5 minute "reset" after you miss it. I have used this to my advantage many times after a big hit and miss. I give it a few minutes and then hit the same spot, better prepared. I was raised on the water and would wade fish grass beds and piers. Occasionally when not targeting panfish, I would catch and release bass. I would catch the same bass, in the same spot, on the same rubber worm, almost like clock work on different days. Catfish are just as predatory and territorial. As long as you are fishing with bait they eat, it is possible to catch the same big cats over and over. They are not going to change their diet or loose their appetite. Appetite is not voluntary, it is involuntary need and to a predator, it is what drives them.

[@nativewildman9335]

I landed a 16lbs channel cat on my ultralight uglystik with 10lbs fireline and a Pfleuger President size 30 it was fun and I thought I would not get him turned around.

[@YT_GrantGotYou]

whatever yall are doing, keep it up! at least you're producing! I've got some of the best catfishing gear and have never caught a cat over 4 pounds. nice catches guys.

[@redz215gamertag4]

Awesome spot :) appreciate FLAT videos 2 thumbs up .. Coughs tried looking for a land mark in background for location:) coughs

[@frederickgriffinsr4781]

great day guys happy fishing

[@tbone198786]

Awesome fishing dude!! We don't have cats like that where I live just big carp.

[@q-cooutdoors7759]

nice video! 10:45 the blunt roach lmaooooo fish on!

[@anecitovillarubia9104]

Retid escandal

[@jamelholoman9229]

Lmao I saw that bro

[@MyBallsUrJaws]

I've been cattin for years and never thunk up this "flapper" good idea and I will def try it.

[@airrifleuser]

it works for more than catfish ive caught a 7 pound striper in a river with it

[@MyBallsUrJaws]

+Ricky “Strawhatfisherman” Hendricks I could see it stripers are super opportunistic. I've caught em as a kid as big as 10 lbs on chicken liver. now as an adult I catch em in fresh water rivers with huge live shad. 40 inch fish aren't uncommon. that's in Kentucky. I live just north in Ohio and fish big cats in my spare time and there are plenty of striper and hybrid striper on our rivers just not over 20lbs at least that I've encountered

[@airrifleuser]

+MyBallsUrJaws thats cool im wanting to catch more myself so im trying to find the best way to catch them

[@HookedfishinBlogspot]

Another great video! Only 12 away from 1,000 subs!!!

[@ChrisMcIntee]

***** thanks man! yea Im excited to see 1000 subscribers ;)

[@LongDongSilver78]

What #test for that 20’ shock leader? Would it transition well tied to 60# braid mainline? That’s what i run..but just been swiveling that directly to about 20” of slider rig like yours. Would 30-40’ of shock leader be overkill? Thanks guys, awesome vid...beautiful spot there!!

[@kinkorev]

I love this type of fishing. Awesome fishing, man

[@cosmiccharlie8294]

That kind of action makes the beer taste great!

[@annalangenkamp1570]

great video but words of advice.Even though theses fish are very resilient fish never hold a big fish vertical very longl.All their entrails fall down and stress the fish out along with damaging them.I hold lots of catfish tourneys and we learned the hard way.Anyway great video and detail to instruction.Good fishing and good luck.

[@ryanrockey6633]

after 5:00 what kind of baitcaster set up were you using? liked the videos big fish. big "fan"

[@burnz9120]

Holy shit i know exactly where this spot is and fish there myself! Small world man!

[@pattytonuci9858]

Where is it at?

[@FishinPA]

ha same

[@taesung4909]

Steve Burns where is the spot at?

[@flukekiller1882]

I have the inshore thanks ur awesome and keep up what u doin

[@coledudley8686]

Nice cats, what lb test are you using?

[@justin_2910]

you are so good at fishing

[@andyoliveira8236]

you need to do more flat head fridays

[@johnj.bluvas8702]

Why slop up a public table when a small piece of 1/4 inch ply wood would do the job and let you have a clean table. Sloppy guys.

[@josh9185]

John J. Bluvas The Rain Will wash it off!!:)

[@depravedregime5288]

Awesome catch and release!

[@justino4021]

Did you guys put the picnic table there? It was nice to have the last time I went to that spot.

[@ChrisMcIntee]

+Justin Oscar haha we did not, it was super convenient though

[@D25864]

How do you keep turtles from eating bait

[@fezelene]

thanks guys cant wait to try the flapper awesome viddd

[@mikesomewhere7214]

Bad ass video dudes.....way to put that steel to em!

[@tjlawless5063]

nice! I have a crew I fish with, a lot like your group of guys. we land some badass blue cats. but haven't had as much luck with the flathead. where are you guys fishing??

[@mayac422]

the biggest fish I've ever caught was a 1.5 pound bluegill😳

[@notnedmac8897]

Maya C ill take you fishing, we'll catch something

[@paul29671]

I think a 1-1/2 LB bluegill is a whopper.

[@brodensmith8754]

Chinese Mugwump for a bluegill yes!

[@cosgrovemould9587]

mya that’s a giant bluegill

[@jimmyyoung5340]

my

[@fishingwithdom1657]

nice! I have only tried live bait for flathead.

[@logansundberg6124]

Those blue gill are good eating

[@steveescher1554]

yo man great vid, this is the first year im gonna really try and target flatheads due largely and wit alot of help from ur vids haha but ive been google mapping some good looking spots around philly but was wondering weather ur not u preferred tidal, non tidal or if it just doesnt matter at all

[@edrobbins1146]

Never gaff a throwback fish. Good video except for that

[@Ekbird]

Why are you using a St Croix Mojo Musky rod for catfish private pile?!

[@fireriver6104]

100 pound test is a lot....he don't play when it come to flathead fishing

[@kevincurbow5325]

How do you like using the Mojo Musky rod for catfish? Which model are you using? Ive been thinking about trying a musky rod and a lot of the die hard cat guys turn their nose at them

[@SuperHank777]

Great video keep em coming !!!

[@roberthahn9528]

the schuylkill river up north where I am in schuylkill county pa is rust orange from all the mine drainage

[@mikewest712]

love your videos, keep it up

[@dr.awkward9075]

Dumb question here...So, what happens to the bait? Do the fish eat it or does it fall off when the hook is set?

[@kevincurbow9715]

Great video and cool technique. That looks like a Mojo Musky rod in the video? If so, which model?

[@tulare8]

Awesome video on catching these beauties on cut flapper bait, I have never caught a flathead on dead bait but I will try my best on my next fishing trip. Great job guys.....My biggest flathead was almost 62lbs on a live bull head. Wow what a fight.Want to share a annimated story I made up for my grand kids, it's about a flathead cat that gets really mad at all the fisherman for trashing our rivers and streams. you can check it out on KZbin under tulare8 -A fishermans grin.God bless Good fishingMarty Henry

[@petergosinya4957]

tulare8 I have never caught a flathead on dead bait either. I was actually surprised bc my entire life I was taught flathead spit anything dead out.

[@ChattCats]

Nice job!

[@fishnmusicn]

I have a plentiful bait source for sunnies, but no bluegills - would you know if redbreasts and green sunnies will work as well as the bluegills do? Enjoy your vids!

[@ChrisMcIntee]

Yep they all work the same, although green sunfish seem to work especially well

[@fishnmusicn]

+Chris McIntee Good to know, thanks and keep up the great work...

[@thesuburbanfisherman2]

Yea anything in that range will work bullheads also work well for flatheads

[@brandondeveaney6864]

What part of PA? Im originally from the pittsburgh area. Im looking for good flathead and blues

[@jdmoutdoors8783]

great video. where is this place at?

[@mobilegamergucci8443]

"Look how much he crapped". He jizzed lol they were mating bro

[@cesarmacedo1175]

Nise ...love that flaper. Hey what river is that.?? You fishing

[@SuperFourwinns]

What a great video.................I subbed....................

[@amyclemens6032]

Omg bro I know exactly where this spot is! Me and my uncle go catfishing here all the time

[@shermanrichardson2770]

do yall catch good fish

[@amyclemens6032]

+Sherman Richardson yeah bro! Giant flatheads

[@Gobirds616]

+zach Clemens could you tell me where it is? I've been looking for flathead spots all around the schuykill in collegeville but I haven't found any with open spots to cast

[@amyclemens6032]

+Billy Ray it's near the Dump in oaks park in the Parking lot and walk down a trail. It will bring you to it. It's better at night I've pulled a 34 pounder out of here.

[@amyclemens6032]

+Billy Ray if you look at 14:33 the fast flowing water is the schuykill river and the other water (calm steady water) the the perk valley creek

[@joecole5492]

Never seen bait cut like that great idea

[@johnnywatts8517]

Big ole boys y'all pulling out of there.

[@jimdean9265]

Awesome video --but Kenny sucks at fishing --didn't know if you knew that!

[@jswyka8]

st croix mojo inshore...shea boiiii...i got 2 tidemasters and a mojo bass...😍😍😍

[@mikefreeman9196]

what kind of reel is on the one with the first fish caught

[@MaumeeRiverCatfishing]

Nice I love catching flathead catfish!

[@joeburrows7764]

i live near tionesta pa all the catfish seems to have vanish used to catch some nice sized ones now im lucky to get a small hit once a night

[@davet3236]

what part of the Schuylkill River is that? which town? I catch them in Collegeville in my kayak and looking for new spots.

[@amyclemens6032]

This is near the dump in perk valley

[@davet3236]

zach Clemens near birdsboro? I'm struggling with time to hunt around for new spots. I have a special needs child which consumes most of my schedule. I do fish near the black rock boat launch in my kayak and had gotten a few. any spots you are willing to share would be greatly appreciated. and I'm always looking for people who kayak or bank fish to have some fun.

[@joshuamaher1244]

did you buy or make the rod holders you are using in the video

[@thomasburnett6989]

so can u use tilapia for the flapper and catch channel cats,and flatheads and if so have u tried it

[@logansundberg6124]

Why the hell would you use talipa for bait??

[@catfishpatrol]

GREAT VIDEO!

[@drewking7196]

do u take ppl to fish with u cuz love to get some catfish like that

[@jacinda1310]

If you don't mind me asking where in pay are you fishing? My family and I can't seem to find a good place for shore fishing.

[@ChrisMcIntee]

+Jacinda Sattizahn This is the Schuylkill in Collegeville. There are decent spots all up and down the schuylkill, I'd check the list of lakes provided by the PA fish and boat commission to see what options you have near by

[@GerardoGonzalez-ux4by]

Did you guys make your own rod holders?

[@fishnmusicn]

Are you near the Perkiomen Creek here? Nice fish!

[@ChrisMcIntee]

+Chuck Peacock Yes ;)

[@nc336american2]

where is this at buddy?

[@nc336american2]

Sea-Money Fishing nice spot where are is this at?

[@chmellen]

Where the hell are you guys? Can I visit?

[@jimtakacs7809]

Do u prefer cut bait over live or do u just want more scent because of muddy water?

[@ChrisMcIntee]

Cut bait and live bait both work well, cut bait is easier to cast and seems better for colder water, high muddy water is usually the time for live but this day for some reason we went with the cut.

[@vballbobsbricks7074]

what size weight were you using? line poundage?

[@ChrisMcIntee]

+bobb613 fishin'pa 3-4 ounce weights, I/we generally use 50lb braid for flatheads.

[@mikewinne549]

+Sea-Money Fishing thank you the flapper technique got me a 67 pounder blue catfish

[@jpsgarage]

damn dont those have teeth?

[@SteveOliver13]

No, they have sandpaper like grippers. They can rub some skin off but aren't going to cut you up like a pike or muskie or anything like that.