Extreme cold front flatheads

In this video Chris Souders of Slunger Cat Outdoors goes on the hunt for flathead catfish the day after a major cold front moved through the region. Chris finally finds success at the end of the day with a monster flathead after working hard to figure out what and where they wanted it. So join Chris as he shares tips and tricks along the way and Thank you for watching!!
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[@charliehenderson38]

Thanks for your videos, I learn so much and always like your attitude, I think every day or night me and my 14 year old son get to fish for flatheads on the banks of the Ohio river it is a blessing, thank you!

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank you very much and your absolutely correct!

[@mc2000Gmc]

Great show brother 👍👍

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank you!

[@wickedoutdooradventures6694]

Monster Flatheads & Demon Dragons “Must-Watch” videos !!!! Nice to see anglers targeting fish in tough conditions. Chris is always prepared with right baits and techniques. Keep up the good work and videos. Tight lines, USCG Captain Scott Manning US Army Veteran

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank you Sir for the kind words.

[@glennscatfishing]

What great flathead in tough conditions. Nice job Chris!!!

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank you Sir

[@jeremyfarrar8449]

Hey Chris. I've been watching your videos all afternoon. Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge. Feels like I got to go fishing today even though my home waters are just too big right now. Please keep them coming. You're a GREAT asset to this wonderful sport.

[@fishingwithfredo2639]

That was awesome Chris!!!...I'm still experimenting with some jingle bells at the end of my slinky weights but I have been slowed down big time with my new grandson so..Only time will tell but when I get out there after the cats I will be incorporating the bells for sure....Great job again Sir!!! 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣😁😁😁

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank you and enjoy that grandson so many things I take for granted today I learned from my grandfather. Wish he was still around to see what Catfishing has become.

[@fishingwithfredo2639]

Hey Chris Thank you Sir...One day I would really like to concentrate more on cats and do similar videos like you do where you pinpoint how you do things...Definitely not wanting to copy you..I just like the way you present your catfishing vids👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@fishingwithfredo2639]

Man I was partially raised by my great grandpa and still miss him greatly so I know how you feel Buddy....Talk about a generation of supermen 👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@johnnyrebel3925]

Nice fish Chris looks like you were around the bridge going from west Huntington over to Chesapeake

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Johnny. And thanks for watching

[@jbolin105]

Nice video ole buddy. That's a dandy flathead. It's hard to believe but I haven't fished since back in may.

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Dang I hope you been working then cause that’s a long time to go without fishing.

[@jbolin105]

@@slungercatoutdoors Been off since July. Getting ready to have knee replacement surgery in couple weeks. Just have not felt like fishing.

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Hate to hear that buddy. Hope all goes well.

[@erictorres4589]

Great video and nice catches 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Eric.

[@MrMoe403]

Nice do those demon dragons work with goldfish or bluegill

[@slungercatoutdoors]

I would say they would work with any live bait.

[@MrMoe403]

@@slungercatoutdoors ok cool thx

[@billbriscoe9414]

Man O Man. I don't fool with a Net with a fish that big. Too easy to lose them brother. I just grab that lip when they come up. Can't do it with Big blues but those Flats are easy. Keep up the good work.

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Bill and yeah I’ve done that before but I’ve been cut open from there lower jaw so I try and net them when I can. Thanks for the the support.

[@mitchhelms6772]

chris thanks for this video guys tell me the flatheads are mot caught in winter i tell them you not in rite place or right bait this will one i'll show them wrong

[@Glennpartsequipment]

Nice fish specially the big flathead. Enjoy your videos

[@bobbygreen2291]

Oh an that size of flathead right there will pull your arms off

[@joehobson2728]

What's the water temp? Do you ever break off?

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Joe if I remember right the water temp was still in the low 60’s during this video. And yea it happens from time to time but normally do to something that I’m fishing in nicking the line.

[@joehobson2728]

@@slungercatoutdoors thanks- good informative vids

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Your very welcome Joe

[@tomburks3674]

That 50 pounder was a nice whisker pig Chris. I'm late viewing the video, but I can sleep on that and dream about catching one that big one day.Good night.

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank you and it was a blast for sure. Thanks for watching

[@bobbygreen2291]

Chris here in NC for the last couple weeks, we’ve been catching flathead in 10 to 17 feet of water on main lake flats , the down river side , but the water temp here is 50. Oh and I wish I was with you to help with that premature netting attemp,, ha ha ha That makes three attempts ha ha ha

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Haha yea I needed some help with that one. I thought he was done until he felt the net lol 😂

[@lannyseals2084]

Great fish Chris.. I got a chuckle out of the channel cat when you said it's a dandy lol that's what happens to me 90% of my trips

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Haha yeah he fooled me

[@brandonmyerhoffable]

I got me a little hot spot down near Mill Creek. Are you fishing farther down the river?

[@slungercatoutdoors]

I actually fish that entire pool. It’s absolutely my favorite pool and the pool I cut my teeth on.

[@bobbygreen2291]

A man might horse a 20 in , or 25 , or maybe a 30 but there ain’t no horse big enough, to yank one that size up , ha ha ha

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Lol you got that right. It’s an awesome fight.

[@jlcampbell9661]

nice chris thanks for another informative learning video

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks JL and thanks for watching

[@mikecha1957]

Alright Chris...Great show buddy...I enjoyed coming along with you....

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Mike

[@deezsquuezeorg]

You're going to see those demon rattlers on everybody's pole now that you and Douglas do it

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Haha I was a Skeptic at first but man those things work 👍 Thanks for watching

[@wickedoutdooradventures6694]

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[@billbriscoe9414]

Chris, this must be an old video as the leaves are still on the trees and still green. Not really extremely cold? Are you catching any now that is is cold?

[@slungercatoutdoors]

This was mid September and the temps were not real cold but the 40 degree temperature swing was definitely a extremely big cold front. As for right now the river has been completely blown out and I’ve not been able to do any fishing lately.

[@rchilsstandardpoodles8029]

Demon Dragon = good vibrations! 🙂

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Haha that’s right!!!

[@setheimer9704]

Great video!!!! Makes cold 19 degrees days here in Illinois a whole lot better!!! Looking forward to the next one!!!!

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Seth. I appreciate the support

[@discoveryoutdoorskcfishing236]

So recently I've been buying skipjack by the case and only had a chance to fish with it once. Caught a couple blues just under 20 lbs so I did have success but it seems slow although of course that could have been just the day. I was curious if you would prefer live shad and or cut Shad vs frozen skipjack.

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Very good question and for me a lot of it depends on time of year and area I’m fishing. For example in the spring I’ll use lots of shad cut early and then start working in live shad, skipjack and other bait fish. Then as the water starts to warm up more the skipjack will come in to play more along with live shad and moon eye throughout the summer then as the temps start to fall I do all that in reverse then once the temps get back down in the fall toward winter I’ll be back to using all shad cut. Hope this helps.

[@treborfoot9129]

Where are you buying these frozen skipjacks? I am in central Alabama.

[@hagengrubbsfishing]

Great video and great fish as well.. keep them coming.

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Hagen Grubbs and thanks for watching

[@jessegomez697]

Awesome job Chris awesome fatties. Deep water, 25ft plus or shallow water, I see the boat now lol thanks Chris, Merry Christmas

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks and it was in about 35 ft of water.

[@frankvanwinkle3037]

Good fish brother. Been holding the wheel and hangin off a tree. Rut is pretty much over. Bout to head down and bend some rods myself!

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank yea. Hope you bagged a monster.

[@frankvanwinkle3037]

@@slungercatoutdoors This year wasnt my turn I reckon. Missed a big one. Maybe I'll get a chance at him again. If I can have a day off from pullin Amazon frieght?

[@justcausecatfishing9278]

Are you in West Virginia in this video?

[@RonPresley]

Shorts and a hoodie. My kinda guy. Nice Video Chris.

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Ron and yea I wear them until I just can’t take it anymore lol

[@danielshannon1784]

Nice fish! Love watching you land flatheads. I’ve logged hundreds of hours flat head fishing and caught very few and nothing to brag about. Your videos have helped me tremendously. I finally got a 25lb. Next year I’m coming hard. Thanks

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Glad the videos are helping you learn Daniel because that’s what it’s all about. And love hearing about them success stories!! That’s a good flathead congratulations

[@patriotcatfishersofamerica7985]

Another great video as always, I really enjoy watching your videos, they are always have great info and just down to earth catfishing. Keep up the great work and thank you for what you have done for the Catfishing World. Its Americans like you that make catfishing so great that our kids and grandkids can enjoy with out cussing and mishandling of of the catfih.🇺🇸

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank you very much I greatly appreciate the kind words. Makes me feel good!!

[@patriotcatfishersofamerica7985]

Chris Souders I know you said you couldn’t make it to my American KZbinr Catfish Tournament in January but would you please help me spread the word about it. It a KZbinr only tournament. James Burke is making and donating a custom rod for the tournament. He is a good guy. Thanks again Chris 🇺🇸

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Absolutely 👍

[@patriotcatfishersofamerica7985]

Chris Souders thanks🇺🇸

[@discoveryoutdoorskcfishing236]

Excellent video!!

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank you

[@NCFishingandOutdoors]

Dang nice fish Chris!! Hey bud, I like the orange wrap on that warrior cat. Is that paracord?

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Whiskertime Fishing and yea it’s just orange Paracord but it worked out well. Thanks for watching

[@crazylewiemike]

Nice Frisky Shad, And A Great fish Another Educational Video Mr Souders

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank yea Sir!!

[@tyrailr]

Awesome video Chris! Always fun to watch you catch fish and learn new things from you. 👍

[@slungercatoutdoors]

That’s great to hear glad you were able to take some things away from the video. Thanks for watching.

[@ryanharrod1155]

nice fish 😁💪🏼

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Ryan

[@gradyvago5426]

Great fish!!Great video! Thank you so much Chris..

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Your very welcome grady vago and thank you for watching

[@rickcreswell311]

Another great video and nice flathead. Thanks for sharing.

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Rick and thank you for watching

[@Catfishbill66]

Great video Chris! Wow what a pig!! Thanks for all the great info and tips!! Love them Slunger Cat DD!!!Have a great Holiday Season!! GOD BLESS!!

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Catfishbill 66. your very welcome and glad you like the Slunger cat DD

[@tedgolden2338]

You said it all in your opening! I'm in my boat and I'm alive!

[@slungercatoutdoors]

That’s right

[@melvinnewcomb6353]

Wow! What a fight. You and the flat head put on a great show.

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank Melvin it was a blast to catch and I feel very blessed to have had the opportunity to share it with you all.

[@dwainebecherer217]

Nice flat head there Chris thanks for the tip good video

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Your very welcome and thank you for watching.

[@grayghost016]

Nice cat I caught myself helping you land him lol

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Haha I definitely need some help. Thanks for watching

[@jberns811]

Great video as always Chris!

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks buddy

[@deo53]

Good video. Nice cat. Good job.

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thank you Sir and thank you for watching

[@justinturtle2558]

Where did you say you bought your skipjack

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Justin I got them from John Null ( Regular Dude Fishing) Regular Dude Premium Baits Look him up on Facebook and on KZbin. Great guy and very good bait.

[@justinturtle2558]

Ok thank you

[@hhottsfishing]

Nice fish bub! That's a killer shovel!

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks buddy. It was definitely a blast to catch. Love them big old flats. They fight so hard!!

[@hhottsfishing]

I need to grab me a couple of then Souder edition demons bruddah. Def am inspiration to see you pulling gooduns out of that area fir sure. I'll tell everyone fir sure it's hard to do in our area! Lol

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Everyone needs a couple of them lol and yea it definitely can be tougher than most.

[@earlstubblefield9275]

what model reels do you have on those warrior cat rods

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Earl the gold and black ones are penn squalls size 20 and the black and blue ones are no longer being made but they are Abu alpha mars size 20.

[@earlstubblefield9275]

I thank you for your reply and all your wonderful videos

[@ScottyhillakaFishn4Him]

Nice one Chris!!!!

[@slungercatoutdoors]

Thanks Scotty.

[@bingo45373]

That blue cat was a good eating size there don't eat Chanel cats the got a taste I don't like

[@slungercatoutdoors]

It sure was but I normally don’t eat much out of the river. I normally catch a few channels out of the lake to eat.